Andy Johnson

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Informed by a keen understanding of contemporary Pauline scholarship, Michael Gorman’s commentary is a theologically rich, balanced, and accessible reading of 1 Corinthians. He engages with culturally, historically, and theologically diverse voices to bring the concerns of this ancient letter into conversation with challenges facing the church today. His reflections and questions at the end of each section function well as catalysts for classroom discussions and sermons. It is now my first choice for classroom use and the first recommendation I’ll have for pastors teaching and preaching on 1 Corinthians.”

1–2 Thessalonians

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Nijay Gupta's commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians demonstrates reliable, even-handed scholarship, theological and pastoral sensitivity, and a masterful ability to lay out the letters' substance and basic flow of thought in an engaging style that is a pleasure to read. These qualities, along with its manageable size, make it ideal for use in the classroom and for local church pastors and teachers. Highly recommended!”

Reading Paul

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Reading Paul well means reading Paul specifically as Christian Scripture, 'the voice of God speaking to us,' to use Michael Gorman's phrase. In this book, Gorman not only reads Paul well, he exemplifies a passion for helping others in the Church to do so. He elegantly weaves historical, social, and political aspects of Paul's context into a powerful theological reading of the apostle's letters that reverberates with contemporary implications for the church in North America. His lucid exposition of justification as grace-enabled co-crucifixion and co-resurrection with Christ demonstrates keen exegetical and theological acumen and is worth the price of the book. Its clarity and engaging style make it easy to recommend for local church groups and classes where Paul is the focus.”

Romans

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This commentary is a splendid example of one of today’s leading Pauline scholars engaging Romans as Christian scripture. Although geared toward students rather than scholars, it is thoroughly informed by recent scholarship on Paul and his first-century context. It offers an exceedingly clear and accessible participationist reading of Romans that is theologically, pastorally, and missionally insightful. Its helpful introduction to Paul’s life and theology and frequent summaries that help its reader not to lose sight of the forest for the trees make this the ideal classroom commentary. It will be on my Romans syllabus for the foreseeable future.”

Self-Giving Love

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The story of Christ’s costly, self-giving love that Paul tells in Philippians 2:6–11 is the basis for everything else Paul says in this letter. Using sound scholarship and a warm, engaging style, Dean Flemming takes his readers on a journey through the letter with the ultimate goal of helping them to embody Christ’s story in analogous ways in their own contexts. The book is peppered throughout with moving stories of individuals and communities who have done and are continuing to do this, which makes it ideal for small group Bible studies or Sunday School curriculum. It’ll be the first thing I recommend to lay readers who are interested in Philippians!”

Sitting at a Crossroad

History & Biography

“Adriana’s quick wit and candid storytelling will draw you in from the very first page in this coming-of-age story of self-discovery and identity. Honest, raw, and anchored in redemption, her story pulses with authenticity, heartache, and hope. Sitting at a Crossroad isn’t just her story—it’s an invitation to experience God’s very real and very profound grace and the reconciliation he desires for you to step into.”

The Final Triumph of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Fully conversant with the Greco-Roman context, interpretations of 1 Corinthians 15 in the early church, and current secondary literature, this book is the most thorough and up-to-date commentary on 1 Corinthians 15 available. Ware’s careful exegesis, accented by sharp theological insight, breaks new ground in solving some of the chapter’s conundrums. The book provides readers a rich understanding of Paul’s resurrection theology, and I can’t recommend it enough!”

Translation as Incarnation

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Showing how God became ‘incarnate’ in the various vernacular Bible translations and hymnody of the Global South, Israel Kamudzandu makes a convincing case that God’s word cannot ultimately be colonized or silenced. Especially for those in the North American Church who want to see how God’s presence and power embodied in vernacular translations made the Bible a liberating rather than an enslaving tool in the Global South, this book is a good place to start.”