Practical tools to help you dig deeper into Scripture—commentary recommendations, study guides, and resources Dr. Krell uses in his own research and preaching.

SECTION 1: Recommended Commentaries by New Testament Book

A starting list, updated periodically. Recommendations reflect a balance of exegetical depth and pastoral usefulness.

Matthew

R.T. France, The Gospel of Matthew (NICNT)

D.A. Carson, Matthew (EBC)

Mark

R.T. France, The Gospel of Mark (NIGTC)

James Edwards, The Gospel According to Mark (PNTC)

Luke

Darrell Bock, Luke (BECNT, 2 vols.)

Joel Green, The Gospel of Luke (NICNT)

John

D.A. Carson, The Gospel According to John (PNTC)

Andreas Köstenberger, John (BECNT)

Acts

David Peterson, The Acts of the Apostles (PNTC)

Darrell Bock, Acts (BECNT)

Romans

Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans (NICNT)

Thomas Schreiner, Romans (BECNT)

1–2 Corinthians

Gordon Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians (NICNT)

Paul Barnett, The Second Epistle to the Corinthians (NICNT)

Galatians

Douglas Moo, Galatians (BECNT)

Ephesians

Peter O'Brien, The Letter to the Ephesians (PNTC)

Philippians

Gordon Fee, Paul's Letter to the Philippians (NICNT)

Colossians & Philemon

Douglas Moo, The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon (PNTC)

1–2 Thessalonians

Gene Green, The Letters to the Thessalonians (PNTC)

The Pastoral Epistles (1–2 Timothy, Titus)

William Mounce, Pastoral Epistles (WBC)

George Knight III, The Pastoral Epistles (NIGTC)

Hebrews

Peter O'Brien, The Letter to the Hebrews (PNTC)

F.F. Bruce, The Epistle to the Hebrews (NICNT)

James

Douglas Moo, The Letter of James (PNTC)

1–2 Peter & Jude

Thomas Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude (NAC)

1–3 John

Colin Kruse, The Letters of John (PNTC)

Revelation

Grant Osborne, Revelation (BECNT)

[Note: series abbreviations — NICNT (New International Commentary on the NT), PNTC (Pillar NT Commentary), BECNT (Baker Exegetical Commentary), NIGTC (New International Greek Testament Commentary), WBC (Word Biblical Commentary), NAC (New American Commentary), EBC (Expositor's Bible Commentary). This list can be expanded with Keith's personal favorites/annotations.]

SECTION 2: Study Tools

For Understanding a Passage

Bible Study Method: A short guide walking through Dr. Krell’s approach to studying a passage — observation, interpretation, application. (Link to downloadable PDF)

Recommended Study Bibles: ESV Study Bible, NIV Study Bible, CSB Study Bible

For Learning the Biblical Languages

Bill Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek

Recommended tools: Logos Bible Software, Bible Hub (biblehub.com), STEP Bible (free)

For Theology and Doctrine

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Recommended overview: The Gospel Coalition’s Concise Theology resources

SECTION 3: Downloadable Resources

[Sermon Preparation Worksheet] — the framework Keith uses when preparing expository messages

[Recommended Reading List] — Keith's top books for pastors and serious students of Scripture

["How to Study a Book of the Bible" Guide] — a repeatable process for personal Bible study

Have a resource question, or want a recommendation for a specific book of the Bible or ministry topic?