Reference and Study Tools
Our collection of biblical reference and study tools includes a variety of helpful commentaries and background study books. We are well aware there are hundreds of additional reference and study tools we don’t have in stock, but if there is one you need, feel free to contact us and ask if we can get it for you!
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A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs
Wonderfully suited for devotional or thematic study as well as sermon illustration, this resource offers a window into the world of the early church and affords a special opportunity to examine topically the thoughts of men like Clement of Rome, Ignatius, and Polycarp, who were students of the original apostles, as well as the thoughts of other great lights in the life of the early church such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Tertullian. For anyone interested in historic Christianity, this book cannot be overlooked.
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A Dictionary of Early Christian Biography
Discover essential, reliable information on over 800 Christian personalities, groups, and literature to the end of the sixth century A.D. in this unique, concise volume. It includes descriptions of the principal sects and heresies that challenged orthodox Christianity on several fronts during the early years. A remarkably comprehensive work, this volume evolved from the distinguished four-volume Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature. For anyone serious about the early church and the people who made indelible marks in its story, this is a fundamental resource.
- Features reliable sketches of major Christian personalities of the first six centuries
- Describes the pricipal sects and heretics of early Christianity, including discussions of the theological tendencies of these opponents
- Analyzes the documents, creeds, and literature of the early church and its opponents
- Covers more than 600 years of church history in one convenient volume
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Basic Bible Interpretation (Roy B. Zuck)
BASIC BIBLE INTERPRETATION
- Can the Bible really be understood?
- Are Old Testament prophecies relevant for today?
- How can I understand the symbolism of the Book of Revelation?
- What is the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament?
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Books of the Bible Made Easy
Want a quick overview of the Bible? From Genesis through Revelation, get a handle on all 66 books of the Bible with this quick guide! Find information fast with its simple summaries, outlines, and charts! See what you need to know about all 66 books of the Bible at a glance! For each book of the Bible, it shows the name of the book, the author, topic, when it was written, purpose, and the key verse.
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Can You Trust the Bible? (Harold Sala)
The Bible is thousands of years old and has been copied, recopied, and translated endless times, so how do we know it’s reliable? Walk through the scientific, historical, and archaeological evidence that leads experts and laypeople alike to land on the solid ground of the Word of God.
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Child Training Bible Chart Set
The Child Training Bible is the tool that allows parents and children (and anyone that loves the Word of God) to go directly to the pages of Scripture for instruction in 20 key areas with a complete section dedicated to the gospel.
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Cruden’s Complete Concordance
Bible students have enjoyed Cruden’s easy-to-use format and portable size for over 250 years. This valuable reference is handy for fast word studies or just for finding a favorite passage. It is ideal for busy Bible students, teachers, and pastors who need a convenient and portable concordance enabling the reader to quickly locate all of the occurrences of any given word in the Bible.$19.95 -
Englishman’s Greek Concordance of the New Testament
This is the Greek concordance for non-specialists! Every Greek word in the New Testament is listed in Greek alphabetical order, along with a brief rendering in English of every verse in which that word appears. One major improvement: each Greek word is defined so you can compare its various English translations. Entries are coded to Strong’s Concordance for additional assistance. 1020 pages, hardcover from Hendrickson.
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Englishman’s Hebrew Concordance of the Old Testament
This concordance is an improved edition of The Englishman’s Hebrew and Chaldee Concordance of the OT, the standard reference work first issued in 1843. Every Hebrew and Aramaic word of the OT is listed in Hebrew and alphabetical order, along with a brief rendering in English of every verse in the OT in which that Hebrew or Aramaic word appears. Each word is coded to Strong’s, thus allowing even those who do not know Hebrew the opportunity to use this work.
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Essential Guide to the Bible
An ultra-handy reference book providing a deeper understanding of the Bible and how it was written! Packed with over 150 charts, maps, timelines, and color photos, this guide offers an at-a-glance overview of each biblical book’s purpose, theme, historical context, author, date, and audience—plus ways to recognize Christ’s presence from Genesis to Revelation.
