Analytical Bible Expositor: Galatians to Philemon

by John G. Butler

Publisher:

LBC Publications

, 2009

Overview

The newest volume in the Analytical Bible Expositor series is a comprehensively organized, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse commentary on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. This invaluable work is more accessible than many commentaries, because it avoids heavy intellectual arguments and difficult-to-understand language. Butler treats each chapter of the Bible as a unit. From this starting point, he outlines each chapter and analyzes each verse. Expository in style, this commentary presents both the meaning and the message of Scripture. The annotations of the text combine explanations with real-world application. This helpful commentary will be a valuable aid for both preachers and teachers, helping them to understand Scripture and providing a wealth of useful sermon and lesson outlines.

Key Features

• Newly published by John G. Butler
• Chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse commentary
• Each chapter begins with an introduction and list of the main points
• All Scripture references linked to the Bibles in your library

Praise for the Print Edition

I know of no finer collection of resources than Butler. No library is complete without these uncompromising gems of wisdom. After reading the Bible text itself, my next step is always to consult Butler. They are absolutely essential to my Bible study.

—Nathan Parker

Product Details

• Title: Analytical Bible Expositor: Galatians to Philemon
• Author: John G. Butler
• Publisher: LBC Publications
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 220

About John G. Butler

John G. Butler, originally from Iowa, has been a Baptist minister for over fifty years and a pastor for over thirty-five years with pastorates in Clinton, Iowa; Williamsburg, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois. Having attended Tennessee Temple University and graduated from Cedarville University, he also authored the 25-volume Bible Biography Series, a 10-volume Study of the Savior series about Jesus Christ, and the 4-volume Butler's Daily Bible Reading set, a unique daily devotional focusing on expository Bible study.

Sample Pages from the Print Edition

Contents

Top Highlights

“Walking in the Spirit is to walk in the way of submission to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Thus you will walk according to the Word of God, for the Holy Spirit guides according to the Word. We are not to guide our conduct by the culture of the day but by the counsel of the Scriptures.” (Page 56)

“The grace in the greeting. ‘Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ’ (Galatians 1:3). ‘Grace’ was a common greeting and so was ‘peace.’ The first (‘Grace’) was the Greek greeting; the second (‘peace’) the Hebrew greeting. Grace comes before peace in all of Paul’s greetings and in all of life’s experiences. You cannot have peace without grace. If you want peace with God, you first must accept the grace of God in Jesus Christ.” (Pages 10–11)

“‘The ‘lust of the flesh’ … incorporates all of the evil desires that originate within fallen human nature’ (Gromacki). Though one is saved, he still has the old flesh and its vile appetites. They, however, can be subdued and conquered by being submissive to the Spirit through the Word of God. Believers are not exempted from temptation, but they do have a means of defeating every temptation, namely, walking in the Spirit. When a believer falls into sin, it is because he has not listened to the Holy Spirit as He guides the believer according the Word of God. The believer has no excuse for fulfilling the lust of the flesh.” (Pages 56–57)

“The performing in the expression. ‘Work out your own salvation’ (Philippians 2:12). This does not teach salvation by works. It speaks not of working in but of working out one’s salvation, not of acquiring but of expressing, not of obtaining but of proclaiming. It means to perform according to your faith. It means to let your salvation show in your conduct.” (Page 145)

Product Details

• Title: Galatians–Philemon
• Author: John G. Butler
• Series: Analytical Bible Expositor
• Publisher: LBC Publications
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781889773438, 1889773433
• Resource ID: LLS:BUTLERCOMM69GA
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:32:32Z

About John G. Butler

John Butler was Baptist ministry for over fifty years. He attended both Tennessee Temple University and Cedarville University. Originally from Iowa, Butler served as a pastor for over 35 years with congregations in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. He is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Butler authored several series including the Bible Biography Series, the Study of the Savior series, Butler’s Daily Bible Reading set, and the Analytical Bible Expositor series.