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COMMENTARIES THAT CAN BE BORROWED FROM ARCHIVE.ORG

Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online. 

NOTE - THESE ARE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER - AS WITH ALL COMMENTARIES - BE AN Acts 17:11+ BEREAN - IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO DO YOUR OWN STUDY UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (See inductive Bible study and especially the skill/discipline of Observation) BEFORE YOU CHECK THE COMMENTARIES. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTELLIGENTLY "COMMENT ON THE COMMENTARIES!"

Luke 1-5 Commentary - John MacArthur

Preaching Luke-Acts by Allen, Ronald J.

James Rosscup - This conservative commentary is a detailed work in the Greek and is well-written. The author did the famous Greek-English lexicon and two books on alleged contradictions.

Bible commentary: the Gospel according to St. Luke by Arndt, William F

Poet and peasant : a literary-cultural approach to the parables in Luke by Bailey, Kenneth 

James Rosscup - Bailey discusses four Lukan parables at length in the first book, making a great contribution as to cultural data that opens up the parables. His data is based on studies while teaching for many years in the mid-East, also on extensive travels, correspondence, and scholarly probing into the literature. Particularly insightful are his remarks on Luke 15 (the triad of parables) and Luke 11 (Friend at Midnight). The second book continues to be rich in peasant cultural background, with data not available to many who study the parables. But the second book treats ten further parables (7:36–50 and others in 9:51–19:48, Luke’s travel narrative). These are well-done but not treated in as much detail. Both books are excellent in making parables “come alive” and making readers think. In more recent years both volumes have been put into one book. Cf. Hultgren in the Matthew section.

Luke comes alive! by Blanchard, John, 

Patterns for power : parables of Luke by Briscoe, D. Stuart

Saint Luke by Caird, G. B.

Cyril Barber - One of the better works in this series. Contains numerous references to Jewish literature as well as pertinent comments on the text. Is of value to the preacher. Needs to be read with discernment

Luke by Evans, Craig A., The New International Commentary on the New Testament

James Rosscup - A lucid study, often of help on problem texts but cursory at times. Evans gives authorship by Luke “provisional acceptance” and feels that this issue is not vital to how this gospel is interpreted (3). After a brief introduction (1–16), general summaries of each section are followed by added notes on a few key details, with bypassing of many, such as Anna’s 84 years in 2:36–38, and problems of interpretation in 11:5–7. While Evans shows high expertise even when terse, one will find other works explaining far more to make their time fruitful.

The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A -  This resource will give you interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The Gospel according to Luke (I-IX) The Gospel according to Luke : introduction, translation, and notes (X-XXIV) by Fitzmyer, Joseph A

James Rosscup - An internationally known Catholic scholar presents an excellent appraisal of “The Current State of Lukan Studies” (3–34) and has “A Sketch of Lukan Theology” (143–270). In explaining the gospel text, Fitzmyer has often helpful sources on various points. This will rank as one of the best-regarded commentaries at this time from the standpoint of awareness of critical literature and comments reflecting current learning. He gives his own translation and a fairly lucid, detailed exposition that is abreast of language, background, and views. It is a mixed bag with Fitzmyer, though. He often takes views that evangelicals appreciate, such as Jesus’ resurrection body being able to eat food. At other times he stumbles where there are possible solutions, as when he feels that there is no way to harmonize the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Indices to both volumes help find material.

The Gospel of Luke by Green, Joel B. New International Commentary on the New Testament 143 ratings

James Rosscup - Replaces the work of Geldenhuys (1951). Scholars will appreciate the author’s emphasis on literary and narrative criticism. Pastors, however, will have little to gain from this work.

Tim Challies - Most commentators on the commentaries commend this volume, D.A. Carson among them, though he offers caveats. He says it is “full of thoughtful interaction with contemporary scholarship, but I do not think it is either as rigorous or as accurate as the work of Luke.” He suggests that its unique strength is narrative historiography and discourse analysis. If you, like me, don’t know what that means, then perhaps choose one of the other volumes

James Rosscup - This work with pp. i-xcii plus 928 replaced Norval Geldenhuys’ effort of 1951. Green puts more focus on literary criticism, narrative criticism, and social-scientific analysis than on earlier issues about historical critical matters, redaction and source criticism, etc. One sees topics such as family allegiances, friendship, purity, and status. He seeks to show OT background for this gospel, and not Mark, or Matthew, or oral tradition. Green sets up a misleading opinion that Luke and those using his work were “not so much concerned with the issue, Did it happen? as with the queries What happened? and what does it all mean? (36). It surely is both. However, he does appear to believe that the details are fact in Luke’s perspective, but thinks Luke is more burdened with how to understand things (20). One can say that Luke saw the two in a necessary balance and need not have any thought of ranking them.

