Baptist commentaries are the work of scholars and pastors who have served and ministered within the Baptist branch of the Christian faith. The volumes below reflect Baptist beliefs and convictions, yet non-Baptists read many of these well-reviewed volumes as well.
The Baptist tradition is one of the most diverse in Protestant Christianity. It doesn’t have a single unifying creed or beliefs statement, and the tradition’s commitment to the independence of the each local church sometimes results in a wide-range of beliefs and practices.
Despite this diversity, there remains common ground upon the primary matters of the faith, and on many secondary matters as well, among Baptist churches that remain committed to orthodoxy and haven’t adopted more liberal and progressive positions. These commonalities, which can be found in the pages of Baptist commentaries, include:
- the inspiration and authority of Scripture
- the deity of Christ, his death as an atonement for sin, and his bodily resurrection from the dead
- salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone
- two ordinances: full-immersion believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper
- the independence of the local church and congregational government
- the separation of church and state
- Baptists can be Arminian or Calvinist, premillennial or amillennial
Also see Best Bible Commentary Series: The Top 50
Baptist Commentaries on the Gospels and Acts
Craig Blomberg’s Matthew volume ranks among the best Matthew commentaries among commentaries from all theologies and denominations. Likewise, David G. Peterson’s Acts volume ranks among the best Acts commentaries across the spectrum.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series/ Author | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew | New American Commentary / Craig Blomberg | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Matthew | Paideia / Charles Talbert | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Matthew | Christ-Centered Exposition / David Platt | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Matthew | Holman New Testament Commentary / Stu Weber | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Mark | NIV Application Commentary / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Mark | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Mark | Holman New Testament Commentary / Rodney Copper | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Luke | New American Commentary / Robert Stein | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Luke | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Luke | Christ-Centered Exposition / Thabiti Anyabwile | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Luke | Holman New Testament Commentary / Trent Butler | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| John | Christ-Centered Exposition / Matt Carter | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| John | Holman New Testament Commentary / Kenneth Gangel | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Acts | New American Commentary / John Polhill | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Acts | Pillar / David G. Peterson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Acts | Teach the Text / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Acts | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Acts | Holman New Testament Commentary / Kenneth Gangel | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Baptist Commentaries on the Writings of Paul
Thomas Schreiner’s Romans volume (see below) is considered among the best Romans commentaries available.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Romans | New American Commentary / Robert Mounce | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary / David G. Peterson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Teach the Text / Marvin Pate | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Smyth & Helwys / Charles Talbert | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament / Thomas Schreiner | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Romans | Holman New Testament Commentary / William M. Kruidenier | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1 Corinthians | New American Commentary / Mark Taylor | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1 Corinthians | Tyndale New Testament Commentary / Thomas Schreiner | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1 Corinthians | Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 2 Corinthians | New American Commentary / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Galatians | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament / Thomas Schreiner | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Galatians | New American Commentary / Timothy George | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Galatians | Christ-Centered Exposition / David Platt | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ephesians | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ephesians, Colossians | Paideia / Charles Talbert | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Philippians | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Colossians, Philemon | NIV Application Commentary / David Garland | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Timothy, Titus | Andreas Kostenberger / Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Timothy, Titus | Christ-Centered Exposition, David Platt | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Also see What are the Different Types of Commentaries? A Guide for Bible Readers
Baptist Commentaries on the General Epistles
Note: The Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary series (Lexham) is a re-branding of the Biblical Theology for Christian Proclamation (Holman) series.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrews | New American Commentary / David Allen | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Hebrews | Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary / Thomas Schreiner | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Hebrews | Christ-Centered Exposition / Albert Mohler | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Hebrews, James | Holman New Testament Commentary / Thomas Lea | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| James | Christ-Centered Exposition / David Platt | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Peter, Jude | New American Commentary / Thomas Schreiner | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1 Peter | Tyndale New Testament Commentary / Wayne Grudem | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Baptist Commentaries on the Letters of John and Revelation
