My church is studying one chapter of the OT one day a week. We started in Genesis, and currently, we are in 1Kings 11. We have never skipped a chapter. The church loves it!
Could you please do a deeper dive into the CCF series? I would like to hear more on your take of it. Just finished your 6 part series and would like to hear what type of set it is/where it fits into the mix. Thank you so much!!
Hi! I have been researching all of these: (NIV application set, NICOT/NICNT set, Believers Bible commentary, word biblical commentary set, The Bible Knowledge commentary OT & NT, Baker Exegetical set, The New American commentary, & the IVP Bible Background OT & NT commentary to name a few). Just wanting some direction on ones out of these that you may recommend for the layperson like me who has read the entire Bible, but wants to dive deeper in my studies of course, and will be brand new to using commentaries. Thank you and God Bless!
Hi, a one or two-volume commentary is a good place to start. The Believers Bible commentary, the Bible Knowledge Commentary, the Bible Background Commentary are all good choices.
If I could jump in, Tyndale published by IVP covering NT and OT did a very good job but they are now replacing older vols with new commentators and I don't think newer is necessarily always better. That's not to say at least some of the new contributions are not good (e.g., Garland on Romans, he is quite sharp); apologies for the double negative. Another pb set covering OT & NT is Bible Speaks Today also published by IVP - very impressive set.@@kaylafishertompkins8311
Have you covered the recent and long-awaited posthumously published comm by E Earle Ellis on 1 Cor? It was originally intended to be pub'd in the ICC series but since he didn't get to finish the book, Eerdmans pub'd it as a stand-alone.
If i’m looking for commentaries on the different perspectives on “difficult” texts what are some commentaries for that? Are those what you call technical commentaries?
Unrelated question. Does the NICNT and NICOT have a different content between their old covers and new covers of thw same book? I encounter many on ebay, not sure if there is inportant difference between them.
Before you buy any commentary, do some research into the theological background of th author. Any commentary is going to be a reflection of the underlying beliefs of the author. A commentary written by a Roman Catholic is going to differ from one written by a Lutheran, and both will differ from one written by an Evangelical Dispensationalist.
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My church is studying one chapter of the OT one day a week. We started in Genesis, and currently, we are in 1Kings 11. We have never skipped a chapter. The church loves it!
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Could you please do a deeper dive into the CCF series? I would like to hear more on your take of it. Just finished your 6 part series and would like to hear what type of set it is/where it fits into the mix. Thank you so much!!
Always good to see something new from you. I definitely added the geography book to my list.
Thanks, I appreciate it. Yes, I think it will prove to be an excellent resource.
Great video as always. Thank you.
Thanks Jim!
very helpful, thank you
My pleasure!
Do a video on good books on Godliness,in need please
When are you going to continue the series on selecting commentaries on books of the Bible i am excited to wait for the New Testament series?
Hi Dave, yes, I will continue it in the near future.
Hi! I have been researching all of these: (NIV application set, NICOT/NICNT set, Believers Bible commentary, word biblical commentary set, The Bible Knowledge commentary OT & NT, Baker Exegetical set, The New American commentary, & the IVP Bible Background OT & NT commentary to name a few). Just wanting some direction on ones out of these that you may recommend for the layperson like me who has read the entire Bible, but wants to dive deeper in my studies of course, and will be brand new to using commentaries. Thank you and God Bless!
Hi, a one or two-volume commentary is a good place to start. The Believers Bible commentary, the Bible Knowledge Commentary, the Bible Background Commentary are all good choices.
Thank you! What would be your recommendation for the first large set of commentaries, where there is typically a volume for every book of the Bible?
If I could jump in, Tyndale published by IVP covering NT and OT did a very good job but they are now replacing older vols with new commentators and I don't think newer is necessarily always better. That's not to say at least some of the new contributions are not good (e.g., Garland on Romans, he is quite sharp); apologies for the double negative. Another pb set covering OT & NT is Bible Speaks Today also published by IVP - very impressive set.@@kaylafishertompkins8311
dspencer made a good suggestion. I would add the Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revised edition.
@@dspencer1201Thank you very much! 😊
Have you covered the recent and long-awaited posthumously published comm by E Earle Ellis on 1 Cor? It was originally intended to be pub'd in the ICC series but since he didn't get to finish the book, Eerdmans pub'd it as a stand-alone.
Hi, no, I haven't. I will look into it. Thanks.
How do you already have the Geographic Commentary on the Pentateuch? Lucky duck. Not supposed to come out til the 28th.
I'm looking forward to getting it as well.
If you have Logos the digital version is already available.
Yeah, Lexham is good to me! It's a wonderful resource.
If i’m looking for commentaries on the different perspectives on “difficult” texts what are some commentaries for that?
Are those what you call technical commentaries?
Hey, what commentary (ideally one volume but I can afford a two volume one if needed) would be best as a gift for someone who was just baptized?
Unrelated question. Does the NICNT and NICOT have a different content between their old covers and new covers of thw same book? I encounter many on ebay, not sure if there is inportant difference between them.
If it has the same author, it's the same content. The updates tend to be new authors, mostly using the current cover design.
Before you buy any commentary, do some research into the theological background of th author. Any commentary is going to be a reflection of the underlying beliefs of the author. A commentary written by a Roman Catholic is going to differ from one written by a Lutheran, and both will differ from one written by an Evangelical Dispensationalist.
True but is also good to read outside of your own tradition.