Bible Study Resource List (PDF)

Bible Study Resource List
Biblical Information:
There are dozens of bible translations, some are easy to read and others
not so much. Some are good for bible studies and others are good for a relaxing
read before bed. Here is a list of some of the most popular bible translations
along with their strengths and weaknesses.
Easy to Read
NIV (New International Version)
NLT (New Living Translation)
Message
Internet Resources:

Good for Bible Study
ESV (English Standard Version
NASB (New American Standard
Bible)
NKJV (New King James Version)

 blueletterbible.org – Bible, commentary, audio bible, Greek&Hebrew
translators and more
 biblegateway.com – Lots of bible translations
 obenbible.info – Awesome concordance (type in a topic and see bible
verses related to that topic, ie. Love, respect, money, sex…)
 carm.org – tons of great articles written by really really smart guys about a
variety of different topics
 answersingenesis.org – lots of articles about creation vs evolution,
dinosaurs, basically anything in the book of Genesis.
 Youtube.com – WARNING, there is a lot of bad stuff on youtube but if you
search for sermons from some of the following pastors you will be safe:
o John MacAurther
o Chuck Smith
o Frances Chan
o John Piper
o RC Sproul
o Alistair Begg
o Billy Graham
o Judah Smith
o Franklin Graham
o Tullian Tchividjian
o Chuck Missler
o Greg Laurie

Books and Authors:
 All of these pastors are also excellent authors; books by them will be great
resources also. There are of course many many more great pastors out
there but be sure to compare everything you hear to scripture.
 Haley’s bible handbook (book)
 Zondervan’s Exhaustive Concordance (Book that you can look up bible
verses by topic).
 NIV Dictionary of the Bible (defines words, people, places in the bible)
 Josh Austin – You can reach me at 492-3491 or facebook me anytime with
questions.