Commentary on the Gospel of Luke : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes by Geldenhuys, Norval, 

James Rosscup - Amillennial in its interpretation of the kingdom program, this work is solid and explains many verses rather well but is not the best.

Half-hours with William Hendriksen : stirring devotional surveys of Romans, Philippians, Luke and Revelation, with other gems by Hendriksen, William, 

Luke : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving

The Communicator's Commentary - Luke (Also known as The Preacher's Commentary Series - Volume 26: Luke) Larson, Bruce - 356 pages (1983) See user reviews. 

The Parables of Jesus by Kistemaker, Simon J.,

James Rosscup - A past national president of Evangelical Theological Society deals with all of Jesus’ parables and shows a lucid style, warmth, and broad acquaintance with scholarly writings on his material which is obvious in footnotes. He uses the NIV text. The contribution is very good on background, the main thrust of parables, key expository details, and the practical contribution for life. This is one of the best fairily recent evangelical works on the parables in general (cf. Bailey, Ellisen, Hultgren, Longenecker, etc, under Matthew and Luke).

Book of Luke : Jesus, the son of man by Lucado, Max

Luke : the Savior of the world - John Macarthur - Not his full commentary. 

Twelve Ordinary Men - (the 12 apostles) - John Macarthur (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Service and What He Wants to Do with You).

A tale of two sons : the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder - John Macarthur

Luke and the last things : a perspective for the understanding of Lukan thought by Mattill, A. J

Cyril Barber - An exacting, technical presentation of Lukan theology. Rich and full.

According to Luke : a new exposition of the Third Gospel by David Gooding   9 ratings

What are they saying about Luke? by Powell, Mark Allan, 6 ratings

James Rosscup - A well-researched, contemporary assessment of the teaching of Luke's gospel. Summarizes the contribution of modern scholars, and examines the dominant theories regarding the composition of the gospel. Intertwines political and social aspects of Luke's "former work" to describe the community about which the physician wrote.

A walk with Jesus : enjoying the company of Christ - Gospel of Luke by Sproul, R. C 3 ratings

The declaration of something mysterious : Jesus' courage and communication of the truth : a study of Luke 10:38-16:18 by Swindoll, Charles

The consummation of something miraculous : Jesus' trials and triumph of redemption : a study of Luke 16:19-24:53 : Bible study guide by Swindoll, Charles

Luke & John : life that lasts forever - Quick Notes - Mark Strauss

Luke by Tannehill, Robert C 13 ratings

Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren

Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig

Luke Commentary - Robert Tannehill (385 pages) 14 ratings

STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.  424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  216 ratings

The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. 

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews 

NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

MORE COMMENTARIES
AND SERMONS

HENRY ALFORD- Commentary

Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

  • Luke 16 The New Testament for English Readers
  • Luke 16 The Greek New Testament

RANDY ALCORN - each of the books below can be borrowed freely from archive.org

MIKE ANDRUS

SCOTT ARDAVANIS

CLINTON ARNOLD  - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary 

WILLIAM ARNOT  - Parables of our Lord

WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary

ALBERT BARNES- Commentary

BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights

CHRIS BENFIELD - Sermons

JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

BRIAN BILL

A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament

DARRELL L BOCK - IVP Commentary - IVP NT Commentary Series 428 pages  16 ratings

Rosscup comments: Evangelical comments run quickly to their points, yet the generality causes skipping some key details (cf. on Anna, Lk 2:36-38) or seem to argue around a more likely view with unconvincing reasoning (Lk 3:16). In other cases, Bock seems to select the most probable view, an instance being in seeing the sermon (Luke 6) as a condensed version of the same sermon in Mt 5–7. One can also find the second and third soils of Luke 8 taken to represent people not actually saved (148–49). One can wonder in Lk 14:34–35 how inability to be worthy disciples is in harmony with salvation as a gift, for the work passes by this. Bock in most verses touches clearly on key issues and… lacks space to deal with every important matter… For a work with much application, cf. Darrell Bock, Luke (NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996). (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

Cyril Barber - A well-researched, well-outlined, and well-written commentary that is easy to read. Uses the text of the NIV. Adequately explains the theological themes relating to the life and mission of Christ. Recommended.

JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons

GENE BROOKS - Sermons

A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament

HARRY BUIS - 148 page book (1957)

HENRY BURTON - Expositor's Bible Commentary

D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.

  • Luke 16 - Has all of the following in easier to read format

JOHN CALVIN

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - FARRAR, F W

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. The work of a famous British scholar of the past century. In spite of its age, the phrase-by-phrase treatment is worth consulting.

ALAN CARR - Sermons

RICH CATHERS - sermons with frequent illustrations

2000 Study

CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY

OSWALD CHAMBERS

ADAM CLARKE - Commentary

STEVEN COLE - Sermons

THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes

TREVOR P CRAIGEN

W A CRISWELL - Sermons

RON DANIEL

BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons

DAVID DE SILVA

DEVOTIONAL AND  PRACTICAL COMMENTARY -  1840

DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS 

JOHN DUMMELOW - COMMENTARY

DAN DUNCAN - Sermons

J LIGON DUNCAN - Sermons

EASY ENGLISH - Commentary

ALFRED EDERSHEIM - Life and Times of the Messiah

JONATHAN EDWARDS

CHARLES ELLICOTT

CHARLES R ERDMAN - Commentary

Rosscup comments: Concise treatments are given to each of the NT books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

D Edmond Hiebert - A devotional and practical exposition, in paragraph form, by a conservative Presbyterian scholar.

ESV STUDY BIBLE -  - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Well done. Evangelical. These can be borrowed

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

JAMES FOOTE - Commentary

Spurgeon comments: "We frequently consult this work and never without finding in it things new and old. To preachers who will not steal the lectures, but use them suggestively, they will be extremely serviceable." (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)

DON FORTNER'S SERMON OUTLINES

A C GAEBELEIN Annotated Bible

GENE GETZ VIDEO PRINCIPLES  GOSPEL OF LUKE

  • Luke; Principle #36; Lk. 16:1-15; p. 1413 Treasures in Heaven: When making decisions as they relate to our material possessions, we should do so with a perspective on eternity. Video
  • Luke; Principle #37; Lk. 16:19-31; p. 1414 Loving Money: If we are blessed with wealth, we must not allow it to harden our hearts and to cause us to miss God's gift of eternal salvation. Video

JOHN GILL - Commentary

FREDERIC GODET - Commentary

Spurgeon has these comment on Godet: Dr. Meyer says: “To an immense erudition, to a living piety, Godet unites a profound feeling of reality; there is here a vivifying breath, an ardent love for the Saviour, which helps the disciple to comprehend the work, the acts, the words of his Divine Master.” (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)

Cyril Barber - An exhaustive, technical commentary that ably defends the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith while expounding the text. Deserves a place on the shelf of every pastor. 

D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive, technical commentary by a conservative French theologian of the past century. Godet's theological and critical conservatism is clearly revealed in this work on Luke. Of abiding value in spite of its age.

Rosscup comments: Though old, this work is almost exhaustive in dealing with interpretive problems and shows a wide acquaintance with commentators of all ages up to his day. He is regarded by Greek authorities as weak on textual criticism but strong on exegesis. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

BRUCE GOETTSCHE - SERMONS ON LUKE

GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons

GOTQUESTIONS

L M GRANT - Commentary

DAVE GUZIK - Commentary

JAMES HASTINGS

ROBERT HAWKER - Poor Man's Commentary

WILLIAM HENDRIKSEN - 

Cyril Barber - Fills a long-felt need for a comprehensive, scholarly exposition of this neglected gospel. Structures Luke's thematic presentation around Christ's words "the work which Thou gavest Me to do:' Treats Christ's ministry in terms of its inauguration, continuation, and consummation.

