Studying the Bible doesn’t require a specialized degree or a library of books lining your walls. Truth be told, there are a number of incredible resources available online and even free of charge to help you dig deeper into God’s Word. The following is a small collection of some of our favorite sites and tools that you can use as you follow Vertical this year:
The Vertical Bookmark and Reading Guide:
Bibles and Tools:
- www.biblegateway.com (multiple translations, easy searching)
- www.studylight.org (provides Greek and Hebrew tools)
- www.bibletools.org (excellent definitions, topical studies and Q&A library)
- www.netbible.org (great study notes)
Commentaries:
- www.soniclight.org (free online and downloadable)
Theology and Biblical Issues & Answers:
- www.theopedia.com
- www.desiringgod.com (John Piper’s ministry)
Apologetics and Bible Questions Websites:
- www.probe.org
- www.equip.org (Hank Hanegraff: The Bible Answer Man)
- www.carm.org - Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
- www.apologetics.com
- www.str.org - Stand To Reason
- www.gotquestions.org - Bible Questions Answered
Books:
- 30 Days to Understanding the Bible (Max Anders)
- Basic Theology (Charles C. Ryrie)
- Bible Doctrine (Wayne Grudem)
- Christian Beliefs: 20 Basics Every Christian Should Know (Wayne Grudem)
- Grasping God’s Word (J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays)
- Living by the Book (Howard Hendricks)