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Expository Dictionary of Bible Words
A modern replacement for the classic Vine’s Expository Dictionary
Providing access to the subtle nuances and layers of meaning behind the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures, Renn’s superb KJV-based tool is thoroughly accessible to contemporary teachers, lay leaders, and students. Comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date, it provides a fascinating look at the themes and theological concepts that connect the Old and New Testaments
For exploring the full meaning of key biblical words in the King James Version, the Expository Dictionary of Bible Words is the ideal reference work for a new generation of Bible teachers, small group leaders, and students of Scripture.
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Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
For 25 years the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary has been the go-to Bible reference resource for lay Bible students, teachers, pastors, academic courses, and libraries. Those who have used it have praised its comprehensiveness, conciseness, and clarity.
Over 6,500 articles from Aaron to Zuzite are written to equip the reader for greater competence in understanding and interpreting the Scriptures. Each article is structured to begin with a concise definition followed by a thorough development of the topic.
Some 700 full-color photos, maps, reconstructions, and charts enrich the experience of those who use the Dictionary for personal study, academic work, and preparation for teaching and preaching the Bible.Contemporary Bible readers are separated from the original documents by 2,000 to 3,500 years. Bridging this chasm requires linguistic, literary, geographical, historical, and cultural information that the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary provides.
This third edition of the Dictionary makes available up-to-date archaeological information that illuminates the biblical text.$39.99 -
How to Memorize Scripture for Life: From One Verse to Entire Books (Andrew M. Davis)
A Simple, Proven Method for Memorizing Long Passages of Scripture
When God’s word abides in believers, it overflows with blessings for everyday life. Many Christians have individual Scripture verses “stored up” in their hearts, but there can be even greater spiritual benefit to memorizing long passages—even entire books—of the Bible. Unfortunately, this is often dismissed as impossible or too time consuming.
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How to Study the Bible
With thousands of chapters to cover and over 66 books in the Bible, many believers wonder, Where do I even start? and How can I dig deeper into the Bible?
Find out the answer to these questions and more with Rose’s How to Study the Bible! Covering everything from how to begin studying to how to do in-depth Bible studies, this pamphlet shows new and mature believers how to dig deeper into God’s Word. It’s quick and easy-to-follow format is a great introduction, going step-by-step through the basic principles of Bible study. Discover how to use concordances to navigate through the Bible; find out how to dig deeper with Bible dictionaries, and learn how to apply God’s Word to your life through inductive Bible studies.
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How to Study the Bible (John MacArthur)
“It is vital for every Christian to know how to study the Bible. My prayer for you is that you study the Word of God. Fight for it. Obey it. Love it. Honor it. And believe it.” –Dr. John MacArthur
This book will help you do it.
How to Study the Bible is a nonintimidating guide that answers both the “why” and “how” of Bible study. In this revised work, Dr. John MacArthur examines various Scripture passages in the Old and New Testaments. Drawing from years of experience, he clearly lays out biblical truths and follows them with practical steps.
Complete with questions for review and thoughts for reflection at the end of each section, this thorough, insightful, and concise reference will serve as an excellent resource for personal or group Bible study.
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Life Application New Testament Commentary
Based on the best-selling series, Barton’s handy single-volume commentary offers practical, concise insights on every verse in the New Testament. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers can access useful background information without getting bogged down in cumbersome details. A streamlined, straightforward resource offering clarity of understanding and practical application of the biblical text.
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Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible
This one-volume edition of a beloved classic features a trimmer size, and includes everything from the original multivolume commentary! (Only the KJV text has been eliminated to save space.) Combining practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship, Henry offers profound wisdom on the content, message, and nature of God’s divine revelation in Scripture.
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Nave’s Topical Bible (Orville J Nave)
A comprehensive digest of over 20,000 topics and subtopics with more than 100,000 associated Scripture references Features “Zondervan’s Pictorial Bible Dictionary, ” which contains more than 5,000 entries and 700 images that embrace the complete spectrum of biblical concerns 1,616 pp.
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New Strong’s Concise Concordance of the Bible (James Strong)
If you want the essentials of Strong’s scholarship in a convenient compact size, this is the concordance for you. The New Strong’s® Concise Concordance of the Bible helps you locate the references you need quickly and easily. A trustworthy concordance that won’t slow you down.
$39.99