All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Toda Escritura es inspirada por Dios y útil para enseñar, para reprender, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, equipado para toda buena obra. – 2 Timoteo 3:16-17
We are blessed to have available to us today the writings of many wonderful men of God who have come before us, true saints of the faith, some of whom also gave their lives as martyrs. More than ever in history, we have a wealth of information available to read and learn from and the freedom to openly read these materials. The resources listed below are helpful and predominantly free of false teachings. However, great discernment must be used when reading, recommending, and using any non-inspired materials written by man.
Some of the books are out of print and may be difficult to find, but I recommend that you try to find and read editions that were printed as close to the original author’s first date of publication as possible, as newer revisions offer an opportunity once again for editors and publishers to twist, distort, or even rewrite the original author’s content and introduce their own false doctrines and teachings. And lastly, before purchasing any book, look to see what other books that same author (or publisher) has published; doing so will help you understand if their books can be trusted to be in agreement with Scripture.
COMMENTARIES
Clarke, Adam. The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with a Commentary and Critical Notes. New York: 1831.[1]
Grasham, William W. et al., Truth for Today Commentary. Searcy, AR: Resource Publications, 2001-present.
Henry, Matthew. Exposition of the Old and New Testaments. London: James Nisbet & Co., 1706–1710/1721. [Note: This commentary was completed in 1721 after his death by others who wanted to finish his work. There are also many revisions titled Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary, either complete or concise/abridged. The later versions are marked as “carefully revised and corrected” or “new modern edition”; however, I recommend you find and use his original exposition version (up to the date 1721).]
Jackson, Wayne. The Acts of the Apostles. Jackson, TN: Christian Courier Publications, 2005.
———. The Book of Job. Jackson, TN: Christian Courier Publications, 1983.
———. A New Testament Commentary. Jackson, TN: Christian Courier Publications, 2011.
———. The Parables in Profile. Stockton, CA: Wayne Jackson, 1978.
———. The Prophets: An Old Testament Commentary. Jackson, TN: Christian Courier Publications, 2015.
Johnson, B. W. The People’s New Testament [Commentary]. St. Louis, MO: Christian Publishing Company, 1891. Reprinted: (Delight, AK: Gospel Light Publishing Company, undated).
Lipscomb, David, H. Leo Boles, Guy N. Woods, C. E. W. Dorris, John T. Hinds. New Testament Commentary. Nashville, TN: GOSPEL ADVOCATE, 1969–1987.
[1] I include Dr. Clarke’s commentary for his general knowledge of biblical manuscripts, the Hebrew language, and Jewish customs but not for Methodist doctrine or theology of any kind. He also held some strange beliefs in some areas (e.g., see Genesis commentary regarding the moon).
