Matthew 24 Resources

Updated: Fri, 11/10/2023 - 16:46 By admin

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THE LIFE OF JESUS AS COVERED
BY MATTHEW (shaded area)

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CAVEAT: A number of the resources listed below interpret the events of Mt 24:15ff as prophecy which was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy by the Romans in 70 AD. See preterist interpretation. Matthew 24:21 would seem to be a stumbling block to such an interpretation. Jesus said "For then (speaking of Mt 24:15-20+) there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will." Note His qualifier "NOR EVER WILL." Jesus is describing a time in history that will never be repeated (if we interpret Him literally, which I do). That means the worst tribulation in the history of the world occurred in 70 AD! What about World War I? What about World War II when 85 million people were killed? But let's say we restrict the "great tribulation" to an event just affecting the Jews. To say that the killing of upwards to a million Jews in 70 AD is worse than the 8 million killed by Hitler in the Holocaust does not seem to fit with Jesus' teaching in Mt 24:21 "NOR EVER WILL." For more discussion see Matthew 24:21 Commentary All this to say BE A BEREAN when you read the comments (INCLUDING MINE!) on the eschatological passages, especially Matthew 24-25.

COMMENTARIES THAT
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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online.

NOTE - If you would like to "take the pulse" of a given commentary on Matthew to discern whether they are literal or non-literal in some eschatological passages, scan what they have to say about Matthew 24:15+ and then Matthew 24:21+. If they say the "abomination of desolation" was fulfilled in 70 A.D. you know they are not literalists and very likely are Preterist. If they interpret Matthew 24:21+ as fulfilled then they are ignoring Jesus' description that "there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will." Clearly, Jesus describes a once in a lifetime event and to state that the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD with slaughter of many Jews fulfills Jesus' prophecy is to ignore a far greater tribulation against the Jews in the Holocaust. Caveat emptor on eschatological passages in commentaries that take this latter interpretative approach!

Behold the King : a study of Matthew by Toussaint, Stanley D . Portland, Oreg.: Multnomah Press, 1980.

Cyril Barber - A work that expounds the theme of Matthew's gospel in the most able manner. Toussaint's exposition is based on a thorough exegesis of the text. He unfolds Matthew's purpose in writing about Jesus as the Messiah and convincingly demonstrates that He is Israel's long awaited King. The kingdom is shown to be the central theme of Matthew's gospel. It is fair to say that Toussaint has produced a work that places all Bible-believing Christians in his debt. Recommended.

The Beatitudes for today by Blanchard, John

The Gospel of Matthew by Boice, James Montgomery

The Sermon on the mount : an evangelical exposition of Matthew 5-7 by Carson, D. A

When Jesus confronts the world : an exposition of Matthew 8-10 by Carson, D. A

The Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1994 edition - Abridged - New Testament - Matthew by D A Carson (not literal in interpretation of Matthew 24).

Matthew - New American Commentary series - Craig Blomberg

Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew by William Hendriksen (1032 pages)

Matthew by Chamblin, J. Knox (See also links below)

Matheson (Ligonier) - This massive work (almost 1,600 pages) is the fruit of a lifetime of teaching the Gospel of Matthew. The commentary is in-depth without losing sight of the big picture. It is scholarly without being unreadable. Very highly recommended.

A critical and exegetical commentary on the Gospel according to Saint Matthew : in three volumes by Davies, W. D. (William David), and D.C. Allison (International Critical Commentary)

Matheson (Ligonier) - For those doing an exhaustive study of the Gospel of Matthew, the work of Davies and Allison is indispensable. Readers should be aware that it is written from a moderately critical perspective, but in terms of comprehensiveness, there is nothing quite like this commentary. It is a highly technical commentary on the Greek text and thus not suitable for lay readers, but discerning pastors who are looking for information on every conceivable issue related to the text need look no further. The three paperback volumes are somewhat expensive (see links above), but they are a bargain compared to the hardcovers, which run approximately $150 each! For those not interested in all the technical details, an abridged version is also available.

