Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament Volume 1

Explanatory Notes Upon The New Testament by John Wesley. This volume gathers Wesley’s pastorally oriented, accessible exegesis of the New Testament, blending verse-by-verse commentary with glosses and cross-references intended for lay readers. The Preface explains Wesley’s method—preserving the English text while adding clarifications and notes drawn from earlier commentators; the aim is humility, unity among Christians, and practical application rather than scholarly disputation. The Matthew notes (Part 1 of 4) offer chapter-by-chapter exposition covering topics from the genealogy and virgin birth to the Sermon on the Mount, miracles, parables, and mission, emphasizing prophecy fulfillment, the kingdom of God, and ethical instruction. Across the Gospel narratives and the Acts material, the notes illuminate themes of Jesus’ identity, the growth of the early church, Gentile inclusion, and the duties of believers. The work blends doctrinal reflection with pastoral guidance to aid ordinary readers in faithful study and application.