Galatians, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Bible Book: Galatians
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.3/10

A clear guide that helps us preach gospel freedom with conviction and care.

Publication Date(s): 2020
Pages: 688
ISBN: 978-1433546648
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.3/10
We find Frank Thielman careful with Paul’s argument, and consistent in keeping paragraphs in their logical flow.
Christ Centredness: 8.5/10
We are helped to proclaim Christ as the ground of justification and the source of new life in the Spirit.
Depth of Insight: 8.1/10
We gain solid help with structure and key interpretive issues, enough to support preaching decisions.
Clarity of Writing: 8.4/10
The writing is clear and well organised, which helps when Galatians moves quickly through argument and appeal.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.4/10
The guidance supports real pastoral application, helping us address legalism and liberty with biblical care.
Readability: 8.2/10
It remains accessible and readable, making it a practical tool for weekly sermon preparation.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
688 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.3 / 10
Strength
Strong clarity on Paul’s argument and the pastoral weight of justification by faith.
Limitation
Those seeking exhaustive interaction with specialist debates will still want a technical supplement.

In Galatians, ESV Expository Commentary, Frank Thielman helps us preach the freedom of the gospel with clarity, guarding the church from legalism and confusion. Volume 10.

We are supported in following Paul’s argument step by step, so that justification, union with Christ, and Spirit led holiness are proclaimed with balance.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need help preaching Galatians with precision and pastoral warmth. It keeps the letter’s urgency in view while maintaining clarity.

It is also a practical tool for the church because it helps us apply Galatians to real pressures, whether moralism, fear of man, or false confidence.

For those training to preach, it models how to handle theological argument in a way that feeds faith and obedience.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Galatians, ESV Expository Commentary for Busy Pastors and Pastors-in-training who want a mid level companion that strengthens gospel preaching in Galatians.

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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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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