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Bible Commentaries: An Excellent Resource
Some people think Bible commentaries are only used by ministers and people in a
small group ministry
, but really commentaries are an excellent tool for in depth Bible study which is essential to
Biblical parenting
. After all, parents are often faced with complex questions from their children. Sometimes, a simple answer is not easy to come by or the best answer to give.
When a child or teen asks a question, they are expressing interest…
You may think, as a parent, that you are supposed to have all the answers, but it is an excellent idea to engage your children in Bible study when they express interest about a specific concept.
What’s wrong with saying, “I don’t know, but I know how we can find out.” It is truly a teaching moment when a child or teen asks a question and it is a good idea to have the tools at hand to take your children on a journey through the Bible.
Bible commentaries are tools for teaching biblical principles…
The 12 volume set of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary Complete Set is one of the best sellers of
Christian book distributors
. It is a bit expensive, but loaded with commentaries of interest and it has great reviews.
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The Expositor's Bible Commentary Complete Set (OT & NT), 12 Volumes
By Edited by Frank E. Gaebelein / Zondervan
For more than 20 years, the EBC has been widely recognized by preachers, teachers, and laypeople as one of the best commentaries available.
Each Bible book features an insightful introduction, detailed outline, penetrating theological and critical exposition, and useful bibliography. Notes on textual difficulties are kept separate and all Hebrew and Greek is transliterated. This commentary uses the New International Version for its text, but freely refers to other translations and the original languages. Esteemed evangelical contributors include:
Volume 1: Introductory Articles: General, Old Testament, New Testament (see Excerpts for complete list of article titles and contributors)
Volume 2: Genesis: John H. Sailhamer; Exodus: Walter C. Kaiser Jr. ; Leviticus: R. Laird Harris; Numbers: Ronald B. Allen
Volume 3: Deuteronomy: Earl S. Kalland; Joshua: Donald H. Madvig; Judges: Herbert Wolf; Ruth: F. B. Huey Jr.; ; 1, 2 Samuel: Ronald F. Youngblood
Volume 4: 1, 2 Kings: Richard D. Patterson and Hermann J. Austel; 1, 2 Chronicles: J. Barton Payne; Ezra, Nehemiah: Edwin Yamauchi; Esther: F. B. Huey Jr. ; Job: Elmer B. Smick
Volume 5: Psalms: Willem A. VanGemeren; Proverbs: Allen P. Ross; Ecclesiastes: J. Stafford Wright; Song of Songs: Dennis F. Kinlaw
Volume 6: Isaiah: Geoffrey W. Grogan; Jeremiah: Charles L. Feinberg; Lamentations: H. L. Ellison; Ezekiel: Ralph H. Alexander
Volume 7: Daniel: Gleason L. Archer Jr.; Hosea: Leon J. Wood ;Joel: Richard D. Patterson; Amos: Thomas E. McComiskey; Obadiah: Carl E. Armerding; Jonah: H. L. Ellison; Micah: Thomas E. McComiskey; Nahum, Habakkuk: Carl E. Armerding; Zephaniah: Larry Walker; Haggai: Robert L. Alden; Zechariah: Kenneth L. Barker; Malachi: Robert L. Alden;
Volume 8: Matthew: D. A. Carson; Mark: Walter W. Wessel; Luke: Walter L. Liefeld
Volume 9: John: Merrill C. Tenney; Acts: Richard N. Longenecker
Volume 10: Romans: Everett F. Harrison; 1 Corinthians: W. Harold Mare; 2 Corinthians: Murray J. Harris; Galatians: James Montgomery Boice
Volume 11: Ephesians: A. Skevington Wood; Philippians: Homer A. Kent Jr.; Colossians: Curtis Vaughan; 1, 2 Thessalonians: Robert L. Thomas; 1, 2 Timothy: Ralph Earle; Titus: D. Edmond Hiebert; Philemon: Arthur A. Rupprecht;
Volume 12: Hebrews: Leon Morris; James: Donald W. Burdick; 1, 2 Peter: Edwin A Blum; 1,2, 3 John: Glenn W. Barker; Jude: Edwin A. Blum; Revelation: Alan F. Johnson
An excellent resource at an exceptional price!
12 hardcovers
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The five volume set Thru the Bible is also a popular choice for personal Bible study. It will help you and your kids to understand the Bible while you are reading it and it is a little more budget friendly.
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Thru the Bible, 5 Volumes
By J. Vernon McGee / Thomas Nelson
A complete reference edition of the 60-volume Thru the Bible commentary series, this five-volume set is an excellent choice if you need a complete Bible commentary in durable hardcover bindings. It includes Dr. McGee's insightful study of each book of the Bible with in-depth, paragraph-by-paragraph discussions of key verses and passages.
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A lot of people get Bible concordances and commentaries mixed up…
A commentary is an explanation of the meaning of verses read in context. If you are interested in tools for a Bible verse search, you are looking for
Bible concordances
. Both are an excellent addition to the family library, as are
Bible dictionaries
.
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