This is getting to be a week for recommending books. My friend, James Grant, recently released his first book, a commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians in the “Preaching the Word” series (edited by Kent Hughes): 1 & 2 Thessalonians: The Hope of Salvation.
James is a pastor, and that’s what makes this commentary so helpful: his pastoral insight shines through just as brightly as his textual insight. I’ve referred to his commentary a few times already while reflecting on Paul’s view of work while finishing up my own book this fall, and it has been very helpful.
Here is Bryan Chapel’s endorsement for the series:
“The Preaching the Word commentary series is one of my favorites. The focus upon explaining a text while preaching it as the goal makes the series resonate with the priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to-preacher meat for God’s people.”
For pastors and anyone looking to build up their library of NT commentaries, James’ book is worth picking up.