James Hamilton’s Revelation volume in the Preaching the Word commentary series is one of the best Revelation commentaries from an expositional approach.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 John | New American Commentary / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-3 John | The Writings of John / C. Marvin Pate | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-3 John | Preaching the Word / David Allen | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-3 John | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | New American Commentary / Paige Patterson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | Interpreting Revelation / C. Marvin Pate | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | Smyth & Helwys / Mitchell Reddish | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | Preaching the Word / James Hamilton | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Revelation | Holman New Testament Commentary / Kenneth Easley | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Baptist commentaries on the Pentateuch
Kenneth Mathews two-volume Genesis commentary in the NAC series is considered among the very best Genesis commentaries today.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis, Vol. 1 | New American Commentary / Kenneth Mathews | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Genesis, Vol. 2 New American Commentary / Kenneth Mathews See on Amazon using exact ISBN | ||
| Genesis | Holman Old Testament Commentary / Stephen Bramer | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Exodus | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Exodus | New American Commentary / Douglas Stuart | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Exodus | Kregel Exegetical Commentary / Duane Garrett | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Leviticus | Christ-Centered Exposition / Allan Mosely | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Leviticus, Numbers | New International Biblical Commentary / William Bellinger | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Numbers | New American Commentary / R. Dennis Cole | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Deuteronomy | New American Commentary / Eugene Merrill | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Baptist commentaries on the History books and Wisdom Literature
Also see the top 25 whole-Bible commentaries, which includes Baptist volumes.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua | New American Commentary / David Howard | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Judges, Ruth | New American Commentary / Daniel Block | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Samuel | New American Commentary / Robert Bergen | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Samuel | Christ-Centered Exposition / Heath Thomas | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Kings | New American Commentary / Paul House | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Kings | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Kings | Bible Speaks Today / John Olley | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| 1-2 Chronicles | New American Commentary / J.A. Thompson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ezra, Nehemiah | Christ-Centered Exposition / James Hamilton | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther | New American Commentary / Mervin Breneman | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Esther | Christ-Centered Exposition / Landon Dowden | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Job | New American Commentary / Robert Alden | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Psalms | Christ-Centered Exposition / Tony Merida, Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Psalms | Holman Old Testament Commentary / Steven Lawson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Proverbs | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon | New American Commentary / Duane Garrett | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ecclesiastes | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Song of Songs | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
Baptist commentaries on the Major and Minor Prophets
Also see, the Study Bible Comparison Chart, which includes Baptist volumes.
| Biblical Book | Commentary Series | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah, Vol. 1 | New American Commentary / Gary V. Smith | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Isaiah, Vol. 2 | New American Commentary / Gary V. Smith | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Isaiah | Christ-Centered Exposition / Andrew Davis | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Isaiah | Holman Old Testament Commentary / Trent Butler | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Jeremiah, Lamentations | Christ-Centered Exposition / Steven Smith | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ezekiel | Evangelical Press / Peter Naylor | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Ezekiel | Christ-Centered Exposition / Landon Dowden | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Daniel | New American Commentary / Stephen R. Miller | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Daniel | Christ-Centered Exposition / Daniel Akin | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Daniel | Holman Old Testament Commentary / Kenneth Gangel | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Hosea, Amos, Micah | NIV Application Commentary / Gary V. Smith | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Amos | Mentor / Gary V. Smith | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk | Christ-Centered Exposition / Eric Redmond | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi | Christ-Centered Exposition / Micah Fries | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Haggai, Zechariah | Apollos / Anthony Petterson | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
One-Volume Whole Bible Baptist Commentaries
| Title / Author | Browse |
|---|---|
| The Teacher’s Bible Commentary | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| John MacArthur One-Volume Commentary | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
| Wiersbe Bible Commentary | See on Amazon using exact ISBN |
There are different types of Bible commentaries. See What Is a Critical Commentary? to learn more.
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