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Bibliography Bibliography This bibliography represents a compilation of many of the resources quoted on preceptaustin.org. Updated May, 2015 BRIEF SUMMARY OF POPULAR BIBLE SOFTWARE Because the bibliographic listing does not mention every major Bible software product for each resource you will need to check the individual websites for available resources which are being added to continually...: (1) Logos - This is the "Cadillac" of Bible software with over 20,000 resources available. The search engine is free, but the resources can be very expensive. Logos has a steep learning curve and requires a fast computer. If you have a blog or website be sure to consider adding the free Scripture popup tool - Reftagger - Official Site (2) Wordsearch - Wordsearch and Logos are my favorite programs. Logos is "Wordsearch on steroids!" Wordsearch has a growing number of resources and is (1) generally (but not always) less expensive than Logos and (2) is easier to use. Wordsearch has partnered with Lifeway, so that it appears to be a program that is "here to stay". (3) BibleWorks - This is my favorite tool for original language studies with a nice selection of add on lexicons. This is not the choice if you are looking for commentaries. I usually have this program opened to supplement my Logos and Wordsearch programs. (4) TheWord Bible Program - Free program. In my opinion it rivals E-sword as best free program available. One nice feature is ability to scroll through verses which synch with all commentaries that have related notes. TheWord has most of the same resources (free) that are listed for E-Sword. (5) E-Sword - Free program. For a general commentary of the entire Bible, I highly recommend David Guzik C( ommentary on OT and NT). For one of the best (literal interpretation) commentaries available on the Revelation see Anthony Garland's book (Testimony of Jesus Christ). (6) Online Study Bibles - Four are available and they are all very good. (a) Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - free (b) Defender's Study Bible by Henry Morris - free (c) NETBible Notes - free. Be sure to check this one out by reading the notes below. This is far more than a "study Bible" as you will discover. (d) Reformation Study Bible Notes (7) Online Study Resources - In my opinion the best sources of online resources are: (a) Studylight.org - Bible Commentaries - largest selection on the web (b) Biblehub.com - Has a few resources not found on Studylight (c) Don't forget to check preceptaustin "Collections" on all 66 books of the Bible (see drop down list at top of page) - links to literally thousands of resources - commentaries, sermons, journal articles, devotionals RELATED RESOURCES: Bible Commentaries - General Discussion of Resources Bible Commentaries for each book of the Bible - by Tim Challies (I do not necessarily agree with all of his listings - e.g., in The Revelation there is a distinct paucity of some superb commentaries which may reflect the author's systematic theological bias) 850 Books for Biblical Expositors - compiled by Master's Seminary NT Commentaries for Bible Expositors: 1987-92 by James E Rosscup OT Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: 1987-92 by James E Rosscup Commenting on Commentaries by C H Spurgeon - probably the best way for one to assess the older works, many of which are being digitalized on the internet. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works). Biblical Commentaries Online - nice compilation See Drop down menu on right side of each page (COLLECTIONS OF COMMENTARIES & SERMONS) for 1000's of resources including Commentaries, Sermons, Devotionals, Illustrations, Hymns, etc including listing by chapter and verse... OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY COLLECTIONS Also Sermons, Illustrations, Devotionals, etc USAGE NOTES: Words in blue indicate active links Comments: Assessment and/or recommendation of the work. Bible software: Name of company that produces resource on software Website: Site where the resource is available on the web at no charge. NA = Not Available Note: For Logos software titles the best resource is Logos.com. If you are interested in "old fashioned" (paper!) books, I recommend searching Amazon.com where you can search for used copies available (usually only a fraction of the cost of the new book -- I have purchased up to 50 used Christian books from Amazon and have yet to be disappointed -- just be sure to read the seller's notes on the condition of the book. Be aware that many of the Christian writings prior to the early 1900's are now available online at no charge. I have found the Archive.org invaluable in this regard. It takes some practice but you will be amazed at what is now online atA rchive.org. For example, just to get some idea of the amount of material which is online enter Spurgeon and under media type select Texts (otherwise you will get audios, etc) to retrieve over 350 resources! Ash, A. L. Philippians, Colossians & Philemon. The College Press NIV commentary. Joplin, Mo.: College Press. (1994) Comments: The College Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary resource to supplement a more classic work such as Bible Knowledge Commentary Bible software: Logos, Wordsearch Website: NA Barclay, William. The Daily study Bible series, Rev. ed. