THE HOLY BIBLE
The Holy Bible is written by men but inspired by God [2 Timothy 3:16, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)] For a more complete review and recommendation to read God’s written Word, see Psalm 119:1-176; the author of this Hebrew acrostic poem counsels his readers to interact with God’s laws by knowing them, delighting in them, and keeping them.
As other books appear on this “Recommended Reading” list, please remember to always test and measure what those books say with what Scripture teaches. God’s Word is the authoritative source necessary to weigh and measure truth.
ONLINE BIBLES & RESOURCES (VERY USEFUL)
Bible Gateway has a great site that offers over twenty searchable English version of the Bible and other versions of the Bible in over fifty languages, go to BibleGateway.com and begin enjoying a new way to interact with God’s written Word.
The ESV Study Bible is also available online (by going to esvstudybible.org) with many features accessible for everyone, and even more features available if you own a print version of the ESV Study Bible. For your listening pleasure, you may find the audio portion of this online study Bible by clicking a “Listen” link at the top of each chapter page.
e-Sword is a free Bible study software. This software has many books, commentaries, Bible versions and maps included. It is an excellent FREE resource that is highly recommended. e-Sword.
AICF RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Knowing God by J.I. Packer. Originally published in 1973, this book has become a classic, offering practical theology and teaching deep biblical truths. It was updated in 1993 and sold over 1 million copies. J.I. Packer writes “…I thought of it as a study book that could hardly be of general interest. I was wrong.”
Spurgeon on Prayer & Spiritual Warfare by Charles Spurgeon. Anything you pick up by Charles Spurgeon is a gold mine. This book is sure to be a great help.
Grow: Reproducing through Organic Discipleship is a good short read. Author Winfield Bevins does a good job touching on many topics related to discipleship. This book could be significantly larger to expand on each topic, however, for a free e-book it’s excellent.
RECOMMENDED READING LISTS FROM OTHER SOURCES
The Navigator’s at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have compiled a pretty extensive list of recommended reading for people wanting to know the Word of God and the God of the Word better. The link is here.