Cyril Barber - A massive work. Learned, yet not so erudite that it is beyond the comprehension level of a seminary-trained pastor. The nuances of the Greek text are ably elucidated. Scheduled for 3 volumes. Replaces the earlier work by W. C. Allen.

The Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)

The setting of the Sermon on the Mount by Davies, W. D. (William David)

The Sermon on the mount : contemporary insights for a Christian lifestyle by Dwight Pentecost

Things to come : a study in Biblical eschatology - Dwight Pentecost

Maranatha, our Lord, come! : a definitive study of the rapture of the church - Renald Showers - This work is highly recommended. Here are just a few of the chapters -- and although it is not a commentary on Matthew, it has several chapters like "Birth Pangs" which are very useful in the eschatology of Matthew - 1. The Birth Pangs of the Messiah 2. The Biblical Concept of the Day of the Lord 3. The Day of the Lord, the Time of Jacob’s Trouble, and the Great Tribulation 4. The End and Beginning of the Beginning Judgment Phase of the Future Day of the Lord 5. The Sealed Scroll of Revelation 5 6. Observations Related to the Seals

The words and works of Jesus Christ : a study of the life of Christ by Pentecost, J. Dwight

The Gospel according to Matthew - Pillar Series - Leon Morris

Christian counter culture : the message of the Sermon on the Mount by Stott, John R.

The message of the Sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) : Christian counter-culture by Stott, John R. W

Sermon on the Mount : 12 studies for individuals or groups ; with notes for leaders by Stott, John R. W

Seeking the kingdom : the Sermon on the mount made practical for today by Dockery, David S

Cyril Barber - A practical guide applying the contents of Matthew 5--7 to the needs of people today who are waiting for Christ’ return and the inauguration of His Kingdom.

The Bible knowledge background commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A - This resource will give you very interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages.

The Gospel of Matthew by France, R. T New International Commentary on the New Testament, (2007) Not literal in Olivet Discourse

Note - preterist interpretation

Challies - France has a volume in the Tyndale series that is highly regarded, but it has since been eclipsed by his much longer and more significant contribution to the NICNT. That series, like so many, is somewhat uneven, but France’s is said to be excellent. Keith Mathison says the “work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture.” I expect to find a greater number of endorsements as the commentators catch up with newer volumes like this one.

Keith Matheson (Ligonier) - A short commentary on the Gospel of Matthew has been available by R.T. France in the Tyndale New Testament Commentary series since 1985, but in 2007, France published a much more comprehensive commentary on this Gospel in the NICNT series—The New International Commentary on the New Testament. France’s work is thorough and solidly evangelical and will be beneficial to pastors and all serious students of Scripture. His commentary is distinctive in that he takes a largely preterist approach to much of the Olivet Discourse.

Kingdom life in a fallen world : living out the Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B

Cyril Barber - A challenging discussion of the relevance of Matthew 5--7 to the life of the believer.

The Sermon on the Mount by Ferguson, Sinclair B

The Gospel according to Matthew : an introduction and commentary by France, R. T

Note - preterist interpretation.

Rosscup (comment on his work in the Tyndale NT Commentary) - This work, only a fair one, was done to replace R. V. G. Tasker’s work. It handles many matters well, concisely, and usually hits the crux of interpretation, showing awareness of considerable scholarly literature and main views. France uses the NIV text. He draws up summaries of sections and shows the meaning and connection in context.

Matthew 1-14 by Gangel, Kenneth O - This is more like a workbook with questions and short explanatory notes.

Matthew 15-28 by Gangel, Kenneth O

Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W

Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

With the Word by Wiersbe, Warren

Meet your King (Matthew) by Wiersbe, Warren

Be loyal (Matthew) by Wiersbe, Warren

The Bible exposition commentary by Wiersbe, Warren W - All NT books in one source. Excellent. Or here

Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren

Live like a king : making the Beatitudes work in daily life by Wiersbe, Warren

Rosscup - First published in 1976. Wiersbe recognizes the present and future implications of the “Sermon on the Mount,” and expounds the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16) with God’s Kingdom program in mind. Here is a work that is rich in insights and spiritual application. Each message deals with the realities of living the Christian life as a “King’s kid.” Recommended.

