Evaluation
Overall Score: 7.8/10
A careful technical companion for Luke’s passion and resurrection narrative.
Summary
At a Glance
- Length
- 406 pages
- Type
- Exegetical (Technical)
- Theo. Perspective
- Broadly Evangelical
- Overall score
- 7.8 / 10
- Strength
- Strong exegetical help in Luke 18:35 to 24:53.
- Limitation
- Not a fast read, so it is best consulted selectively in weekly prep.
We find John Nolland’s Luke 18:35-24:53 a serious, text focused commentary that rewards careful use. It helps us attend to the flow of the passage and the author’s intent, so our exposition rests on solid ground.
Because this sits in a technical series, its chief strength is close exegesis. It is less concerned with sermon outlines, but it often provides the observations we need to preach with accuracy, proportion, and confidence.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this volume when we want a resource that slows us down and keeps us honest with the text. In familiar passages, that discipline can expose assumptions and sharpen clarity.
We also benefit when we face interpretive pressure points. A technical commentary can help us weigh options, test conclusions, and avoid avoidable errors.
For weekly preaching, this works best alongside a more pastorally direct commentary. Used together, we gain both careful exegesis and clearer routes to application and proclamation.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend this as a strong technical companion for serious preparation. If we use it with purpose and prayer, it can serve faithful preaching and careful teaching in the local church.
We will get the most benefit by pairing it with a more directly pastoral volume, especially when we need help moving from exegesis to sermon shape.
As a next step, we can strengthen our reading and preaching by visiting the Bible Book Overview, browsing Top Recommendations, and consulting the Reformed Commentary Index.
Classification
- Level: Advanced
- Best For: Advanced students / scholars, Pastors-in-training
- Priority: Strong recommendation
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