Volume one of a three book series written by Carl Olaf Rosenius. It covers chapters 1-5.

Volume two of a three book series is now available. This commentary is written by Carl Olaf Rosenius. It covers chapters 6-8.

Verse-by-verse exposition by Martin Luther with careful analysis and clear presentation of Paul's letter written for all to understand.

Luther's most famous exposition of the epistle he loved most. This classic commentary is significant not only for its Biblical insights but also for its historical perspective. A valuable introduction to the study of Luther's own spiritual pilgrimage and the roots of the Reformation. Practical and easy to read, translated by J. T. Mueller.

Luther brings to light the important message of this often neglected portion of the New Testament for the church today. Emphasizes the eternal hope of the believer along with a call to radical Christian living. This volume is invaluable to those seeking a closer walk with Christ, as well as to the pastor or teacher seeking unique insights into God’s Word.

Summer Institute of Theology 2021

Textbook for First and Second Peter course taught by Pr. Gary Jorgenson.

Dr. Maier tracks the leading men of Israel in the theological history of Kings in his Concordia Commentary on 1 Kings 1-11.

Dr. Maier continues his work on 1 Kings by following the leaders of Israel through the ebbs and flows of their faithfulness in his Concordia Commentary on 1 Kings 12-22.

As David from Bethlehem is anointed to be king of Israel, we are given a Christological type foreshadowing Jesus' ministry and sacrifice.

These two concise epistles confess a rich theology of the end times. They warn against libertine heretics who condone promiscuity as an acceptable expression of the Christian life, and who scoff at Christ’s second coming because of his apparent delay. These inspired books of Scripture recall OT events such as the fallen angels’ rebellion, the sexual abomination and destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and Balaam’s seduction of Israel. God’s earlier acts of judgment and salvation guarantee that he will indeed act again. Christ will return, destroy the present corrupted world, raise all baptized believers, and bring them into the new creation characterized by righteousness. The final day is also the time of severe judgment against the false teachers. This message about the downfall of evildoers provides Gospel comfort to the church, which will be vindicated.

Building off his monumental commentary on 1 Samuel, Steinmann continues his work on this single Hebrew book with Concordia Commentary: 2 Samuel.

The letter to the Colossians is rich in Christology, to which all the articles of faith are intimately connected. One might even argue that Colossians possesses the most profound Christology in all the New Testament. A true, biblical Christology, centered in the cross and the empty tomb, gives life and meaning to all theology.

Colossians has much to say about the doctrine of creation. Moreover, the letter relates its teaching on creation directly to its Christology. In this way Colossians unites the presupposition of all theology (creation) with the heart and center of all theology (Christology). Colossians is also strongly eschatological. The eschatology of the letter extends beyond those verses that speak of the life to come, for its message is constantly given with an eye on eternity. The true doctrine of Christ, who is the exalted Lord over the entire creation, refutes the false christologies that were circulating in Colossae, variations of which continue to compete against the true Gospel in the world today.

For all of those reasons, Colossians is a rich source of Christian theology that contributes a number of unique insights to the church’s faith and life.

Spring '26
Required FLBC textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '24
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '22
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '20
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '18
Required FLS textbook for Captivity Epistles course, taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

The Concordia Commentary series serves as a Lutheran standard for exegetic and systematic soundness. In walking through the text verse by verse, it first analyzes the syntax of the original language, followed by a Lutheran commentary on the passage. It is a relatively new commentary series and not every volume has been completed yet, but it is certainly worth starting to add to your library.
—Dr. Nathan Olson

Dr. Steinman interprets the history, visions, and narrative of Daniel in this Concordia Commentary.

Dr. Adolph L. Harstad provides an original translation and explanation of the Book of Deuteronomy and the final three sermons of Moses within.

Dr. Bollhagen works through the laments and hopes of Solomon and shares the childlike faith encouraged by the text in this Concordia Commentary on Ecclesiastes.

This scholarly commentary covers the first eighteen chapters of the biblical book of Exodus. This book is foundational for the message of both the Old and New Testaments as it presents the paradigm of God's redemption of his people from slavery. The author affirms the Mosaic authorship and historicity of the narrative. He devotes careful attention to the Hebrew text and ancient versions, translation theory, literary structure, inner-biblical exegesis, and the history of interpretation in both Jewish and Christian traditions, with excursuses on prominent themes, including doctrinal and ethical issues. He expounds the book's theological message of salvation by grace alone that culminates in Jesus Christ

Ezekiel contains some of Scripture's most mysterious visions and oracles. This book explains the first 20 chapters in light of its fulfillment in Christ for the benefit of the Church.

This commentary expounds upon the later chapters of Ezekiel according to the book's classic prophetic outline.

Dr. Steinman pairs Ezra and Nehemiah together in his Concordia Commentary.

The Book of Hebrews is one of encouragement, hope, and confidence. Jesus Christ is shown to be our great High Priest, the greater Moses, the fulfillment of Old Testament prophesies, the sacrifice for the world’s sins. By faith, we, like those listed in the well-known passage in chapter 11, place our hope in God.

This commentary is built on the common agreement that this book is a written sermon by an unknown speaker. John Kleinig, the author of this Concordia Commentary, proposes an interpretation of the text that uses a new kind of liturgical rhetoric, a new method of discourse analysis, and a new consideration of the context and purpose of the homily.

Spring '25
Recommended FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Jarrod Hylden, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Spring '21
Required FLS textbook for Hebrews course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen, Professor of New Testament.

Spring '19
Required FLS textbook for Hebrews/James course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen, Professor of New Testament.

This series from Concordia Publishing weaves together NIV text with in-depth commentary to enrich your understanding of the Bible.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen.

Spring '19

Required AFLTS textbook for Corinthian Epistles course taught by Dr. Phil Haugen, Professor of New Testament.

Isaiah 13–27 includes ten prophetic burdens on nations surrounding Israel and an extended prophetic discourse of universal judgment and salvation. This commentary expounds their historical context, fulfillment in Jesus Christ, relevance for the church, and consummation at the return of Christ.

Isaiah 56–66 is the culmination of the prophet’s message condemning humanity’s sin and promising the Suffering Servant.

It could be said that the epistle of James has had a troubled history in Lutheran circles, but in this Concordia commentary Dr. Giese shows God's good word in the epistle and contextualizes some of Luther's concerns with the book.

Dr. Harstad explores history, culture, archaeology, and theology of the book of Joshua in this Concordia Commentary.

R. Reed Lessing takes a close look at recent interpretation, historical and canonical settings, genres, and more in the book of Lamentations.

Dr. Kleinig explores how each chapter of Leviticus finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the present worship life of the church in his Concordia Commentary on Leviticus.

Dr. Just considers the Gospel of Luke as a trustworthy, historical, and catechetical record of Jesus Christ in this Concordia Commentary.

Dr. Just considers the Gospel of Luke as a trustworthy, historical, and catechetical record of Jesus Christ in this Concordia Commentary.

Dr. James Voelz considers the oft-overlooked complexity of Mark's Gospel in this Concordia Commentary volume on Mark 1:1–8:26.

Dr. James Voelz continues his commentary work on Mark, considering the Law, Gospel, and narrative of promise in its latter half.