Commentaries

Philippians The MacArthur New Testament Commentary

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While Philippians was written from prison, it's known as <em>the epistle of joy</em>. Those who study and apply its teachings today understand why. Paul's most personal and affectionate letter is deeply moving and rich with the gospel. This commentary helps readers enter into the heart of Paul and come out transformed.
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<div>Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions.</div>
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<div><em>The MacArthur New Testament Commentary</em> series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.</div>
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<div><em>A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture</em></div>

1 Peter MacArthur New Testament Commentary

<div>Peter wrote this letter at the outbreak of Nero's persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. His words of encouragement still resonate today. Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to Jesus' return.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><em>The MacArthur New Testament Commentary</em> series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk.</div><div><em><br /></em></div><div><em>A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture</em></div>

Nelson's Quick Reference Chapter-By-Chapter Bible Commentary

For those seeking an inviting, practical approach to Bible study, acclaimed Bible teacher Wiersbe offer the ultimate tool. Focusing on blocks of Scripture and showing how each applies to daily life, he guides readers through the entire Bible in a clear, highly illuminating way. Includes a Bible concordance, dictionary, handbook, question-and-answer section, maps, charts, and more.

The NIV Application Commentary on the Bible: One-Volume Edition

<p><em>The&nbsp;NIV Application Commentary on the Bible</em> is a one-volume Bible commentary written by today's top academics in a way that is easy for anyone to understand-no formal training or seminary degree required. With concise commentary and background sections, this book helps the reader understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Its clear explanations help make grammatical matters and biblical words understandable for readers who view them through a modern-day lens.</p>
<p>Along with commentaries are guides for applying biblical messages to contemporary situations, problems, and questions, making it an invaluable resource for personal study and teaching preparation alike.</p>

ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers, Vol. 1

<p>The&nbsp;<em>ESV Expository Commentary</em> series is designed to strengthen the global church as a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching story of the Bible. This series contains the full text of the ESV Bible translation in a passage-by-passage format alongside theologically-rich exposition and application. Editors Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., and Jay Sklar have gathered a team of experienced pastor-theologians to provide a new generation of pastors and other teachers of the Bible around the world with a globally minded commentary rich in biblical theology and broadly Reformed doctrine.</p>
<p>This book features:</p>
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<li><span class="a-list-item"><strong><span class="a-text-bold">In-Depth Commentary:</span></strong>&nbsp;Features passage-by-passage commentary on the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers, taking a biblical-theological and broadly Reformed approach to interpreting and applying the text</span></li>
<li><span class="a-list-item"><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Experienced Old Testament Scholars:</span></strong>&nbsp;Contributions by Iain M. Duguid, Jay Sklar, Christine Palmer, and Ronald Bergey</span></li>
<li><span class="a-list-item"><strong><span class="a-text-bold">Resources for Bible Study Discussions:</span></strong>&nbsp;Includes introductions to each book featuring an outline, key themes, author and date information, literary features, relationship to the rest of the Bible, and interpretive challenges</span></li>
<li><span class="a-list-item"><span class="a-text-bold"><strong>Practical Content:</strong> </span>Characterized by sound exegesis, biblical theology, global awareness, accessible application, and pastoral usefulness</span></li>
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Exalting Jesus in Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah

<p><em>Exalting Jesus in Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah</em> is part of the&nbsp;<em>Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary</em>&nbsp;series. This enriching series is edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida. This thorough series is projected to include 48 volumes, taking a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Instead of following a verse-by-verse model, the authors are crafting chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books.</p>
<p>Readers will witness Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition presented as sermons and divided into chapters concluding with a Reflect and Discuss section. These commentaries are ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. This non-academic approach makes for an easy reading, yet practical and friendly commentary.</p>

Exalting Jesus in 2 Corinthians

<p><em>Exalting Jesus in 2 Corinthians</em> takes a Christ-centered approach to explaining key passages and providing helpful outlines for 2 Corinthians. More devotional than academic, the expositions are presented as sermons and divided into chapters ending with reflection sections. This book is ideal for both individual and small group studies.</p>

Galatians: Expositional Commentary

<p>The gospel has come under attack since the days of the Apostles. In first-century Galatia, false teachers were creeping into churches and convincing Christians that they had to keep the law of Moses to be saved. To call these churches back from the brink of destruction, the Apostle Paul wrote what is likely his earliest letter: an unyielding defense of God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul guides us through Paul’s passionate letter to the Galatians. Knowing that the early church needed to safeguard the one true gospel, we too must defend the good news that we are justified by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.</p>

Luke: Expositonal Commentary

<p>Can we know what Jesus was truly like during His time on earth? A first-century physician set out to gather eyewitness testimony of the life, teaching, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The result is a close-up account of a compassionate Savior on His journey to redeem His people. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul traces the record of Jesus’ life as told by Luke, the man considered by some to be one of the greatest historians of the ancient world. Dr. Sproul shows that this gospel is for believers and skeptics alike, written so “that you may have certainty” (Luke 1:4) about the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost.</p>

1-2 Peter: Expositional Commentary

<p>How can we persevere through persecution? First-century Christians wrestled with this question. They were often harassed, slandered, beaten, and ostracized for their faith. As they endured these difficult circumstances, we can imagine their joy upon receiving two encouraging letters from the Apostle Peter. No stranger to suffering, Peter likely penned these letters while in a Roman prison just before his martyrdom. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul takes us through Peter’s epistles line by line. As we lift our eyes from present suffering to our eternal inheritance in Christ, we find the strength to stand firm, endure trials, and rejoice in Him.</p>

Romans: Expositional Commentary

<p>Romans has been pivotal to Christians’ understanding of salvation for generations. It had a profound influence on Augustine and Luther. Calvin saw it as the key to understanding all of Scripture. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces us to Paul’s fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel and explains why it is just as vital for believers today as it has been for believers throughout history. Verse by verse, Dr. Sproul unfolds the vast truths that Paul has clearly and carefully woven throughout this book.</p>

Acts: Expositional Commentary

<p>Acts is a book of action. But whose actions does it follow? The book’s full name is the Acts of the Apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Yet we can also think of it as the Acts of the Holy Spirit. Poured out like a mighty rushing wind (Acts 2:2), the Spirit empowered the Apostles’ witness and opened hearts to believe. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul offers an in-depth study on the Spirit’s work through these Christians and in the growth and spread of the early church.</p>