Cyril Barber - A devotional masterpiece. Practical, relevant, rich in insights, and rewarding in its application of truth to life. This brief work deserves to be read slowly and carefully

The Gospel According to St. Matthew : an Introduction and Commentary by Tasker, R. V. G (1983) 292 pages. 2 ratings

Matthew by Turner, David L Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (2008) 35 ratings

Matthew 1-13 and Matthew 14-28 - Word Biblical Commentary - Donald Hagner

The Prophecy Knowledge Handbook - John F. Walvoord, (previously published under the title Every Prophecy of the Bible)

Reading Matthew : a literary and theological commentary on the first gospel by Garland, David E

The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H., (1965) 364 pages

The Gospel of Matthew by Hobbs, Herschel H (1961) 264 pages

Abba Father : the Lord's pattern for prayer (Matthew 6:9-14) by Hughes, R. Kent

Matthew : a commentary on his literary and theological art - Robert Gundry

Book of Matthew : the carpenter king by Lucado, Max

Matthew : the coming of the King by MacArthur, John - not his full several volume commentary on Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew: Behold Your King by MacDonald, William (1974) 340 pages - Thoughtful, conservative writer often with devotional thoughts.

Matthew 1-13 by McGee, J. Vernon - Pithy as usual.

Matthew 14-28 by McGee, J. Vernon - Pithy as usual.

The Gospel according to Matthew by Morgan, G. Campbell

Matthew by Mounce, Robert H 312 pages 3 ratings

Matthew : the gospel of God's king - Keith Brooks - Teach Yourself the Bible Series

Exalting Jesus in Matthew by Platt, David, (2013) 404 pages

Matthew (Focus on the Bible series) by Price, Charles 7 ratings 5 ratings - "Undiscovered gem."

Commentary on Matthew By: Jerome -419 or 420

Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew - A. T. Robertson - good word studies, not recommended in eschatological sections like Olivet Discourse

Matthew, a study guide commentary by Vos, Howard Frederic,

The word in life study Bible : Gospel of Matthew 59 ratings Gives excellent background information.

Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig

The parables : understanding what Jesus meant by Inrig, Gary - His writings are worth checking.

Chronological and Background Charts of the NEW TESTAMENT - Pdf - online - D Wayne House - outstanding compilation of charts - check this one out!. This book can also be borrowed = Chronological and background charts of the New Testament

Matthew's Story: Good News for Uncertain Times. Thompson, William G New York: Paulist Press, 1989. A clear introduction to Matthew as story theology for Christians who wish to have their faith stimulated

Divorce and remarriage : four Christian views - edited by H Wayne House

Marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the Bible by Adams, Jay

Jesus and divorce : the problem with the evangelical consensus by Heth, William A

God, marriage & family : rebuilding the biblical foundation by Köstenberger, Andreas J

The divorce myth by Laney, J. Carl

Marriage, divorce and remarriage by Epp, Theodore H.

STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES,
GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS

KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT - no restriction on length of time one can use it. No copy and paste. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings

Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective (pre-millennial) user reviews

The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.

NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H. Wayne; 917 ratings Very helpful notes. Conservative.

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

Wycliffe Bible Commentary - OT and NT - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary.

The New Testament and Wycliffe Bible commentary - This version has no time restriction but only has the NT.

The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes for well known creationist. 45 ratings

The MacArthur study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes 1,275 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

ESV study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings

Believer's Bible Commentary by MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages

Dr. John MacArthur, Jr. - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."

Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word."

Life application study Bible : New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes. 4,445 ratings

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.

NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

NIV cultural backgrounds study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The NIV study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020.

The Ryrie study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings

The Word in life Study Bible - Only covers the NT. Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews.

