NBBC, Romans 9-16: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition

by George Lyons, William Greathouse

The New Beacon Bible Commentary is an engaging, indispensable reference tool to aid individuals in every walk of life in the study and meditation of God's Word. Written from the Wesleyan theological perspective, it offers insight and perceptive scholarship to help you unlock the deeper truths of Scripture and garner an awareness of the history, culture, and context attributed to each book of study. Readable, relevant, and academically thorough, it offers scholars, pastors, and laity a new standard for understanding and interpreting the Bible in the 21st century.EACH VOLUME FEATURES: Completely New Scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition Convenient Introductory Material for each book of the Bible including information on authorship, date, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more Clear Verse-by-Verse Explanations, which offer a contemporary, Wesleyan-based understanding derived from the passage's original language Comprehensive Annotation divided into three sections, which cover background elements behind the text; verse-by-verse details and meanings found in the text; and significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application from the text Helpful Sidebars, which provide deeper insight into theological issues, word meanings, archeological connections, historical relevance, cultural customs, and more Expanded Bibliography for further study of historical elements, additional interpretations, and theological themes Of Romans, Martin Luther wrote: This letter is the principal part of the New Testament and the purest gospel, which surely deserves the honor that a Christian man should not merely know it by heart word for word, but that he should be occupied with it daily as the daily bread of his soul. For it can never be read too often or too well.

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2008

Reviews

[Kristian Kilgore · Rating 3 out of 5]

This and the companion volume that completes the commentary are alright. They are both readable and avoid being overly scholarly, but they avoid any sense of being devotional (which is a plus or minus depending on your use of them).

The only thing that could keep me from giving it another star is the author's obvious Wesleyan bias clouding his exegesis in some areas. He is both confined in his interpretation as well as leashes in his scope by his presuppositions. However, I you are a homer for the Wesleyan tradition this is absolutely your manual for Romans. If you aren't, then it offers some decent perspectives and generally solid exegesis.

[Alejandro Ramirez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I repeat the same comments from Romans 1-8, because they are applicable here also.
Lyons and Greathouse did a wonderful job delving deeper into the Scriptures of the book of Romans. I would recommend to anyone who preaches about the Pauline doctrines. My only bone to pick with Greathouse is that he is a Nazarene great, and as such, refutes or even sometimes attacks the Pentecostal distinctives. Alas, to some that might be a plus. But that feature showed up only several times. Thank God that Greathouse is no John MacArthur. I have read the whole work, keep it in my library, and have referred to it a few times to write articles, sermons and teaching series.