As I usually instruct those recently saved to further help their bible studies a few essential tools, such as a good bible dictionary, concordance, abd a good study bible, and really like the Thompson Chain bible, as that forces them into the bible text itself thru the chains and not reading study notes
What would you recommend for a Beginning Christian study library then?
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Good morning, YeshuaFan;
This is another good reference Bible with in-depth daily application learning and a good source for sermon preparation.
Thompson allows the serious student to go beyond study notes and commentaries. Personally, commentaries are not automatic so I don't always agree with them. But I know it helps the next brother or sister as they're growing students of God's Word.
God bless you, YeshuaFan.
Bob
This is another good reference Bible with in-depth daily application learning and a good source for sermon preparation.
Thompson allows the serious student to go beyond study notes and commentaries. Personally, commentaries are not automatic so I don't always agree with them. But I know it helps the next brother or sister as they're growing students of God's Word.
God bless you, YeshuaFan.
Bob
In addition to what you've mentioned, I recommend How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur.
Read that and mere Chriatianity when first saved,and then martin Luther the Bondage of the Human Will
Great book, as teaches how to study the bible, also like How to read your bible by Gordon fee
It's great to know many of our CFS members have Bible resources for personal study.
God bless you all.
God bless you all.
I have never read that one, but now I will. Also How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee is an excellent source and well worth the time to read.
For beginners, just read the Bible. Find a modern translation so you're not hung up on language and simply read. Read it slowly. Pay attention. Be rigorous, take your time and enjoy it.
After you've done this, then read whatever explanatory texts you like. By doing it this way, you form your own opinions first. That's important, otherwise you end up with someone else's opinions.
After you've done this, then read whatever explanatory texts you like. By doing it this way, you form your own opinions first. That's important, otherwise you end up with someone else's opinions.
Also would say the books and booklets by John Ackerberg are very good
I have not read his books, but I used to watch John Ackerberg T.V program many years ago. He always had top notch scholars. So I am sure I would have no problem with them.
Loved when he had Walter Martin on against Mormons, JW etc