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Bridgeway Commentary

Fleming’s Bridgeway Commentary is a good commentary but not overly technical in style. It is good for Bible students. This commentary is easy to read, easy to understand.

Darby Synopsis of the Bible The object of the book is to help a Christian, desirous of reading the word of God with profit, in seizing the scope and connection of that which it contains. Originally written in French, John Darby’s Synopsis provides an excellent summary and overview of each chapter of the New Testament.

Allen – Commentary on Matthew

This Commentary on Matthew is recommended in various quarters, because it has good linguistic and textual resources, as well as including historical, archaeological, theological, and other viewpoints.

Anderson – Types in Hebrews

This is a work on Hebrews by Sir Robert Anderson, looking at the Types in Hebrews which is a tremendous topic in and of itself. Note that this module is not in cmt format, but regular book format.

Meyer Ephesians Commentary

F.B. Meyers Through the Bible Commentary, Meyer Ephesians Commentary

Coke, Thomas – A Commentary on the Holy Bible

Coke, Thomas – A Commentary on the Holy Bible is a massive work, but it is done in the view of Methodists. That may be a plus or a minus depending on your viewpoint.

Keil and Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament

Keil and Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament is by far the best Hebrew langauge aware commentary on the OT. In English, uses Hebrew grammar points.

Schaff A Popular Commentary on the New Testament 1.1

Leighton Practical Commentary upon the First Epistle of Peter

Leighton Practical Commentary Robert Leighton (1611 – 25 June 1684) was a Scottish pastor and moderate puritan. He served as the Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.

Hocking Studies in the Book of Ruth

Studies in the Book of Ruth is a 9 chapter commentary on the Old Testament Book of Ruth by W.J. Hocking.

Death of Biblical Missions In this article, I describe what I (as a missionary) see as the death of biblical missions in America. I am very critical of stuff here, so be prepared.
Topics: Loss of Bearings: Bible no longer the Authority | Moral Change into the Image of Christ is a laughable | Our Mission has been lost: We are using Another Gospel | Funding has been turned upside down | Compromise has made Unity with Liberals to be forced down our Throats.
Read the Article: Death of Biblical Missions.

ChurchPlanting: Warning Signs Bad Pastor revised

Read this article by Pastor Cox on how to identify a bad pastor. This article is a help article for those on church candidate committees (to choose a new pastor for their church), but it is also very helpful for those looking for a new church.
Chapters:
1. Make sure he is really saved.

The problem in countless pastor-church conflict cases are either the leaders in the church or the pastor (or both) are unsaved. There is no substitute for a pastor who is committed and dedicated to following the morality of Christ as seen in Christ's person and explained in the many verses of Scripture. He lives out his salvation if he is saved (what you want). If he is not really saved, you will suffer under his carnality and sinful soul.

2. Make sure he is the Example of Christ.
---Living the example of a "Man of God"
---How do you discern that "morality of Christ" in a minister?
---What particularly are you looking for?
(1) Sarcasism. (2) Lying or bending the truth. (3) Courtesy and formality with each other. (4) Service to others instead of everybody serving him and his purposes. (5) True love. (6) Balanced. Logical and thinking. Sound mind. Consensus. Non-Competitive.
3. The Financial Testimony of a Good Pastor.
---Liberty from Covetousness.
---Vision of celestial outweighs earthly kingdom.
---Mobile shepherd wanderer.
---Wolf Signs
4. Failing to fulfill the Spiritual Requirements for Pastor
5. A Real Dedication and Submission to the Word of God
6. Make sure he can preach
---What good is preaching then?
7. Make sure he has, lives, and knows good doctrine.
8. Make sure he can pray.
---What is a man of prayer?
Read the article here.
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Missionary on Furlough Spiritual Needs is an article by David Cox (veteran missionary) to help pastors and missionaries understand missionary needs.
Excerpt: When a pastor "takes in a missionary on deputation or furlough", he ministers to that missionary.... Pastors also need this encouragement as much as missionaries need it. When they get together to fellowship, they are able to encourage one another. But every pastor ministering to a returning missionary should encourage them along these lines of faithfulness and reward in eternity.
Topics: Introduction | Unfit Missionaries that should not be missionaries at all | Stop the Merry-go-round, I want to get off | Some Tips for Pastors Encouraging Missionaries | 1. Do not undermine their way of leading or doing the ministry | 2. The two essential elements are talk and prayer. | 3. Get more than just the pastor involved in praying for the missionary. | Remind your missionary by asking for an update if it has been a while. | Effectively disseminate prayer requests.
Read the Article: Missionary on Furlough Spiritual Needs.