Studying the bible is a key way to grow spiritually, and there are some fantastic free resources to help you. You may prefer software that you can download to your PC or Mac, which has the advantage of improved search speed. Or you may want to use web based resources that can easily be accessed from any computer (i.e. no installation is required).
Free Christian Bible study software
eSword
User rating:
(43 votes)
Loading...This is a fantastic (PC based) piece of bible study software. It includes various bible translations (e.g. ESV), dictionaries, commentaries and languages.
logos bible software
User rating: (1 votes)Loading...A very powerful bible study package that offers a free basic version on you pc, mac, mobile device or online.
Eloquent
User rating: (7 votes)Loading...This is a Mac equivalent of eSword. Unfortunately it is not as flexible as the PC version, but may still be worth a look.
Online bible study tools
Blue Letter Bible
User rating: (9 votes)Loading...A very powerful online bible with Hebrew and Greek translations and a superb Lexicon feature
Bible Gateway
User rating: (9 votes)Loading...This is an online bible that is very easy to use. It does not have loads of features though (e.g. commentaries and dictionaries).
The Bible Unpacked
User rating: (22 votes)Loading...A fantastic collection of bible focused study guides for both the non Christian and the pastor
Bible Study Tools
User rating: (2 votes)Loading...A simple website with a wealth of resources
Open Bible Topical Bible
User rating: (3 votes)Loading...A great way to find related verses to almost any word you may be studying.
Scripture 4 All
User rating: (16 votes)Loading...Free pdf interlinear Greek and Hebrew bibles for every chapter in the bible.
Hard copies of bibles
FreeBibles.net
User rating: (12 votes)Loading...Free bibles for Americans with a real need.
Mobile bibles – download
If you own an iPhone you may be interested in the following posts:
- The definitive guide to free iPhone bibles
- The best iPhone bible for you
- Free offline bible for your iPhone or iPod touch
Mobile bibles – online
YouVersion Blackberry
User rating: (6 votes)Loading...A feature rich Blackberry Bible application.
Bible Gateway Mobile Bible
User rating: (15 votes)Loading...The power of the Bible Gateway website in your pocket.
Other sites yet to be reviewed
Bible.org:
A vast online selection of bible study materials
Onlinebible:
A slight misnomer, this is a cross platform bible study software package.
Crosswalk:
A regularly updated and well presented site.- Bible Explorer:
Lots of study books online, with bible searches and various devotionals as well.