MATTHEW HENRY - Commentary

DANIEL HILL - 348 pages - more modern commentary

F B HOLE - Commentary

HOLMAN PUBLISHING - well done, conservative study Bible notes

HOMILETICS

DAVID HOLWICK

GARY INRIG 

DENNIS IRELAND

HARRY IRONSIDE - Commentary

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN - Commentary

LOWELL JOHNSON - Sermons

These sermons that make a great starting point for preaching or teaching Luke and are all on one page. It is not cleaned up yet (lots of spaces, poor right margins, etc) but all the material is there. Click here and scroll down. 

  • When the World Outsmarts the Church                              Luke 16:1-13  
  •  The Place Called Hell                                                         Luke 16:19-31

HAMPTON KEATHLEY

WILLIAM KELLY - Commentary

Cyril Barber - An excellent handling of Luke's theme, replete with the author's own translation and an exposition that is at once refreshing and satisfying.

FRANKLIN L KIRKSEY

KJV BIBLE COMMENTARY - Edward Hindson and Woodrow M Kroll

Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective.  User reviews - 372 ratings - I have found the comments are very good but not generally in great depth. It is worth check as you may glean additional insights on a passage. It is not strictly speaking verse by verse but does cover many verses. 

  • KJV Bible Commentary. - note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.

PAUL E. KRETZMANN - Lutheran Perspective

LANGE'S COMMENTARY - J J VAN OOSTERZEE - Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures 

Spurgeon writes "Oosterzee in Lange is excellent."

D Edmond Hiebert - In keeping with the series to which it belongs, the massive material is presented in three parts: exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, and homiletical and practical. Conservative in viewpoint. Valuable for those willing to dig into its vast stores of material, much of which is definitely dated.

LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE - Notes on Luke (158 pages) includes nice black and white maps

JOHN LIGHTFOOT - Commentary

ERWIN LUTZER - you might suggest that your skeptical friends listen to Dr Lutzer's audio message!

JOHN MACARTHUR- verse by verse - probably the best expositor in the last 100 years but very literal and conservative

WILLIAM MACDONALD - commentary on whole Bible. Often has pithy, practical and very insightful comments.

John MacArthur - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."

Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermons with a devotional bent

RICHARD MAYHUE - 16 page well-done journal article, conservative, evangelical

J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments

F B MEYER - Devotional

HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek

G. CAMPBELL MORGAN - Sermons

ROB MORGAN

HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial. 

LEON MORRIS - Tyndale New Testament Commentary - borrow this resource

Matheson (Ligonier) - Christians should pick up and read anything they find by the late Leon Morris. For those who may not have the time to dig into a 2,100-page commentary and are looking for a great introductory-level commentary on Luke, Morris is the place to begin.

Cyril Barber - A clear, forthright presentation of the facts surrounding the authorship and date of this gospel, followed by almost 300 pages of exposition. A handy and helpful volume.

James Rosscup - Morris has written a good conservative commentary of some detail. It is lucid and not technical in nature.

Tim Challies - The inherent and deliberate limits of the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries means that this volume is relatively short (370 pages) and written at a popular level. This is the entry-level commentary for those who would like just one volume on Luke. Morris has written commentaries on many books of the Bible and they are uniformly sound even if they are rarely considered the top of the class.

