"Paul within thirty years of Jesus' death and resurrection has worked out a picture of what Jesus achieved of God's worldwide plan and how it all works out in the lives of ordinary people", writes Tom Wright. The author writes from his position as Biblical scholar, but makes his style anecdotal and understandable for his lay readers.

Tom Wright's "For Everyone" series offers a fresh translation of almost the entire New Testament, and his commentaries combine historial and theological rigor with everyday, accessible language. I've found them greatly helpful for teaching and personal study. ( )