Luke: An Unexpected God

Reading the Bible Today Series

by John G. Mason, Paul Barnett (Editor)

John G. Mason charts a course through Luke's gospel for today's readers, drawing from his many years of study on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. A fulfillment of ancient promises and the catalyst for a new covenant, the Messiah we meet in Luke's gospel not only died and rose again, but also called for all nations to know repentance and forgiveness. As Mason explains this gospel clearly and helpfully, he also encourages readers to ask, and answer for themselves, the question: Did God really become one of us?

349 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2012

About the author

John G. Mason is the founding rector of Christ Church New York City, which he established in 2004. He was also rector of St Clement's Anglican Church, Mosman, Sydney for 16 years, and previously, founding rector of St Matthew's Church, Wanniassa, Australian Capital Territory, as well as the founding chairman of Trinity School, Canberra. He also taught New Testament theology at the former Canberra College of Ministry. John and his wife Judy have four adult children and two grandchildren.

Reviews

[Bill Forgeard · Rating 3 out of 5]

An adequate introductory commentary, but somewhat hit and miss. Drifts into preaching-styled application on some passages (many of which were fantastic), offers only brief exegetical comments on others. Morris in the TNTC remains the better introductory/accessible commentary on Luke from my perspective.