Eerdmans' family encyclopedia of the Bible (1978) 344 pages

Eerdmans' handbook to the Bible (1983) 688 pages

The Lion handbook to the Bible - (1999) 822 pages. This resource is absolutely loaded with very nice color pictures and charts.

Tyndale handbook of Bible charts & maps by Wilson, Neil

Bible handbook and A-Z bible encyclopedia

International children's Bible field guide : answering kids' questions from Genesis to Revelation by Richards, Larry

The illustrated guide to Bible customs & curiosities by Knight, George W. (George William),

Today's handbook of Bible times & customs by Coleman, William L

The Shaw pocket Bible handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.

"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking!

The new Unger's Bible dictionary by Unger, Merrill Frederick, 1909-

Survey of the Bible : introductory insights, background studies, book-by- book survey by Unger, Merrill Frederick

The parallel New Testament and Unger's Bible handbook : produced for Moody monthly by Unger, Merrill (1975) 744 pages 4 ratings

The Hodder Bible handbook by Unger, Merrill

Nelson's expository dictionary of the Old Testament by Unger, Merrill

Kregel Bible handbook : a full-color guide to every book of the Bible by Kerr, William

Zondervan handbook to the Bible

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary - Matthew, Mark, Luke - 552 pages. (2002) See user reviews.

Zondervan illustrated Bible backgrounds commentary - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

Dictionary of Paul and his lettersIVP Series

Dictionary of the later New Testament & its developments IVP Series

Dictionary of New Testament background IVP Series

Dictionary of deities and demons in the Bible (DDD) - 950 pages (1995) Read some of the 65 ratings (4.8/5 Stars). A definitive in depth resource on this subject. Very expensive to purchase.

WORD STUDY
GREEK RESOURCES

NOTE - All of these resources can be borrowed from archive.org. This list also includes resources to help study the Bible.

See also the list of Word Study Resources

The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage.

Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.

Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture.

The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time.

Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word.

New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words and in his Daily Study Bible series (see list of DSB commentaries here). E.g., take the Greek word for "Covetousness" which is pleonexia and is found in New Testament Words on page 61 and pp 233-235 and is also described in the Daily Study Bible entries for : Mark 7:14-23; Ro 1:28-32; Eph. 4:17-24; Col. 3:5. So you can click the DSB commentary on Mark 7 and scroll down to Mark 7:14 to see Barclay's entry for pleonexia which concludes "Pleonexia ( G4124) is that lust for having which is in the heart of the man who sees happiness in things instead of in God." Interesting!

Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in.

Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!"

A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use.

Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.

Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 1 - A thru E); Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (Volume 3- P thru ...) Volume 2 not available. I do not find this adds much to the easier to use resources like Zodhiates and Friberg.

A Pocket Lexicon to the Greek New Testament by Souter, Alexander. Brief definitions. Need to know some Greek. Not that helpful.

Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words

New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies. 3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER!

So That's What it Means - This is another book formerly titled "Theological Wordbook" edited by Charles Swindoll. It is now under this new title So That's What it Means and can be borrowed - it is more like a dictionary than a lexicon but the comments are superb! The contributors include DKC—Donald K. Campbell, WGJ—Wendell G. Johnston, JAW—John A. Witmer, JFW—John F. Walvoord

Christian Words By: Turner, Nigel, Published: 1980 - >500 pages. An interesting, unique resource on Greek words (no Hebrew) with extensive bibliography. For an example see "Abba" and "Alleluia" - "In Christian vocabulary Alleluia is a heavenly song, a chant of saints in the bliss of Paradise, echoed on earth as joyful seasons." One caution is he uses the Apocryphal writings extensively - I am not sure of his theological persuasion.

Zondervan NASB exhaustive concordance - 1589 pages

Pocket dictionary for the study of New Testament Greek by DeMoss, Matthew S. If you want to dig a little deeper into Greek. 66 ratings

Synonyms of the New Testament by Trench, Richard Chenevix - or click here for list of 108 entries.

Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry, 33 ratings It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights.

