Resources
We get it... studying the Bible isn't an easy task. Quite frankly, it's pretty monumental. Overwhelming. Seemingly impossible to understand for the everyday person, right? Because of this, many believers admit they have never fully read God's inspired Word. God's Word is the only offensive weapon we have as Christians to protect us against the wiles of darkness. Many of us know that there may come a day when it is no longer legal to own a Bible. There are already some areas of the world in which you can no longer purchase or own a Christian Bible. For this reason, it is imperative that we LEARN God's Word and we hide the scriptures deep within our hearts and minds. Memorize it. How else will we protect ourselves?
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Studying the Bible has many benefits. For the Christian, it helps us grow in our faith, protect ourselves and our families and be inspired and encouraged daily, knowing God's promises to His people. For the non-Christian, you can gain a better understanding of our history, the events happening in today's world, and ultimately, what is undoubtedly coming in our near future.
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There are a number of reputable websites that offer free Bible studying tools. Some of these are:
BibleGateway.com
This valuable online resource offers multiple free translations of the Holy Bible in over 70 different languages. At SBC, we teach using the New King James Version, but feel free to use whichever translation is easiest to understand, while holding true to it's original translation.
BlueLetterBible.org
This free online resource provides students with different variations of Bible study tools, dictionaries, and lexicons, as well as video and audio lectures.
AlwaysBeReady.com
AlwaysBeReady provides users with a free, printable Bible History Timeline aimed at helping students understand the historical context of many Biblical events.