Genesis
Top Overall: Genesis: Christian Beginnings (9.8)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis: Christian Beginnings | William J.U. Philip | 9.8 | A rich, Christ-focused exposition of Genesis that strongly serves preachers and thoughtful Bible readers alike. |
Ruth
Top Overall: Ruth (9.2)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | Daniel I. Block | 9.2 | A rich, text-focused, and deeply insightful commentary that beautifully illuminates Ruth’s narrative, theology, and pastoral power. |
| The Book Of Ruth | Peter H. W. Lau | 9.0 | A faithful, church-oriented and insightful guide to Ruth that serves preaching, teaching and discipleship well. |
Amos
Top Overall: The Book Of Amos (9.1)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Book Of Amos | M. Daniel Carroll | 9.1 | A first-rate, must-own commentary on Amos for pastors, teachers, and serious students. |
Habakkuk
Top Overall: The Books Of Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Books Of Nahum, Habakkuk & Zephaniah | Thomas Renz | 9.0 | A first-rate, pastorally sensitive and theologically robust commentary on three often-neglected prophets. |
Zechariah
Top Overall: The Book Of Zechariah (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Book Of Zechariah | Mark J. Boda | 9.0 | A major, reliable, pastorally sensitive and theologically substantial commentary on Zechariah. |
Mark
Top Overall: Mark (9.4)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A warm, Christ-centred, pastorally rich exposition of Mark that nourishes both preachers and everyday believers. |
Luke
Top Overall: Luke (9.4)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A warm, Christ-exalting, pastorally rich exposition of Luke that serves both preacher and believer with clarity and depth. |
John
Top Overall: The Gospel According To John (9.6)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gospel According To John | D.A. Carson | 9.6 | A masterful, Christ-exalting commentary on John—rich, reliable, and essential for serious study and faithful preaching. |
| Expository Thoughts On The Gospel Of John | J.C. Ryle | 9.4 | A timeless, Christ-exalting devotional commentary that brings John’s Gospel to life with clarity, warmth, and pastoral power. |
| John | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A warm, Christ-exalting, pastorally rich exposition of John that nourishes believers and equips preachers with clarity and depth. |
| The Gospel Of John | Leon Morris | 9.3 | A trusted and richly theological guide to John that serves pastors and teachers with clarity and depth. |
Acts
Top Overall: The Book Of Acts (9.2)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Book Of Acts | F. F. Bruce | 9.2 | A classic evangelical standard for Acts that combines exegetical accuracy with pastoral usefulness |
| Acts | R.C. Sproul | 9.2 | A warm, Spirit-filled, pastorally rich exposition of Acts that strengthens believers and equips preachers with clarity and conviction. |
Romans
Top Overall: Romans (9.4)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romans | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A warm, gospel-rich, pastorally powerful exposition of Romans that equips and encourages believers with clarity and depth. |
| The Epistle To The Romans (2nd Edition) | Douglas Moo | 9.3 | A first-rate evangelical commentary on Romans, ideal for teaching and preaching with theological clarity and depth |
| The Epistle to the Romans | John Murray | 9.2 | A monumental Reformed commentary on Romans that remains unsurpassed in theological depth. |
| The Epistle To The Romans (1st Edition) | Douglas Moo | 9.1 | A classic evangelical exposition of Romans that combines exegetical rigour with theological depth. |
1 Corinthians
Top Overall: The First Epistle To The Corinthians (Revised) (9.3)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The First Epistle To The Corinthians (Revised) | Gordon D. Fee | 9.3 | A first-class evangelical commentary on 1 Corinthians, combining scholarship and pastoral wisdom for faithful teaching and preaching |
| The First Epistle To The Corinthians (1st Edition) | Gordon D. Fee | 9.0 | A landmark evangelical commentary on 1 Corinthians that remains essential for advanced study. |
2 Corinthians
Top Overall: The Second Epistle To The Corinthians (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Second Epistle To The Corinthians | Paul W. Barnett | 9.0 | A profound and pastorally wise exposition of one of Paul’s most challenging letters. |
Galatians
Top Overall: Galatians (9.4)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatians | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A gospel-rich, pastorally warm exposition of Galatians that clarifies doctrine and nourishes believers with grace. |
Philippians
Top Overall: Paul’s Letter To The Philippians (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul’s Letter To The Philippians | Gordon D. Fee | 9.0 | A rigorous and trusted exposition of Philippians that continues to serve pastors and scholars alike. |
Colossians
Top Overall: The Message of Colossians & Philemon (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Message of Colossians & Philemon | Dick Lucas | 9.0 | A strong, Christ-centred guide to Colossians and Philemon that combines faithful exposition with warm pastoral insight. |
1 Timothy
Top Overall: 1 Timothy (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy | Philip G. Ryken | 9.0 | A richly pastoral, Christ-centred exposition of 1 Timothy that serves preachers and church leaders exceptionally well. |
2 Timothy
Top Overall: The Message of 2 Timothy (9.0)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Message of 2 Timothy | John R.W. Stott | 9.0 | A wise, gospel-centred exposition of 2 Timothy suited for preachers and church leaders today. |
Hebrews
Top Overall: The Epistle to the Hebrews (9.2)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Epistle to the Hebrews | Gareth Lee Cockerill | 9.2 | A profound and pastorally weighty exposition of Hebrews that rewards sustained study. |
1 Peter
Top Overall: 1-2 Peter (9.4)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 Peter | R.C. Sproul | 9.4 | A warm, faithful, and pastorally rich exposition of 1–2 Peter that strengthens hope, holiness, and confidence in Christ. |
Other
Top Overall: The Reformation Study Bible (9.3)
| Commentary | Author(s) | Score | Short verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reformation Study Bible | R.C. Sproul | 9.3 | We find this to be a theologically rich, pastorally wise Study Bible that faithfully serves the church. |
| Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation | Joel R. Beeke, Paul M. Smalley | 9.1 | A substantial and pastorally rich treatment of the Spirit’s work and the grace of salvation, grounded in Scripture and Reformed theology. |