Why Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? 20 Reasons

“We often excel at understanding and teaching the meaning of Christ’s death—its significance for accomplishing our salvation. Sometimes, we are less adept at grasping the significance of Christ’s resurrection, at least beyond how it signals retrospectively the effectiveness of the cross. We may struggle to explain why Christ’s resurrection itself matters, what the resurrection specifically contributes to our salvation.”

10 Single-Volume Commentaries

While more detailed, lengthy commentaries are often helpful, sometimes you may just need a quick, reliable guide to shed light on a difficult passage, sketch its interpretive options, or provide its basic historical and literary context. This is precisely what a single-volume commentary does well. Whether you are preparing to lead a small group, wanting to supplement your personal Bible reading, or simply need a quick reference on a difficult text, a single-volume commentary offers a concise yet informed survey of every book of Scripture, all within one manageable resource.

We asked the Logos community what their favorite single-volume commentaries are. I compiled a list of the top ten.