Digital Library

Welcome to the digital library of study helps; materials in Portable Document Format (PDF), as well as some excellent tools to use in studying the Scriptures.

As you read the material posted here, please remember that Scripture is the basis and source for all our beliefs about God, His authority, and the saving work that He accomplished in the Person of Christ Jesus. Reference works such as dictionaries and lexicons are merely tools that can help us understand Scripture. Various other writings, such as Bible study outlines or class materials, can also aid us. However, we should never equate these writings and study aids with Scripture. They are the work of imperfect, fallible men. We must study the Bible for ourselves, and come to our OWN faith and understanding of God’s Word. Paul wrote in Romans 14:12, "Each one of us will give an account of himself to God." He wrote these words in the context of "Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind" (verse 5). 

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Class Material

The Beattitudes: The Path to a New Life (by David Padfield)

Outline of 1 and 2 Samuel (Rich Amick)

1 Samuel 10-15 (Rich Amick)

1 Samuel 16-31 (Rich Amick)

Biblical Timeline

Bible Timeline (from Bible Hub, an online Bible study platform offering tools for searching, reading, and studying the Bible)

A detailed complete Biblical timeline that organizes key events from the Hebrew Bible and the writings of Jesus' disciples, along with approximate dates and corresponding scriptural references. The basis for the timeline draws from various sources, including Wilmington's Guide to the Bible, A Survey of Israel's History by Wood, The Mysterious Numbers of the Hebrew Kings by Thiele, ESV Study Bible, The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, and Easton's Bible Dictionary.

Various and Sundry Writings

 Acts: The Fulfilment of God's Promise to Restore Israel (by Richard Amick)

Books

How To Study the Bible: A One-Hour Introduction for Beginners (by Daniel Rogers)

An eBook designed for newcomers to Bible study that emphasizes a straightforward, "commonsense" approach to engaging with Scripture.

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus (by Lee Strobel)

An investigative book in which a former atheist journalist and legal editor for the Chicago Tribune builds a compelling apologetic argument for the reliability of the Gospel and the truth claims of the Christian faith.

Evidence for the Truth of Christianity (by Dr Dallas R. Burdette)

A scholarly examination of biblical prophecies, the historical reliability of the New Testament, and archaeological corroborations that collectively argue for the divine inspiration and factual accuracy of Christian doctrine.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (by M. G. Easton)

A comprehensive reference work that serves as an encyclopedia guide to the Bible, providing concise definitions and explanations on several topics.

The New Unger's Bible Dictionary (Merrill F. Unger)

A comprehensive reference work on biblical topics with concise entries on over 7,000 subjects, including biblical persons, places, doctrines, archaeology, history, and geography.

 

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Downloadable Bible Software

e-Sword is free software for studying the Bible on PCs and Macs. The program is also available for iPhones and Android devices.

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