MULTIPLE ARTICLES RELATED TO HELL - Journal articles, sermons, books

  1. How can I not go to hell? | GotQuestions.org (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR EVERY SOUL TO ANSWER!) 
  2. Eternal Punishment - In depth article on site
  3. Jesus' View of Eternal Punishment (Mt 25:31-46) - Robert L. Thomas - 31 pp
  4. Hell: Never, Forever, or Just for Awhile - Richard Mayhue - 16 pp
  5. Paul’s Concept Of Eternal Punishment - James Rosscup - 24 pp
  6. Eternal Punishment In John’s Revelation - Trevor P Craigen, 13 pp
  7. A Kinder, Gentler Theology Of Hell? - Larry D. Pettegrew, 17 pp
  8. Wrath That Endures Forever William V. Crockett - JETS 34.2 (1991): 195-202
  9. The Horrors and Habitat of Hell - Chris Gee (short, pithy, painful read)
  10. What Does The Bible Say About Hell? - Booklet from Discovery House Publishing
  11. A Horrible Place Called Hell - Alan Carr 
  12. One Hour After Death - James Smith
  13. Eternal Punishment - Eryl Davies, Foundations 13 (Autumn 1984): 34-44
  14. Jonathan Edwards & Hell - Christopher W. Morgan - 180 page book, can be borrowed
  15. The Eternity of Hell Torments, by the late Rev. Jonathan Edwards - Revised and corrected by the Rev. C.E. De Coetlogon, A.M. 1788
  16. Whatever Happened to Hell? - John Blanchard - 340 page book, can be borrowed
  17. Death and the afterlife - Morey, Robert A. Morey - 328 page book, can be borrowed
  18. Whatever Happened to Hell? - Jon E Braun - 216 page book, can be borrowed 5 ratings
  19. One Minute After You Die - Erwin Lutzer - 148 page book, can be borrowed
  20. One Minute After You Die - A Preview of Your final destination - 28 minute video by Dr Erwin Lutzer
  21. Luke 16:19-31 A Great Chasm Fixed - Steven Cole
  22. Eight Myths about Hell Sam Storms (very interesting)
  23. Who will go to hell? | GotQuestions.org
  24. Does hell exist? | GotQuestions.org
  25. Is hell real? Is hell eternal? | GotQuestions.org
  26. Where is hell? What is the location of hell? | GotQuestions.org
  27. What does hell look like? How hot is hell? | GotQuestions.org
  28. Are there different levels of punishment in hell? | GotQuestions.org
  29. What kind of bodies will people have in hell? | GotQuestions.org
  30. Did God create hell? | GotQuestions.org
  31. How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin? | GotQuestions.org
  32. How is an eternity in hell a just punishment for only a human lifetime of sin? | GotQuestions.org
  33. How can a loving God send someone to hell? | GotQuestions.org
  34. Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone? | GotQuestions.org
  35. What does it mean that hell is referred to as a lake of fire? | GotQuestions.org
  36. Does God love the people who are in hell? | GotQuestions.org
  37. Why does God send people to hell? | GotQuestions.org
  38. Questions about Heaven, Hell, and Eternity (All) | GotQuestions.org

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR - Living Water Commentary

BROWNLOW NORTH

John Blanchard says this book "powerfully applied the meaning of a parable Jesus told about the lives, deaths and afterlives of two men, one rich and godless and the other poor and godly."

NET BIBLE NOTES  - somewhat technical but you can find some practical "nuggets" from time to time

JAMES NISBET'S - Church Pulpit Commentary

NIV STUDY BIBLE - notes are brief but helpful. This must be borrowed.

  • Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - use the new edition if available.
  • The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

NKJV STUDY BIBLE - online no restriction for use - notes are brief but conservative and well-done

  • Luke - for easiest copy/paste select theater view.

OUR DAILY BREAD - Devotionals, Good Sermon Illustrations

JOSEPH PARKER

PASTOR LIFE - sermons

PETER PETT - Commentary

LARRY PETTEGREW

J C PHILPOT

JOHN PIPER - Sermons

ALFRED PLUMMER - International Critical Commentary - Detailed Comments Verse by Verse

Rosscup comments: This used to be often considered the best older commentary on the Greek. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

D. D. Salmond - It is distinguished throughout by learning, sobriety of judgment, and sound exegesis. It is a weighty contribution to the interpretation of the third Gospel, and will take an honorable place in the series of which it forms a part. 

J. H. Thayer - It is a valuable and welcome addition to our somewhat scanty stock of first-class commentaries on the third Gospel. By its scholarly thoroughness it well sustains the reputation which the International Series has already won. 

Cyril Barber - A most exhaustive and helpful treatment of the Greek text.

E H PLUMPTRE, D.D. - New Testament Commentary for English Readers Edited by Charles J Ellicott, D.D.

MATTHEW POOLE - Commentary

RAY PRITCHARD

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL - Commentary - Includes Germ Notes, Illustrations, Homilies

PREACHER'S OUTLINE AND SERMON BIBLE (POSB) - This resource can be very helpful. Must be borrowed and no copy/paste. 

PULPIT COMMENTARY 

E B PUSEY

RADIO BIBLE CLASS

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - study notes

JOHN RICE - 36 page booklet

RON RITCHIE - Sermons

A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT

DON ROBINSON- sermons

JAMES ROSSCUP

J C RYLE - Commentary

ROB SALVATO - Sermons

JOHNNY SANDERS - verse by verse notes but notes are very brief

SERMONAUDIO - PDF's of sermons - Be aware there might be some variation in quality so be a Berean! 

