In the second volume of the Apostolic Handbook Series, Handbook on the Epistles of Paul, Jeremy Painter’s insightful commentary takes the reader through an inductive study of the letters of Paul starting with Romans, I and II Corinthians, and followed by the rest of Paul’s writings to the churches in ancient Greece and Asia Minor, the Pastoral Epistles, and Philemon. The careful and well-researched notes will benefit ministers and saints alike.
This skillfully presented commentary works through each of Paul’s epistles in a thought-by-thought layout, rather than verse-by-verse. Occasionally, on passages of essential doctrinal significance, Painter pauses to exposit even more deeply. Every page and entry is rich with useful content. Much of it is directly preachable and teachable, but all of it is informative. Great way to expand biblical literacy of the Pauline epistles, and worth saving for later reference.
I'm giving it 4 stars just because it's hard/not terribly enjoyable to read cover to cover. However, it is excellent reference material and I've already found it very useful as a reference for Bible study. I'll get great use out of this for years to come!
Informative, but slow reading. Commentary style writing rather than inspirational. Informative book series that should be used as a textbook for learning.
Apostolic, solid material...just not easy reading. Better if spaced out over several days when reading in sections. Well written though, but college level.
Dr. Jeremy Painter is a genius of interpretation. His ability to apply New Testament theology in light of Old Testament writings may be unmatched in the Oneness movement.