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Hosea
Exploring Hosea’s historical, biblical, and cultural contexts verse by verse, pastor-theologian Richard Phillips highlights the book’s powerful gospel message: although God’s people stray and sin, God’s love is unfailing.
As are all Reformed Expository Commentaries, this book is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. Each volume in the series gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.
As are all Reformed Expository Commentaries, this book is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. Each volume in the series gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.
280 pages, Hardcover
Published November 17, 2021
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Richard D. Phillips
75 books41 followersRichard D. Phillips (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina. He is a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, chairman of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, and coeditor of the Reformed Expository Commentary series.
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March 21, 2022
What do we learn of God’s holiness in the Old Testament book of Hosea? As an excellent volume in the Reformed Expository Commentary, Richard D. Phillips’ Hosea is beautifully moving with a powerful Gospel message.
Hold On to Hope
In 22 chapters and less than 250 pages, Phillips helps you grasp the full scope and meaning of Hosea. It is a tragic tale, but holds on to hope. As with all of the entries in this commentary series, Phillips first preached his expositions at his church. The result is a theologically robust yet pastorally-minded book.
I was most interested to see how Phillips was able to reveal meaningful details from the text. For instance, he skillfully shows how the Bible employs a theological geography, with places that represent biblical truths. He shows how Achor was a famous place where the death of man restored Israel’s blessing – but it was also located across the Jordan River at the entrance of the promised land. Christians can cross over by faith.
Return to the Lord
I was most moved to see how Phillips applied the book of Hosea to the Christian life. Addressing spiritual idolatry is of utmost importance in this book, and Phillips constantly calls us to return to the Lord. Jesus is the perfect and true Husband, calling his wayward wife home. The book of Hosea has never seemed more relevant to our world.
This book makes for an outstanding commentary, but it is also a wonderful devotional companion. It is the best of both biblical exposition and theological reflection. Combined with specific practical applications, it makes for an interesting and compelling read. Most importantly, it will move your heart towards Jesus, our merciful Savior, who gives his bride beauty, strength, and delight.
I received a media copy of Hosea and this is my honest review.
Hold On to Hope
In 22 chapters and less than 250 pages, Phillips helps you grasp the full scope and meaning of Hosea. It is a tragic tale, but holds on to hope. As with all of the entries in this commentary series, Phillips first preached his expositions at his church. The result is a theologically robust yet pastorally-minded book.
I was most interested to see how Phillips was able to reveal meaningful details from the text. For instance, he skillfully shows how the Bible employs a theological geography, with places that represent biblical truths. He shows how Achor was a famous place where the death of man restored Israel’s blessing – but it was also located across the Jordan River at the entrance of the promised land. Christians can cross over by faith.
Return to the Lord
I was most moved to see how Phillips applied the book of Hosea to the Christian life. Addressing spiritual idolatry is of utmost importance in this book, and Phillips constantly calls us to return to the Lord. Jesus is the perfect and true Husband, calling his wayward wife home. The book of Hosea has never seemed more relevant to our world.
This book makes for an outstanding commentary, but it is also a wonderful devotional companion. It is the best of both biblical exposition and theological reflection. Combined with specific practical applications, it makes for an interesting and compelling read. Most importantly, it will move your heart towards Jesus, our merciful Savior, who gives his bride beauty, strength, and delight.
I received a media copy of Hosea and this is my honest review.
May 22, 2023
This is a homiletical commentary and not a technical one, but I would not have wanted to preach theough Hosea without this by my side. The insights were gospel driven, pastoral, and typological. Phillip's break down of the text sections were overall helpful, and my breakdowns ended up being pretty close. Other than a few typos in the book, it was excellent and well done.
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