Study Tools

Recommended Resources

  • Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically with John Snyder • Filmed on location in Wales, England, Scotland, and North America, each session includes a biographical sketch of a significant figure in church history that illustrates the truth of the lesson.

  • Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby • Explores how to listen for God’s voice and follow His lead in daily life.

  • The 5 Stages of Consecration with Bruce Wilkinson by Teach Every Nation • An in-depth study that walks through the stages of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

  • How Should We Then Live (YouTube) with Francis Schaeffer • In ten lessons, Francis Schaeffer traces the “Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture.” Beginning with the Roman Era, Schaeffer helps us understand how cultural misconceptions have brought us to the modern day in Western culture. The series was produced in 1977 based on Schaeffer’s book of the same name. (The photography and images are somewhat dated, but the content is timeless.)

  • Mudhouse Sabbath with Lauren F. Winner from Paraclete Press • Insights into Christian spiritual formation inspired by the Jewishness of Jesus.

  • The Screwtape Letters with Dr. Jerry Root from the C.S. Lewis Institute • free video lecture series and PDF study guide based on the C.S. Lewis classic. The Screwtape Letters address the issues of sin and temptation in the Christian life within the framework of fictional, satirical correspondence between a senior demon and his nephew.

  • Secrets of the Vine with Bruce Wilkinson • Insights from John 15 showing how God grows the believer from a fruitless life to the place of abiding in and bearing fruit for Him. The video is a must if you can find it.

  • 7 Laws of the Learner with Bruce Wilkinson by Walk Thru The Bible • Training for teachers and Bible study leaders.

  • That the World May Know with Ray Vanderlaan • Biblical teaching with cultural and historical insights and on-site video from the Holy Land.

  • The Truth Project with Del Tackett by Focus on the Family • A comprehensive and engaging Christian Worldview study. • see review

  • Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst • As the title describes, this book is about leaving past hurts behind by inviting God in and receiving emotional and spiritual healing through His love and grace.

  • Victory Over the Darkness with Neil T. Anderson of Freedom in Christ Ministries • Finding spiritual victory for wounded souls through discovering the truth of who we are in Jesus Christ.

  • Colson Center • Founded by Chuck Colson, a ministry dedicated to helping people understand their place in God’s story and to serve God with clarity, confidence, and courage.

  • Focus On The Family • Founded by Dr. James Dobson, a ministry focused on helping families thrive

  • Jesus Film Project • Telling the story of the gospel of Jesus Christ to millions through free video in 1800+ languages.

  • Nazarene Compassionate Ministries • partnering with churches worldwide to meet critical community needs

  • The Voice of the Martyrs • up to date news about persecution of Christians around the globe

  • Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology • YouTube site for the Armstrong Institute, an academic and educational institute of biblical archaeology headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

  • Biblical Archaeology Society • Founded in 1974 to provide the public with information about archeological finds in Bible lands.

  • Breakpoint • global news relevant to a Christian Worldview from the Colson Center

  • Evolution News & Science Today • articles and videos from respected scientists and scholars discussing current issues in science and how they inform science, culture and ethics.

  • In the Beginning: Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood by Dr. Walt Brown – Center for Scientific Creation • Dr. Walt Brown has made the entire text of his book available online. In it, he methodically and meticulously provides 131 categories of scientific evidence that support creation and oppose gradual evolution. The evidence covers the spectrum of sciences from life sciences, astronomical and physical sciences and earth sciences.

  • Plugged-In • A ministry of Focus On The Family that provides families with thoughtful reviews to help them navigate the many entertainment options available in today’s culture.

  • Sergio & Rhoda in Israel • YouTube channel for Sergio & Rhoda, a couple of Israeli origin who create videos of the biblical sites they visit.

  • Yes, Intelligent Design Is Detectable by Science by Stephen C. Meyer at Evolution News & Science Today • an article describing how scientific method has shown that Intelligent Design is detectable in both the physical parameters (“fine-tuning”) of the universe and in the information bearing properties of life (DNA).

  • Jewish Virtual Library • A comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics and culture.

  • www.templeinstitute.org • A website dedicated to identifying and training legitimate members of Jewish priestly families for service in the Temple and to accurately reproducing the furnishings and tools used in Temple service. A gallery link on this site includes a section for photos of completed pieces.

  • www.templemount.org • A website focused on determining the exact position of the previous Temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 A.D.

These are just a few of my favorite Bible study resources and blogs.