Dennis E. Johnson

Dennis E. Johnson is an American Reformed theologian and New Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing with a strong biblical theological instinct.

His work often helps pastors read the New Testament with careful attention to redemptive history and the unity of Scripture. He brings clarity to argument and structure, then draws out how Christ’s saving work shapes the church’s worship, suffering, and perseverance.

He remains valued for reverent scholarship, measured tone, and a Christward focus that strengthens preaching without flattening the text. Recommended titles include Philippians in the Reformed Expository Commentary, The Triumph of the Lamb, and Him We Proclaim.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

Dennis E. Johnson

Dennis E. Johnson is an American Reformed theologian and New Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing with a strong biblical theological instinct.

His work often helps pastors read the New Testament with careful attention to redemptive history and the unity of Scripture. He brings clarity to argument and structure, then draws out how Christ’s saving work shapes the church’s worship, suffering, and perseverance.

He remains valued for reverent scholarship, measured tone, and a Christward focus that strengthens preaching without flattening the text. Recommended titles include Philippians in the Reformed Expository Commentary, The Triumph of the Lamb, and Him We Proclaim.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

Dennis E. Johnson

Dennis E. Johnson

Dennis E. Johnson is an American Reformed theologian and New Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing with a strong biblical theological instinct.

His work often helps pastors read the New Testament with careful attention to redemptive history and the unity of Scripture. He brings clarity to argument and structure, then draws out how Christ’s saving work shapes the church’s worship, suffering, and perseverance.

He remains valued for reverent scholarship, measured tone, and a Christward focus that strengthens preaching without flattening the text. Recommended titles include Philippians in the Reformed Expository Commentary, The Triumph of the Lamb, and Him We Proclaim.

Theological Perspective: Reformed

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Hebrews, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.3
Author: Dennis E. Johnson
Bible Book: Hebrews
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Hebrews, ESV Expository Commentary, Dennis E. Johnson helps us preach Christ’s supremacy and priesthood with reverence and clarity, so our people are strengthened to persevere. Volume 12.

We are guided through the book’s argument and its repeated warnings and comforts, so our preaching carries both assurance and holy urgency.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need help keeping Hebrews coherent. It is easy to lose the thread in such a rich book, but this commentary helps us keep the big movements in view.

We are also helped to handle the warning passages with pastoral steadiness. The aim is not to unsettle tender consciences, but to press the letter’s call to cling to Christ and to draw near in faith.

It serves sermon series work particularly well, where we need both structure and worshipful emphasis.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Hebrews, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level guide that keeps Christ central and helps us preach perseverance with gravity and hope. It is especially useful when we are teaching the priesthood of Christ and the confidence of faith.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Philippians

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
8.5
Author: Dennis E. Johnson
Bible Book: Philippians
Series: Reformed Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Theological Perspective: Reformed
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Dennis E. Johnson’s Philippians a steady, joyful exposition that keeps Christ at the centre of Paul’s pastoral aims. The letter’s themes, partnership in the gospel, humility, perseverance, and contentment, are handled in a way that suits preaching and congregational encouragement.

The tone is clear and worshipful, with a good sense of how Philippians trains the church to think and live in a hostile world.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own it because Philippians is often treated as a collection of uplifting verses. This volume helps us see the letter as a coherent pastoral strategy, calling the church to unity and joy through shared commitment to Christ.

We also benefit from the way key passages are handled, especially the call to humility in vv.2 to 11 and the pursuit of Christ in ch.3. The application is realistic, aimed at heart and habits.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Philippians. It is especially helpful for pastors who want to cultivate Christ centred joy and gospel shaped unity in the church.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Philippians

Mid-levelBusy pastors, General readers, Pastors-in-trainingTop choice
8.6
Author: Dennis E. Johnson
Bible Book: Philippians
Series: Reformed Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Theological Perspective: Reformed
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find this volume in the Reformed Expository Commentary series a steady, church shaped exposition that keeps us close to the text, then helps us preach it with warmth and bite. The writing is built for real ministry, it listens carefully, it keeps the argument moving, and it refuses both fog and gimmick.

In this commentary we are helped to trace joy in Christ, humble service, steadfastness, and gospel partnership. It slows us down at the right points, so that our application grows out of the passage rather than from our favourite themes.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want an expositional companion that thinks like a preacher. It is not trying to win every academic debate. Instead it equips us to handle the flow of the book, the key turns in argument, and the pastoral pressure points that land in the pulpit and in the pew.

We also benefit from the way it draws doctrine into devotion. We are not left with bare observations. We are guided toward repentance, faith, and steady obedience, in ways that fit the passage and serve the church.

For weekly preparation it sits in a sweet spot, substantial enough to sharpen us, clear enough to use without wasting time.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this as a strong mid level commentary for preaching and teaching Philippians. It is particularly suited to pastors who want help producing sermons that are text driven, Christ centred, and pastorally direct.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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