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Comments: Assessment
and/or recommendation of the work.
Bible
software: Name of company that produces resource on software
Website: Site where the resource is available on the web at
no charge.
NA = Not Available
Note:
Logos (Libronix) links for
individual references are
not necessarily the lowest prices available so you are advised to search
the net as you can often find several resources in a
collection that can be very economical (relatively speaking)!
Excellent Bible
software prices are found at
Rejoice Christian Software
but this site no longer has
an extensive collection of Logos products. For Logos
(Libronix) software titles the best resource is
Logos.com.
While you are there be sure and check out their "pre-pub"
program, where they offer deep discounts. Also check
Discount Bible Software.
Logos does have a "fairly
steep" learning curve but they have numerous resources to help
you out
FYI:
I
don't sell anything but do want you to be aware that for less than (as of
Oct,
2008) buys Libronix
Ultimate Bible Reference Library
- $1,500 of resources including: 9 Bible translations plus 91 reference
works. This product would allow you to try Libronix without
spending a large amount of money.
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Ash, A. L. Philippians,
Colossians &
Philemon. The College Press NIV
commentary. Joplin, Mo.: College Press. (1994) |
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Comments: The College
Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good
commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary
resource to supplement a more classic work such as
Bible Knowledge Commentary
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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Barnes, Albert.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible.
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Comments: Notes on the Old and New Testament
can be a useful supplemental resource. C H
Spurgeon's comments that:
"Albert Barnes is a learned and able
divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of
comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely
useful for Sunday School teachers and persons with a narrow range of
reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good
and evil. If a controversial eye had been turned upon Barnes's Notes
years ago, and his inaccuracies shown up by some unsparing hand, he
would never have had the popularity which at one time set rival
publishers advertising him in every direction. His Old Testament
volumes are to be greatly commended as learned and laborious, and
the epistles are useful as a valuable collection of the various
opinions of learned men. Placed by the side of the great masters,
Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and
professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this
is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday
School teachers. (from
Commenting and Commentaries by CH Spurgeon)
Bible
software: Available free from "e-sword".
Website: Links to (1) Notes on the Old Testament
and (2)
Notes on the New Testament,
NT Notes also at
Studylight
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Barclay,
William. The Daily study Bible series, Rev. ed.
Philadelphia: The Westminster Press.
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Comments: Barclay's
commentaries are not always theologically conservative and/or
evangelical but they do contain
some
of
the best cultural and historical insights available as well as
some excellent Greek word studies. Barclay did not hold orthodox views concerning such
non-negotiable topics such as the virgin birth of Jesus, the deity
of Jesus, the way of salvation, eternal judgment, et al. A balanced
evaluation of Barclay's theological aberrations is found
here and the cautious student is advised to read this review before utilizing his
commentaries.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch
Website:
Limited Previews from
Google
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Barton, B. B. Life Application Bible Commentary: Romans,
Philippians, Colossians, et al. Wheaton,
Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. |
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Comments: Well
done, conservative,
evangelical and as you might gather from the name
usually with good applications.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch,
Website: Only available for purchase
Book Version:
James. Life Application Bible
Commentary. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers
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Bible Knowledge Commentary:
An Exposition of the Scriptures.
Walvoord, J. F. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. |
Comments: This is a "modern classic" which
is thoroughly conservative and evangelical. It is recommended as one
of the basic commentaries for your library.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch,
Rejoice Christian Software;
Biblesoft;
Quickverse,
E-Sword
Website: NA
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Exell, Joseph: The Biblical Illustrator:
(1887) |
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Comments:
55 Volume, 34,752 page work.
If you do expositional preaching or teaching, you will definitely
benefit from the many illustrative comments from multiple sources.
Bible
software:
Ages Software;
Biblesoft
Website: NA
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Black, A.
