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Bible Study Tools & Resources

Here you will find Bible study tools and resources, information about the best Bible study software, study guides and study Bibles. Also, learn how to obtain a free Bible and which Bible translation is right for you.
How to Study the Bible
In this step by step look at How to Study the Bible, we will discover one of the many methods of Bible study. Perhaps you just want help getting started on your way. This particular method of study is great for beginner Bible studies; however, it can be geared toward any level of study.
Before You Study the Bible
Before you study the Bible check out a few tips to enrich your Bible study time. This resource is certainly not meant to complicate Bible study. On the contrary, studying the Bible is meant to be simple. It doesn't require a great deal of elaborate preparation, but there are a few things that you can do to improve the quality of your Bible study time, making it more personal and meaningful.
A Guide to Family Bible Study for Christian Parents
One of the most effective ways to train up godly children is to talk to them about God and teach them about the Bible. But designing a family Bible study can sound a bit intimidating at first. This resource provides Christian parents with real world reasons and practical applications for planning a family Bible study.
Tips for Choosing the Best Bible
If you're having trouble selecting a Bible, you are not alone. With so many versions, translations and hundreds of different study Bibles to choose from, it's hard to know which one to buy. Here are a few tips to help you decide on the best Bible.
Top Bible Software Programs
Whether you're looking for the best free Bible software program or you've decided to invest in a comprehensive Bible software package, this collection of top Bible software programs is sure to offer the option that's just right for your budget and your Bible study needs.
Logos Bible Software 3 Scholar's Library - Review
The unique engine that powers Logos Bible Software 3 Scholar's Library is the Libronix Digital Library System. This powerful digital system is like having your own personal librarian, who, at the touch of a button, will look up and organize all of the information you'll ever need for comprehensive Bible study.
Best Mobile Bible Software
This collection of best mobile Bible software features reviews of top Bible software applications for Palm, Pocket PC, and other portable PDA devices. These recommendations include free Bible software and programs for purchase from today's leading electronic publishers of portable Bible software applications.
Top Bible Commentaries
Are you looking for a Bible commentary, but not sure where to get started in finding the Bible commentary best suited for you? I have put together a brief overview of some of the best Bible commentators and commentaries to help answer your questions and narrow down your search.
Top Online Bible Search Tools
If you're looking for handy, easy-to-use and powerful resources for looking up Bible verses or studying God's Word, here are a few of the best online choices available.
Laridian MyBible Review
Laridian Electronic Publishing offers Bible software for Palm, Pocket PC and various other mobile devices. This review covers features in MyBible 4 for devices running Palm OS 5.0 and higher. Shelley Elmblad, Guide to Financial Software, walks you through the multiple benefits and advantages of using MyBible 4 on your Palm PDA.
Laridian PocketBible Review
Laridian PocketBible for Windows is a portable yet powerful, Bible software application for use on your Windows desktop PC, laptop, or tablet PC. What makes this portable Bible software so unique is that it is designed to run entirely from a USB flash drive.
Olive Tree BibleReader Review
Olive Tree BibleReader is a free Bible software application for mobile devices including Pocket PC, Palm, Smartphone, Blackberry and more. Sue Chastain, About.com's Guide to Graphics Software, reviews the many features and conveniences of using Olive Tree BibleReader on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC.
Pocket e-Sword Review
Pocket e-Sword is a free Bible software application for Windows Mobile and Pocket PC devices. Sue Chastain, About.com Guide to Graphics Software, compares the features and functions of this powerful yet free mobile Bible software application with another leading producer of mobile Bible software products.
GoBible - Electronic Audio Bible Review
This audio Bible review highlights the Original GoBible, a portable audio-only device containing the full Bible text. This electronic Bible is similar to an MP3 player, except there's no downloading of files or software and no PC interaction. The GoBible is the only audio Bible I've seen that is indexed and searchable by book, chapter and verse! I give it 4.5 stars.
Popular Bible Translations
Check out this comparison and explanation of 5 popular Bible translations. Understand what makes each one unique and how they were created? Each translation is used on the Christianity site for quoting text from the Bible.
How to Obtain a Free Bible
It's actually very easy to obtain a free copy of the Bible. Here are several ways.
Christianity.com - The New Testament Greek Lexicon
Christianity.com offers this online New Testament Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary. Also included are RealAudio pronunciations of each word with alternates pronunciations if available.
Christianity.com - Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon
Christianity.com offers this online Old Testament Hebrew lexicon with Brown, Driver, Briggs, Gesenius Lexicon; Also included are RealAudio pronunciations of each word with alternate pronunciations if available.
Bible.org
Bible.org is packed with Bible study resources that include an online "Net Bible," a daily Bible reading plan, study tools, discipleship ministry, pastoral helps, a discussion forum, and much more.
Bible Commentary Selection Guide
There is a bewildering variety of biblical commentary books in print today. So how do you decide which Bible Commentary is best for you? This Bible commentary selection guide offers help by allowing you to compare hundreds of commentaries and make a more informed decision.
Free Bible Software Download - Bible Explorer
Bible Explorer Bible Software from WORDsearch is now available to download for free.
Bible Study Courses
Christianity Today offers Bible study courses to order and download online. Go deeper in your Christian walk with one of these multi-week courses on a certain topic of your choice.
Free Bible Study Software for Windows
E-sword offers free Bible study software for Windows.

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