Romans

Romans Expositional Commentaries #1-4

by James Montgomery Boice

The Boice Commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a verse-by-verse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, James Montgomery Boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the text's concerns to the church, Christianity, and the world in which we live. Whether used for devotions, preaching, or teaching, this authoritative and thought-provoking series will appeal to a wide range of readers, from serious Bible students to interested laypersons.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

Paperback

First published August 28, 1995

About the author

James Montgomery Boice was a Reformed theologian, Bible teacher, and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death in 2000. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

These commentaries take their time and work through verse by verse with commentary that is more like discourse or preaching/teaching. Often, one or two verses are one chapter. IMO he avoids getting too far into exegesis that you miss the big picture. He ties Paul's Romans theology together with other passages seamlessly and with apparent ease. These are a joy to listen to, even as a supplement to other sources while studying Romans.

[Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent commentary on Romans. The first thing I want to address is how long this commentary is (because that will be the main deterrent that will keep many people from reading it): this commentary is four volumes long and about 2,000 pages, but (keep reading) it is extremely worth it. Boice writes in a style that is very understandable, one does not have to have a Masters degree from a seminary in order to read this commentary. The chapters basically read like short sermons. Anytime he does introduce a theological theme or term (which, of course happens a lot throughout the book of Romans) he explains and defines each new term or doctrine very clearly and very simply. Each chapter is eight pages long. There are 239 chapters, so even if you only read one eight-page chapter per day (for a quiet time or devotional time, or something like that) you could still pretty easily finish this commentary in a year and it would be a year very well spent diving deeply into the most important letter ever written. I will also say that it is important to read this commentary in order (as opposed to just reading some random chapter… such as just reading a chapter about Romans 8:28 so that you can just learn some quick facts on that one specific verse). Boice develops his commentary the same way that Paul writes his letter… that is, he allows each point and topic to build on the next and then those points all add to the next point and so on and so forth. The only way to really benefit deeply from this commentary is to read it cover to cover. The theology is very solid and anyone who spends serious time in this commentary will only know the letter of Romans better, and therefore only know the Living God better.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of being at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia when many of the sermons which make up these volumes were preached. Hearing these sermons had a profound impact on my thinking and was instrumental in convincing me of the truth of the Reformed faith.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great commentary on the book of Romans, Boice is one of the easiest Bible commentators for me to understand.

[Mary Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has brought so much understanding to this beautiful book. Some verses that were difficult for me to understand, he makes so very clear. Recommend for any scholar of the Bible.

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely phenomenal commentaries from a brilliant man... essential for a thoughtful Christian and for me to ground myself in the truths of the faith

[Sue Peck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent study