I received Josh Moody's No other gospel: 31 reasons from Galatians why justification by faith alone is the only gospel for a couple of reasons. First, I gave a message on legalism this summer and the book of Galatians was central to my teaching. Second (and probably more importantly) it was offered as a free choice through Crossway's Impact program.
Moody's book is based upon 31 sermons he delivered on Paul's letter to the Galatians. As I worked my way through, I began to conceive of it as a commentary of sorts--not technical, but pastoral--in the same vein as RC Sproul's recent expositional commentary series. Often, modern books based upon sermons do not read well, but this book did. Moody is a clear communicator who has a firm grasp upon the gospel. He makes use of his broad knowledge of culture to provide useful illustrations of Paul's message to the Galatians. It reads well as a devotional book, but it will be shelved with my commentaries, as that seems the best fit. 4 stars.
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