Ignite Resources

Resources from our Spring Training Series

Study

Some Good Study Resources Online

.NET Bible-This is sort of an online study Bible and a good resource

Biblos.com- A comprehensive resource to read and compare Bible versions. It also has maps, a concordance (for finding scriptures by particular words), and topical search function.

Textweek.com- Technically, this is a lectionary resource that preachers use to gain additional understanding about a particular preaching passage but anyone can use it. There is a scripture index to search scripture by so you don't just have to stick to the week's lectionary text.

Bibles for your Smartphone

YouVersion- I think that this is the best of the mobile phone Bible apps. It has an easy to use interface and also has reading plans for reading the Bible on a daily basis. I highly recommend it. It is free and published by Lifechurch.TV, a multi-campus/online church.

From your mobile phone, go to http://youversion.com/download

For More apps for Bible Study, try this site http://www.youversion.com/free-bible-apps

http://www.mbible.com- This isn't an app but an online Bible formatted for use on mobile phones. If you don't have “apps” on your phone or don't want to download something, this is the way to go.

Studies at WIUMC and other places

Starting in June:

Morning women's study: Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted by Pricilla Shirer

Contact Rozanne Aimone 897-7481 or aimone@aol.com

Evening women's study: Daniel Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecyby Beth Moore

Contact Elizabeth Russom 897-4148

Pastor Mike frequently has Bible studies. Keep an eye out for them or ask him when another one will be happening.

Community Bible Study (men & women) - meets on Tuesday nights starting Sept 13th at 7pm to 8:30 at Grace UMC - fall study will be book of John. Contact Charley Aimone for more information. caimone@hlchotels.net

Good Study Bibles

Recommended by James Michael Smith, Bible Teacher in Charlotte, http://www.jmsmith.org

I (Pastor Greg) highly recommend his Bible Study DVDs, go to his website for more information

Life Application Study Bible

(NIV or NASB)

One of the overall best study Bibles for the money.

Combines background and theological insight with

applicational insight for one’s daily life.

Zondervan Study Bibles

(TNIV or NIV)

A great balance of background notes, illustrations, and

cross-references make this an excellent study Bible for

the money. Not as in-depth on life application notes, but

good background info, timelines and charts make up for

it.

Quest Study Bible(NIV)

A perfect study Bible for those new to Biblical studies or

those with questions regarding certain hard-to-

understand passages or concepts. Thousands of

questions sent in by readers are answered in the blue

margin on each page by various Biblical scholars and

teachers.

ESV Study Bible (ESV)

This is one of the most comprehensive study Bibles on

the market at this time. One of the best features is the

Appendices section in the back which contains over 200

pages of articles and essays on various aspects of

Biblical studies. Though slightly Reformed in theological

orientation, the notes reflect scholarship and theological

views from across the spectrum of Biblical Christianity.

It also includes access to the online version for free.

Archaeology Study Bible

(NIV)

[HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!]

Produced in partnership by Zondervan and Gordon-

Conwell Theological Seminary, this Study Bible is the

best source of background information on the world of

Scripture currently in print. Full color articles contain

insight that is unavailable anywhere outside of

commentaries and scholarly resources.

NET Bible

w/ CD-ROM (NET)

A completely new translation by scholars done entirely

online, the NET Bible contains over 60,000 translation,

background, and application notes submitted by scholars

and teachers from all over the world. A downloadable

version is available for FREE at www.bible.org/netbible.

The print version contains incredible satellite maps of the

Holy Land.

The Apologetics Study Bible

(HCSB)

Though it has fewer notes than any of the others,

Holman’s contains many excellent articles and notes on

intellectually interpreting and defending the faith as well

as introductory biographical sketches of famous

Apologists in Church history. It is a good study Bible for

those who like the HCSB translation or are interested in

Apologetics.

NLT Study Bible

(NLT)

The study notes in this one provide excellent

insight from a wide range of evangelical scholarship and

theological positions. It is recommended over the NLT

Life Application Study Bible for those who prefer the

NLT’s more readable translation.