Recommended Bibles

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Two types of translations of the Bible are available that hold true to the original language. The word-for-word translations are a little more difficult to read, but lend themselves to a more accurate account of what was originally written. Three we would suggest are the ESV, NASB, NJKV. The Holman Christian Standard Bible is another excellent word-for-word translation. A phrase-by-phrase translation may read a little easier. The NIV and NEV fall into this category. Typically our pastoral team teaches from either the NASB or the ESV.

A Study Bible. To help you read and interpret the bible accurately, that includes trustworthy notes, maps, .outlines, charts, and a good concordance. A few we would recommend are: The MacArthur Study Bible, Nelson's Study Bible, The NIV Study Bible, and The Reformation Bible. The ESV now publishes an excellent Study Bible as well.

 

Bible Software.

The following links are helpful tools for "theologians" of all levels. Remember, literally theologian means one who studies God's Word - and as believers, that should describe all of us!

The NET Bible		The Online Bible
		ESV Bible Online