1 & 2
Peter. The
College Press NIV
commentary. Joplin, Mo: College Press Pub. (1998) |
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Comments: The College
Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good
commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary
resource to supplement a more classic work such as
Bible Knowledge Commentary
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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Calvin, John: Commentaries
s |
Comments: Classic reformed
commentary but be wary of his comments on prophetic
passages in the Old Testament.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
See Ages'
Comprehensive John Calvin Collection
Website:
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
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Carson, D. A.
New Bible
Commentary: Downers Grove, Ill., USA: Inter-Varsity Press. (1994) |
Comments: Not good enough
to be your primary single volume commentary on the entire Bible (see
MacDonald's Believer's Bible Commentary or the
Bible Knowledge Commentary, both of
which are better commentaries on the entire Bible). This should be a
secondary resource.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Clarke, Adam:
Clarke's Commentary |
Comments:
Adam Clarke (1760-1832)
is the author of a commentary on the entire Bible that is found on
many websites as well as computer Bible programs. Clarke was a
Methodist, a Wesleyan, and an
Arminian, (e.g., Clarke "suggested
that although God can know all future events, He chooses not to know
some events beforehand" Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible, page 808).
He did not always interpret Scripture
literally and
thus not surprisingly was amillennial (did not believe Messiah would
reign 1000 years in His earthly Kingdom - he interpreted Revelation
as a
Historicist)
which led him to misinterpret the church as fulfilling many Old
Testament promises given to and yet to be fulfilled to Israel. He
was influential in the development of the doctrine of entire
sanctification. Although Clarke affirmed the authority and
sufficiency of Scripture, thus holding to a belief of "plenary
dynamic inspiration" (idea of every thought inspired), he fell short
of a belief in the "plenary verbal inspiration" (every single word
inspired) (Bibliotheca Sacra: Volume 125, p 163, 1968).
Click
for full discussion
of Clarke's interpretative approach.
Bible
software:
E-sword
as well as most commercial software programs
Website:
Studylight
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Cottrell, J.
Romans : Vol 1. College Press NIV
commentary.
Volume 2. Joplin, Mo.: College Press Pub
(1996-c1998) |
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Comments: The College
Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good
commentary but I would recommend using it as a
secondary resource to supplement an excellent commentary such as
MacArthur's Commentary on Romans
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix),
Wordsearch
Website: Only available for purchase
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Craigie, P. C. Ezekiel.
The Daily Study Bible Series. Louisville: Westminster John Knox
Press. |
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Comments: Interesting and
well written commentary. The Daily Study Bible series on the Old
Testament (the counterpart to William Barclay's Daily Study Bible
Series on the New Testament) like the NT counterpart can have some
useful discussions but is not conservative nor
literal
in
interpretative approach and thus should be used with considerable
discernment.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Discipleship Journal on CD-ROM |
Comments: Practical
articles on living out your Christian faith, calling us all to a
walk of holiness. I would recommend buying the Logos/Logos
(Libronix)
product which makes all 120 volumes fully searchable.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website:
Discipleship Journal
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Elwell, W. A.
Evangelical commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House |
Comments: A good single
volume commentary on the entire Bible. If you are considering buying
a modern single volume, William MacDonald's Believer's Bible
Commentary (see below) is
recommended.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Gaebelein, F, et al:
Expositor's Bible Commentary: Old and New
Testament (12 Volumes) |
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Comments: One of the
better
conservative, evangelical Bible commentaries covering both the Old and New
Testament. It is more detailed than the two volume Bible Knowledge Commentary but
unfortunately
is not
available on Logos (Libronix), Wordsearch or Biblesoft.
Bible
software:
Pradis
software by Zondervan
Website: NA |
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Garland, Anthony:
A Testimony of Jesus Christ
(Commentary on the Revelation) |
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Comments:
Garland's work is
verse by verse commentary on the Revelation from a conservative,
futuristic (literal)
viewpoint.
