Bible Commentaries: What They Are and How to Use Them (4 Types, 4 Tips)

Do you even need commentaries? Hasn't God made the Bible easy to understand so you don't need commentaries? What are commentaries anyway? In this video, I answer these questions, plus I give you four tips on how you should use Bible commentaries as well as insight into why you should use them. To put it briefly, in this video you will learn about 4 types of Bible commentaries and get 4 tips on how to use Bible commentaries to help you in your personal Bible study. If you're looking to go deeper in your Bible study, or you just recognize that you need some help when it comes to reading the Bible, commentaries are a great tool. I hope this video helps you gain a better understanding of what Bible commentaries are and how you can use them effectively.

My Favorite Commentary:
IVP Bible Background Commentary (Old and New Testament)

About me:
Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 21 year old guy with a passion for people. I believe the good news is that God is better than we could've ever hoped, and I love sharing this message of grace and love with anyone that will listen. I'm the former Digital Marketing and Video Production Coordinator at a large, evangelical church in Frederick, MD, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. When I'm not writing papers or making YouTube videos, I do freelance work as a Wedding Photographer/Videographer and social media consultant. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs

Video Stuff:
Camera: Canon 80d
Lens: Sigma 17-50 F2.8
Edited in FCPX

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Bowmans Root - Isaac Joel
Can't Explain - Tide Electric