Bibles
The Bible is the inspired Word of God ( All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV. Below are useful links for Online Bibles, Bible studies, Bible topics, Bible software, and Bible apps to help you grow in your faith.
Contents
Free Bibles
Bible Commentaries
Bible Search & Topics
Devotions
Bible Studies & Courses
Bible Software for PCs
Bible Apps for Phones & Tablets
Free Bibles: Below are listed free Online Bibles, sites were you can get a Physical Bible, Common Bible versions, and Audio Bibles.
Online Bibles:
Need a Bible? Below you can access many versions and languages for free on your phone, tablet or pc.
BibleGateway.com: Over 200 online Bible versions in over 70 languages.
Bible Version Comparison: (biblestudytools.com): Compare Bible verses in many versions at the same time.
Bible Versions and Translations: (biblestudytools.com): Common versions and some other languages.
American Standard Version (ASV): Revised version of the King James Version finished in 1901.
English Standard Version (ESV): The English Standard Version (ESV) is a basic literal translation of the Bible in contemporary English.
New International Version (NIV): biblestudytools.com: The NIV Bible is a balance between a word for word and thought for thought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and easy reading version of the Bible in modern English.
King James Version: The KJS version of the bible, includes word search. Not in modern English.
New American Standard Bible (NAS): biblestudytools.com: Considered by many to be one of the most literally translated of 20th-century English Bible translations.
New King James Version (NKJV): Modern language update of the King James Version. Search book, chapter, and verse of the NKJS version of the bible.
New Living Translation (NLT): biblestudytools.com: The Bible In modern English, this translation focuses on producing clarity in the meaning of the text rather than creating a literal, word for word translation.
Revised Standard Version (RSV): biblestudytools.com: This version is a revision of the King James Version, the Revised Version, and American Standard Version.
World English Bible online (WEB): The World English Bible is a free updated revision of the American Standard Version. It is one of the few free public domain, modern English translations of the entire Bible. It can be used free of charge and restrictions in any book, tract, web site, electronic publication, or whatever.
Physical Bibles:
If you want a Bible you can hold in your hand and take anywhere, here is a list of sites with free Bibles, usually shipped free.
Bibles for America: biblesforamerica.com: Free New Testament Study Bible (New Testament Recovery Version) in modern English. They pay shipping, now cost to you.
Bibles4Free.com: Complete Bible, King James Version (not modern English), at no cost. They also offer online, smart phone, and audio KJV Bibles.
MyFreeBible.org: Currently only the New International Version (modern English) New Testament is available.
Common Bible Versions:
Below are the most common versions.
American Standard Version (ASV): Revised version of the King James Version finished in 1901.
English Standard Version (ESV): The English Standard Version (ESV) is a basic literal translation of the Bible in contemporary English.
New International Version (NIV): biblestudytools.com: The NIV Bible is a balance between a word for word and thought for thought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and easy reading version of the Bible in modern English.
King James Version: The KJS version of the bible, includes word search. Not in modern English.
New American Standard Bible (NAS): biblestudytools.com: Considered by many to be one of the most literally translated of 20th-century English Bible translations.
New King James Version: Modern language update of the King James Version. Search book, chapter, and verse of the NKJS version of the bible.
New Living Translation (NLT): biblestudytools.com: The Bible In modern English, this translation focuses on producing clarity in the meaning of the text rather than creating a literal, word for word translation.
Revised Standard Version (RSV): biblestudytools.com: This version is a revision of the King James Version, the Revised Version, and American Standard Version.
World English Bible online: The World English Bible is a free updated revision of the American Standard Version. It is one of the few free public domain, modern- English translations of the entire Bible. It can be used free of charge and restrictions in any book, tract, web site, electronic publication, or whatever.
Audio Bibles:
Hearing impaired or prefer listening to the Bible? Check out the audio Bibles below.
biblegateway.com: Audio Bibles: Audio Bibles in many versions and languages.
biblestudytools.com: Audio Bible: Audio Bible versions: English Standard Version (ESV), King James Version (KJV), New Living Translation (NLT), and World English Bible (WEB).
biblica.com: New International Version (NIV) Audio Bible
Bible Commentaries are useful for explaining the meaning of Biblical text. Listed below are free online commentaries.
Bible Commentaries: (biblehub.com): Browse over 50 free online commentaries.
Commentaries : biblegateway.com: Several free Bible commentaries.
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible: (biblestudytiils.com): Verse by verse explanation of the Bible.
Matthew Henry Commentary: (biblestudytiils.com): Originally written in 1706, it provides a complete look at every Bible verse.
Looking for a verse and can't remember where it is found or looking for verses about a topic? Check out the sites below.
Bible Gateway At Gospelcom.net: Search for a verse or word using 16 Bible versions in many languages.
biblesearch.org: Bible search website with multiple versions and languages. The Bible search allows one to search all the English versions for a keyword or phrase.
Bible Search: Biblical answers to many of life's questions, such as: Christian Living, The Nature of God, Man's Teaching Versus The Bible, Salvation, and many other topics.
Bible Study Tools: biblestudytools.com. Search multiple versions of the Bible. Perform word searches or search for specific verses.
blueletterbible.org: Searchable online Bible site providing access to many different Bible translations and in-depth study tools, like commentaries, encyclopedias, and dictionaries.