A Testimony of Jesus Christ
is one of the best commentaries that has ever been written on the
Revelation. Garland's well researched, straightforward approach will
help you unravel the truth of this wonderful book, which far too
often has been confounded by commentaries that stray from a
literal
interpretative view of Scripture. See related topic
Revelation Commentaries
which includes listing of commentaries categorized by their
interpretative approach:
Bible
software:
View the HTML version of
the commentary
online. Also
available in printable
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format,
as a
Logos (Libronix) Personal Book,
as a module for use with either the
SwordSearcher
or
e-Sword Bible
Study programs.
Website: See above.
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Gill, John:
John Gill's
Exposition of the Entire Bible:
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Comments: Lengthy comments
on Scripture using Scripture as the main source of the commentary.
As with
all "older vintage"
commentaries, although Gill is conservative, his comments tend not
to be
literal
(and futuristic) in his interpretation of Old
Testament prophetic passages, which are better handled by modern
commentaries (such as Guzik below). Spurgeon has this to say
concerning Gill:
"Beyond all controversy, Gill was
one of the most able Hebraists (interpreters of Hebrew resources) of
his day, and in other matters no mean (no less)
proficient...Probably no man since Gill's days has at all equaled
him in the matter of Rabbinical learning. Say what you will about
that lore, it has its value: of course, a man has to rake among
perfect dunghills and dust heaps, but there are a few jewels which
the world could not afford to miss. Gill was a master cinder sifter
among the Targums, the Talmuds, the Mishna, and the Gemara...He was
always at work; it is difficult to say when he slept, for he wrote
10,000 folio pages of theology...He is far from being so interesting
and readable as Matthew Henry...For good, sound, massive, sober
sense in commenting, who can excel Gill? Very seldom does he allow
himself to be run away with by imagination, except now and then when
he tries to open up a parable, and finds a meaning in every
circumstance and minute detail; or when he falls upon a text which
is not congenial with his creed, and hacks and hews terribly to
bring the word of God into a more systematic shape."
Bible
software:
Ages Software,
E-sword
Website:
Studylight
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Guzik, David: Commentary on the Whole Bible
(except a few books)
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Comments:
Conservative
brief verse by verse commentary on most of the Bible.
Guzik
is one of the few entire Bible commentaries from a contemporary
writer which is freely available on the internet. The comments on
prophecy are definitely conservative, evangelical and
literal.
A good guide to determine whether a given
author interprets Scripture literally, is to read their comments on
Revelation 20, specifically regarding the "1000 years" mentioned six
times (eg read
Guzik's notes on Revelation 20)
Bible
software:
CD from Enduring Word Media;
Biblesoft
Website:
Studylight,
Online Bible Commentary
(this
latter site is updated weekly in contrast to
Studylight's commentary - e.g., as of 6/2005 only
Online Bible Commentary
has a commentary on the Psalms)
Available as a free work at
Stilltruth.com
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Haldane, Robert: An Exposition of Romans |
Comments: Classic
commentary. Can be a bit wordy and often less practical than a more
modern commentary such as John MacArthur's commentary on Romans.
Bible
software:
Ages Software
Website: NA
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Harris, R. L.
Theological
Wordbook of the Old Testament.
Chicago: Moody Press. |
Comments: This two volume
set is one of the best resources available (along with that by
Zodhiates' - see below) for Hebrew word studies. Vine has an OT
Lexicon but only covers select Hebrew words.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix):
Website:
Google Book - full view & downloadable Pdf
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Henry, Matthew: Commentary on the Whole Bible
(1700's)
This resource is also available free for download from "". |
Comments: Well done
classic, conservative and devotional comments on all of Scripture.
As with
all "older vintage"
commentaries, Henry's comments tend not to be literal (and
futuristic) in his interpretation of Old Testament prophetic
passages, which are better handled by modern commentaries (such as
Guzik above). Henry occasionally misinterprets literal OT promises
to Israel as fulfilled in the NT church.
