Bible Study Tools
Commentaries
As a pastor and teacher, I often get asked how to dive deeper into the Bible, especially through understanding the original setting and context.
Recently, someone reached out with this question: What resources can help with studying the Bible and the original setting of Scripture? Which commentators should I start with?
It’s a great question that gets to the heart of truly engaging with God’s Word.
In this post, I’ll share some tools to start with to help a new Christian, church leader, or pastor benefit from trusted commentaries.
Let’s dig in!
1. The Gospel Coalition Bible Commentary
The resource is a free, accessible, orthodox, modern, and easily translatable series on each book of the Bible.
2. The Christ Centered Exposition Series
This is an affordable devotional-style commentary series provides pastors with a practical application of God’s written word, exalting Jesus as the hero of every book.
3. The Carson Center - Best Commentaries
This list of the best introductory, preaching, and scholarly commentaries on each biblical book will be a worthwhile investment for your theological library.
Additionally, here is a list of broadly Evangelical Commentary Series:
Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT)
Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation (BTCP)
Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (EGGNT)
IVP New Testament Commentary (IVPNTC)
Kregel Exegetical Library (KEL)
New American Commentary (NAC)
New International Commentary on the Old/New Testament (NICOT/NICNT)
New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC)
NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC)
Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (ZECNT)