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY

W G T SHEDD

CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons

CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes

JAMES SMITH - HANDFULS OF PURPOSE GOSPEL OF LUKE

R C SPROUL DEVOTIONALS

C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al

RAY STEDMAN

WILLIAM B STEVENS

JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons

THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES

GEOFF THOMAS - Sermons​​​​

ROBERT L THOMAS

DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative. (Audios are available but only pdf's are listed)

TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals

JOHN TRAPP - Commentary

BOB UTLEY

MARVIN VINCENT - Greek Word Studies

WARREN WIERSBE - Always worth checking for preaching/teaching points.

Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

Cyril Barber - Together these volumes treat the gospel of Luke. Wiersbe, who is a pastor's pastor, outlines and expounds the text with exemplary skill. These books are ideal for individual or group Bible study.

Cyril Barber - This is a book (referring to Wiersbe's Expository Outlines) of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

WYCLIFFE BIBLE COMMENTARY - Merrill C Tenney authored the Gospel of Luke. Scripture in left column, comments in right column

James Rosscup - Tenney is limited in his space, but usually makes good use of it to explain verses so as to provide help. He is conservative and premillennial. Sometimes he is quite clear, other times one can only guess what he means when he is vague, as when he says that “the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Lk 21:29) are words complementary to Lk 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you” (p. 1063). Overall he offers a fairly good commentary for those wanting a brief study with considerable competence behind it.

