The Bible Exposition Old and New Testament Commentaries

By Warren W. Wiersbe

 

Wiersbe’s warm and insightful writing makes this passage-by-passage commentary far from dry and a pleasure to read.  Christianbook.com has this 6-volume set for under $60 at the time of this writing.  Well worth the price!

 

 

 

The MacArthur Bible Commentary

By John MacArthur

 

This verse-by-verse commentary is a very handy and quick resource.  It also gives thorough overviews of each book of the Bible.  Good prices for this commentary can be found at here and here.

 

 

 

 

Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart

By Stu Weber

 

King.  Warrior.  Mentor.  Friend.  These are the four pillars.  You may have seen this theme in the Porter Men’s Ministry, and there is good reason:  this is a good book!  Author Stu Weber explains these pillars and their biblical basis.

 

 

 

 

The New Answers Book (Vols. 1 & 2)

Edited by Ken Ham

 

Couldn’t God have used evolution?  Cain’s wife – who was she?  Are there gaps in the Genesis genealogies?  Does the big bang fit with the Bible?  These compilations give answers to many questions that are often associated with the Creation, the Flood, and similar topics.  Both the first and the second books are recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handbook of Christian Apologetics

By Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli

 

How can God allow evil to exist?  Is the Bible myth?  These questions and many others associated with apologetics are addressed in this book.  Even possible objections are addressed.  The excellent organization of this book also makes it a great reference. 

 

 

 

Lead Like Jesus

By Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges

 

What better role model for leadership than Jesus?  Combine that with having Ken Blanchard as one of the authors (famous among management theory authors) and you have an excellent book.