Looking to Buy a Bible?  While the King James Version (KJV) is still the most popular translation of the Bible, we do not recommend it when buying a new Bible because there have been great advances in biblical scholarship since 1611. Also, the English language has changed a lot since that time, and in the 21st century many people find the King James Version challenging to read. When buying a Bible, we recommend the following.  
  • ​For a literal translation of scripture, we recommend the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) or the New International Version (NIV).
  • For a more readable translation of scripture that aims to translate thought-for-thought instead of word-for-word into contemporary English, we recommend the New Living Translation (NLT).
  • For a modern paraphrase of scripture into modern English, we recommend Eugene Peterson’s Message Translation (The Message).
Finally, we recommend whatever translation of the Bible you will read!
​The Bible Project - The Bible Project is a nonprofit animation studio that produces short-form, fully animated Bible Videos and other Bible resources to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. They create free Bible videos, podcasts, and Bible resources to help people experience the story of the Bible.  From page one to the final word the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. This diverse collection of ancient books overflows with wisdom for our modern world. Let the biblical story speak for itself, and watch the message of Jesus transform not only individuals but entire communities.  https://bibleproject.com/


​Bible Gateway - Bible Gateway is a searchable online Bible in more than 200 versions and 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. With a library of audio Bibles, a mobile app, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free resources, Bible Gateway equips you not only to read the Bible, but to understand it. www.biblegateway.com


​Blue Letter Bible - The Blue Letter Bible provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God’s Word through our free online reference library, with study tools that are grounded in the historic Christian faith.  www.blueletterbible.org



​John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes on the Bible -
​Between 1754 and 1765 the founder of the Methodist movement wrote a verse by verse commentary on the Bible.
http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/



​YouVersion Bible App & Online - A free Bible on your phone, tablet, and computer. YouVersion is a simple, ad-free Bible that brings God's Word into your daily life.  www.youversion.com
She Reads Truth and He Reads Truth- Offers Bible study plans for Men and Women. The offer subscription boxes in which each month you will receive a Bible study plan in the mail to follow along with other readers. https://hereadstruth.com/
https://shereadstruth.com/
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