SERMONS BY VERSE - Luke 16 - Older expositions

Petty Dishonesty S. Baring-Gould Luke 16:1
The Unrighteous Mammon Charles Kingsley Luke 16:1
A Certain Rich Man Had a Steward W. Arnot. Luke 16:1-8
All Men are Stewards of God   Luke 16:1-8
An Account Demanded Van Oosterzee. Luke 16:1-8
Christian Prudence F. G. Lisco., J. Thomson, D. D. Luke 16:1-8
Christ's Servants are Stewards B. Keach. Luke 16:1-8
Faithful Stewardship H. W. Beecher. Luke 16:1-8
Man's Debt to His Maker W. Cadman, M. A. Luke 16:1-8
Moral Stewardship J. Tesseyman. Luke 16:1-8
Our Stewardship Daniel Wilcox. Luke 16:1-8
Owing to God   Luke 16:1-8
Stewardship Canon Liddon Luke 16:1-8
The Obligations of Great Britain to the Gospel D. Moore, M. A. Luke 16:1-8
The Proper Improvement of Temporal Possessions J. Abernethy, M. A. Luke 16:1-8
The Stewardship of Life The Preacher's Monthly Luke 16:1-8
The Sunday-School Teacher -- a Steward C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 16:1-8
The Universality of Debt to God R. P. Buddicom. Luke 16:1-8
The Unjust Steward A. F. Barfield. Luke 16:1-8
The Unjust Steward an Example in One Respect S. Cox Luke 16:1-8
Cleverness and Sagacity W. Clarkson Luke 16:1-9
Money as a Means of Grace R.M. Edgar Luke 16:1-13
Rendering Our Account H. J. Wilmot-Buxton Luke 16:2
The Good Steward John Wesley Luke 16:2
The Sunday-School Teacher -- a Steward Charles Haddon Spurgeon Luke 16:2
Our Indebtedness to Our Lord W. Clarkson Luke 16:5
An Example of Wisdom from the Unjust Steward F. W. Robertson, M. A. Luke 16:8
Lessons from the Children of This World Bishop Sanderson. Luke 16:8
Lessons that the Church May Learn from the World J. R. Bailey. Luke 16:8
Ninth Sunday After Trinity J. A. Seiss, D. D. Luke 16:8
Sagacity Commended Marcus Dods, D. D. Luke 16:8
The Children of This World Wiser than the Children of Light Archbishop Tillotson. Luke 16:8
The Follies of the Wise Alexander Maclaren Luke 16:8
The Superiority of the Worldly Man's Wisdom to the Godly Man's H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 16:8
The True Wisdom T. Guthrie, D. D. Luke 16:8
The Unjust Steward Charles Kingsley Luke 16:8
The Unjust Steward Teaching a Lesson Prudence Canon Liddon. Luke 16:8
The Wisdom of Making Provision for the Future B. Keach. Luke 16:8
Worldlings an Example to Christians J. Ogle. Luke 16:8
A Profitable Investment H. J. Wilmot Buxton, M. A. Luke 16:9
Charity the Road to Wealth J. C. Hare. Luke 16:9
How the Little May be Used to Get the Great A. Maclaren, D. D. Luke 16:9
Making Friends of Mammon S. Cox. Luke 16:9
Mammon W. Arnot. Luke 16:9
The Christian's Farewell to Business J. A. Morris. Luke 16:9
The Earthly Life a Heavenly Training E. L. Hull, B. A. Luke 16:9
The Everlasting Dwellings Joseph Schuen. Luke 16:9
The Mammon of Unrighteousness Marcus Dods, D. D. Luke 16:9
The Right Use of Unrighteous Mammon W. M. Taylor, D. D. Luke 16:9
The Use of Money John Wesley Luke 16:9
Wealth Changed into the Coin of Heaven J. Wells. Luke 16:9
Wise Expenditure R. Winterbotham, M. A. Luke 16:9
The Wisdom of Fidelity W. Clarkson Luke 16:10
Two Kinds of Riches Alexander Maclaren Luke 16:10
Money as a Means of Grace R.M. Edgar Luke 16:1-13
Faithful in Little, Faithful in Much A. Maclaren, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
Faithfulness in Little Things H. W. Beecher. Luke 16:10-13
Faithfulness Shown in Restitution of Wrongful Gains Vermont Chronicle Luke 16:10-13
Fidelity in Little Things J. W. Bledsoe. Luke 16:10-13
Gradual Attainment of Holiness A. C. Price, B. A. Luke 16:10-13
Guilt not to be Estimated by Gain T. Chalmers, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
Impossible to Serve God and Mammon   Luke 16:10-13
Influence of Little Things   Luke 16:10-13
Little Kindnesses J. W. Alexander, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
Little Sins   Luke 16:10-13
Little Things Tests of Character J. L. Burrows, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
Momentary Unfaithfulness to be Avoided   Luke 16:10-13
On Living to God in Small Things H. Bushnell, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
On Religious Principle Essex Remembrancer Luke 16:10-13
Oneness of Service J. Vaughan, M. A. Luke 16:10-13
The Crime of Avarice Chevassu. Luke 16:10-13
The Two Contrary Masters T. Taylor, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
The Two Masters H. W. Beecher. Luke 16:10-13
The Value of Little Things J. G. Guinness, B. A. Luke 16:10-13
Trial of Fidelity Marcus Dods, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
Unfaithfulness in Little Archbishop Trench. Luke 16:10-13
We are Being Watched Marcus Dods, D. D. Luke 16:10-13
The True Riches W. Clarkson Luke 16:11
The Gains of the Faithful Steward Alexander Maclaren Luke 16:12
The Dividing-Line W. Clarkson Luke 16:13
The Explanation of False Judgment W. Clarkson Luke 16:14
God's Knowledge of the Heart Sir James Simpson. Luke 16:14-18
Lovers of Money Clerical World Luke 16:14-18
Men Often Highly Esteem What God Abhors C. G. Finney, D. D. Luke 16:14-18
Taken by Force T. T. Shore, M. A. Luke 16:14-18
The Heart-Searcher C. M. Merry. Luke 16:14-18
Violence Victorious R. Sibbes, D. D. Luke 16:14-18
The Misuse of Money R.M. Edgar Luke 16:14-31
Divine and Human Judgment W. Clarkson Luke 16:15
Power and Perpetuity of Law J. Forsyth, D. D. Luke 16:17
Dives and Lazarus Alexander Maclaren Luke 16:19
The Contrast H. J. Wilmot-Buxton Luke 16:19
The Misuse of Money R.M. Edgar Luke 16:14-31
Poverty At the Gate of Wealth W. Clarkson Luke 16:19, 20