Bible
software:
E-sword as well as most
commercial software programs
Website:
Studylight.org
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Hiebert, D. Edmond Second Timothy:
Everyman's Bible Commentary. (Moody Press) (1958)
Hiebert, D. Edmond Titus and Philemon. (Moody Press).(1957) 2Peter
and Jude: An Expositional Commentary
(Unusual Publications) (1989) |
Comments: Hiebert’s use of
the Greek language and insightful comments make anything by this
author of use for pastors, teachers
or for anyone who studies the Word in depth. Hiebert has other works on Mark, 1 and 2
Thessalonians, James, epistles of John.
Bible
software: Not on Bible software but search
Amazon
or
Alibris (a good source for
used, hard to find books) See
Hiebert
Website: NA
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Hodge, C. Romans.
Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, 1835. Crossway Classic
Commentaries. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books |
Comments: Classic
conservative commentary on Romans. Can be a bit wordy sometime and
therefore often less practical than for example modern works such as
John MacArthur's commentary on Romans (see below).
Bible
software:
Wordsearch;
Ages Software
Website:
Google book - full view & downloadable
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Hughes, R. K.
(1989). Colossians
and Philemon: The supremacy of Christ. Preaching the Word.
Westchester, Ill.: Crossway Books. (1989) |
Comments: Well written
conservative commentary with frequent interesting illustrations and
practical applications.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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Hughes, R. K. Hebrews: Vol 1 & 2: An Anchor for the
Soul: Preaching the Word.
Westchester, Ill.: Crossway Books. (1993) |
Comments: Well written
conservative commentary with frequent interesting illustrations and
practical applications.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix):
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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Hughes, R. K.
Romans :
Righteousness from heaven.
Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books. (1991) |
Comments: Well written
conservative commentary with frequent interesting illustrations and
practical applications.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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IVP New Testament Commentary
Series:
Towner, P. 1-2 Timothy & Titus.
Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. |
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Comments: Reasonably good
commentary but tends to be wordy and sometimes hard to follow.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: Select books (Matthew, Luke, John, Acts, 2Cor, Gal,
Php, Col, 1Tim, 1John, 2John, 3John, Revelation) are available free at
Intervarsity Press Commentaries
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Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R. & Brown,
D.
A Commentary, Critical & Explanatory, on the Old and New
Testaments. |
Comments: Relatively brief
verse by verse comments. As with
all "older vintage"
commentaries, although generally conservative, the comments
are not always literal (and futuristic) in interpretation of Old
Testament prophetic passages, which are better handled by modern
commentaries (such as Guzik above). That said, of the pre-1900
commentaries, JFB is probably one of the better in interpretation of
prophetic writings.
C H Spurgeon wrote that JFB is...
"...to some extent a
compilation and condensation of other men's thoughts, but it is
sufficiently original to claim a place in every minister's library:
indeed it contains so great a variety of information that if a man
had no other exposition he would find himself at no great loss if he
possessed this & used it diligently."
Bible
software:
E-sword as well as most
commercial software programs
Website:
Studylight |
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Keener, C. S.
The IVP Bible
background commentary : New Testament. Downers Grove, Ill.:
InterVarsity Press. (1993) |
Comments: Interesting
background insights.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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Keil & Delitzsch:
Commentary on the Old Testament. |
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Comments: A classic
commentary covering the entire Old Testament, but not always
conservative or literal.
Bible
software:
E-sword;
Logos (Libronix);
Biblesoft;
Quickverse
Website: See
Commentary on the Old Testament -
full view and downloadable
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King James Version Study Bible
(Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1997). The Nelson
study Bible : New King James Version)
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |
Comments: Well done notes
on all Bible
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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KJV Bible commentary.
