Bob Utley

In my quest to read all the resources in my Gold package, I ran across this author and have been impressed by comments on Bible study:

YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE!

AN EXPLANATION AND APPLICATION OF THE

HISTORICAL-GRAMMATICAL METHOD OF HERMENEUTICS

Utley, R. J. D. (1996). You Can Understand the Bible!. Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International.

For those of you that don't have him in your base packages yet, I suggest you google his website, and take a look. Has anyone else had much experience with this author?

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Gary O'Neal

I've used his material from the website and thought it was well written. I'm impressed with the amount of work he has put into these studies. I also like his philosophy of personal study.

I don't know the author, but my friend's daughter sat under him in college. She spoke highly of him.

Ralph A. Abernethy III

I've also found his Logos material helpful in prepping/studying for sermons/bible studies.

Debra W Bouey

Utley's study guide from his commentary series entitled "The Beloved Disciple’s Memoirs
and Letters: The Gospel of John, I, II and III John", is one of the resources I'm finding useful in my current studies in 1 John.

I would be inclined to include other of his series in future in-depth studies based on this one. I like his style and hermeneutic integrity.

Jim VanSchoonhoven

I love his material, but to be honest what I am really saying is we both have the same attitude towards the scriptures.

The nice thing about his material, is it is very easy to understand and to follow, even if you are new to what ever he is covering.

I have been following his website for sometime and could hardly believe it when I saw his materials in Logos, I believe it will be a real blessing to the body of Christ.

In Christ,

Jim

Blair Laird

Has anyone else had much experience with this author?

Utley, is an excellent teacher. He taught hermeneutics for years. When he writes his commentaries, it is done strictly hermeneutically. He does not deviate from his method one bit. Dr, Utley also lets you know what his presuppositions are, that way you can watch for it in his interpretation. Over all he is solid.. I do not agree with him on some of his approaches to Calvinism and other theological issues, but then again I have never agreed with anyone 100% of the time. I would definitely recommend him to others looking for some solid commentary. He also has made available his seminars on hermeneutics via video on his website.

Terry Poperszky

I love his material, but to be honest what I am really saying is we both have the same attitude towards the scriptures

Rob, most people feel this way, they just don't admit it to themselves or others. [;)]

If I did not hold the same views on the Bible and how to study it, I might respect him, but probably wouldn't like him. And I consider myself openminded when it comes to other's whose views differ from my own. I started out being impressed by the volume that I mentioned above, but then I started using one of his commentaries in study on 2 Timothy and liked his methodology even more. Then I found out that he had put all of his commentaries and lectures on the web for free, that is when he really started to gain ground in my eyes.

Terry Poperszky

Ok, this author just took another step up in my estimation. This quote from his 2 Timothy commentary should be posted in all commentaries.

"This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator."

Utley, R. J. D. (2000). Vol. Volume 9: Paul's Fourth Missionary Journey: I Timothy, Titus, II Timothy. Study Guide Commentary Series (145). Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International.