Eric Ortlund

Eric Ortlund is a British Old Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing within broadly evangelical scholarship with a strong interest in Isaiah and Job.

He serves the church by teaching Hebrew and by helping readers attend to the literary shape and theological argument of the text, especially where suffering, wisdom, and hope must be handled with care.

He remains valued for reverent reading, disciplined interpretation, and writing that supports preaching without turning sermons into lectures. Recommended titles include his contribution to ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra to Job, his work on Isaiah and discipleship, and his teaching resources on Job.

Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical

Eric Ortlund

Eric Ortlund is a British Old Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing within broadly evangelical scholarship with a strong interest in Isaiah and Job.

He serves the church by teaching Hebrew and by helping readers attend to the literary shape and theological argument of the text, especially where suffering, wisdom, and hope must be handled with care.

He remains valued for reverent reading, disciplined interpretation, and writing that supports preaching without turning sermons into lectures. Recommended titles include his contribution to ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra to Job, his work on Isaiah and discipleship, and his teaching resources on Job.

Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical

Eric Ortlund

Eric Ortlund

Eric Ortlund is a British Old Testament scholar of the contemporary era, writing within broadly evangelical scholarship with a strong interest in Isaiah and Job.

He serves the church by teaching Hebrew and by helping readers attend to the literary shape and theological argument of the text, especially where suffering, wisdom, and hope must be handled with care.

He remains valued for reverent reading, disciplined interpretation, and writing that supports preaching without turning sermons into lectures. Recommended titles include his contribution to ESV Expository Commentary: Ezra to Job, his work on Isaiah and discipleship, and his teaching resources on Job.

Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical

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Malachi, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.2
Author: Eric Ortlund
Bible Book: Malachi
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

In Malachi, ESV Expository Commentary, Eric Ortlund helps us preach the Lord’s searching questions to a weary and cynical people. He shows how Malachi exposes cold worship and careless faithfulness, while holding out the hope of the Lord’s coming. Volume 7.

We are helped to follow the disputation structure, so each section lands with its intended force and clarity.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we want help preaching repentance without harshness. The exposition keeps us in the text, and it helps us address half hearted religion with both seriousness and patience.

The commentary is also useful for linking themes across Scripture. We are helped to see how priesthood, covenant faithfulness, and the promised messenger function within the book’s argument.

For pastoral ministry, it gives us language for calling the church to integrity, especially in worship and everyday obedience.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Malachi, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level companion that supports clear, corrective preaching with real hope. It will serve us well when we want to press Malachi’s call home, and to lift our eyes to the Lord who comes to purify and to save.

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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Esther, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.4
Author: Eric Ortlund
Bible Book: Esther
Series: ESV Expository Commentary
Type: Expository (Mid-Level)
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary

Summary

We find Eric Ortlund a steady guide for reading Esther in the life of the church. As part of ESV Expository Commentary, this volume aims to keep us close to the passage while still helping us preach with clarity. Volume 4.

We are helped by the way the commentary keeps the passage in front of us. It does not try to impress, it tries to serve, and that makes it easier to use with confidence.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this commentary when we want a reliable mid level companion that follows the text, respects context, and still speaks to ordinary believers. It gives us help with structure and emphasis, then nudges us toward faithful application.

It is a strong tool for training others. The method is not showy, but it models careful reading and helps newer teachers learn how to move from meaning to message.

When we need deeper detail, we can add a more technical work alongside it. Even then, this volume often gives the clearest path from study to sermon shape.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend this volume for pastors and teachers who want an accessible guide to Esther that keeps theology and application tied to the passage.

Used alongside prayerful study, it helps us speak with greater clarity and conviction, and it keeps our application tied to the text.

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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