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Bible Study Best Bible Commentaries

Taafe said:
What are the best single book commentaries on the New Testament? Has anyone heard of IVP and if they are any good?

The Bible Speaks Today Series - InterVarsity Press

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There are many commentaries out there. Probably the best approach to finding one you like is to look at them online. Blue Bible (web site) offers free Bibles and some free commentaries. If you find one you like, you can buy a hard copy. But I don't know why you would do it because hard copes don't have links, etc. that make using them more useful.

But be careful because every work has a built-in theological viewpoint.

For the most part, I have given up on commentaries. I tend to rely more on Greek-English Lexicons and Theological dictionaries. These things also have built-in theological viewpoints, but since they are more focused on giving the definition of words and how they are used, there is less theological overburden.

Bottom line is you will still need to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you to a proper understanding of the truth. He will never lead you astray.
 
Taafe said:
What are the best single book commentaries on the New Testament? Has anyone heard of IVP and if they are any good?

The Bible Speaks Today Series - InterVarsity Press

www.ivpress.com www.ivpress.com
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Can't say as I've read any from IVP.

If I had to pick one, I'd say Word Biblical, although that's a touch on the scholarly side. The Pulpit Commentary is decent as a basic commentary set (mostly sermons, but the commentary is pretty good).
 
The commentary that Adam Clarke made is one of the most extensive commentaries I have ever seen, I would definitely recommend his
 
No matter what commentary you use make sure of what is being taught lines up with scripture as many twist scripture to have it line up with what they teach. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit guide you into all truths.
 
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