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Commentaries — there are endless possibilities! This archive contains posts on our most popular sets, giving you a look inside.

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Making the Most of NIVAC

No matter your level of expertise with the Bible, there are certain things we all do when we come to a time of studying God’s Word. After reading the text, there are two things we always hope to walk away with from the text: 1) what does this passage mean, and…

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Preaching The Word Commentary Olive Tree Bible App

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6 Tips on Using Preaching the Word Commentary

The Preaching the Word Commentary Series offers unique insight into Biblical texts from the heart of a pastor. It is noted for its commitment to biblical authority and clear exposition of Scripture. Its emphasis on application and shepherding makes it a valuable asset for sermon and class preparation, as well…

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A Commentary You Can Apply to Your Life

There’s a reason students call seminary, “cemetery.” When I think of my Bible college experience, I remember the thick, dry textbooks. The information usually felt distant: arguments about authorship, textual criticism, definitions of the Greek and Hebrew. Although I learned a lot about the Bible, I often finished my reading assignments…

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Look Inside: New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary

Curious about the 10 Vol. New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary? Some of its first volumes were published in 1994 and it continues to be a popular resource for many. If you’ve known about this commentary for a while, you may remember it having 12 volumes. This set still has all the…

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Look Inside: Feasting on the Word Commentary

When most people hear the term “lectionary,” their mind often goes to the Roman Catholic church. But they are not the only church that uses a lectionary. It is also popular among Methodists, Lutherans, Episcopalians, and some Presbyterians. What exactly is a lectionary? A lectionary is a collection of Scriptures…

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Look Inside: The Preacher’s Commentary Series

Many of the Puritans believed a preacher had to saturate himself with Scripture and apply it before he could preach it to others. With such sound advice, how do we move forward? This is where a resource like this is handy; it helps preachers and teachers understand their passage while…

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Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture does what very few of today’s students of the Bible could do for themselves. With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers—including much that is available only in the ancient languages—have been combed for their comment on…

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Commentary on the NT Use of the OT

These days it’s hard to find a commentary that is distinct from all the others on the market. There are only so many ways that you can exposit a passage. With that in mind, it’s worth noting when a commentary comes along that is wholly unlike the rest. The Commentary…

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Look Inside: The Moody Bible Commentary

Commentaries are a dime a dozen these days. Bible students have no shortage of commentaries to choose from. Yet, finding a good single volume Bible commentary can still prove difficult. So, when a respected name in scholarship throws their hat in the ring it’s worth taking notice. This is exactly…

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