The John MacArthur bible commentary
356137
One of the best comrntaries, had used the hard copy for year. John MacArtur is one of the best, and now it is at my finger tips when I prepare my lessons
913434
I am using the commentary as an aid in teaching a bible study on lamentations.  I think the detail discussions on past, present and future applications is especially helpful.
3898972
The NIV and John MacArthur can't get any better. Blessings to you.
87502
John MacArthur is one of the best Christian teachers of our day. If you want the truth of God's word and to know Jesus and be challenged in your faith this is a must read.
1210051
This is an amazing Commentary.  It is unique as it is written from a Jewish perspective.  A must read and study for all serious Bible students.  If you want to know more about this God-Man, Jesus, whom John loved so much, you need to purchase  "John The Jewish Gospel" and read and study it.  Thank you Brother Carroll.

Allen & Lynnda Noble
84404
I am still reading it, but what I have read is excellent.  Anything from John MacArthur is a good investment.
2162174
An excellent reference tool, very insightful and well researched, this commentary is a much needed resource to your biblical library. Highly recommended!
3259788
I love John MacArthur - he is an expert in Greek and has written an in-depth commentary on every book of the New Testament.  We studied Matthew using this workbook in a neighborhood Bible study.  The questions are excellent and thought provoking, and the commentary in the margins provides great additional information to enhance the study.  If you are thinking of studying any book of the NT, please consider John MacArthur's material.
2828267
This book was recommended to me by my pastor, whom I have a great deal of respect for.  I debated on going with other commentaries and even have a software program in my computer.  This commentary has been the most helpful.  I would recommend it to anyone looking to dig deeper into the Bible.
154402
This is the second MacArthur Commentary I have purchased (the first was Romans), and I must say that I am enjoying this one every bit as much as I did the first one I read.
Dr. Mac has a true gift for expository teaching. He can plumb the depths of scripture "comparing spiritual things with spiritual" without being pedantic. I am using this book in my own personal devotional time, and I am using some of his thoughts on election and predestination in a teaching series at our church.
Dr. MacArthur does a masterful job at making clear the believer's position in Christ. His approach is easily accessible to clergy and layman alike. He brings out strong doctrine, without dogmatism, or denominational slant.
Eventually, I hope to own most if not all of Dr. MacArthur's commentaries as I feel that they are immensely edifying.
4189636
The commentary by Max Lucado is spaced throughout the Bible to help bring understanding to the reader.  I like the New King James text.
3619606
I purchased this commentary after being very pleased with Burge's commentary on the Letter of John from the same commentary series.  I was looking for a commentary that laid out the issues and ideas of mainstream theological thought about John's Gospel without getting bogged down in either the details of the Greek or the complexity of academic discourse.  In short, I was looking for a commentary I could use to get a "lay of the land" in terms of modern scholarly interpretation before plunging into the  more detail oriented commentaries found in the Word and NICGT series.  Additionally, in Burge's other commentary I found a willingness to consider some of the issues and currents coming from the emerging movement and how they might be addressed Scripturally.

I found that this commentary not only met my needs but exceeded my expectations.  While I have a great fondness in my heart for Bruce's commentary on John, I have found myself reaching first for Burge's work when preparing to lead a group of college students in a study centered around examining answers to Jesus' question, "Who do you say I am?"  I have found that Burge fairly and insightfully includes the work of others (Bruce, Morris, Beasley-Murray, etc.) in his comments, notes and bibliography even when it is clear that he doesn't agree with their conclusions.  Unlike other reviewers, I have found Burge's comments on the contemporary significance of the Gospel insightful and relevant for the types of conversations our group seems to have.  Finally, I have really appreciated Burge's willingness to allow both the mystery and sacramental  perspectives of traditions within Christianity to be considered even if his own faith tradition may not accept these from a theological perspective.  This is rare for a commentary written from an evangelical perspective.

A note or two of caution.  First, this is not intended to be a scholarly commentary.  While there is certainly enough here to keep most students of the Gospel intellectually engaged, those who are looking for something weightier and meatier in academic discourse would be better served by Beasley-Murray's or Morris' commentaries.  Secondly, Burge isn't afraid to express his opinion and challenge the thinking of those he doesn't agree with.  I found that in those places where he does have an opinion he is careful to express it as such and is respectful towards those who do not hold it.  Those looking for a commentary to boost up or support their own agendas will find themselves challenged here.  In terms of speaking to issues and perspectives of interest to the emerging movement, Burge offers valuable insights while not being afraid to expose some of the shoddy thinking that can creep into the emergent conversation.

In closing, I would strongly recommend this commentary to any student of the Gospel who is looking to move past the number of devotional style commentaries one finds and into something with a substantial amount of meat.  This commentary is perfect for Bible study leaders with a beginning to moderate background on the Gospel of John and for seekers looking to add to their understanding of Christ without having to commit to the massive time commitments some of the more "learned" commentaries require.
3658632
I am pleasantly surprised by this handbook. John MacArthur did a masterfully wonderful job researching and combining his sermons together to write this great book.

This is not your typical Bible handbook like "Nave's". Instead the MacArthur "Handbook" is like what you would find in a study Bible at the beginning of each book of the Bible. BUT the MacArthur "Handbook" goes into far more detail.

This indepth MacArthur Bible handbook gives you an "Introduction to the Bible", "How We Got The Bible", and "How to Study the Bible". It also gives you an indepth book-by-book examination of all 66 books of the Bible.

Not only that, this MacArthur handbook also has much to offer by examining each of the 66 books by its author, the date approximately written, the meaning of each book, background and settings, key people, key words, key doctrines, interpretive challenges, God's Character, book outline, answers to tough questions, and how to further study each book. As well as there is "A Harmony of The Gospels", "Introduction to the Intertestamental Period", "Overview of Theology", and too much more to state here.

This is an excellent resource for anyone studying the Bible and is a must have in any library.
464376
As far a a resource tool for Bible study, I found this commentary to be the best that I have used. It gives a clear understanding of the Scriptures. It is excellent for the lay person or for clergy. I have used this in my studies as a primary resource for my Bible study.
2922730
Although written four and a half centuries ago, Calvin's commentaries on the Bible remain one of the most important contributions to biblical exegesis. In addition to his own translation of the passages under consideration, Calvin also provides detailed exegesis of each passage in its context. When different views are possible on the meaning of  a text, Calvin carefully discusses these various meanings before settling on the one he considers most plausible. (He also gives a detailed argument for why a particular reading should be preferred.) Calvin did not have the advantage of another 450 years or so of scholarship, but his commentaries are still relevant today. I have found myself consulting them time and again in my own study of the Bible.

The following has been noted in at least one other review: Although Calvin provided commentary on much of the Bible, he did not get around to writing commentary on the entire Bible before his death. As a result, his commentary set does not include commentary on every book of the Bible. Included among the missing are Revelation, 2 and 3 John, Judges through Job, and Proverbs through Song of Solomon. However, those commentaries he did complete are invaluable and deserve a place in the library of every serious scholar of the Word.
4813667
I love this commentary.  I have several of them.  They are a must for any minister or serious student of the Word.
705736
This commentary is an insightful analysis of the Bible. It has given me a new perspective on many of the meanings of the books of the Bible, and of the background of the people whom God spoke through in writing the books of the Bible.