Few things are more important to the healthy and growing Christian than knowing God through his Word. Here are resources to help you in studying the Bible.
Getting Started
R.C. Sproul and John MacArthur both have a long track record of studying, interpreting and applying God’s Word.
“This book aims to help people who would like to read the Bible but don’t really know where to start or how to go about it.”
Seeing the Whole Story
Brief introductions to each book explaining how it functions within the scope of the whole Bible, plus two one-year reading plans. An extremely helpful resource and one I expect to turn to for years to come.
For those who have read parts of the Bible but never followed the narrative all the way through. I highly recommend reading it—and buying a few extra copies to give away.
Summaries and memory verses from every chapter of the Bible. Impressive in both its scope and its usefulness as a guide to better reading.
Going Deeper in One Book
On Genesis 3 and the themes it sets running through the rest of Scripture. Not a book of abstract theology, but one that calls Christians to better living.
Romans: A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written
Especially valuable in its concision and in the way it keeps focus on the central themes and argument.
A study-guide series launched with Mark, Philippians, and 2 Timothy & Titus.
Alongside Your Bible
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
Sets Bible study within the framework of the wider spiritual disciplines.
Suggests a great method of getting into God’s Word with others.
Very popular and for good reason. There’s no reason a man can’t read it and benefit from it as well.
Study Bibles
A good study Bible can be a great help. I recommend:
ESV Church History Study Bible
may not replace your favourite go-to study Bible, but I’m certain you’ll find that it complements it well.
