Bible Study Courses online

[Anne]

Can anyone recommend a good online Bible study course, that has it's foundations firmly in the Gospel.

I just want to learn more about the Bible.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus

Anne

[tsth]

Dear Anne,

If I could make a suggestion, you are doing just fine on your own. Do you have a "Strong's Concordance"? This is a BIG book, that you can look up specific words from any verse in the Scriptures, and see exactly what that word originally meant in the Hebrew(Old Testament) or in the Greek(New Testament). Many times the Strongs Concordance will also come with a Nave's Topical Bible included in it. Nave's is like a Bible Encyclopedia/Dictionary, where you can look up certain words, names, or places and see what their descriptions are.

I use the Strong's just about every day.

Also, online you can use a source called Crosswalk, where you can look up various words and find them anywhere in the Scriptures, and also look up a certain passage and pick out certain words to look up in the Strongs online, but the actual book is better to have in hand. It is more thorough.

Crosswalk Bible Study Tool

(Be sure to use the drop down boxes in this tool to choose the translation of Bible to use when looking up words or verses. I would highly suggest using New King James or King James when studying. If you do decide to use the Strongs Concordance, you have to remember that it only works with a "King James" Bible translation. So if you want to look up a word meaning, you have to use the word that was used in the King James, rather than a newer translation, where the word might have been changed. But just experiment on the Crosswalk, it has many of the tools I mentioned above, but just not as handy as having the books right there in front of you somewhere.)

Here's one last suggestion. If you really feel lead to still do online studies, this is one that I would highly recommend. I've wanted to participate in it myself but haven't had the time.

Henry Blackaby Homepage

On the righthand side of the page in the middle is a heading for Online Courses, click it. He has a 10 week study and a 6 week study beginning Jan. 24th. As far as ministry and teachers, this one is my favorites. He has written many books that are full of substance and not fluff.

Hope these help. If you do end up doing the Blackaby, please let me know what you thought of it, as I would really like to hear about it.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[tsth]

P.S. - As I'm sure you already know, or have seen, please be VERY CAUTIOUS! There are many teachings out there that claim to be of Jesus, and are not. Remember that the Word is the plumbline, and if anyone or any teachings do not align solely with the Word, then RUN!!! There are just so many out there. But I can say will all assurance, that Blackaby is firmly grounded in the Word and It's Truth.

In His Love,

Suzanne

[ayin jade]

Esword has a free downloadable bible, and strong's concordance. There are plenty of free options on it. I love it. Esword website

Watchman, in chat, recommended this site to me: John MacArthur's bible studies. They seem quite meaty and good from the ones Ive looked at so far.

Ive found a lot of junk out there. Be careful.

[WayneB]

One of my favorite resources is Radio Bible Class Ministries. HERE

They have hundreds of Discovery Booklets that are available for download. You can do a search by subject and they will list all the booklets that apply. They have excellent resource materials, all free and quite sound doctrinally speaking.

Not perfect though so as with any study, resource or teaching...always compare the study to what the Word of God teaches. Pray and rely on the Holy Spirit to lead you into all understanding. [John 14:26]

Be Blessed,

Wayne

[Anne]

Thanks Suzanne, Avin Jade and Wayne

I agree with your concerns, I was looking through the listings on online Bible Courses and to be honest was a bit concerned about some, not all, of what I found which is the very reason I was seeking advice from you guys.

I do have the Strongs concordance, but use it rarely, usually in cases where i'm not entirely sure what the Bible verse is saying.

Don't worry though, i'm not going to jump at the first course I find, I was just a bit concerned, because alot of the "Statements of Faith" were more about what the course could do for you, I just want to know more about the Word of God and what I can do for Him.

I just became a little overwhelmed by all the denominational views, but your right Suzanne getting closer to God is a progressive thing, a sort of teacher to the student!

Thanks for the advice guys, it is much appreciated.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus

Anne