I understands the red flags that often come up when talking about this issue, and I am in no way trying to say that commentaries are flawless and cannot be misused, I just want this particular thread to be about the positive side…not the destructive habits one can pick up by not developing their own thoughts through meditation and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
I know there are many views about whether one should consult them at all, but I hope that discussions takes place in a different thread.
So…let’s talk about commentaries.
I really enjoy commentaries and biographies for that matter. I think A.W. Tozer said it best when he said: "These people know God, and I want to know what they know about God and how they came to know it,"
I often pick one up and just start reading. As deep as we can get in our studies it’s still amazing to see what some of the saints of old had to say about a particular scripture; I look at it like asking my Grandpa or an elder at Church.
I like old commentaries. As a matter of fact all I have are old commentaries. There’s something special about reading the words of a man that never knew what electricity was. We often forget what it was like back in the day. These men not only didn’t watch sports center they had no idea what a TV was let alone a computer or cell phone.
I have really enjoyed The Pulpit Commentary. It’s a massive amount of info. I have never consulted it without learning something beneficial.
So…what commentaries have blessed you?