Recommend Bible commentary

[dysert]

I prefer commentary *sets* versus an entire commentary in one volume. Whenever I get to the point where I want to dig deeply into the ideas of others, the set gives them all the space they need. A single-volume commentary really just scratches the surface.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

I prefer commentary *sets* versus an entire commentary in one volume. Whenever I get to the point where I want to dig deeply into the ideas of others, the set gives them all the space they need. A single-volume commentary really just scratches the surface.

dysert, you have a good point....I must admit, a single-volume commentary just scratches the surface

 

[DingDing]

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Can you recommend a good Bible commentary? (Preferably a one-volume Bible commentary).

If you prefer, you can also recommend a good study Bible

Theologically, I am from a Reformed and/or conservative Presbyterian theological background

Okay...so far, I have narrowed my Study Bible choices down to 2 Study Bibles - the Hebrew Greek Key Word Study Bible and the Fire Bible Global Study Edition. Thank you all for your excellent recommendations so far!!

Any more Bible commentary or Study Bible recommendations?

Hello Korean-American Christian,

I don't want to appear to be argumentative, but what if the presbyterian theological background you have been raised in is wrong? Would you want to continue in it? Just asking. Would you be willing to think outside that box?

 

[Korean-American Christian]

Hello Korean-American Christian,
I don't want to appear to be argumentative, but what if the presbyterian theological background you have been raised in is wrong? Would you want to continue in it? Just asking. Would you be willing to think outside that box?

Hello DingDing, I am willing to think outside the box of the Presbyterian theological background that I have been raised in. What theological alternatives did you have in mind?

 

[timewerx]

biblehub.com

I don't actually read the commentary. I only use it to review multiple translations at the same time and it has translation in Greek and Hebrew too.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

biblehub.com

I don't actually read the commentary. I only use it to review multiple translations at the same time and it has translation in Greek and Hebrew too.

timewerx, thank you. I have used biblehub.com on occasion, but I was not aware that they also have a commentary

 

[timewerx]

timewerx, thank you. I have used biblehub.com on occasion, but I was not aware that they also have a commentary

You're welcome! The commentary is at the bottom of the page, below all the translations. For example:

biblehub Revelation 22:11

 

[Korean-American Christian]

You're welcome! The commentary is at the bottom of the page, below all the translations. For example:

Revelation 22:11 Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy."

Once again, thank you!!

 

[St_Worm2]

Here are the two 2 volume commentary sets and the 2 Study Bibles I would recommend.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary - 2 Volumes OT/NT (from two professors at Dallas Theological Seminary, Walvoord & Zuck)
The Believer's Bible Commentary - 2 Volumes OT/NT by MacDonald​

*(if you can afford both sets, I'd recommend getting them)

The MacArthur Study Bible
The ESV Study Bible​

*(these two Study Bibles are my favorites because of their extensive commentary .. for a study Bible that is .. the ESV Study Bible is only available in the ESV however, MacArthur's is available in several translations // and both are available as part of the Logos Library System .. as are the 2 volume sets I recommended above)

Also agreeing with Timewerx, BibleHub has some excellent commentaries available for free online. See: John 1:1 Commentaries: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

Here are the two 2 volume commentary sets and the 2 Study Bibles I would recommend.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary - 2 Volumes OT/NT (from two professors at Dallas Theological Seminary, Walvoord & Zuck)
The Believer's Bible Commentary - 2 Volumes OT/NT by MacDonald​

*(if you can afford both sets, I'd recommend getting them)

The MacArthur Study Bible
The ESV Study Bible​

*(these two Study Bibles are my favorites because of their extensive commentary .. for a study Bible that is .. the ESV Study Bible is only available in the ESV however, MacArthur's is available in several translations // and both are available as part of the Logos Library System .. as are the 2 volume sets I recommended above)

Also agreeing with Timewerx, BibleHub has some excellent commentaries available for free online. See: John 1:1 Commentaries: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Thank you so much for the commentary and Study Bible recommendations!

 

[LoricaLady]

If you want to dsicover ways in which mainstream Christianity too often is teaching traditions of men, rather than what the Bible truly says, I recommend Psalm 119 Ministries starting with the Sabbath Day and/or The Pauline Paradox. All their vids are often visually beautiful, very listener friendly, but at the same time highly scholarly in both history and Scriptures. You can find the vids on their site and on You Tube.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

I recommend Psalm 119 Ministries starting with the Sabbath Day and/or The Pauline Paradox. All their vids are often visually beautiful, very listener friendly, but at the same time highly scholarly in both history and Scriptures. You can find the vids on their site and on You Tube.

Psalm 119 Ministries? I will look for the videos on YouTube

 

[JESUS=G.O.A.T]

[I hope I am posting this in the correct section....it may need to be moved to General Theology?]

Which Bible commentaries do you use?

Can you recommend a good Bible commentary? (Preferably a one-volume Bible commentary).

If you prefer, you can also recommend a good study Bible

Theologically, I am from a Reformed and/or conservative Presbyterian theological background

http://www.thekjvstore.com/kjv-holman-study-bible.html?gclid=CJHY1qaX89ICFUtNfgodmPkPCw-KJV holman

KJV holman bible is the best i've ever had in my short life so far. The commentaries are excellent, the suggested scriptures that support one scripture are perf, timelines are great, description of each book is great etc.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

http://www.thekjvstore.com/kjv-holman-study-bible.html?gclid=CJHY1qaX89ICFUtNfgodmPkPCw-KJV holman

KJV holman bible is the best i've ever had in my short life so far. The commentaries are excellent, the suggested scriptures that support one scripture are perf, timelines are great, description of each book is great etc.

Thank you

 

[faroukfarouk]

Thank you for the recommendation

WY; I appreciate the Macdonald Commentary.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

WY; I appreciate the Macdonald Commentary.

Thank you for the recommendation

 

[Monk Brendan]

Which Bible commentaries do you use?

I really don't believe in commentaries. Commentaries are just man's thoughts about God. To find God's thoughts, study the Bible carefully, prayerfully, and with your heart open to the Holy Spirit.

 

[Monk Brendan]

Any more Study Bible or Bible commentary recommendations?

Yes. Try the Orthodox Study Bible. It might surprise you!

 

[High Fidelity]

[I hope I am posting this in the correct section....it may need to be moved to General Theology?]

Which Bible commentaries do you use?

Can you recommend a good Bible commentary? (Preferably a one-volume Bible commentary).

If you prefer, you can also recommend a good study Bible

Theologically, I am from a Reformed and/or conservative Presbyterian theological background

Reformation Study Bible.

ESV Study Bible.

MacArthur Study Bible.

All 3 are incredible.

 

[Korean-American Christian]

Yes. Try the Orthodox Study Bible. It might surprise you!

Thank you for recommending the Orthodox Study Bible!