Top 50 Apps Similar to Commentary on the Bible
Calvin's Bible Commentaries 11.0
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible A classic commentary ontheOldand New Testaments, complete and unabridged. Written inaclear,lucid style, it combines a profound reverence for theBiblewith arare objectivity in its exegesis. One of themostinfluential biblescholars of all time, John Calvin,althoughcontroversial, is a forceto be reckoned with. Hiscommentariesreflect an incredible commandof the Scriptures, as hesought tointegrate the entirety of itsteaching by combining asolidexegetical method with a pastoralinsight that is oftenneglectedin commentaries today. Calvin strikesa balance betweenpassion andrestraint, often infusing his writingwith a distinctquality ofcontrolled intensity. Scholars nowrecognize Calvin asabove allelse a teacher. He sought to open theWord of God inscripture tothe common people from whom, he believed,the Bible hadbeenwithheld by the scholastics, monks and priests ofthe Romanchurch.By recapturing scripture's simple, genuine andnaturalsense,Calvin returned scripture to its rightful place inthechurch. Hissole object as a teacher was "to lay down a pathwaytothe readingof sacred Scripture for the simple and uneducated."JohnCalvin(Middle French: Jean Cauvin; 10 July 1509 -- 27 May 1564)wasaninfluential French theologian and pastor duringtheProtestantReformation. He was a principal figure in thedevelopmentof thesystem of Christian theology later calledCalvinism.Originallytrained as a humanist lawyer, he broke from theRomanCatholicChurch around 1530. After religious tensions provokedaviolentuprising against Protestants in France, Calvin fledtoBasel,Switzerland, where in 1536 he published the first editionofhisseminal work Institutes of the Christian Religion. Calvinwasatireless polemic and apologetic writer whogeneratedmuchcontroversy. He also exchanged cordial and supportiveletterswithmany reformers including Philipp MelanchthonandHeinrichBullinger. In addition to the Institutes, hewrotecommentaries onmost books of the Bible as well astheologicaltreatises andconfessional documents, and he regularlygave sermonsthroughoutthe week in Geneva. Calvin was influenced bytheAugustiniantradition, which led him to expound the doctrineofpredestinationand the absolute sovereignty of God insalvation.Calvin's writingand preachings provided the seeds for thebranch oftheology thatbears his name. The Presbyterian and otherReformedchurches, whichlook to Calvin as a chief expositor oftheirbeliefs, have spreadthroughout the world. Calvin's thoughtexertedconsiderableinfluence over major religious figures andentirereligiousmovements, such as Puritanism, and somepoliticalhistorians haveargued that his ideas have contributed tothe riseof capitalism,individualism, and representative democracyin theWest.
Matthew Henry Commentary (MHC) 1.0
Matthew Henry Complete Bible CommentaryFrom Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henrysuccessfullycombinespractical application, devotional insight, andscholarshipon theentire Bible. Perfect for all readers of the Biblewho wantaconvenient, comprehensive commentary. Although written inanolderstyle, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bibleisworthstudying and is useful for pastors, theologians, andstudentsofthe Bible.We hope that you will find this app useful and convenienttoolinyour Bible Study!
KJV Commentary Bible Bible 10.0
This intuitive app contains the full text of the popular KingJamesVersion English translation, with commentaries. The KJVcommentaryBible uses the King James Version for its English text,but eachbook of the Bible has notes and explanations written byMathewHenry, author, writer, and Minister born in Wales, UnitedKingdom.Enjoy the beauty and majesty of the language of theauthorizedversion of the KJV, the best-selling translation of alltime. Reador listen the Holy Word even if you are not connected totheInternet. Features include: * Commentary on every Scripture intheBible * This app is free for individual use and can beusedforever, without payment * Audio version of the Bible, you canhearthe chapter or each verse * Modern design and easy-to-useinterface* Bookmark and save your favorite verses * You can sharethe Bibleverse you like with friends and family via text message,socialnetwork or email * Add your own notes * Adjust the brightnessofyour screen with night mode and protect your eyes * Increaseordecrease the size of the text * Search in chapters or versesbykeywords * The app remembers the last read paragraph ThisBiblewith Reverend Matthew Henry’s commentaries will make the Wordmoreaccessible for reading, listening and studying. Originallywrittenin 1706, Matthew Henry's six volume Complete Commentaryoffers anexhaustive study of every verse in the Bible. Thecommentaries area great blessing to all the Bible readers. Henrywrote theExposition of the Old and the New Testament, acompleteverse-by-verse study of the Bible, covering the OldTestament andthe Gospels and Acts in the New Testament. He died in1714, andother ministers, based upon his notes, finished his work.Downloadour app and begin your Bible study now! Learn and preachthe Holyword every day! Here you have a complete list of the booksof theBible: The Old Testament is composed of 39 books: Genesis,Exodus,Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1Samuel, 2Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles,Ezra,Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, SongofSolomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel,Hosea,Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,Zephaniah,Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. The New Testament is composedof 27books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians,2Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,1Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy,Titus,Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3John,Jude, Revelation.
