Exploring the Gospel of Luke: An Expository Commentary
Overview
This commentary on the book of Luke provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and students of Scripture with doctrinally sound interpretation that emphasizes the practical application of Bible truth. Working from the King James Version, John Phillips not only provides helpful commentary on the text, but also includes detailed outlines and numerous illustrations and quotations. Anyone wanting to explore the meaning of God’s Word in greater depth—for personal spiritual growth or as a resource for preaching and teaching—will welcome the guidance and insights of this respected series.
Top Highlights
“Nobody can invite Christ into his life and not be changed.” (Luke 19:1–27)
“And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want’ (15:14). That was God at work. The far country is no place to be when your funds run out, your friends take off, and famine moves in.” (Luke 15:11–32)
“That will be the global result: ‘And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles [vultures] be gathered together’ (17:37).” (Luke 17:22–18:8)
“‘All her living!’ The word translated ‘living’ is bios. She has cast in her life, Jesus said.” (Luke 20:41–21:4)
“It is well worth noting, as Scofield says, that when the Lord wanted to justify the woman in the eyes of Simon, He looked at her works but when He wanted to send the woman away in peace, He looked at her faith (7:50).” (Luke 7:36–50)
- Title: Exploring the Gospel of Luke: An Expository Commentary
- Author: John Phillips
- Series: The John Phillips Commentary Series
- Publisher: Kregel
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Luke › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:JPCS63LU01
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:11:12Z