Expository dictionary of Bible words : word studies for key English Bible words based on - Stephen Renn

HENRY ALFORD

Matthew 24 Commentary

JOSEPH ADDISON ALEXANDER GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

Cyril Barber - Published posthumously in 1861 and covering (in detail) only chapters 1-16, this volume contains the same richness of thought and close attention to detail that is found in Alexander's other commentaries.

INDEX - Note that chapters 17-28 are only brief summaries.

Matthew 24

MICHAEL ANDRUS - click link for audio and notes - click "Notes" for pdf

WILLIAM BARCLAY

Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".

Matthew 24 Commentary

ALBERT BARNES

Matthew 24 Commentary

BRIAN BELL

JOHANN A BENGEL

Matthew 24 Commentary

JOSEPH BENSON

Matthew 24 Commentary

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

Matthew 24 Commentary

BRIAN BILL Sermons on Matthew

JIM BOMKAMP SERMONS MATTHEW

JOHN BROADUS - well done verse by verse

James Rosscup writes that "In many ways it is the finest and most satisfying overall older commentary on Matthew. It helps the student on almost every verse. Broadus deals frontally with problems and gives much rich material that throws light on the text. His citations from other sources are often very helpful. From the standpoint of the Greek text, he is also sound. This 1886 work, long a part of the American Commentary on the New Testament series, is still one of the best in detailed explanation of the text where it counts." (Ibid)

Rosscup rates this as the #2 best detailed exegetical commentary on Matthew.

Cyril Barber - Very complete. Tackles interpretative problems honestly. Provides "Homiletical and Practical" suggestions for preachers. Adopts an amillennial interpretation of Christ's parables and teaching about the Kingdom. Valuable.

D Edmond Hiebert - One of the ablest American commentaries on Matthew from the past century and still valuable for the systematic interpretation of the gospel. It is the work of an accomplished conservative scholar.

Note: Broadus does interpret Mt 24:15 as fulfilled in 70AD.

Matthew 24 Commentary

MICHAEL BURER

Matthew 24:40-41 in the NET Bible Notes: Taken for Salvation or Judgment?

WILLIAM BURKITT

Matthew 24 Commentary

JOHN CALVIN interprets Mt 24:15, 21 ;as fulfilled in 70AD

Matthew 24 Commentary

ALAN CARR

ARTHUR CARR

RICH CATHERS

KNOX CHAMBLIN

Matthew 24:1-51

ADAM CLARKE

Matthew 24 Commentary

THOMAS CONSTABLE

Matthew 24 Commentary

W A CRISWELL

RON DANIEL - Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes on Matthew 1-28

JOHN DUMMELOW

Matthew 24 Commentary

J LIGON DUNCAN

EARLY CHURCH FATHERS

Matthew 24 Commentary

CHARLES ELLICOTT (editor) - Edward H Plumptre - author of Matthew

Matthew 24 Commentary

CHARLES R ERDMAN

D Edmond Hiebert A well-outlined paragraph-by-paragraph interpretation by a noted conservative Presbyterian teacher and writer. Intended for the lay reader. His understanding of the Olivet Discourse is premillennial.

This commentary is easy to read often with a devotional flavor.

Matthew 24 Commentary

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - John Gibson

Matthew 24 Commentary

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS - excerpts from other sermons

Matthew 24 Commentary

EXPOSITOR'S GREEK TESTAMENT - A B Bruce

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Provides introductory material on the synoptics in relation to each other and individually. The notes provide many illuminating insights for the Greek student. Due to its age, it does not reflect the latest insights concerning the Greek.

