Commentary On The Greek Text Of The Epistle Of Paul To The Galatians Book

This is an expository commentary. As such, it reads more like an informal discussion than a technical commentary. However, it's use should not be underestimated for the layperson. Dr. Ryken does a nice job balancing complex and technical topics with devotional and general application (the the balance slightly tipped towards the latter). He borrows heavily from giants in the faith such as Luther, Calvin, Stott, and Perkins.

Strengths:
-approachable and devotional
-not overly technical
-short chapters that can be used for small groups or personal devotional reading
-really wonderful examples and memorable anecdotes to drive home his exposition.

Weaknesses:
-limited polemics (he occasionally touches on NPP writers, especially James Dunn). I would have loved to see him use this commentary to more thoroughly deny and refute covenantal nomism.
-limited Greek text interaction
-heavily derivative of multiple Protestant commentaries, ergo, not much new here that other commentators haven't already dished up.