Coffman Commentary Series (37 vols.)

by James Burton Coffman; Thelma B. Coffman; James Burton

Publishers:

A. C. U. Press; Abilene Christian University Press

, 1984–2017

Overview

Dr. James Coffman spent over 4 decades as a pastor, author, educator, and church leader. Coffman did not begin writing these commentaries until he was in his sixties. He completed them when he was 87 and lived to be 101. The Coffman Commentaries contain the wisdom of a seasoned scholar with deep roots in ministry.

One of the many things to like about the Coffman Commentary is that it’s conservative. Coffman holds tightly to the inerrancy of Scripture. He is keenly aware of the arguments of liberal theology and often debunks them with intellect and truth.

Coffman says, “Many believers in Christ throughout the world today have had more than enough of the denials and speculations of Bible enemies; and in this commentary, we have dared to call the popular theories what they really are.”

Another thing you’ll love about Coffman is how thoroughly he covers each passage. He carefully considers each passage from every angle, even noting the views of others with whom he disagrees. He offers far more than his opinions, backing everything up with what the Scripture says, and also adding his wealth of research. The bibliography of his commentary on the book of Genesis contains 84 works he consulted and cited for Genesis alone.

Coffman addresses every passage of Scripture with the full attention each requires. Some verses are difficult, requiring prayer and meditation to be understood. This is the hard work that Coffman was happy to do. The result is an easy-to-read commentary that exposes one beautiful truth after another.