Romans

Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament

by J.V. Fesko

Romans is one of the best-known books in the Bible and likely the most famous letter in history, as it is the apostle Paul’s most systematic presentation of the gospel of Christ. In this expository commentary, J. V. Fesko considers this panoramic view of the breadth, height, and depth of divine grace. Fesko helps us understand both the big picture of Paul’s letters and also key passages in his writings by paying careful attention to the structure of redemptive history. Be edified as you read this survey of Romans, observing the consistent way the apostle exalted the glory of God as he called for the obedience of faith.

Genres: Theology

331 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 4, 2018

About the author

J. V. Fesko graduated from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK, with an earned Ph.D. in theology. Dr. Fesko's interests include systematic theology, applied soteriology (union with Christ, justification and sanctification, and the ordo salutis), sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Reformed dogmatics, as well as the integration of biblical and systematic theology. He was the pastor of Geneva Orthodox Presbyterian church from 1998 to 2009. He is now presently the Academic Dean and Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California. He is also an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Reviews

[Donovan Hazen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best commentary i’ve ever read, great insight on every chapter, teaching me so much on roman’s within the context of how paul wrote it. AMAZING!!

[Gage Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fesko is a great writer. This commentary is a healthy blend of scholarly insight and pastoral devotion.

[Laurell Dowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought Fesko did a good job of breaking down Romans from a reformed perspective.

[Jonathan Roberts · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now the only reason I am giving this four stars is that it is not really a commentary, it is instead a collection of sermons about the book of Romans. The author had good insights and some solid exposition, but it was not a commentary in the normal sense of the word. Still a very good read

[Amanda Geaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

9/18/25 - I'm going through this a second time in another deep dive of Romans—this time with my discussion group.