Christianity.com; Advanced Bible Search: Search the Bible in multiple translations and languages with quick reference to Bible commentaries and dictionaries.
biblegateway.com - Devotionals: excellent source for dozens of devotions for men, women, leaders, Biblical topics, etc.
biblestudytools.com - devotionals: excellent gateway to numerous devotions to meet anyone's need.
christianity.com - Devotionals: good source for many devotions by well-known pastors.
freechristianresources.org- free Christian devotions: has classic devotions such as Oswald Chamber’s devotion and additional modern devotions.
Insight Ministries - Chuck Swindoll: Devotional Library.
heartlight.org: Daily Devotionals for Christians: Heartlight offers 11 daily devotionals to help you grow closer to God.
In Touch Ministries - Daily devotions: Devotional from Charles Stanley's InTouch Ministries.
rightfromtheheart.org - devotions: Daily devotions.
Don't just read the bible, study it to grow in knowledge and faith. Take free online classes for your spiritual growth. These sites will help.
Bible Studies
biblehub.com: Online Bible Study Suite. Topical, Greek and Hebrew study tools, plus concordances, commentaries, sermons and devotionals.
biblestudyguide.org: Topics include God, Christ, Bible, religions, denominations, salvation, baptism, worship, sin, faith, and more.
biblestudylessons.com: Free online Bible study courses, lessons, commentaries, workbooks, and PowerPoints.
ccel.org - Executable Outlines: Bible Study guides.
childrensbiblestudy.com: Animated Bible stories with sound, based on the New International Version, games, puzzles, and more for children and young teens.
christianbiblereference.org: Bible studies, quizzes, puzzles & more.
ChristiansUnite.com: Collection of Bible Study and Pastoral resources , commentaries, church history, devotionals, autobiographies, bible dictionaries, and other resources.
biblestudytools.com - Bible Study Tools: Resources for conducting word, verse, and topic searches in many Bible versions, Greek and Hebrew lexicons, commentaries, concordances, biblical dictionary, biblical encyclopedia, and more.
crosswalk.com - Bible Study: Bible study topics.
One Year Bible Online: Read trough the Bible in one year.
gotothebible.com: Bible study & commentary.
jesuswalk.com: In-depth Internet Bible studies to build Christian disciples. Topics include: Old & New Testament -- Abraham, Gideon, Jesus. Books -- Gospel of Luke, and more.
studylight.org: Many Bible translations and languages along with a very large collection of online Bible study tools and resources,
The Bible Place.com: A good Bible resource place.
Bible Courses
Biblical Training: (biblicaltraing.org): Site provides a comprehensive biblical education to encourage spiritual growth in the church, for free.
Dallas Theological Seminary: Free Online Bible Courses to grow your knowledge of Scripture and theology.
Christion Leaders Institute: Enroll in over 100+ free online bible school courses.
Free Online Grace Bible School: An easily accessible free video Bible school.
The Gospel Coalition: Free online learning classes about theology and life.
Here are some good free Bible software for your computer.
bible.com: Free Bible for your computer, phone, or tablet.
Bible Study Pro: Free Bible study software for Windows, iOS, Android: pcs, tablets, and phones.
e-sword: Free Bible study software for Windows and Apple.
The SWORD Project for Windows: For Windows PCs, from the Crosswire Bible Society. Free open source Bible study software.
YouVersion: Free Bible software for phones (iOS & Android), PCs,
Have the Bible, tools, and more to take with you on your phone or table. Listed below are some of the best free apps. For iOS apps download on the App store on your device. Android phone & tablets download on Google Play, and on Fire tables download using Apps.
Apple Devices Only: Download to your Apple device via the App Store on your device. All the iOS apps below can be downloaded for free.
Bible: Life.Church: Daily Study, audio, & prayer app.
Bible App for Kids: Life.Church: Like the Bible App above, but for kids.
Christian Rasdio+: Over 100 Christian radio stations includes Contemporary, Gospel, Instrumental, Kids & more.
Daily Bible Inspirations: Daily devotional app.
Daily Prayer App: will send you notifications throughout the day to join their morning, midday, evening, or late evening prayer sessions.
Echo Prayer: App makes it easy to keep track of prayer requests, share requests with others, and remind yourself to pray through popup alarms.
FaithPlay: Christian-themed podcast episodes and sermons for you.
iDisciple: Content includes sermons, devotionals, and music.
The Bible Memory App: Helps you to memorize Bible verses.
YouVersion Bible Lens: give your Instagram photo a Bible-themed caption.
Both Android & Apple Devices; The free apps below have Android (download via Google Play Store), iOS (download via App Store), & sometimes Fire (download via Amazon Apps) versions.
Bible Gateway App: Read the Bible in 90 different translations, listen to the Bible in several different languages, search, reading plans, commentaries & more (Android, Apple, & Amazon Fire).
Bible.is: Hear, see, & share the word via this app (Android & Apple devices),
Blue Letter Bible: Has more than 30 Bible versions, audio Bibles, commentaries, word study searches, note taking and highlighting (Android, Apple, & Amazon Fire).
GotQuestions: Quick reference app and searching for answers about your questions about God, Christianity, the Bible and more (Android & Apple devices).
Olive Tree Bible App: Bible study app (Android & Apple devices).
Our Daily Bread: A quick daily devotional and a passage of scripture to reflect on, for phones and is available in multiple languages (Android & Apple devices).
PrayerMate: Helps you to pray for others (Android, Apple, & Amazon Fire).
Scripture Singer: tool to help you with Scripture memorization utilizing music (Android & Apple devices).
YouVersion: Free Bible software for phones (Android & Apple devices),