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |
Comments: Well done notes
on all Bible
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
(Click
Libronix
for better price and many other
resources) $17.99 buys Logos (Libronix)
Ultimate Bible Reference Library
($1,500 of resources: KJV Bible Commentary, Vine's OT/NT
Dictionaries, Believer's Bible Commentary, Collected Writings
of Vine
Website: NA |
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Lenski, R. The
Interpretation of 1 & 2 Epistles of Peter, the Three Epistles of
John, and the Epistle of Jude.
Ausburg Publishing.
(1966) |
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Comments: Well known,
respected Lutheran commentator.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Wordsearch;
Purchase book
Website: NA |
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Lightfoot, J. B. Colossians and Philemon. The Crossway
Classic Commentaries. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books. (1996) |
Comments: Classic
commentary. Selectively useful
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website:
Galatians,
Philippians,
Colossians & Philemon |
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Louw, Johannes & Nida, Eugene:
Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic
Domains. |
Comments: Well done Greek
lexicon which supplements a more complete lexicon like
Zodhiates' (see below).
Bible
software:
Print version
Website: NA |
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MacArthur,
John: Commentaries on Multiple NT Books including:
Romans,
Philippians,
Colossians,
1 Timothy ,
2 Timothy,
Titus.
Hebrews Chicago: Moody Press.
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Comments: One of the
leading expositors of the Scripture in the 21st century.
You will always be edified and equipped by Dr. MacArthur's sound
comments.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
Book Source: Matthew in 4 Volumes:
Highly recommended (computer or book):
Matthew 1-7 Macarthur New
Testament Commentary Chicago: Moody Press,
Matthew 8-15,
Matthew 16-23,
Matthew 24-28 |
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MacArthur, John.
The MacArthur Study Bible:
Thomas Nelson (1997) |
Comments: The best study
Bible available in my opinion. Highly recommended.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Print version;
Lower priced version (includes Romans and Study Bible) =
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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MacDonald, William & Farstad, A.
Believer's Bible Commentary: Old and New Testaments.
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |
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Comments:
Highly
recommended. One of the
best single volume commentaries available
covering both the Old and New Testament. Thoroughly conservative,
literal, evangelical, and devotional. This resource is an excellent companion to
the MacArthur Study Bible.
John MacArthur says:
"...concise yet comprehensive -
the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."
Warren Wiersbe says that this
commentary is
"...for the student who is
serious about seeing Christ in the Word."
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
(Click
here
for excellent price including a
number of other resources such as Thru the Bible Commentary); $17.99
buys Logos (Libronix)
Bible Reference Library
($1,500 of resources: including Believer's Bible Commentary
Website: NA |
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McGee, J. Vernon.
Thru the Bible Commentary.
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |
Comments: Highly
Recommended. Pithy, practical, conservative comments on every book
of the Bible.
Bible
software: Click
here
for good price and many
other Logos (Libronix) resources);
Website: Mp3's of Thru the Bible are free -
List of Books by Individual
Tracks |
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Maclaren, Alexander: Expositions
of Holy Scripture
(1826-1910) |
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Comments:
Maclaren was one of
Great Britain's most notable and famous preachers. Maclaren
published a number of books of sermons and climaxed his ministry by
publishing his monumental
Expositions of Holy
Scripture which consists of expository essays covering most
books of the Bible and are characterized by a devotional flavor.
While pastoring the Union Chapel, Manchester (1858-1903), he was
known as "the prince of expository preachers." If you are not
familiar with Maclaren's style,
click here
for a few of his quotes to wet
your appetite (or read his exposition
Jehovah Jireh based on Genesis
22:14):
Bible
software:
Ages Software
Website:
CCEL |
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Marshall, I. H.
1 Peter.
The IVP New Testament Commentary. Downers Grove, Ill.:
InterVarsity Press. (1991). |
Comments: The College
Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good
commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary
resource to supplement a more classic work such as
Bible Knowledge Commentary
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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Meyer, F B The Epistle to the Philippians. E-Sword Step
program from Heritage Educational Systems. |
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Comments: Devotional
commentary.
