2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
It's essential to have tools for reading the Bible, especially for new believers. The resources below will help guide you through reading the Bible, and understanding it. The context of different books of the Bible are really important, and knowing how to navigate the Bible and where to go for specific occasions is a useful tool that will help you in your walk.
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
It's essential to have tools for reading the Bible, especially for new believers. The resources below will help guide you through reading the Bible, and understanding it. The context of different books of the Bible are really important, and knowing how to navigate the Bible and where to go for specific occasions is a useful tool that will help you in your walk.
Study Bibles
One resource you should definitely know about is study Bibles. They are available in different translations, and provide a treasure trove of information ranging from historical maps, context, commentaries, Hebrew/Greek words and definitions, cross references and much more. Here's a link to a review of ten study Bibles for 2021 by Addall, which does a good job of giving an overview of what study Bibles are, and which ones you should consider. If you don't have one, you should totally check them out, as they will help you understand the Bible better. |
For over twenty years Pastor David Guzik has been researching each Bible Passage and creating what Thousands of people have come to know as The Enduring Word Bible Commentary. This amazing resource is in different languages and offers a verse by verse breakdown and commentary on the entire Bible.
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BibleStudyTools.com is the largest free online Bible website for verse search and in-depth studies. Search verses using the translation and version you like with over 29 versions. Furthermore, this site has a rich online library includes well known and trusted commentaries, Bible dictionaries, Biblical encyclopedias and historical Christian and church books. This library also includes Bible reading plans, Parallel Bible, and many other additional Christian resources.
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Bible Study Fellowship provides global, in-depth Bible classes producing passionate commitment to Christ, His Word and His Church. Each year, BSF men's and women's groups around the world study a different part of the Bible, both in person and online, providing an opportunity to grow deep roots in the Word while making new friends at the same time. Search for a group near you.
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The Streetlights Bible is an amazing app and resource that combines the word of God with spoken word. This amazing ministry not only makes the Bible more understandable, but it is a great resource to have with you on the go so you can access the word of God at any time.
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YouVersion, in partnership with OneHope, has a great app for kids, The Bible App for Kids. This app enables kids to learn more about the Bible with interactive content and animated Bible stories, and is available in 60 languages, and helps children connect with the word of God. Available on most devices.
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This very simple annual Bible reading plan gives you a day-by-day reading plan that guides you through the entire Bible in the course of one year. This was downloaded from Navigators, a wonderful organization that provides a wide range of resources on various topics.
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Through the Word is an amazing app that walks you through each chapter of the Bible, providing essential context and commentary that will help you better understand the Bible.
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If you're relatively new to the Bible, this app is for you. Read Scripture provides an electronic version of the Bible, that pairs each section of the Bible with a specific Psalm. What's more is that this app comes complete with explainer videos from the Bible Project that help you understand the narrative structure of each book in the Bible, along with critical context that assists you in digesting the Word of God with greater appreciation.
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The American Standard Version (ASV) came into being due to the leadership of eminent church historian Phillip Schaff, who assembled a team comprised of 30 American and British scholars. Work began on the ASV in 1872 and was completed in 1901. The translation committee was tasked with the mission of providing readers with an accurate, literal, word for word translation of the Holy Scriptures. Downloaded from the Christian Classics Ethereal Library, a wonderful online resource.
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2 Corinthians (NKJV)
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. |
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