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| BIBLES |
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1. ESV Study Bible (English Standard Bible)
This is a wonderful study Bible for an adult. This will help you understand Bible passages, the background, those difficult words, and give you a complete primer on Christian beliefs and Christian living.
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2. ESV Wide Margin Bible
This Bible has wider margins for your notes and does not have any study notes at the bottom. Two columns of text per page with a center column reference make it easy to read. A great Bible to read and not bulky to carry.
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3. Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation
A great Bible for all, adults and young readers.
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DICTIONARIES
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1. Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible
Get this while supplies last! $39.00 at Christian Book Distributors while supplies last! This set is well worth over $125, but they have come out with a new and updated set, but the old set is wonderful and a steal of a deal! This will help you wade through the historical swamp of the Bible. Articles on the books of the Bible, people, places, things, events, culture, etc.
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2. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology by Walter Elwell
An indispensible reference book to an overview of theology. An absolute treasure in one volume! It is required reading by seminary students. This will help you wade through the theological swamp of the Bible.
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3. Vines Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words.
A classic study resource helps those with limited or no background in Hebrew or Greek to study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages. A classic word study dictionary keyed to the King James Version Bible.
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4. Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words.
This new expository dictionary, edited by William Mounce, is ideal for those with little or no knowledge of Greek or Hebrew who want greater insight into the meaning of biblical words to enhance their Bible study. Keyed to several modern translations.
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5. Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament
A more in-depth expository word study dictionary for New Testament words.
Keyed to Strongs Concordance words.
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6. Complete Word Study Dictionary Old Testament
A more in-depth expository word study dictionary for Old Testament words.
Keyed to Strongs Concordance words.
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| CONCORDANCES |
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1. Strong's Concordance of the Bible
Every word of the Bible indexed by English name and key to the Strong's numbering system for the Greek and Hebrew words. This will help you to know exactly what word you are studying. This updated Strong's concordance has the Nave's Topical Reference Bible in it as well. A must for looking up any subject the Bible teaches. Keyed to the King James Version of the Bible (KJV).
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2. ESV (English Standard Version) Concordance of the Bible. "The Crossway Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible: English Standard Version"
The Crossway Comprehensive Concordance now provides an excellent study companion for the ESV Bible. And as an essentially literal translation, the ESV is ideally suited for both devotional and scholarly study with a concordance.
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| BOOKS ON HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE |
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1. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Fee and Stuart
This is required reading in most seminaries. An excellent place to begin to learn true Bible study. Beginner level.
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2. How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur
This book is a wonderful companion to the book by Fee & Stuart. It will give you the practical tools to dig into a book of the Bible and learn all about it! Beginner level.
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3. Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
This is a more advanced book on Biblical Interpretation, but is still considered an introduction. Required reading in seminary and theological training. An excellent and engaging book that will challenge you and equip you thoroughly.
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THEOLOGY BOOKS
- for the Serious Students!
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Theology means "the study of God" and these books are written by godly men and are required reading at all conservative Bible believing seminaries. These resources will help you keep your Bible study between the white lines, on the playing field, and within the boundaries of correct interpretation.
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1. Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
This is a Systematic Theology book that will be a wonderful reference book. Erickson comes from a strong Evangelical perspective. Seminary students call this "the Big Green Monster" because of the color of the hard back under the book cover.
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2. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
This is a Systematic Theology book that is also an excellent reference book. Grudem comes from a strong Reformed perspective.
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| DAILY DEVOTIONALS |
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My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
You won't go wrong with Chambers. He will lead you to the throne room of God and allow the Word of God to shine into your life!
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| POPULAR AUTHORS |
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| These are some authors that will bless you. You can also trust them to seek to be Biblically accurate and Bible believing in their approach to the scriptures. We don't want you to spend your money on authors that will disappoint you. These will not disappoint you. |
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| 1. Chuck Swindol - (Insight for Living) Pappa Chuck writes with a pastor's heart and that of a literary master. You will grow in your faith as you read this master story teller and Bible scholar's works. See a list here. |
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3. Charles Stanley -has the teaching ministry InTouch
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4. Lee Strobel - Strobel was an atheistic journalist who was radically changed by Jesus. LeeStrobel.com
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CLASSIC AUTHORS
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| 1. R.A. Torrey - see a list here |
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| 2. E.M. Bounds - see a list here |
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| 3. A.W. Tozer - see a list here |
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