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Welcome to my tackle box of scriptural references.
This collection is the result of thousands of hours of work editing and merging available Biblical resources. There are many resources on the Internet, but most of them are either proprietary or reference dissimilar formats of the King James Version Bible. I liked parts of some programs but I couldn't find the integration I wanted that I could afford. I originally downloaded the NET Bible but didn't like the way they compiled their program. I recompiled it to suit my study needs and then got the idea to add my other study aids, cross-referencing as many as possible. Rather than go out and spend hundreds of dollars on more software that was user-unfriendly, I merged what I liked into a simple, cross-referenced collection of study aids. e-Sword is a nice program with lots of features, but it runs so s-l-o-w and takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r to do anything. I wanted something quick and simple because I don't think a computer should get in the way of studying the scriptures. On the contrary, a computer should be helpful.
This is a work in progress and will undergo upgrades on a regular basis. Like any library, it will also grow in size.
![]() Unlike other faiths, Christianity has an embarrassingly vast choice of texts and interpretations to choose from. I grew up with the KJV and for years, defended it as the supreme choice for Biblical accuracy. Over the years, I learned there were inaccuracies in the translation. Additionally, people today don't speak King James English, neither did Jesus. I chose the New English Translation [NET] Bible over other translations because of its superior accuracy and wealth of translator notes, study notes and comments. When there are different possibilities for interpretation of a word or passage, the notes document the possible options and give the reason for the interpretation that was chosen. The translator's notes and study notes are extremely valuable study references for pastors and laymen alike. The NET Bible is similar to having your own personal Bible scholar as a tutor. Unless you have your doctorate, some of the notes may be a bit confusing at first but you will be able to muddle through the scholastically challenging portions and glean valuable nuggets of information. My advice; keep a Webster's Collegiate Dictionary handy. |
![]() I like using Nave's to find other scriptures for a topic that I am researching. I also sometimes browse the topics to see if anything catches my eye. Nave's may not be the reference I use the most, but it's there if I need it. |
![]() I created the Reflections email list several years ago. It differs from other devotional lists in that I address everyday topics from a Christian viewpoint. I also address topics that many others avoid because they are considered too controversial. It's time people talk about things and get them out in the open. I decided to include some of my Reflections in this collection. I also rewrote some, creating the necessary links to text in the NET Bible. That way if anyone is reading a Reflections, they can easily go to the passage of scripture to check the validity of what I am saying. In God we trust. Everyone else must undergo scrutiny. |
![]() This is a collection of sermons written by several pastors. Even pastors like listening to other pastors preach. No one is the ultimate authority and good pastors know they can learn from others. There is a misconception that pastors grab canned sermons and deliver them to their congregations because they are too lazy to study. While there may be rare cases of this, the vast majority of pastors view others' sermons as a valued addition to the inspirational portion of their study library. Some sermons in this collection will be simple outlines. Others will be more concise and in a readable format. Let me know if you have a sermon you would like me to consider adding to the growing collection. |
![]() I decided to add some poetry, prose and music to this collection to round things out. Read it to unwind from a rigorous day of study or use it in a sermon or church bulletin. All I ask is that you give the author credit for the poetry or prose that you use. Let me know if you like this section and I'll add more if I can. |
![]() Few can recite an accurate definition for Achish or Malcam off the top of their heads. Collegiate dictionaries usually don't contain such information. It's nice to have a quick Biblical reference handy that can fill this gap. Words in the Bible Dictionary are linked with the scriptures so you can jump directly to the passage. |
![]() Every pastor's study has a copy of Matthew Henry's Commentary. I don't always agree with Matthew Henry's interpretation of the scriptures, but I welcome the opportunity to listen to other viewpoints. I added this commentary to my collection because it is easy to use and the format was easy to work with. I will possibly add more commentaries as time passes. |