1 Thessalonians through Philemon (Randall House Bible Commentary)
Overview
The eschatological epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians; Philemon, one of the Prison Epistles; as well as 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, the Pastorals, make up the content of this commentary. These inspired epistles, all from the pen of the Apostle Paul, cover a time frame from approximately A.D. 50 to A.D. 66 according to Dr. Robert E. Picirilli. These key New Testament epistles afford us invaluable insights into the customs, practices, problems, and doctrines of the early Christian church. They also reveal considerable details about the life, travels, imprisonment, and ministry of the Apostle Paul. Commentary on the eschatological epistles gives the serious student of Scripture food for thought in confirming or challenging his views of Christ's Second Coming, end-time events, and the man of sin.
The pastoral epistles, sometimes referred to as the ecclesiastical letters because of their emphasis on church administration, offer keen insight, instruction and qualifications for church leadership. The book of Philemon confronts us with the brotherhood of Christianity whatever our rank, station, or former conduct. These commentaries are written by men who hold to a strong conservative stance on the fundamentals of the faith. The purpose of these commentaries is to serve, enlighten, edify, and encourage you.
Top Highlights
“they feel that all elders taught, and that all Paul means here is that some taught better than others.” (Page 267)
“‘apt to teach,’ while nothing is said about the need of teaching ability for a deacon.” (Page 267)
“‘those who labor in preaching’ (in word) ‘and in teaching’” (Page 267)
“Some aspects of the office of elder in the early church are still not clear. Though modern churches, especially of the Baptist persuasion, usually have one primary pastor, it appears that N.T. churches were governed by several ‘elders.’ Ed Glasscock points out that plural elders are always mentioned in relation to a singular church in the N.T.” (Page 266)
“‘Holding fast’ (Greek antechomai) points to the bishop’s firm and constant adherence to God’s Word. It is called ‘the faithful word’ both because it is always dependable and because it contains that great body of God’s promises which will never fail.” (Page 375)
- Title: 1 Thessalonians through Philemon
- Authors: Robert E. Picirilli, Stanley Outlaw, Daryl Ellis
- Editor: Robert E. Picirilli
- Series: Randall House Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Randall House
- Publication Date: 1990
- Pages: 447
Dr. Stanley Outlaw received his B.A. degree from Free Will Baptist Bible College, Nashville, Tennessee, his M.A. and his Ph.D. in New Testament Greek from Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina. Since 1966 he has been teaching New Testament Greek and Bible at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of A Survey of the Books of Genesis, Matthew, Mark, Hebrews, and James, all published by Randall House Publications.
Robert E. Picirilli, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., D.D., authored the commentary on the books of Ephesians and Philippians in this volume. He has been active in teaching new Testament Greek and Interpretation for more than 25 years at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee. During his tenure there Dr. Picirilli has served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean.
Daryl Ellis, B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary, has served as Associate Pastor, Minister of Education, Interim Pastor, and Pastor. His ministry has been in Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee. The Michigan native pastored the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church in South Roxana, Illinois, from 1981–1986 and was called to the Cross Timbers Free Will Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee, where he has pastored since 1986. Reverend Ellis has been active in the Missouri and Illinois State Associations of Free Will Baptists. He served as Moderator of the Missouri State Association in 1985 and 1986.
Reviews
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Adam Clagg
10/12/2020
This is a very good commentary written from an Arminian Baptist perspective. It has great scholarship, but is also written where laymen can understand. Preachers will really like this series because it has application points throughout.
