tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post6296816528984425216..comments2024-03-22T07:16:35.188+00:00Comments on Against Heresies: Interview with David McWilliams, author of Galatians (a Mentor Commentary)Martin Downeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08019053545918223050noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-7485220057240539682009-10-07T03:06:41.213+01:002009-10-07T03:06:41.213+01:00There are numerous commentaries on this grand epis...There are numerous commentaries on this grand epistle, but not all convey the passion and zeal that Paul had for the truth of the Gospel of God's free grace in Jesus Christ. In this commentary, it is evident that David McWilliams is not only a superb exegete and theologian, he is also a true pastor, who deeply loves the Gospel that Paul preached as well as Christ's Church, which desperately needs to hear that Gospel today.<br /><br />The eschatoligical and redemptive-historical framework of Paul's theology is evident throughout the exposition. It is an invaluable resource for both ministers and laymen, and it deserves a place on the shelf right next to Martin Luther's invigorating commentary.Rev. Glen Claryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458211804074909930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31896366.post-61067613458419341722009-07-07T21:35:57.256+01:002009-07-07T21:35:57.256+01:00The interviewer asked how to "responsibly dia...The interviewer asked how to "responsibly dialogue" and McWilliams answer is "no dialogue". He suggests that all NPP positions mean that "justification, the work of Christ" are abandoned, which is an untruth regarding N.T. Wright, for example.<br /><br />Wright (and Paul!) emphasise that which flows from faith, just as the WC does, having been fed up of a church which doesn't teach discipleship: <br /><br />"...good works, done in obedience to God's commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith" (XVI.II)<br /><br />"...through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ... the saints grow in grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (XIII.III)<br /><br />Nevertheless I'm intrigued to see how an experienced pastor like McWilliams exegetes the letter.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194661508498825103noreply@blogger.com