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"For the word of God is alive and powerful."
Hebrews 4:12, NLT (emphasis added)
The Bible App
by YouVersion
"Already installed on over 500 million unique devices all over the world, the Bible App offers a free Bible experience for smartphones, tablets, and online at Bible.com."
—from YouVersion
In the Bible App you can find plans on a variety of topics (like the ones below, and many more), click to view plans.
—from YouVersion
In the Bible App you can find plans on a variety of topics (like the ones below, and many more), click to view plans.
There are also plans that help you read through the Bible in one year, like One Story that Leads to Jesus, from The Bible Project. It provides you with helpful videos and portions of scripture reading for each day. There are many other types of plans as well. We encourage you to download the app and begin searching for a plan. You can also invite friends to do a Bible plan with you and make comments to one another right in the app.
The Bible Project
How to read the Bible.
If you want to read the Bible with more clarity we've got great news for you. It will take work, but it's easier than you may imagine. And we believe few tasks in life are more worth the effort.
An amazing organization called The Bible Project has created a series of videos to help you understand what the Bible is and how to read its many genres of literature. Watch the teaser video and then click the link and take this important step in learning to understand God's Word and apply it to your life.
An amazing organization called The Bible Project has created a series of videos to help you understand what the Bible is and how to read its many genres of literature. Watch the teaser video and then click the link and take this important step in learning to understand God's Word and apply it to your life.
Study Bibles
One of the easiest ways to quickly learn about scriptures you're reading is to pick up a Bible with study notes.
ESV Study Bible
NLT Life Application Study Bible
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
NIV / NRSV / NKJ
NIV / NRSV / NKJ
Everyday Commentaries
Commentaries are very helpful when you're ready to deepen our study. This category is for popular commentaries. More complex and academic ones are below.
Mark For Everyone
These books by renowned scholar, Tom Wright, are available for every book of the New Testament.
Isaiah For Everyone
These books by Old Testament scholar, John Goldingay, are available for every book of the Old Testament.
Reference Books
These resources are useful for a narrow study you might be doing. Typically, they would never be read cover-to-cover.
IVP Bible Background, NT
Offers cultural background information on every passage of the New Testament.
The Bible From 30,000 Feet
Provides readers with an overview of every book of the Bible.
IVP Bible Background, OT
Offers cultural background information on every passage in the Old Testament.
The New Testament In Its World
A comprehensive look at the New Testament, and the world and culture it was written in.
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary
Offers a wealth of insight into the historical and chronological aspects of the Bible, and more!
Academic Commentaries
These resources are for when you're ready to dive deep into scripture. Typically, these are used by pastors and teachers, but they can be used by anyone.
New International Commentary on the New Testament— 1 Corinthians
This series is highly regarded, and is available for the whole New Testament.
New International Commentary on the Old Testament— 1 Samuel
This series is highly regarded, and is available for the whole Old Testament.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Matthew & Mark
Matthew & Mark
This series has been recently revised, and is available for the whole Bible.