The Sin and Doom of Selfish Worldliness W. Clarkson Luke 16:19-26
A Common Delusion Exposed Bishop S. Wilberforce. Luke 16:19-31
A Preacher from the Dead C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 16:19-31
A Spectre Would not Produce Conviction in Sinners H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 16:19-31
A Standing Revelation the Best Means of Conviction Bishop Atterbury., T. Manton, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
A Wealthy But Sad Family Anon. Luke 16:19-31
Conscious Existence After Death Gordon Calthrop, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Contrasts H. J. Wilmot Buxton, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus C. S. Robinson, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus J. Burns, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus J. E. Beaumont. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus T. Dwight, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus J. R. Thomson, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Dives and Lazarus After Death J. Burns, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Do We Need a New Revelation W. F. Adeney, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Final Impenitence Dean Goulburn. Luke 16:19-31
Ghosts Do not Deter Men from Sin G. F. Kettell, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Impotent Desires in Hell J. Vaughan, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Lazarus and His Message T. T. Lynch. Luke 16:19-31
Lessons from the Parable E. Blencowe, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Luxury Disregarding Severing   Luke 16:19-31
Materials for a Future Judgment in the Constitution of the Human Mind G. B. Cheever, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Memory as an Element in Future Retribution W. M. Taylor, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Memory in Another World A. Maclaren, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Natural Affection Distinguished from the Faith and Love of the Gospel Dr. Candlish. Luke 16:19-31
No Relief Possible in Hell R. W. Hamilton. Luke 16:19-31
Opportunity for Charity A. B. Bruce. Luke 16:19-31
Power of Memory   Luke 16:19-31
Reflections of Sinners in Hell N. Emmons, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Riches and Perdition C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 16:19-31
Scripture-Evidence Sufficient to Make Men Religious S. Clarke, D. D., T. Sherlock, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Self-Denial Necessary to Salvation S. W. Skeffington, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
Son, Remember Dean Vaughan. Luke 16:19-31
That a Standing Revelation of God is Evidence Sufficient Archbishop Tillotson. Luke 16:19-31
The Boon of Forgetfulness J. Wells. Luke 16:19-31
The Bridgeless Gulf C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 16:19-31
The Claims of Revealed Truth J. Parsons. Luke 16:19-31
The Contrast in Eternity G. Spring, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Divine Authority and Sufficiency of the Christian Religion President Davies. Luke 16:19-31
The Eternity of Memory L. O. Thompson. Luke 16:19-31
The Great Gulf W. Hubbard. Luke 16:19-31
The Impassable Gulf De W. Talmage, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Influence of Memory Increasing the Misery of the Lost J. A. James. Luke 16:19-31
The Just Retribution of Selfishness H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Memory of the Lost D. B. Coe. Luke 16:19-31
The Mind Made a Hell Bishop Meade. Luke 16:19-31
The Moral Effect of a Visit from the Dead T. Armitage, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Archbishop Tillotson. Luke 16:19-31
The Power of Memory L. O. Thompson. Luke 16:19-31
The Present Life as Related to the Future W. G. T. Shedd, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Request of Dives for His Five Brethren R. Newton, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Retributive Power of Memory S. T. Spear, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Rich and the Poor, Here and Hereafter Morgan Dix, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus D. C. Hughes, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man and Lazarus C. Bradley, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
The Rich Man's Prayer The Preacher's Analyst Luke 16:19-31
The Sin of Neglecting to be Charitable Archbishop Tillotson. Luke 16:19-31
The State of the Soul After Death P. B. Davis. Luke 16:19-31
The Sufficiency of Scripture W. D. Horwood. Luke 16:19-31
The Sufficiency of the Bible J. Vaughan, M. A. Luke 16:19-31
The Sufficiency of the Divine Revelation The Preachers' Treasury Luke 16:19-31
The Sufficiency of the Divine Revelation Archbishop Tillotson. Luke 16:19-31
The True Valuation of Man B. Whichcote. Luke 16:19-31
The Unreasonableness of Unbelief T. Dwight, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Thoughts T. Williston. Luke 16:19-31
Too Respectable for Hell S. H. Tyng, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Wanton Extravagance   Luke 16:19-31
Wealth Making Friends for the Future A. B. Bruce. Luke 16:19-31
Where is Hell Biblical Museum Luke 16:19-31
Worldly Gratification and its Terrible Mockery John Ruskin. Luke 16:19-31
You Can't Rub it Out W. M. Taylor, D. D. Luke 16:19-31
Great Surprises S. Baring-Gould Luke 16:23
A Dangerous Delusion W. Clarkson Luke 16:27-31
Vain Hopes John Percival Luke 16:30
The Rich Man and Lazarus John Wesley Luke 16:31

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