The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, to the Ephesians, and to the Philippians
Overview
Thorough as a student of Greek, R. C. H. Lenski interprets St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, to the Ephesians, and to the Philippians with meticulous exegetical research while providing an original, literal translation of the text. With his conservative Lutheran perspective, he is unwavering in his high view of Scriptural authority, probing deeply and passionately—arguing his conclusions masterfully. Beyond exegesis, he provides linguistic and textual analysis, historical background such as information on the author, date, time of writings, authorial intent, chief themes, and much more. Often addressing difficult text, evading nothing, Lenski evaluates multiple interpretations before choosing one in particular. The Lenski Commentary, therefore, will introduce you to a range of interpretations and viewpoints, allowing you to see how other interpretations relate to one another, and will provide the context as to why he has settled on a particular viewpoint.
Praise for the Print Edition
A great work of exegesis, every page the result of long meditation, based on rich scholarship, warm with holy reverence for the Word of God.
—Moody Monthly
Lenski is one of the most helpful commentators on the New Testament you'll find — especially for his knowledge of the original Greek text. No serious exegete should neglect his insights.
—The Discerning Reader
The treatment is exhaustive; it seems that nothing has been overlooked or omitted.
—The Lutheran
My favorite New Testament commentary is that of R.C.H. Lenski. I smile whenever this scholar stabbed the “chiliasts” or those who reject infant baptism; yet I profit greatly from his sane and spiritually sensitive exposition. You do not have to be a Greek scholar to benefit from Lenski.
—Warren W. Wiersbe, A Basic Library for Bible Students
A conservative, very extensive and generally helpful exposition based upon an exegesis of the Greek text. Armenian in doctrine, maintains a rigid approach to Greek grammar, and follows an amillennial interpretation of eschatology. Exceedingly helpful background material and abounds in good preaching values.
—Cyril Barber, The Minister's Library
Product Details
- Title: The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, to the Ephesians, and to the Philippians
- Author: R. C. H. Lenski
- Publisher: Augsburg Fortress
- Publication Date: 1961
- Pages: 901
About R. C. H. Lenski
R. C. H. Lenski a distinguished Lutheran scholar and commentator, studied for the ministry at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Upon earning his Doctor of Divinity, he became Dean of the seminary. He was a former professor at Capital Seminary (now Trinity Lutheran Seminary) in Columbus, Ohio, where he taught in the fields of exegesis, dogmatics, and homiletics. His numerous books and commentaries are written from a conservative perspective.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Top Highlights
“This is what we are and how we must think of ourselves in regard to good works. They are nothing but the product of what God himself has made us to be when he created our spiritual life by his grace.” (Page 425)
“Joseph exhibited it when Potiphar’s wife tempted him and he exclaimed: ‘How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?’ This holy fear trembles at the thought of doing or omitting anything that will offend God, compel him to turn away, and thus endanger our salvation. It is not a dread that we may after all be damned; it is shrinking from all carelessness in faith and in life. The Christian does not dread God who gives him the life-giving gospel (v. 16, ‘life’s Word’), but he does dread the poison of sin that robs him of strength to work out the salvation of himself. So far from killing the Christian’s joy in the Lord, this fear increases this joy by increasing his assurance that the Lord is with him for his salvation.” (Page 797)
“The worst enemies of ‘the cross’ are not those who object to a crucified Savior but those who deny that the cross and the sacrifice of Christ alone justify and save the sinner.” (Pages 858–859)
“To walk ‘in accord with the eon of this world’ is to live in a way that harmonizes with the whole age in its present corrupt and debased order which is due to the fallen state of mankind and thus contrary to the kingdom of heaven which shall last forever. To walk so is to follow the transient norm of worldly life as it exists around us everywhere, which is the opposite of the spiritual norm set by Christ in the kingdom of God. Thus, obeying this norm, the Ephesians once walked in nothing but trespasses and sins, in flagrant opposition to God’s norm.” (Page 408)
- Title: The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Galatians, to the Ephesians, and to the Philippians
- Author: Richard C. H. Lenski
- Series: Lenski’s Commentary on the New Testament
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Print Publication Date: 1961
- Logos Release Date: 2008
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Ephesians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Galatians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Philippians › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:LENSKI08
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2020-10-26T14:25:44Z