Bible
software:
E-sword
Website:
CCEL |
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Mills,
M.
Ruth: A Study Guide to the Book of Ruth . Dallas: 3E Ministries |
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Comments: NA
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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Morris, Henry M. The Defender's
Study Bible. |
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Comments: This is one of
the best Study Bibles available if you are looking for literal
interpretation. If you are not familiar with Morris' work, you won't
be disappointed if you are looking for a conservative resource that
has short comments on
the entire Bible (there is not a comment on every verse). The Defender's Study Bible is more literal
than Ryrie's Study Bible.
Bible
software:
Quick Verse version (or
less expensive version here) (Book
from Amazon)
Website: NA |
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Mounce, R. H.
Romans. The
New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman & Holman
Publishers. |
Comments: Conservative,
evangelical. A reasonably good commentary but in my opinion not the
best as it is often too verbose.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
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NET Bible notes : Study notes for
the New English Translation. Dallas, TX:
Biblical Studies Press. |
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Comments: These notes are not strictly speaking a commentary
but discussion of the Greek or Hebrew words or construction.
Occasionally this resource can yield some wonderful insights.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
e-Sword
Website:
bible.org |
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Newell, William: Romans Verse by Verse (published 1938)
N |
Comments: Recommended.
An excellent, generally conservative, expositional and devotional
commentary.
Bible
software: Not currently available on any commercial software
(9/2005); Free on the
Online Bible
Website:
CCEL
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New Geneva Study Bible.
by Foundation for Reformation.
Nashville: Thomas Nelson. |
Comments: Brief study
Bible type notes from a reformed perspective.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek
New Testament, The by Fritz Rienecker, Cleon L., III Rogers
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Comments: Brief comments
on Greek word meanings. Knowledge of Greek is not a prerequisite.
Occasionally you will find some real "treasures" in these short
definitions.
Bible
software:
Pradis
software by Zondervan
Website: NA
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The Open Bible:
Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers. |
Comments: Brief comments
on select verses. Not strictly speaking a "study Bible".
Bible
software: See
Logos (Libronix)
(cannot find the specific
product )
Website: NA
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Pink, A W Expositions on
numerous Old and New Testament books (1886-1952)
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Comments: Pink's
expositional and devotional commentaries can be an excellent
resource with the caveat that the reader be cognizant of Pink's
tendency toward a supernaturalistic approach in interpretation (see
below) See
link to Pink.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Ages Software.
Website:
Pink's Archive
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Piper, John.
Desiring God Ministries |
Comments: One of the
finest expositors of Scripture in the 20-21st Century. He is always
worth consulting.
Bible
software: NA
Website:
Link to John Piper's
extensive online library - free books and sermons
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Pfeiffer, C. F.
The Wycliffe Bible
commentary : New Testament. Chicago: Moody Press.
(1962) |
Comments: Well done
conservative resource.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Pulpit Commentary
by H. D. M. Spence and Joseph S. Exell |
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Comments: Brief verse by
verse comments plus homilies (sermons). Although the Pulpit Commentary (PC) is
impressive in size, one must be very discerning using it
(and should never be uses as one's sole, primary source) especially in
interpretation of the Old Testament, as the PC frequently misinterprets the promises
that were addressed primarily to Israel as promises
that apply primarily to the New Testament Church. For example, in the PC's comments
on Isaiah, the word "church" is mentioned 827 times
despite the fact that the word "church" is not found once in the Old Testament.
Paul's "commentary" accurately states that the "church"
was "the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages
[including the age of Isaiah]" (Colossians 1:26)!
In another example, the
PC has only a single mention of the
"millennium" in its lengthy commentary on Isaiah and even
this comment is not accurate.
By contrast, the
highly respected
conservative
Bible Knowledge Commentary mentions
the "church" 4 times and the
"millennium" 52 times in its much more concise commentary on Isaiah.