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press. Comments: Barclay's commentaries are not always theologically conservative (note) and/or evangelical but they do contain some of the best cultural and historical insights available as well as some excellent Greek word studies. Barclay did not hold orthodox views concerning such non-negotiable topics such as the virgin birth of Jesus, the deity of Jesus, the way of salvation, eternal judgment, et al. A balanced evaluation of Barclay's theological aberrations is found here and the cautious student is advised to read this review before utilizing his commentaries. Bible software: The New Daily Study Bible New Testament - Logos Website: William Barclay's Daily Study Bible Barnes, Albert. Barnes' Notes on the Bible Comments: Notes on the Old and New Testament can be a useful supplemental resource. C H Spurgeon's comments that: "Albert Barnes is a learned and able divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely useful for Sunday School teachers and persons with a narrow range of reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good and evil. If a controversial eye had been turned upon Barnes's Notes years ago, and his inaccuracies shown up by some unsparing hand, he would never have had the popularity which at one time set rival publishers advertising him in every direction. His Old Testament volumes are to be greatly commended as learned and laborious, and the epistles are useful as a valuable collection of the various opinions of learned men. Placed by the side of the great masters, Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday School teachers. (from Commenting and Commentaries by CH Spurgeon) Bible software: Available free from "e-sword". Barnes' Notes on the New Testament free from Wordsearch Website: Studylight has notes on the NT; Barton, B. B. Life Application Bible Commentary: Romans, Philippians, Colossians, et al. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. Comments: Well done, conservative, evangelical and as you might gather from the name usually with good applications. Bible software: Logos, Wordsearch, Website: NA Book Version: James. Life Application Bible Commentary. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Walvoord, J. F. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books. Comments: This is a "modern classic" which is thoroughly conservative and evangelical. It is recommended as one of the basic commentaries for your library. Bible software: Logos, Wordsearch, E-Sword Website: NA Black, A. 1 & 2 Peter. The College Press NIV commentary. Joplin, Mo: College Press Pub. (1998) Comments: The College Press NIV Commentary series is a reasonably good commentary but I would recommend using it only as a secondary resource to supplement a more classic work such as Bible Knowledge Commentary Bible software: Logos, Wordsearch Website: NA Calvin, John: Commentaries s Comments: Classic reformed commentary but be wary of his comments on prophetic passages in the Old Testament. Bible software: Logos, Wordsearch Website: Christian Classics Ethereal Library Carson, D. A. New Bible Commentary: Downers Grove, Ill., USA: Inter-Varsity Press. (1994) Comments: Not good enough to be your primary single volume commentary on the entire Bible (see MacDonald's Believer's Bible Commentary or the Bible Knowledge Commentary, both of which are better commentaries on the entire Bible). This should be a secondary resource. Bible software: Logos; Wordsearch Website: NA Clarke, Adam: Clarke's Commentary Comments: Adam Clarke (1760-1832) is the author of a commentary on the entire Bible that is found on many websites as well as computer Bible programs. Clarke was a Methodist, a Wesleyan, and an Arminian, (e.g., Clarke "suggested that although God can know all future events, He chooses not to know some events beforehand" Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible, page 808). He did not always interpret Scripture literally and thus not surprisingly was amillennial (did not believe Messiah would reign 1000 years in His earthly Kingdom - he interpreted Revelation as a Historicist) which led him to misinterpret the church as fulfilling many Old Testament promises given to and yet to be fulfilled to Israel. He was influential in the development of the doctrine of entire sanctification. Although Clarke affirmed the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, thus holding to a belief of "plenary dynamic inspiration" (idea of every thought inspired), he fell short of a belief in the "plenary verbal inspiration" (every single word inspired) (Bibliotheca Sacra: Volume 125, p 163, 1968).
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