A simple, printed list of titles in the description of a video like this is enough to please me. It is such a useful tool and encourages viewers to delve deeper into the recommended books (or audio or movies, documentaries, etc.). You have provided a list of titles plus subject matter, plus links to vendors. Much respect. This means viewers can have confidence in your recommendations as they don't have to simply take your word for it.

You should do a course on the Bible from start to finish all the history and everything in a very educational based way. I have always wanted to learn the Bible more but tbh the courses I have found the teachers are sooo boring I just fall asleep. You have great energy in your videos. I'd 100% pay for your course to learn what you know on the Bible.

Thank you so much for these suggestions! Excited to check them out.

Hey Darry, thank you for putting this together. I haven't heard of any of those books so I will look forward to adding them to my library. Currently, I have the ESV Study Bible with "The Literary Structure of the Old Testament by David A. Dorsey." I really love it. I also do have the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, The Moody Bible Commentary, The Bible Among The Myths by John N. Oswalt, and some of the books from The Lost World series by John H. Walton.

Thank you Sir for these videos, I really do like them.

That "like" request was among my favorites of all time. Keep up the great work!

So glad to have found this channel. I use an Illustrated Bible Dictionary and two HCSB study Bibles, one of which is their Apologetics Study Bible. But I must admit I also sometimes consult The Living Bible and, less frequently, The Message. Also The MacArthur Bible Commentary, but while helpful I find it only helpful sometimes. I think I'll add one of the Atlases you've suggested.

Very helpful information thanks for sharing,

I like to focus on the cultural gap combined with the literary/hermeneutical gap (the way Jews interpreted scripture). The insights are amazing.

I`m glad I found this channel... I would love to know your thoughts on the ESV bible atlas?

I like “What’s the Bible All About” by Henrietta Mears. It’s timeless and very understandable. A person can pick up an inexpensive copy at a used bookstore.

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I haven't come across that series. I'll take a look!

I also recommend the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, The Archaeological Study Bible, The Thompson Chain Reference Bible, The ESV Study Bible, The Holy Land Illustrated Study Bible, The NLT Illustrated Study Bible, a nice Bible Atlas and the Old and New Testament set of the Bible Knowledge Commentary.

I use a Thompson chain reference Study Bible and I love it sometimes I need help with the reading though because I'm not that good at reading but it is a really good study Bible. There is a good book called The Bible and world history that is really good I don't remember who it's by but that book is amazing.

I have the OT and NT series of the Handbooks of the Bible by Baker Academics, good staff.

Kia ora Dr Burling, I find the 8 volume IVP Dictionary set indispensable. The Lexham Bible Dictionary (which is free) is also a resource I consult a lot. The Sacred Bridge (Carta’s Bible Atlas) is my choice of atlas, but it gets overwhelming. Luke T. Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament, and LaSor, Bush and Hubbard, Old Testament Survey, are the two biblical contents books that I have found most helpful.

Pinaka best book bible

Your KZread channel has truly arrived when people start writing “First” in the comment section. First 😂

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

Boom! I'll have to do the same on your channel!

I own a copy of the Atlas book on geography by Rasmussen. I got it back when I was in university.

Anything that talks about how one part of the Bible uses another part; Beale's Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, Hay's Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul, and Schnittjer's Old Testament Use of the Old Testament. I've made a collection of these books on Logos, and have set it up so that my passage guide searches for any time that my passage appears in one of those books

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions!

I’m way late but I love your channel and I’ve been going down a two hour rabbit hole watching your videos. Also This confirmed my desire to learn Biblical Greek. Thank you!

@bma

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for your encouragement!

Question concerning teaching skills. I know it's one skill set for Bible hermeneutics and another skill set when teaching/presenting. I know teaching is a spiritual gift and I understand this skill set can be built upon. What resources would you recommend to build in teaching skills? Thank you for your content 🙏✝️🙏

I use two reference books a lot when I study. I have a bible dictionary: "An Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words by W.E. Vine" and a Greek/English Interlinear New Testament (Textus Receptus - not the newer manuscripts whipped up by the Vatican in the 1800s).

@christsavesreadromans1096

25 күн бұрын

The “newer” manuscripts from the Vatican are older than your Textus Receptus and Byzantine Text.

amén

Hello, thank you. Have you seen the movie Nefarious (2023)? If yes, what do you think about it?

The new edition of Rasmussen has Petra on the cover ✌😁

When teaching from the Hebrew Scriptures, in addition to House, I like to consult 'What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible' and 'Dominion and Dynasty'. These books help in understanding the background, main ideas, and interconnectedness of the Hebrew Bible. Read each with discernment, as I think sometimes Dempster's conclusions in 'Dominion and Dynasty' add "types" and "shadows" which go beyond the author's intent at times.

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard good things about that set. Thanks for sharing!