Click
for a specific example of misinterpretation from the Pulpit
Commentary.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Ages Software
Website: NA
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Radmacher, E. D.
Nelson's New
Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville: T. Nelson
Publishers. (1999) (Note: Identical to Nelson's NKJV
Study Bible) |
Comments: NA
Bible
software: See
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Richards, Lawrence O:
The Teacher's Commentary.
Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books. (1987)
The Bible Reader's
Companion (BRC) Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.
The 365 Day Devotional Commentary.
(365) Wheaton, Victor Books
Expository Dictionary of Bible Words. Zondervan (Pradis
software by Zondervan;
print -
Amazon) (New Name for
this work = New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words) |
Comments: The Teacher's
Commentary is reasonably good
but comments are not on every verse nor do they tend to be very
detailed. The entire Bible—Genesis 1 to Revelation 22—is divided
into teachable units. There are many "link-to-life" ideas to help
teach each unit to any age group.
BRC is reasonably good but
comments are not on every verse nor do they tend to be very
detailed. BRC does provide introductions
and outlines, summaries, cross-references, definitions, explanations
of difficult passages, archeological reports, Bible customs, charts,
realistic art, and much more!
365 Day Devotional is reasonably good but comments
are not on every verse nor do they tend to be very detailed. Each
day you will find a core passage of scripture with devotional
commentary, a personal application, and a quote from a well-known
Christian.
Bible
software:
Teacher's Commentary;
Bible Reader's Companion;
365 Devotional;
Pradis
has Expository Dictionary of Bible Words = New International
Encyclopedia of Bible Words
Website: NA
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Robertson, A. T. Word
Pictures in the New Testament |
Comments: A classic
covering all NT books. If you buy, get it on Logos (Libronix). It is free on
many websites.
Bible
software:
E-sword (free);
Logos (Libronix);
Quickverse
Website:
Studylight.org
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Ryrie, Charles: The Ryrie Study Bible |
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Comments: Brief comments
on select verses. Conservative. Evangelical.
Bible
software:
Wordsearch
(Not available in Libronix);
Quickverse
Website: NA
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Stern, D. H.
Jewish New Testament
Commentary : Clarksville, Md.: Jewish New Testament
Publications. |
Comments: Comments from a
Jewish perspective.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Stedman, Ray. The
Ray
Stedman Library.
Ray C. Stedman Memorial Home Page |
Comments: If you are not
familiar with Ray Stedman's material, now is the time. It is always
conservative and filled with practical comments and applications.
Highly recommended.
Bible
software:
The complete Ray C. Stedman
Library plus 67 messages in MP3 format is available on a free CD
from
Firefighters for Christ
Website:
The Ray C. Stedman Library
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10,000 Sermon Illustrations CD |
Comments: Excellent sermon
illustrations indexed by topic and by Scripture.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website:
bible.org
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Theological Dictionary of the New Testament. G. Kittel, G. W. Bromiley & G. Friedrich, Ed. Grand
Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. |
Comments: A classic
resource for those doing in depth Greek word studies.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Theological Journal Library |
Comments: An incredible
product that gives you a veritable seminary library (including
journals from multiple different seminaries) on your computer.
Bible
software:
Galaxie Software Theological Journals
Website:
Online Search
(fee
charged)
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Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
, Harris, R. L., Harris, R. L., Archer, G. L., & Waltke, B. K.
(1999, c1980). Chicago: Moody Press. |
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Comments: This is the best
resource available for the lay person who cannot read Hebrew. Highly
Recommended for anyone interested in original word studies.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix):
If you have
E-sword you can download
TWOT at no charge
here
Website: NA
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UBS: Helps for translators; UBS handbook
series: Bratcher, R. G., & Nida, E. A. (1993],
c1977). New York: United Bible Societies. |
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Comments: NA
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Vincent, M. R.:
Word Studies in the New Testament |
Comments: Greek Word
Studies. A classic. Does not cover every NT book as does A T
Robertson's Word Pictures. Often has insights found no where else.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
E-sword;
Quickverse;
Ages Software
Website:
Reference Search Page
or
Godrules
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Vine, W. E.
