Bible Study Resources & Tools

"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrews 4:12, NIV.
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Bibles

My favorite Bibles for study, journaling, and meditation.
Study Bibles
The Woman's Study Bible (NKJV)
: A comprehensive and thought-provoking study Bible for women
Spirit-Filled Life Bible (NKJV): A Pentecostal/Charismatic Bible full of excellent prayers and resources
ESV Study Bible (Hardcover) or ESV Study Bible (Black Leather): A classic study Bible with extensive notes that is suitable for seminary-level study
Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT): A chronological Bible with in-depth historical notes and resources

Journaling and Meditation Bibles
Journal the Word Bible (NIV)
Beautiful Word Bible (NIV)
Illuminated Scripture Journal: New Testament Set (ESV)

Study Resources

Extrabiblical resources and books to clarify the Word of God.
Extrabiblical Resources
Michael O. Wise, et al., The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation
James H. Charlesworth, The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha (2-volume set)

Principles of Bible Study
Michael S. Heiser, The Bible Unfiltered

Commentaries
John MacArthur, The MacArthur Bible Commentary: A brilliantly written Bible commentary from a respected biblical teacher. Note, this is from a cessationist perspective, which I don't personally agree with; however, this is such a good commentary otherwise that I still highly recommend it.
Michael Rydelnick et al., The Moody Bible Commentary
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Modern Edition
French L. Arrington Ph.D et al., Life in the Spirit New Testament Commentary: A helpful Pentecostal/Charismatic commentary on the New Testament, which is written from a continuationist perspective.

Explanatory Volumes
John MacArthur, Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through The Stories Jesus Told

Prophecy and End Times
Rick Renner, Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters, and the World Before the Flood

Study Tools

Helpful tools for reading, study, and notetaking.
Reading Tools
Glocusent USB rechargeable book light: The most durable book light that I've found, this is a single piece with a clip and no breakable gooseneck or other problematic parts.
Amberart 3-pack silicone automatic bookmarks: I really prefer these bookmarks to traditional bookmarks because they clip in place and move with me as I turn the pages.

Study Tools
Radiant Words Co. Bible Study Journal: A Year of Reflection, Renewal, & Spiritual Growth: A beautifully designed Bible study journal for those who want to follow a set Bible reading plan. This journal will lead you through the Bible in a year and offers sections for reflection, prayer, faith, and forgiveness.
YeeCASE Bible Study Journal: A valuable Bible study journal for those looking to read the Bible according to their own schedule. This journal contains a Bible reading tracker and study sheets that contain small sections for the topic focused on, book and chapter read, main stories, main character, position, main thoughts, key scriptures, and application to the reader's life. There's also a prayer list to keep track of your prayers.

Notetaking Tools
G.T. Luscombe Bible Brites acrylic highlighters: These are waxy highlighters that will not bleed through at all - they're more like crayons than true highlighters.
Piochoo 20-piece assorted color highlighters: These are true marker-like highlighters with the lowest level of bleed-through that I've found.
Topbidai large pencil pouch: This pencil pouch is a sturdy canvas, machine washes easily, and holds many pencils, pens, highlighters, tabs, or whatever else you need for your Bible study.
Ponditni 40-piece Bible journaling kit: If you're looking for an all-in-one solution, this kit has everything - pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils, a small notebook, sticky notes, and notetaking tabs, as well as a pencil case to keep it all contained - all for a fraction of the price you'd pay to buy everything separately.
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