What do you think of The late Mike Diserio’ Utube works?

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with him or his works, sorry.

It is amazing how much pushback I have received in the past when I suggest that in order to understand the Scriptures better, you need to understand the literary genre of the book in question.

@carbonbiker

Жыл бұрын

Don’t sweat it. That’s just the other person’s ignorance at work.

God bless brother, do you know any in-depth bible study books about the prophet Isaiah ? Thanks in advanced ...

@bma

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Try Alex Motyer's Commentary on Isaiah. partners.faithlife.com/click.track?CID=432198&AFID=464513&nonencodedurl=www.logos.com/product/601/the-prophecy-of-isaiah

IVP's Old and New Testament background commentaries.

Can we take a moment to appreciate the beard tho? Only natural in lo of the recent Hebrew addition to MBL’s delectable course offerings. The beard gives him +10 on conjugation recognition. It’s the Nazirite bonus.

@carbonbiker

Жыл бұрын

Haha! If he’d shave the mustache he could pass for an Amish man.

* The King in His Beauty by Tom Schreiner. A good biblical theology of the entire Bible at an introductory level. Of course, Schreiner isn't an OT biblical scholar, and The King in His Beauty isn't as academic as his NT Theology, but nevertheless I think The King in His Beauty is a good book for a layperson (like me). Perhaps Schreiner's book Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ should be noted as well. * An Old Testament Theology by Bruce Waltke. However, the House book mentioned in the video is likewise excellent.

7:45 Ur welcome

You need The Bible in your library and that is all

Kamal Salibi’s 4 bible study books for facts not fantasies.

Craig S. Keener ok backgrounds

Is the Bible itself not enough?

Reformation Study Bible

Mashallah habibi

I got "she reads truth" but I don't know if it's any good. Opinions welcome.

I'm not sure where isn't a dictionary in this list. It seems so obvious that I can't imagine he just forgot to list one, so I am wondering why he chose to ignore a Bible dictionary

@bma

Жыл бұрын

A dictionary can be really helpful. I should do a video talking about them at some point. I actually don't use them very often, which is why I neglected to suggest one.

Book one: The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey.

Study a subject that has real consequences: What did the apostles DO each time they were asked "how do I become saved?". Or similar question. You'll be shocked. They never practiced a prayer/repeat after me tradition. And they certainly didn't say baptism was for a public profession of faith. Acts 2:37-38 is one place to start.

Bible study starter set... 1. KJV Bible. 2. Crudens complete concordance. 3. Webster's 1828 dictionary. Remember the foundation of Sola Scripture! Scripture interprets scripture.

@christsavesreadromans1096

11 ай бұрын

Sola Scriptura isn’t something mentioned in scripture, but a manmade creation; What scripture plainly teaches is that the church is a pillar of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15)

@philipwheeler7317

11 ай бұрын

Christ concerning scripture and it's role: KJV Luke 24:27, 44-45 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

@philipwheeler7317

11 ай бұрын

Paul on scripture: KJV Romans 16:25-26 25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: KJV 2 Timothy 3:14-16 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

@philipwheeler7317

11 ай бұрын

King David concerning the Scriptures. KJV Psalms 119:1-2, 9, 11, 18, 38, 89, 98-100, 105 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. 38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. 89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

@philipwheeler7317

11 ай бұрын

Christ again concerning scripture KJV John 17:14-17, 19-20 14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;

I need a good bible Atlas but not only one that shows current borders but also the locations of ancient nations. We all know that Mt. Sinai is located in Arabia (Gal. 4:25) but every bible atlas I've ever seen shows it in the Sinai Peninsula, which is obviously false.

@oozehag2790

6 ай бұрын

Check out Rose bible atlas

Or you can just think for yourself

Daniel 12:4, to much knowledge, I think the only real help is the Holy spirit when he opens eyes and apply the words to our hearts. The other helps are not necessary for salvation or to teach. However I do use the Strongs from time to time.

@kathidori8504

2 жыл бұрын

So, why do we need preachers? Or doctors? I think , most of us do need them very much, also books, the Holy Spirit guides us to the right ones and helps us, to understand what we hear and read. Of course, the Holy Spirit gives us also knowledge about God and the relationship to Him outside of reading and hearing sermons. But why not use those "helpers"? I believe, God guides every one of His children in His own way, thank you for sharing your experience with Him.

@Fernando-qs7bl

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathidori8504 Yes, during the churchage, God may have used preacher's and teachers who taught truths of the bible, here and there a little. But now that the churchage has ended, and God has loosed satan, (2ndThesalonions 2:2-12) and judgement has begun, (1stPeter 4:17), because we see the antichrist is there,(Matthew 24:15). You see God is using satan,(the hireling) to prepare this world for judgement, starting with the local congregations. So the true belivers have to come out. This is the separation God said he would do, please about the parable of the wheat and tares. So the wheat are the true saved, and the tares are the ones still left in these churches, including the preacher's who eyes are not seeing what God is doing.

@Fernando-qs7bl

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathidori8504 God does not guide people in different ways when comes to truth. There is only one way. God works through his word and draws us to it. He, (faith ) comes by hearing the words of his. But satan will reach people outside of the bible.

how about a video that compares to bible to real proven history. That should be fun.

The only book you need is the Bible no other

@bma

2 жыл бұрын

On one level you are right. I was saved reading scripture without any helps. But I’ve learned so much from other books that have deepened my understanding of the Word, so in that sense I think you’re short changing yourself if you limit yourself to only the Bible. So many others have done important research that is so helpful for the church.

@DefensoresdelaFe

2 жыл бұрын

In the original languages; otherwise, you’re depending on the translators’ interpretations.

@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10

2 жыл бұрын

As long as that it's the KJV. All other English ''versions'' are of Satan. Truth.

@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10

2 жыл бұрын

@@DefensoresdelaFe ...that's not true. The KJV is the pure word of God in the English language. If it's not, then God lied about His preserving His pure word for ever. And the God of the Holy Scriptures doesn't lie and He keeps all of His promises. That's the truth, whether or not you believe it.

@kataiwannhn

2 жыл бұрын

@@DefensoresdelaFe Yes, the “pure” word has been preserved in the original languages. At least in the New Testament. The Book of Daniel is a different matter, though. He who has ears, let him hear.

❤why don't strart with an introduction by ex. John Stott understanding the Bible, basic christianity or Packer knowing God First then dictionaries atlas little systematic theology the goal of the Bible : the faith in the Gospel, in Christ John 20:31 John 5:39

FYI : The KJV is the pure word of God in the English language, so if you speak and read English you can open your KJV, sit down, then pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. How can I be so confident that what I just typed is true? Because I believe that the God of the Holy Scriptures is the God of all truth. And the God of all truth keeps His promises. //////////////////////////////////// For example : Psalms 12 :6-7 states, "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever."////////////////////////And Proverbs 30 : 5 - 6 states, "Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.///////////////////////////////And Jesus said, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."///////////////////And it is written in Deuteronomy 8:3..."And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live."//////////////////////////2 Peter 1:19-21 states, "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."//////////////// So it's comforting to know that the God of the Holy Scriptures who promises to preserve His pure words (those same words which are settled in heaven!) for all generations, is the same God that promises to preserve my soul, and every soul that places their trust (place their faith : being fully persuaded that God will perform His promises) in Him, for ever!! Therefore thou English speaking/reading believer, you don't need to waste your time learning another language, you can already read the pure, inerrant, infallible, precious word of God every time you open up a KJV!! It's so refreshing once one comes to the truth that we can take God at His word!! The Holy Scriptures are the only writings that are all truth. I'm not saying "Don't read anything else", I'm saying, and more importantly the Holy Scriptures are saying that only God's word is pure, and His truth, inspired and preserved are the only thing that anyone NEEDS to read.

Due to the lack of instructions in the Bible that would direct us to study the uninspired volumes of man such as commentaries etc. in order to understand the inspired words of God, I would say follow the directions listed in the 119th Psalm for simple understanding. It's repeated at least a dozen times in that chapter alone. Additionally, there are no instructions in our English Bible that tell us to learn Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic or any other foreign language so that we can understand our own Bible in English. Why do we need to depend on Biblical linguists to tell us what our Bible says? Many of them are not even saved. I say abandon the rampant scholarism in this so-called modern age and follow the Bible's own directions for clarity.

Mr. Narrator. I didn't learn this from a Bible book. But it says in there. Jesus told the Pharisees. You search the scriptures for you think you have eternal life but you won't come to me. That's the same thing what Bible worship do. They searched the scriptures for the things they have eternal life but they won't come to the living Jesus Christ.. Jesus will teach you all things through the Holy Spirit. Jesus did not say I will teach you through the Bible and I will teach you all things no no no.

@DefensoresdelaFe

2 жыл бұрын

Are you using the Bible to teach the Bible is not necessary?

@jameszapata8290

2 жыл бұрын

@@DefensoresdelaFe . See when the Holy Spirit speaks I listen. Just because some one has the Holy Spirit does it mean the holy spirit's going to teach you what's in the Bible. The Bible is Tainted and has thousands of Lies in it. When the Holy Spirit teaches the spirit teaches the true history of God's people. But I do use the Bible to show Bible worshippers that the wrong and they need what the Apostle's have the Holy Spirit. to show them the lies that are in the Bible history book. So they must go by the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit doesn't lie but the Bible history book does. I want there faith in the living Jesus Christ. Not the Jesus in the Bible. The Bible book is history and it was never written to them. It's just history of God's people God and Jesus told him what to do. Because they cannot find their name in the history book and they claim it for themselves and their faith. So they need their own faith by hearing the voice of Jesus Christ. I don't want them in a Bible book.

