Galatians - Lectio Continua Commentary (2nd Ed)

The greatest need of the church today is the recovery of sound biblical preaching that faithfully explains and applies the text, courageously confronts sin, and boldly trumpets forth sovereign majesty, law, and the promises of God. It is for this reason that the Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament is being written. It is authored by an array of seasoned pastor-scholars from various Reformed denominations on both sides of the Atlantic. The Lectio Continua series Testament is not meant to be an academic or highly technical series. Rather, the aim is to provide lectio continua sermons which clearly and faithfully communicate the context, meaning, gravity and application of God's inerrant Word. Each volume of expositions aspires to be redemptive-historical, covenantal, Reformed and confessional, trinitarian, person-and-work-of-Christ-centered, and teeming with practical application. Therefore, the series will be a profound blessing to every Christian believer who longs to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (II Peter 3:18). To this end, J.V. Fesko's commentary, Galatians clearly elucidates the doctrines of justification by faith and sanctification by grace alone. Fesko's simple expository style will connect with all readers yet also instruct us in the systematic doctrines of grace and in the Old Testament context of Galatians. His commentary is practical in orientation and teaches the reader how to live faithfully in the midst of fallen world.

216 pages.

“The Holy Spirit often uses false teaching for good by leading the church to clarify the truth. False teaching about the gospel in Galatia led to the Spirit giving us one of the greatest and clearest expressions of the gospel in Paul’s letter to that church. In this commentary on Galatians, J. V. Fesko presents the gospel, focusing on the key themes of justification, sanctification, and new creation, all of which reflect Paul’s key concerns. Particularly outstanding are Fesko’s careful attention to the Old Testament background of Paul’s thought and the way in which he presses Paul’s gospel home without getting sidetracked with controversies. He wisely presents Jesus Christ as the sum of the gospel in both Testaments, and he skillfully avoids dividing Reformed readers over potentially contested issues. More than a commentary, this work is a coherent book, delightfully leading us through justification and sanctification by faith in Christ alone and elevating our hearts to heaven as eternal life has begun in us now.” 

 —Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary