The Ten Commandments

This exposition of the Ten Commandments is taken from B. H. Carroll’s larger seventeen-volume Interpretation of the English Bible, and it reflects both his careful handling of Scripture and his wide theological learning. Rather than moving quickly through the text or offering a brief devotional reading, Carroll lingers over Exodus, allowing the passage itself to shape his explanation of God’s moral law.

Staying true to his own description of his work as “an interpretation rather than a commentary in the popular acceptance of the latter term,” Carroll works through the Ten Commandments with clarity, seriousness, and a steady pastoral concern. He is not content merely to restate what the commandments say; he presses their meaning into the life of the reader, showing how they reveal the holiness of God and continue to speak with authority today.

His knowledge of Scripture and related literature supports the exposition without distracting from the biblical text. What stands out most is his consistent effort to connect doctrine with practice. The result is a useful resource for pastors, teachers, and serious students of Scripture who want a deeper engagement with the moral law in its biblical setting.

In this book you will find:

• A close reading of the Ten Commandments in context
• Teaching on the moral law of God
• Practical reflection on biblical ethics
• Pastoral application of Scripture
• A Christ-centered view of the law
• Help for preaching and teaching
• Insights drawn from Carroll’s larger work
• A focus on God’s holiness and authority