The
Collected Writings of W. E. Vine (5 Volume set). Thomas Nelson |
Comments: This work is a
collection of Vine's excellent commentaries on many of the NT books
with emphasis on the Greek word meanings.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
(Click
here
for much better price and many
other resources); $17.99 buys Logos (Libronix)
Ultimate Bible Reference Library
($1,500 of resources: Vine's OT/NT Dictionaries, Believer's
Bible Commentary, Collected Writings of Vine
Website: NA
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Vine, W. E. Vine's
Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words.
Nashville: T |
Comments: One of the
classic lexicons and often quoted or paraphrased by commentators and
pastors alike. Makes a good companion to the more exhaustive Zodhiates' dictionary.
Add Wuest, Vincent's and A T Robertson and you have a nice group of
books for performing Greek
word studies.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
(Click
Libronix
for Vines plus many
other resources);
E-sword (Greek); $17.99 buys
Logos (Libronix)
Ultimate Bible Reference Library
($1500 of resources, including Vine's OT/NT Dictionaries)
Website:
Reference Search Page
but only NT Greek
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Wall, R. W.
Colossians & Philemon. The IVP New Testament Commentary.
Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press. (1993). |
Comments: The College
Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good
commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary
resource to supplement a more classic work such as
Bible Knowledge Commentary
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website:
Intervarsity Press Commentaries
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Walvoord, J. F.
The Bible
Knowledge
Commentary : An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL:
Victor Books.
A |
Comments: One of the
modern classics with separate single volumes on the Old and New
Testaments. This belongs in every students library, whether in print
or on the computer.
Bible
software:
Logos
(Libronix),
Wordsearch,
Rejoice Christian Software;
Quickverse
Website:
Free
Online works by Dr John Walvoord, including his complete books on
Daniel, Revelation, etc -
highly recommended if you are studying
prophetic literature!
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Wesley, John:
John Wesley's Notes on the
Bible.
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Comments: Very brief
comments. In general not that helpful.
Bible
software:
E-sword
Website:
Studylight.org
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Wiersbe, W. W.
The
Bible Exposition Commentary. Wheaton, Ill.: Victor
Books
Wiersbe, W. W:
Wiersbe's
Expository Outlines on the New Testament. Wheaton, IL:
Victor Books
Wiersbe, W. W:
Be
Committed. An Old
Testament Study. Ruth and Esther Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books |
Comments: Excellent
commentary on the NT books. If Wiersbe has written something on a
given verse, his comments are always worth checking. The Expository
Outlines offer brief but meaty comments that do not duplicate
Wiersbe's Bible Exposition Commentary.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix);
Wordsearch
Website: NA
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Word Biblical Commentary:
Multi-volume set: Old and New Testament: Word Biblical Commentary
Dallas: Word, Incorporated. |
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Comments: Detailed
commentary but not always conservative, literal and evangelical.
This is a secondary resource that must be used with discernment.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Wuest, K. S.
Wuest's Word Studies from the Greek New Testament
:
For the English Reader. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. |
Comments: One of the best
Greek word studies tools available and in many books functions also as a
commentary. Highly recommended.
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
(Note this link includes many of
the other resources in the bibliography)
Website: NA.
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Zodhiates, S. The
Complete
Word Study Dictionary: New Testament and Old
Testament Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers. |
Comments: This is the
"gold standard" for in depth Greek word study and is also
useful for Hebrew word study (the "gold standard" for Hebrew is
TWOT). If you own
a Bible software program
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA
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Zuck, Roy:
A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament:
Chicago: Moody Press, 1991 |
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Comments: NA
Bible
software:
Logos (Libronix)
Website: NA |
