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"An orthodox and Christ-centered understanding of Genesis is foundational to Christian discipleship. It is essential for the church. Without it, believers are vulnerable to the siren calls of theological progressivism and the latest trends of the moral revolution. Therefore, I am delighted to recommend Dr. Phillips's new expository commentary on Genesis--a superb example of biblical exegesis that delivers doctrinal clarity, gospel hope, and wise pastoral application for the twenty-first-century believer.--Jon D. Payne, Senior Minister, Christ Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina; Executive Coordinator, Gospel Reformation Network It is rare these days to find a popular-level commentary on Genesis that one can recommend without having to express numerous caveats or reservations. With Rick Phillips's two-volume work, this is no longer the case! Our current cultural moment requires us to return to the first book of the Bible to understand our world aright and know what it is to live the pilgrim life. Phillips proves himself to be a safe and reliable guide ""for such a time as this."" These two volumes will be faith-building and faith-fortifying for God's pastors and people alike.--Jonny Gibson, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary Much of the confusion in the church and chaos in the world stems from ignoring the book of Genesis. Genesis lays the foundation for the rest of the Bible, and the truths it contains are essential for a clear understanding of life and a thorough knowledge of God's plan of salvation in Jesus Christ. Richard Phillips has once again given the church a commentary that makes these things plain from the text of Scripture. These two volumes exemplify thorough biblical exposition, careful doctrinal delineation, and relevant application to life. This is exactly the kind of preaching that the world and the church need.--Jonathan L. Master, President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Richard D. Phillips is a seasoned minister whose preaching combines skillful exegesis, fresh insight, and warm pastoral application. Especially on the book of Genesis, which narrates the seed of God's redemptive plan that flowers in the New Testament with the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ, one needs a faithful guide. Rick Phillips is such a guide to this redemptive plan of God, which is so decisive for a Christian worldview--the battleground for many theological and doctrinal clashes. I heartily commend Dr. Phillips's Genesis volumes in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, praying that much spiritual fruit will abound in the church to the glory of God.--L. Michael Morales, Professor of Biblical Studies, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary The book of Genesis is a book of introductions. As Richard Phillips shows, it especially introduces us to God. In the very first chapter we meet the Creator of all things, in the last chapter the King whose sovereign hand is guiding all events, and throughout the book the Savior whose grace is rescuing people from sin. Yet as Phillips also masterfully shows, Genesis also introduces us to ourselves. Genesis reveals both who God made the human race to be and who we have become by our sin. Thus, Phillips gives us more than a commentary. This is an excellent exposition of God's answers to life's deepest questions. Highly recommended!--Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary The Reformed Expository Commentary series is consistently one of my favorite commentaries, whether simply to aid me in my own understanding and devotion or to help me in sermon preparation. Rick Phillips's commentaries, in particular, I have found to be extremely helpful. Time and again, his treatments of specific texts have proved to be outstanding among the commentators. So it was with delight that I approached his commentary on Genesis. You will find here rich, exegetical, theological expositions of the Word, with fitting application. His explanation of Scripture is clear, his doctrine is sound, his judgment is pastoral, his exhortation is wise, his elucidation is Christ-centered, and his explication is full of the gospel.--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary"

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Richard D. Phillips (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; DD, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina. The author of over forty books, he is coeditor of the Reformed Expository Commentary series, a trustee of Westminster Theological Seminary, and a council member of the Gospel Reformation Network.

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