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The Inside Story of the Cross: A Commentary on the Book of Romans
Rev. Les Wheeldon, is one of TLS long-established lecturers since 2008. He has a new and exciting commentary on the Book of Romans.
He has dedicated it to all the staff and students past, present and future of Tung Ling Bible School, Singapore and Malaysia and of the Bible College of Wales.
Rev. Les brings the reader through Romans chapter by chapter, carefully explaining Apostle Paul’s reasoning and arguments, illustrating each point with clarity. Interspersed between his sound exegesis are his pastoral insights that carry many practical applications. Written in an easy-to read style, it allows the reader to grasp the deep truths that Apostle Paul wrote. Thus, making it accessible to anyone who wishes to delve further into the Word of God.
You can preview the Table of Contents here.
It is available for purchase on Amazon.
Abstract:
The Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Romans is God’s great gift to the world to explain the reason why Jesus died. This commentary goes to the heart of Paul’s epistle.
The author explains how the apostles became the first witnesses to the inside story of the cross. They saw it from the inside, like seeing the backstage of a theatre. The audience see the drama on stage, but those watching from behind understand how everything is done. They see how the director has planned it all, and they get an insight into how everything works together. The apostle Paul explains the events of the cross from behind the scenes, from the viewpoint of God who had planned and directed every aspect. This letter describes the wonder of forgiveness and the immeasurable provision of spiritual power that are provided through the cross. Many Christians have lost their joy and delight in their salvation. This book explores God’s amazing grace and love for a fallen world. To quote the author: “The word ‘grace’ occurs twenty times in Romans, and only eighteen times in the whole of the Old Testament. In fact, the word occurs more in Romans than in any book of the Bible. Grace is God’s amazing kindness in action to do astonishing good to the worst of undeserving sinners. C.S. Lewis once overheard some Christians debating what is the most distinctive aspect of Christianity. “Oh, that’s easy,” he said: “Grace.” The message of God’s love and grace should empower us to sing and make merry with music and dancing. Without this understanding, words like justification, redemption and propitiation become dry and dusty.” This commentary points the reader to the surpassing joy of being God’s children. It uncovers the keys to walking in the Spirit, drawing on the power of God’s presence to make the Christian life the delight that God intends it to be.
About the author:
Rev. Les Wheeldon was called into full-time ministry in 1979 and was ordained by a German missionary society. He and his wife, Vicki, pioneered a ministry in Cameroon, West Africa which saw the Lord’s blessings in the formation of a church that is still actively growing today. Rev Les and his wife served the Lord for eight years in Cameroon. He has also pastored several churches in the United Kingdom and has been involved in preaching and teaching God’s word in Africa, Europe and over recent years in Siberia and the Canadian Arctic. He currently lives in London, UK.
To know more, you can view his homepage.