Book description
Dr. Thomas Marberry, Dr. Gwyn Pugh, and Dr. Craig Shaw served as
writers of this ninth edition of the commentary series published by
Randall House. This work offers a thorough study of the entire books of
1,2,3 John and Revelation using a verse-by-verse method. With Robert
Picirilli as the General Editor, Dr. Marberry and Dr. Craig Shaw served
as the writers for 1,2,3 John and Gywn Pugh served as the writer for
Revelation. Besides the verse-by-verse study method, the writers also
provide excellent summaries of passages and application notes for
teaching the passages. This work is a great addition to any study
library for pastors and students. Eight other works are available in the
Commentary series on other books of the New Testament. Robert E.
Picirilli brings his varied experiences as a professor, pastor, author,
moderator, and denominational executive to bear in fulfilling the role
of General Editor of The Randall House Bible Commentary Series. He
taught New Testament Greek and Interpretation at Free Will Baptist Bible
College for 47 years. He has also served as Professor, Registrar, and
Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater prior to
retiring in 2002. Picirilli received his B. A. from Free Will Baptist
Bible College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones
University where he received the M. A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.
D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honary Doctor of
Divinty degree by Bob Jones University in 1967. His published works
include: Book of Galatians, Romans, Paul the Apostle, Grace, Faith, and
Free Will, Contrasting Views of Salvaiton. He has also authored several
commentaries including 1 and 2 Peter, 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians,
Philippians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Mark. Dr. Picirilli has been
active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented
papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a
frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional
theological journals.