Matthew Henry Commentary Bible Bible 5.0
This Study app gives you numerous resources to help you readandunderstand the Bible. Featuring the King James Version (KJV),youhave access to Matthew Henry’s commentaries of the Bible.MathewHenry was an author, writer, and Minister born in Wales,UnitedKingdom. He wrote the Exposition of the Old and the NewTestament,a complete verse-by-verse study of the Bible, coveringthe entireOld Testament and portions of the New Testament (Gospelsand Acts)Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry's commentariesare abenediction to all the Christians Bible readers. With MatthewHenryCommentary Bible, you can: 1) READ THE BIBLE FOR FREE Downloadthisapp for free to have access to the most renowned EnglishBible.King James Version, enriched with comments and notes byMatthewHenry that explain the meaning of the verses. 2) READ THEBIBLEOFFLINE This app works offline, you do not need aninternetconnection to use the app. 3) COMMENTARIES and SUB-HEADINGSTheBible includes many commentaries, perfect to explain a verseorpassage in a way that you can understand. Enjoy alsosubheadingsthat briefly describe what is in the section. They arenot a partof the Biblical text but they help to organize and dividetheBible. 4) CROSS-REFERENCES Cross-references identifycommonalitiesbetween different parts of the Bible, chains ofsimilar themes,words, events, or people. A valuable tool for Biblestudy. 5) AUDIOBIBLE Free audio Bible to listen online and offline!6) PERSONALIZEYOUR BIBLE • Highlighting • Bookmark your favoriteverses • Abilityto change the size of the text • Copy and pasteeasily to Facebook,Twitter or Instagram • Type your personal notesand insights • Setup night mode to protect your eyes when readingat night • Receiveinspirational verses on your phone • The appremembers the lastverse read Study the Bible for yourself! Downloadthe completeBible with the Old and the New Testament: Chose achapter, book orverse: Old Testament: • Pentateuch (5: Genesis,Exodus, Leviticus,Numbers, Deuteronomy) and Historical books (12:Joshua, Judges,Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1Chronicles, 2Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther) • Poetic books (5:Job, Psalms,Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) • PropheticBooks (17:Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea,Joel, Amos,Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah,Haggai,Zechariah, and Malachi) New Testament: • Gospels (4:Matthew, Mark,Luke, John) and Acts of the Apostles (1) • Lettersfrom St. Paul(14: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians,Ephesians,Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2Thessalonians, 1Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews)General Letters (7:James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John,Jude.) •Prophetic: Revelation (1)
Bible understanding made easy Bible 4.0
Download your free Bible BBE (Bible in Basic English) and carryyourpersonal Bible with you anytime and anywhere you are. Read orlistento the Scriptures every day and share God’s word to spreadwisdomand love to your close ones. Perhaps you think that Biblestudy ishard. You probably don’t know what to do, where to startnor whereto look for help. With this Bible app, you will see thatGod’s Wordis easy to understand. Read or listen to the Bible everyday,memorize verses, reflect on what you read and try to applywhat youlearn to your life. Download it for free on your Androidphone ortablet and take the Holy Bible everywhere. Bibleunderstanding madeeasy offers excellent features that will makeyour daily BibleReading an amazing experience: 1) Free BibleDownload and use it forfree. Our mission is to spread the Word ofGod free of charge tomore and more Christians. 2) Bible AUDIOListen to the Bible withhigh-quality audio. You can hear aparticular verse or the wholechapter as well as adjust the volume,speed, and tones of the audio.3) Biblical translation: We offerthe Bible in Basic English (BBE),translated by the biblicalscholar, professor, and president of theSociety for Old TestamentStudy, Samuel Henry Hooke. In histranslation he used 1000 basicEnglish words, making a version ofthe Bible accessible to peoplewith limited education or whereEnglish is a second language. Enjoythis useful, accurate andaccessible English Bible for all. 4) Noneed of Internet connectionDownload the app and then read andlisten to the Bible offline, youdo not need any WiFi connection toaccess any of the tools of theapplication. If your phone works,the application will also work. 5)Personalize your Bible We have avariety of customizable options: •Highlight and bookmark yourfavorite verses • Save your favoritepassages in a list • Add notes• Increase or decrease the size ofthe text font • Apply Night modewhen reading at night or under lowlight conditions • Search bykeywords • Do you read at night? Changethe display for night modeand protect your view of the blue lightBest part? You can accessall of these features free and without anInternet connection!Download it now and listen to the Bible: a newway of experiencingthe word! The Bible is divided into two mainparts: the Old and theNew Testament. In total, the Bible consistsof 66 books, of which39 correspond to the Old Testament and 27correspond to the NewTestament. Old Testament: • Pentateuch (5:Genesis, Exodus,Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) and Historicalbooks (12:Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2Kings, 1Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther) • Poeticbooks(5: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon)•Prophetic Books (17: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations,Ezekiel,Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum,Habakkuk,Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi) New Testament:• Gospels(4: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and Acts of theApostles (1) •Letters from St. Paul (14: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2Corinthians,Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1Thessalonians, 2Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus,Philemon, Hebrews)General Letters (7: James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1John, 2 John, 3John, Jude.) • Prophetic: Revelation (1)
John Calvin commentary Bible 5.0
We offer the most influential English Bible of all time: KingJamesVersion. The King James Bible was published in 1611 withtheapproval and patronage of the King James I of England and itwasconsidered for many centuries “The English Bible”, themostaccurate and most sacred Bible. All its reputation is deserved:thelanguage and syntax of the KJV are majestic and give authorityandoriginality. It had a great influence on the English literatureandmusic. CALVIN’S COMMENTARIES Dig into John Calvin’scommentariesfor a better understanding of the Scriptures. JohnCalvin(1509-1564) was a French reformer, theologian and writerwhoproduced many sermons, theological treatises andbiblicalcommentaries. He wrote verse-by-verse commentaries on themajorityof the books of the Old and the New Testament of the Bible.Hiscommentaries are a treasure trove for the pastor as well as thelaybeliever. They are printed still today after over 400 yearsandthey are considered incomparable in the interpretation oftheScriptures. CROSS-REFERENCES AND SUB-HEADINGS Excellent Bibleforstudy, with cross-references. Cross-references are anessentialtool that the reader can use to study the Bible. Manyverses havecross-references that compare verses with similartopics. You caneasily navigate from one to another. A good set ofcross-referencescan help you to understand the meaning of somedifficult passagesof the Bible. Sub-headings are helpful to knowthe content of thechapters as well as an indispensable tool forreaders in theirsearch for particular passages of the Holy Bible.MORE FEATURES -Free /Compatible with Android Phones and Tablets -User-friendlyinterface and nice design - Offline: you canabsolutely use itwithout Wi-Fi service - Copy, send and shareverses - Bookmark yourfavorite verses - Create and organize afavorites list - Add yourown notes - Ability to increase/decreasethe font - Switch intonight mode to a high-quality reading - Goback to the last verseread - Keyword research - Receiveinspirational verses on yourphone Main divisions of the Bible: OldTestament: - The Pentateuch:Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,Deuteronomy. - HistoricalBooks: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel,Second Samuel, FirstKings, Second Kings, First Chronicles, SecondChronicles, Ezra,Nehemiah, Esther. - Books of Wisdom (or Poetry):Job, Psalms,Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. - Books of theProphets:Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel,Daniel.Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah,Nahum,Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. NewTestament: -The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. - History: Acts- PaulineEpistles: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians,Galatians,Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians,2Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon. -GeneralEpistles: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John,3 John,Jude. - Apocalyptic writings: Revelation.
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary 1.0.1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Whole Bible Contained in6volumes,consisting of nearly 1,000 pages each, it wasconsideredthe mostcomprehensive commentary on the Bible everprepared by oneman.Adam Clarke's monumental commentary on the Biblehas beenastandard reference work for over a century and has beenwidelyusedby men of all evangelical denominations. Itsthoroughandauthoritative scholarship has been recognized byArminiansandCalvinists alike, and has won for the author theaccolade,"Princeof Commentators." The eminent British scholar beganhis workon thecommentary with the New Testament on May 1, 1798.Thissection wasfirst published in 1810. Though hampered byfailingeyesight,Clarke continued with his work on the OldTestament, whichhecompleted March 28, 1825. The entire commentaryin eightvolumeswas published the following year. Clarke spent therest ofhis lifein revising his original work. At the close ofRevelationheinscribed these words: "Finished correcting for a newedition,Jan.9, 1832." Only a few months later he passed away. AdamClarke(1760or 1762 - 1832) was a British Methodist theologianandBiblicalscholar. He is chiefly remembered for writing acommentaryon theBible which took him 40 years to complete and whichwas aprimaryMethodist theological resource for two centuries.