Matthew 24 Commentary

DON FORTNER

Matthew - Discovering Christ in Matthew (>900pp, Note Fortner is not literal on prophecy)

ARNOLD FRUCHTENBAUM

Olivet Discourse

A C GAEBELEIN

Matthew 24 Annotated Bible

TONY GARLAND

GENE GETZ - 10+/- minute videos emphazing principles in each section of Scripture

Matthew; Principle #53; Mt. 24:32-25:46; Christ's Second Coming: Even though we do not know when Jesus Christ will remove believers from this world, we are to prepare ourselves by faithfully living in His will. Video

JOHN GILL

Matthew 24 Commentary

GOTQUESTIONS GOSPEL OF MATTHEW

L M GRANT

Matthew 24 Commentary

DAVID GUZIK

Matthew 24 Commentary

ROBERT HAWKER

Matthew 24 Commentary

MATTHEW HENRY

Matthew 24 Commentary

F B HOLE

Matthew 24 Commentary

DAVID HOLWICK - frequent illustrations

DAVID HOCKING

Sermons on Matthew - Mp3
Sermon Notes on Matthew - 176 pages - Uses a lot of alliteration

HOMILETICS - from Pulpit Commentary

Not Futuristic
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BRUCE HURT, MD - over 400 pages on Matthew 24

THOMAS ICE

H A IRONSIDE

Matthew 24 Commentary

IVP COMMENTARY - Craig Keener -Can also be borrowed - Matthew

Tim Challies: Keener’s work receives high recommendations and significant warnings about the limits of its usefulness.

Click for Another Critique on Keener's commentary on Matthew

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN

S LEWIS JOHNSON

Futuristic on Matthew 24-25

HAMPTON KEATHLEY

LOWELL JOHNSON - MATTHEW 8-28 - click for sermons below

What on Earth is Going to Happen? Matthew 24:1-3
General Signs of our Lord's Return Matthew 24:1-14
Tribulation Preachers Matthew 24:14
The Worst Day on Earth or Matthew 24:15-20;
The Abomination of Desolation 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
The Second Coming of Christ Matthew 24:29-31
Freedom From Fear Matthew 24:32-51

WILLIAM KELLY

STEVE KRELOFF - Messianic Pastor

Matthew Mp3 only

PAUL KRETZMANN

Matthew 24 Commentary

LANGE'S COMMENTARY

Matthew 24 Commentary

JOHN LIGHTFOOT

Matthew 24 Commentary

JOHN MACARTHUR

Futuristic on Matthew 24-25

Matthew 24:1-3: The Signs of Christ's Coming 1
Matthew 24:1-3: The Signs of Christ's Coming 1 - Study Guide - click dropdown
Matthew 24:4-5: The Signs of Christ's Coming 2
Matthew 24:4-5: The Signs of Christ's Coming 2 - Study Guide - click dropdown
Matthew 24:6-14: The Signs of Christ's Coming 3
Matthew 24:6-14: The Signs of Christ's Coming 3 - Study Guide - click dropdown
Matthew 24:15: Abomination of Desolation - Study Guide - click dropdown
Matthew 24:15: Abomination of Desolation
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Matthew 24:16-28: Warnings of Coming Peril
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Matthew 24:29-31: The Sign of the Son of Man
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Matthew 24:32-35: The Imminence of Christ's Return
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Matthew 24:36-42: Ready or Not, Here I Come! 1
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Matthew 24:43-51: Ready or Not, Here I Come! 2

JOHN MACARTHUR - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ALEXANDER MACLAREN

J VERNON MCGEE

Matthew 24 Commentary Mp3 Audios - Thru the Bible

F B MEYER

HEINRICH A MEYER - Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament

Matthew 24 Commentary

G CAMPBELL MORGAN - Commentary

Hiebert - The prince of biblical expositors covers the entire gospel in a series of seventy-three biblical expositions. This volume on Matthew is the best of his expository volumes on the four gospels. Does not deal with critical introductory problems. The volume requires careful and intent reading, and offers many rich spiritual insights into Matthew's gospel.

ROBERT MORGAN

JAMES MORISON

Hiebert comments on "A Practical Commentary on the Gospel According to St. Matthew" (1895) - The lengthy introduction covers critical problems and supports traditional Matthean authorship. This volume of some 650 closely printed pages offers a thorough interpretation by an accomplished conservative scholar of the previous century. It shows wide acquaintance with the scholarly work on the gospel to his day. (Ed: His comments are verse by verse, phrase by phrase, often with a devotional "flavor.")

HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible study notes - well-done, conservative

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR