(last updated 12.5.2009)One thing I love about the World Wide Web is the incredible access to so many resources. I have learned a great deal and have become enabled to store up a wealth of knowledge that has encouraged me, strengthened me, and convicted me in this awesome journey I've been on while walking with Christ.
This page will most likely be ever changing and you will find links, audios, videos, and other assorted tools that I come across regularly or have been using for quite some time. Please feel free to
email me if you have any suggestions, additions, or would like to request something be added to the list.
For your edification and mine, and in Christ Jesus,
-JamesBible Study Resources -E-SwordE-Sword Software and
E-Sword Live: Some of the best things in life are free, and a
s the old saying goes, this is actually for real. This program is by far one of the best programs for students of the Word to become equipped, do word studies, compare translations, and even learn the Greek and Hebrew meaning of the scriptures. There is a plethora of
add-on's available at the author's site. Some of these are free, and some require a nominal fee. Either way, it's worth it. If you like it, donate to the author and he will send you a copy o
f E-Sword on disc. Note: The live version is extremely convenient as it allows you to set up a personalized online account and gives you access to E-Sword from anywhere there is internet access. (This is also available for pocket-pc's running on a Microsoft platform)
Bible Explorer Rich in resources, free tools, books, and commentaries, this program is also a must have
for any student of the bible. There is so much to this program it could easily take an entire site to detail it's incredible value. But wait, there already is one
here. You can also
download it straight to your PC and be up and running in no time. Be ever watchful for the free books that are made available from time to time. Manage a library of theology and have instant access to topical studies, commentaries, and many more tools right from your desktop.
Greek (Koine) Language Learning Tools (Free)Ted Hildebrandt's Video Introductions to Greek -
Here
(This one has become a personal favorite and is currently the one I am using)
- Hildebrandt's Mastering NT Greek Textbook/Workbook in word/pdf/html - Here
- Mastering NT Greek eSources (Greek mss., Books, and theses) - Here
- Audio eSources for Vocabulary building, listening on your iPod/Mp3 - Here
Dallas Theological Seminary on iTunes U has released seminary course videos for free on iTunes. Some of which include Elements of Greek I and II -
Here
Concordia Seminary also has videos from Dr. James Voelz (Lutheran) on Fundamental Greek Grammar -
Here
(more coming soon)
I have always been an advocate of educating oneself about other world religions. When I was doing my undergrad I had the priviledge of taking a few philosophy courses that included surveying and investigating culture through world religions. A helpful book on the subject The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog, 5th Edition
by James W. Sire also helps evaluate other world religions through an unashamed Christian lens.
If you ever interact with other world religions, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or Judaism, you know that it is beneficial to at least understand their faith and know the talking points. It is hard to win the respect of other in conversation if you have not at least considered or possess knowledge of their faith. BiblicalTraining.org has published a course on the topic of Hinduism at their website.
From Dr. Timothy Tennet the website describes his course as an,
