#1 Proverbs, by Charles Bridges
In this 1846 writing, Charles Bridges asserts that Proverbs does not generally receive the esteem it should. Going verse by verse, Bridges gives homilectical and practical advice, rather than presenting a technical study. Charles Spurgeon referred to Bridge’s commentary as the best on Proverbs, saying, “Whilst explaining the passage in hand, he sets other [...]
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Dr. Beeke’s side note - ”Forget anything under 800 pages”
#1 Treasury of David, by Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers,” composed and polished The Treasury of David over the span of nearly half his ministry. This incomparable commentary and omnibus on the Psalms has been prized by Christians ever since. Spurgeon’s own commentary on every verse [...]
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#1 Practical Observations on the Book of Job, by Joseph Caryl
Caryl’s work is a monolithic achievement, even by Puritan standards. His exegesis is lengthy, meaty, and timeless. There are many thoughts and applications in Caryl’s work that cannot be found elsewhere.
In the nineteenth-century, an abridgement of Caryl’s work appeared, but how one can skillfully reduce twelve octavo volumes [...]
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#1 Exposition of Ruth and Esther , by George Lawson
Quality expositions of Ruth are very scarce. This one by George Lawson was highly esteemed by C. H. Spurgeon, who wrote: ”Intended for the general reader. The discourses are as spiritual and unaffected as their excellent author.” Dr. John Brown, in commending all of Lawson’s books, [...]
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#1 Doing a Great Work: Ezra and Nehemiah Simply Explained, by Stan Evers
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Stan K. Evers explores the historical books of Ezra and Nehemiah as the continuation of the story of God’s people after the exile in Babylon. Evers draws us to these books that direct our thoughts to a holy God who [...]
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#1 Doing a Great Work: Ezra and Nehemiah Simply Explained, by Stan Evers
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Stan K. Evers explores the historical books of Ezra and Nehemiah as the continuation of the story of God’s people after the exile in Babylon. Evers draws us to these books that direct our thoughts to a holy God who [...]
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#1 I & II Corinthians, by R.L. Pratt
Pratt’s commentary on 1 & 2 Chronicles is distinctive in that it concerns itself primarily with the theological aspects of the books. For those who have had difficulty understanding the relevance and significance of Chronicles, this will be a good place to start. It is an intermediate level [...]
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#1 Wisdom and the Folly and The Power and the Fury, by Ralph Davis
1 Kings is a continuation of a narrative of the history of Israel which begins in 1 Samuel and continues through into 1 & 2 Kings. While we so often struggle with the events and issues of the book of 1st Kings, [...]
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#1 Sermons on Second Samuel Chapters 1-13, by John Calvin
While John Calvin is chiefly remembered today as a great theologian, it should not be forgotten that he was essentially a pastor. Indeed, it has been said of him that be became a theologian in order to be a better pastor. His preaching gives some of [...]
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Dr. Beeke’s Top Commentaries on Ecclesiastes
#1 Ecclesiastes, by Charles Bridges
Charles Bridges shows that this neglected book of Scripture is relevant for today. Our land needs to be awakened to the futility of seeking happiness without God. The message of the book is designed to bring men to complete consecration to God.
#2 A Life Worth Living and A Lord Worth Loving, by Stuart Olyott
Has life really any [...]
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