Robert E. Picirilli received his B.A. from Free Will Baptist Bible College in 1953. Graduate studies were completed at Bob Jones University where he received his M.A. in theology in 1955 and the Ph.D. in New Testament text in 1963. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Bob Jones University in 1967. Dr. Picirilli's teaching career has been at Free Will Baptist Bible College since 1955. He taught New Testament Greek and interpretation at Free Will Baptist Bible College for 47 years. He has served as Professor, Registrar, and Academic Dean on the undergraduate level and served as Professor and Academic Dean for the graduate program at his alma mater. Dr. Picirilli is Professor Emeritus at Free Will Baptist Bible College, having retired from active service in 2002. Dr. Picirilli has had considerable experience in writing. His published works include Book of Galatians; Romans, and more recently Paul the Apostle; Grace, Faith, Free Will, Contrasting Views of Salvation: Calvinism and Arminianism. He has not only served as General Editor for The Randall House Bible Commentary, but has also authored several of the commentaries on 1 and 2 Peter, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Philippians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Mark. Dr. Picirillil has been active in the Evangelical Theological Society where he has presented papers and held all of the offices in the Southeastern Section. He is a frequent contributor to denominational publications and professional theological journals. He brings his varied experiences as a professor, pastor, author, moderator, and denominational executive to bear in fulfilling the role of General Editor of the Randall House Bible Commentary.