@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10

2 жыл бұрын

James Z. : Wrong. Jesus goes on to say (continuing on in the very same passage) : "I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?"......Jesus also states, "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.".....2 Peter 1:19-21 states, "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."......Paul writes under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit : "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

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Genesis 14:13..."And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew..."/////Abram was well before the tribes of Israel ever came to be. He was not an Israelite. So, how was this Hebrew sinner able to obtain the free gift of salvation? Let's see : Galatians 3:6-9...King James Version..."Even as Abraham BELIEVED God, and it was accounted to him FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Know ye therefore that they which are OF FAITH, THE SAME ARE the children of Abraham. And the scripture, FORSEEING that God would justify the heathen THROUGH FAITH, preached before THE GOSPEL (NOT "a gospel", because there is only one gospel) UNTO ABRAHAM, saying, 'In thee shall all nations be blessed.' So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham."......Therefore, according to the Holy Scriptures, "culture'' has no bearing on how one gets saved, because God is not a respecter of person!! Just read the Book of Ruth. It's a heart issue...it always was a heart issue...it will always be a heart issue...Romans 2:28-29 reads : "For he is NOT a Jew, which is one outwardly; NEITHER is that circumcision, which is OUTWARD IN THE FLESH: But he IS a Jew, which is one INWARDLY; and CIRCUMCISION IS THAT OF THE HEART, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God."

Daryl in his bias omits a book that contains almost everything he was looking for. You can tell he has never looked at the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

@bma

Жыл бұрын

Correct. I have not. But why is this relevant here? Perhaps a suggestion would be more helpful than casting aspersions on my character? I don't think I've done anything to offend you, but if I have, please let me know so I can resolve it!

@rinkevichjm

Жыл бұрын

@@bma maybe if you’re actually read it you’d realize that your recommendations were nowhere near as biblically based. You really can’t see that your mentors used bad translations in their bibles: misinterpreting participles as non participle forms and worse imperatives. Maybe if you did show a preference for eccentric books over those that show how we believe from the earliest creeds, how we become more alive in Christ in the sacraments (if you don’t understand sacraments, you don’t understand the Hebrew and Greco-Roman background of how faith is reinforced even in the monetary world of the time, how the commandments are fulfilled by love, and how the epitome and summary of the gospel become faithfulness’s law in the prayer’s law. Instead of casting aspersions from the failings of Calvin, you refuse to do what Matthew’s gospel explicitly enjoins at 18:17

If you speak slower, you will get more followers. Non-English speakers battle to follow you. You are not on a race-track!

The bible is a book written by men who never even met the people they wrote about (many many years after). It is also heavily edited by a church that had a power and politics agenda, eliminating a number of chapters. In addition, there isn't just one Christian bible - there are at least three with different numbers of chapters. There exists no provable, fact-based evidence to support any of the supernatural (spiritual) events in it. Thus, it is pure human belief - a human emotion and dependent on as many human thoughts as there are humans. To believe without factual evidence is like saying a court case should be determined by only hearsay or a feeling. It's hard to think God wouldn't hold humans to a standard that they hold themselves.

Not good books

First you Christian religion peoples decide which is the Original Bible, Rc Bible? Protestant Bible? or Orthodox Bible? Then try to fool Christ and Humanity.

Best book for bible study is the Bible ,not your stupid book !

The best Bible study, is read the Bible and listen to the Holy Spirit not somebody else’s opinion !

Hello Please you sent me PDF THE BIBLE sent me from Gmail

Surely there must be something else that would help me as I read this? Sure, a copy of Richard Dawkins the God delusion. The truth will set you free.

What part did you all miss about YeHoVaH Yeshua (Zechariah 14:9) telling us that we OBEYED HIM IN THE LITTLE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HIS WORDS THAT WE WOULD GET HIM DWELLING IN US AND LEADING AND GUIDING US INTO ALL HIS TRUTH? FOR HE IS TRUTH AND HIS WORD IS TRUTH. But just as JOEL 3:6 and 2Corinthians 11: , and Jude 1:4 tells us WE HAVE BEEN LIED TO BY LUCIFER THE DRAGON. Isaiah 14:10-14, Leviticus 17:7, Proverbs 3:, 5:, 7:, 9:, The Revelation of Yeshua HaMaschiach 6:2 & 13:. Are you all ABLE to UNDERSTAND?? Or are you that DAMNED DECEIVED. "THAT THEY ALL MIGHT BE DAMNED WHO LOVED NOT MY TRUTH." JEREMIAH 6:16-19, ZECHARIAH 7:12, DEUTERONOMY 28. Fools!