 for Bible Study
We live in a time where there is such amazing access to great resources to help us understand and apply God’s Word rightly! Here are some recommended resources to aid your growth in the understanding and interpretation of God’s Word.
Books on Reading the Bible
Recommended Study Bibles
Study Bibles are a Bible Translation printed with notes alongside (or in footnotes) with the Scripture that helps give some depth or explanations to understand the text. They usually also include cross-references, maps, timelines, charts and illustrations to help the reader understand the biblical world better.
Here are a few recommended study bibles:
Commentaries are an invaluable resource for Bible study. They help to explain the meaning of passages of Scripture and how it fits together with the Bible. They often help with understanding the original languages and, historical and cultural background of the biblical texts. They are
Here are 3 basic types of commentaries with some examples:
1. SINGLE-VOLUME COMMENTARIES
These are a great option on a budget. They are usually written by one author or a small group of authors and provide insights on every book of the Bible.
2. COMMENTARY SETS
These are sets of commentaries on books of the Bible which provide more in-depth insights as they are generally written by different scholars who specialize in
- The Pillar New Testament Commentary Set
- The Expositor’s Bible Commentary
- The New International Commentary (NICOT & NICNT)
- Other Commentary Sets
3. INDIVIDUAL COMMENTARIES
These are written by individual scholars on a single book of the Bible. They are best for the most in-depth, scholarly material on a particular book. Check out the “Top Commentaries Lists” at Challies.com or Ligonier.org for great recommendations!
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