Recommended Resources:

(The following publications are recommended for their edification value and not as an endorsement of their entire content)

Answers in Genesis:

An organization which offers more than 1000 books and videos detailing how biblical accounts including the Creation and the Flood are consistent with science.
www.answersingenesis.org

Institute of Creation Research:

Similar ministry to ‘Answers in Genesis’.
www.icr.org

“Romans” – William R. Newell

This commentary presents the storyline of the Book of Romans in an understandable and practical manner.
http://www.amazon.com/Romans-Verse-Verse-Evangelical-Commentary/dp/0825433398

Verse by Verse Commentaries – Ernest R. Campbell

Romans; First Corinthians; Second Corinthians; Galatians; Ephesians; Philippians/Titus; Colossians/Philemon; First Timothy; Second Timothy; and Hebrews.
These verse by verse commentaries touch on key aspects of the Greek language which augment contextual analysis and application of the teaching contained in these New Testament Letters.
http://www.canyonview.us/bookstore.php

“Word Studies in the Greek New Testament” – Kenneth S. Wuest

This work combines a focus on key Greek word meanings and grammar combined with an explanation of how these relate to the immediate context and overall teaching of the Bible.
http://www.amazon.com/Word-Studies-Greek-New-Testament/dp/0802822800

“Lectures on Romans” – Martin Luther

These lectures on Romans were presented at the school of Wittenberg in 1515-1516, and were completed one year before nailing his 95 theses on the church door. This is the first commentary ever written on every verse in the Book of Romans, it was a trendsetter in style for future commentators regarding its literal treatment of the text and it contains many facets of Luther’s theology which was already well developed at this early date.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0570064252/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0825431204&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ZA8YHQADH32G8HX5XQ5

“Understanding the Gospels” – Charles F. Baker

This book covers events surrounding Jesus’ first coming in all four Gospel Accounts. His focus follows how Jesus’ earthly teachings relate to the Messianic promises God made to Israel and how they should be applied by Christians today.
http://gracepublications.org/catalog.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=yagendoo_VaMazing_1.tpl&product_id=55&category_id=9&keyword=charles+f.+baker

“Understanding the Book of Acts” – Charles F. Baker

This volume discusses the complete text of Acts commenting on the offer of the prophesied Kingdom to Israel recorded in the early chapters, the Nation’s rejection of their Messiah/King, and the emergence of the Church.
http://gracepublications.org/catalog.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=yagendoo_VaMazing_1.tpl&product_id=57&category_id=9&keyword=charles+f.+baker

“The Kingdom Offer in the Book of Acts” – Dee L. McCroskey

This article, written in 1972, discusses the biblical text surrounding the events recorded in the opening chapters of the Book of Acts.
Available in this Downloadable pdf

“Synopsis of the Books of the Bible” – John Nelson Darby

This work comprises a brief discussion of each Book of the Bible. It covers the primary subject matter of every passage, connecting it with the overall flow of thought contained in the Book.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?q=john+nelson+darby&c=&t=dby&ps=10&s=Bibles

“My Understanding of the Biblical Doctrine of Election” – Daniel B. Wallace

This article discusses various aspects of the Scriptural teaching on ‘Election’ and provides supporting references for the Bible student to explore.
https://bible.org/article/my-understanding-biblical-doctrine-election

“The Greatness of the Kingdom” – Alva J. McClain

Also titled “An Inductive study of the Kingdom of God”, this work discusses in length the biblical definition of the “Kingdom of God”.
http://www.christianbook.com/greatness-the-kingdom-inductive-study-god/alva-mcclain/9780884690115/pd/690113

“The Freedom of a Christian” – Martin Luther

This is a reproduction of a letter Luther wrote to the pope in 1520, one year before he was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. It touches on numerous theological issues which became tenets of the Reformation.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Freedom-Christian-Martin-Luther/dp/080066311X

“How We Got the Bible” – Neil R. Lightfoot

This work covers the origin of the texts of both the Old and New Testaments, how the early Church decided which Books to include in the canon, how various Greek editions of the New Testament were formed and why so many translations exist today.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Got-Bible-Neil-Lightfoot/dp/0891121803

“The Green Letters” – Miles J. Stanford

Also titled, “The Principles of Spiritual Growth”, this publication focuses on how real growth occurs in Christians over time by depending on God’s provisions in order to be able to navigate life’s challenges.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Green-Letters-Principles-Spiritual/dp/0310330017

“Boundaries” – Henry Cloud and John Townsend

A book about how believers can use biblical principles to establish relational boundaries designed to guide their lives in a manner pleasing to God and to improve the circumstances of every human interaction.
https://store.cloudtownsend.com/boundaries-softcover-book.html

“Competent to Counsel” – Jay E. Adams

This work encourages Christians to use truths from the Bible for personal growth and to counsel others.
http://www.amazon.com/Competent-Counsel-Jay-E-Adams/dp/0310511402

“I Kissed Dating Goodbye” – Joshua Harris

This easy reading book applies biblical teachings to how unmarried Christians should court in the process of seeking a spouse.
http://www.joshharris.com/i_kissed_dating_goodbye.php

“Smith’s Bible Dictionary” – William Smith

This reference work not only contains definitions of biblical terms, but covers details about the Bible – its history, setting, geography, characters, and key words.
http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-Bible-Dictionary-Definitions-Illustrations/dp/0785252029

“An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words” – W. E. Vine

This literal Bible study reference work offers the English Bible reader insights into meaning of Greek words and differentiates between synonyms of the New Testament. Also, related doctrines are discussed from a historical, technical and etymological basis.
http://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/ved/

“Liddell and Scott’s Greek-English lexicon” – Henry G. Liddell & Robert Scott

This lexicon was first compiled in the mid-1800s based on the scholarship of an existing German work. Revised numerous times since, it focuses on the basic meaning of Greek words not only from the Koine period of the New Testament, but also from closely related classical Greek. All words of the Greek language are covered from a secular vantage point, which virtually eliminates theological bias found in most lexicons.
http://www.amazon.com/lexicon-abridged-Liddell-Scotts-Greek-English/dp/1172037779

“The Analytical Greek Lexicon” – Zondervan

You can buy this work used at a great price. It contains every form of every word found in the Greek New Testament. In addition, words are categorized based on the common roots from which various parts of speech are derived. It also contains many tables of grammar and explanations of the historical derivation of unconventional forms.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Analytical-Greek-Lexicon-Zondervan/dp/9312240900

Olive Tree Concordance

This free online concordance enables the user to search Greek or English words or phrases occurring in any word order from a variety of Greek Texts and English Translations, two at a time.
https://www.olivetree.com/bible/index.php

“A Concordance to the Septuagint” – Edwin Hatch & Henry A. Redpath

A concordance providing occurrences of rarely used New Testament words found in the Septuagint and other extra-biblical literature which afford the user additional contexts to help establish meaning.
http://www.amazon.com/Concordance-Septuagint-Testament-Including-Apocryphal/dp/0801042704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422840236&sr=8-1&keywords=hatch+and+redpath+concordance+of+the+septuagint

 

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