Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 5: Romans–Philemon
Overview
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- Detailed outline
- Lengthy introduction that discusses historical, authorship, and interpretive issues
- Charts and diagrams supplement detailed exposition
- Technical language confined to footnotes for further research
- Extensive bibliography
Top Highlights
“In Christ the Christian believers share the spiritual benefits of His resurrection, the union of His spiritual body, and the fellowship of His personal Spirit.” (Page 379)
“This sinfulness is seen under three categories in the rest of the chapter. It resists and overcomes each of the three major aspects of personality. It is sin in spite of knowledge (vv. 13–17), sin in spite of choice (vv. 18–20), and sin in spite of the feeling that supports a moral idealism (vv. 21–25). The wretchedness of the sinner is in the fact that he rebels against sin in each of these areas and yet continues to submit to the practice of sin. In the clear light of the law, this self-knowledge becomes unbearable.” (Page 50)
“The following arrangement is suggested: general application of love (vv. 9–13), love overcoming injustice (v. 14), love producing sympathy (v. 15), and love preserving equality (v. 16).” (Page 78)
“To thus meet Christ and experience this transforming power of God in Him is to be blessed with every spiritual blessing” (Page 379)
“Christian freedom is by grace through faith. Therefore it expresses itself in love that serves others.” (Page 356)
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—Dr. Hugh C. Benner, Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene
Couched in contemporary terms and based on recent scholarship, the Wesleyan Bible Commentary is a significant contribution to the field of biblical studies.
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This commentary bridges a gap between the times and writings of such men as John and Charles Wesley, Adam Clarke, and Daniel Steel. . . and its practicality and relevance. . . make it extremely valuable for both ministry and laity.
—Dr. Kenneth E. Geiger, United Missionary Church
The Wesleyan Bible Commentary takes full advantage of the latest and best information available to present-day Bible scholars. . .
—Dr. Harold B. Kuhn, Asbury Theological Seminary
- Title: Wesleyan Bible Commentary, Vol. 5: Romans–Philemon
- Authors: Wilber T. Dayton, Charles W. Carter, Clarence H. Zahniser, George A. Turner, W. O. Klopfenstein, Roy S. Nicholson, and George E. Failing
- Editor: Charles W. Carter
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Publication Date: 1966
- Pages: 675
Wilber T. Dayton is Professor of New Testament and Greek at Asbury Theological Seminary. Throughout his career, he served as the chair of the department of religion at Wessington Springs College, Professor of Theology and Greek at the Divinity School of Marion College, Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Language at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Indiana Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America.
Charles W. Carter was chairman of the department of philosophy and religion at Taylor University, and general editor of the Wesleyan Bible Commentary. He served for many years as pastor in the Wesleyan Methodist Church of America, and had a rich ministry as an educator, editor, author, lecturer, and missionary. He was also chairman of the editorial board of the Wesleyan Theological Journal. Carter authored or co-authored more than ten books, and frequently contributed to various religious periodicals and journals.
Clarence H. Zahniser was Associate Professor of Bible at Houghton College. He attended Greenville College, Pittsburg Theological Seminary, and the University of Pittsburg.
George A. Turner was Professor of Biblical Literature at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books and articles, and an active member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Evangelical Theological Society.
W. O. Klopfenstein attended Fort Wayne Bible Institute and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as a pastor in Missionary Churches and Baptist Churches.
Roy S. Nicholson attended Central Wesleyan College and Houghton College. He was ordained to the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in the North Carolina Conference in 1925.
George E. Failing attended Eastern Pilgrim College, Houghton College, and Duke University. He was ordained to the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Church by the Lockport Conference in New York. He has taught biblical languages, religion, and theology at both Central Wesleyan College and Houghton College.