Evaluation
Overall Score: 9.4/10
A warm, Christ-exalting, pastorally rich exposition of Luke that serves both preacher and believer with clarity and depth.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 592 pages
- Type
- Expositional, Expository (Mid-Level), Homiletical
- Theo. Perspective
- Reformed
- Overall score
- 9.4 / 10
- Strength
- A warm and reverent exposition that consistently lifts the reader’s eyes to Christ with clarity and pastoral richness.
- Limitation
- It offers little engagement with technical scholarship, which may leave advanced students wanting fuller exegetical depth.
R. C. Sproul’s commentary on Luke in the St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary series brings together his hallmark clarity, theological precision, and pastoral warmth. Drawn from years of preaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, this volume reflects Sproul’s commitment to opening Scripture in a way that is both doctrinally rich and deeply accessible. Luke’s Gospel—with its careful historical structure, rich parables, and emphasis on Christ’s compassion—is wonderfully suited to Sproul’s gifts as an expositor.
The commentary moves passage by passage, providing clear explanation, doctrinal reflection, and pastoral application. Rather than offering technical debate or extensive scholarly interaction, Sproul stays close to the text and unfolds its meaning with the heart of a shepherd and the mind of a theologian. The result is a deeply edifying exposition of one of the New Testament’s most beloved books.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We appreciate Sproul’s ability to make profound truths simple without ever trivialising them. His handling of Luke’s major themes—Jesus’ kingship, the kingdom of God, divine compassion for the marginalized, and the cost of discipleship—is consistently clear and Christ-centred. He excels in helping readers feel the weight and wonder of the Gospel narrative.
Preachers will find this commentary especially useful. Sproul models how to draw out doctrinal clarity from narrative material, how to preach the parables faithfully, and how to move from the text to the heart with pastoral power. His reflections on repentance, grace, faith, and the mission of Jesus are consistently insightful and spiritually nourishing.
Though not a technical commentary, this volume provides theological stability, pastoral gentleness, and clear explanation—qualities especially valuable for sermon preparation, small-group leadership, and personal devotion. It functions beautifully alongside more academic works, offering the heart while others supply the detailed scaffolding.
Closing Recommendation
We gladly recommend Sproul’s Luke to pastors, elders, and Christians who want doctrinally sound, Christ-exalting exposition of the third Gospel. It is a superb resource for devotional reading and a steady aid for preaching and teaching.
For those seeking a warm, trustworthy, and gospel-rich companion to Luke, Sproul’s exposition stands out as one of the finest devotional-commentary options available.
Classification
- Level: Mid-level
- Best For: Busy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-training
- Priority: Strong recommendation