i have a few reference books that I use when I study but i wanted
to let people know that having a bible dictionary is a great resource.
i have this one:

it goes for $30.00 when its on sale but if you find it used or on ebay then
its a good investment.

note:
it's not interpretation or an opinionated book. it a reference book
for those that like to study. if youre ever at your local bookstore....thumb through it.


if theres something in your collection then let us in on it.

Thanks! I am always looking for new study tools. I usually use my trusty Stong's Concordance and my Bible but I will check this out.



Your Friend in Christ,

Val

Messiahiscoming

Thanks c-los,
I'll check this out!


In Christ,
Chris

no problem
strongs is like if you want to get a feel for what a word is in greek or in hebrew.
this book is like:

example:
lets say your reading 1st Cor 1:11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

and youre like...who's Chloe or what is it?
So you look up Chloe in the bible dictionary at it is defined from scripture who Chloe possibly was. In this case it is a female, who was more likely a Christian.
This is a great tool because sometimes names or places can temporarily "stall" a study.
It's not a dicitonary in the sense of a Webster's.
As mentioned, thumb through it to get a feel of what kind of book it is.


God bless

Another good one is The Thompson Exhaustive Topical Bible. I have the KJV, and don't really know if it's in other versions. It gives everything from locations of cities to topic searches. I like it's Titles and Names section as it clears up what a title may have meant. If you're are looking for a paticular topic, it's very useful. (It also is not an interpretation or an opinion.)

In Christ, Angela