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The list of resources below is deliberately concise (i.e. many excellent resources are not listed). The intent of this list is to identify the "best of the best" resources that are theologically sound, especially those that are available for free or for minimal cost. As always, your suggestions and feedback are welcome.

Also, the list at the end of this page identifies some resources to avoid.

If we do not list a recommended resource on the topic you are interested in, ask us! Or, you can also do a search using the form on the right. While www.christianbook.com offers many excellent resources, please note that the only resources we officially recommend are the ones listed below.

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Anger

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children by Lou Priolo	book		The biblical principles addressing anger apply to adults as well as children.

Bible Study

• Bible Study Pyramid
• Bible Quick Reference (PDF)
• Effective Reading
• Plan for Reading the Bible in One Year

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
God's Big Picture: Tracing the Story-line of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts	book		Provides the high level framework for understanding the major themes of the Bible
Greek for the Rest of Us: Using Greek Tools Without Mastering Biblical Languages by William Mounce	book		See next entry
Greek Tools for Bible Study (audio lectures from Greek for the Rest of Us ) available from biblicaltraining.org.	web-based, Windows Media Player/QuickTime audio	free	Best explanation of how to minimlly use NT Greek for those who don't know the language. Best introduction to phrasing ("semantic diagramming"). Provides an authoritative perspective on Bible translations and commentaries from one of the translators of the ESV.
How to Master the English Bible , James Gray	book		Simplest method for learning the Bible ("synthetic reading"). A quick read.
How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren.	book		The definitive explanation of how to read analytically.
Living by the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible, Revised and Updated by Howard G. Hendricks & William D. Hendricks	book		Best comprehensive introduction to personal Bible study.

Counseling

The Heart of Man and the Mental Disorders by Rich Thomson. Thomson led the counseling ministry at Grace Community Church (pastored by John MacArthur). He is now pastor of Grace Bible Church of Mission Bend in Houston, Texas.

Communication

• Conflict and Communication - Outline for Pre-Marital Counseling (PDF)

Decision Making

• See Will of God

Divorce

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Divorce & Remarriage: 4 views edited by H. Wayne House	book		Thorough, scholarly presentation of the four main views of divorce.

Finances

• See Money

Gospel

• Bridge Illustration (PDF)

History

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
The Catholic Encyclopedia	web site (www.newadvent.org)	free, $29.95 for CD-ROM	Contains detailed articles on historical terms, e.g. demiurge and gnosticism. Also serves as a reference for comparing Catholic beliefs (e.g. ex cathedra) with reformation theology.
Indestructible Book narrated Ken Connolly	DVD		Comprehensive history of the Bible from the time of Moses to the colonization of North America.

Languages

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Mounce's Complete Expository Dictionary of Old & New Testament Words.	book		New standard for a Bible dictionary (replacing Vines).
bible-researcher.com	web-based	free	Most thorough collection of articles on source texts and translations of the Bible.
NAS/KJV translation parallel with Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia and Nestle-Aland 26th Edition, crosswalk.com.	web-based	free	The only free, web-based NAS/Greek/Hebrew parallel Bible we've found. They call it an "interlinear" but it's really a parallel because it doesn't show the mapping of English to Hebrew/Greek words. Does not parse words (but see the next entry). Requires installation of the (free) BST fonts.
Hebrew OT, Septuagint, Greek NT, Zhubert.com.	web-based	free	Easiest to use, free, web-based Hebrew, Septuagint (including deuterocanonicals), and Greek NT texts. Parses each word as it is used in context (simply by hoving over it). Font installation required. Active support and development.
Nestle-Aland 26th Edition, University of York.	web-based	free	Easy to use, free, web-based Greek NT text that parses each word as it is used in context (simply by clicking on it). Main advantage: No font installation required. Disadvantage: No active support or development.

Marriage

• Outline for Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Laying the Foundation and Roles (PDF)
  • Conflict and Communication (PDF)
  • Finances (PDF)

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Divorce & Remarriage: 4 views edited by H. Wayne House	book		Thorough, scholarly presentation of the four main views of divorce.
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace	book		Best book on a wife's roles and responsibilities. Companion book to The Exemplary Husband, Revised.
The Exemplary Husband, Revised by Stuart Scott	book		Best book on a husband's roles and responsibilities. Companion book to The Excellent Wife.
Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne A. Mack	book		Best book for couples and group studies. The book is written in outline format with extensive self-examination and discussion questions. Topics include God's purpose for marriage, husband/wife responsibilities, communication, finances, sexual unity and parenting.

Money

• Finances - Outline for Pre-Marital Counseling (PDF)

• ProfitableForAllThings.com provides tools for financial discipline as well as a recommended curriculum of books for self-study

• Proverbs on Poverty (PDF)

Newsletters

• Critique of Christian Family Fellowship Ministry: A defense of the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus (November 21, 2006)

• Paul's Cost / Benefits Analysis of Godliness, Part 1 (April 7, 2006)

• To Resolve Or Not To Resolve (January 15, 2006)

• Discipline for Dating: Five Qualities of a Worthy Suitor (November 19, 2005)

• The Discipline of Meditation (October 15, 2005)

Parenting

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children by Lou Priolo	book		The biblical principles addressing anger apply to adults as well as children.
Shepherding a Child's Heart, Revised and Updated by Tedd Tripp	book		Best book on parenting.

Planned Enhancements

Spiritual Disciplines

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes	book		Solidly biblical explanation of numerous disciplines including purity, marriage, prayer, work, leadership, giving and more.
Godliness Through Discipline by Jay Adams	booklet	$. Available from timelesstexts.com	Most concise (25 pages) explanation of the biblical method (discipline) for achieving God's purpose for the Christian's life.
True Success and How to Attain It by Wayne Mack	booklet	$. Available from timelesstexts.com	Most concise (42 large print pages) explanation of God's definition of success (godliness).

Theology

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem	book; Windows and PalmOS software available from olivetree.com		Most readable systematic theology. Written for non-theologians.

Will of God

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen and Robin Maxson	book		Best explanation of biblical decision making

Off-Site Resources

Training and Education

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
	web site	free	Seminary-level courses taught by a variety of respected, theologically orthodox professors
	web site	$	Biblical counseling training via DVD taught by Jay Adams, Donn Arms, Bill Slattery, Robert Smith, James Halla and Martha Peace.
	live training, conferences	$	The leading Biblical Counseling organization in the United States.

Web Sites

Resource	Format	Cost	Why Recommended
Bible Bulletin Board	web site	free	Sermons and articles by John MacArthur, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, Shepherd's Conference and more.
	web site	free	Concise, biblical answers to various common questions. Some of the answers are available in multiple languages.

Resources to Avoid