HELPFUL RESOURCES
These are links to sites maintained by other Christians which we think will be helpful to you as you study the Word. Calvary Chapel Farmville does not necessarily endorse or support every word on every site, and there may be some things on these pages that are not consistent with biblical doctrine. We provide them as general information as to the development of theological positions. Therefore use your discernment and remember the Bereans!
- Calvary Chapel Church Finder – http://calvarychapelassociation.com/churches/
- Calvary Chapel Association Resource Page – Listen to several Calvary pastors teachings on the entire Bible
- The Word For Today – Chuck Smith’s radio ministry and resources.
Bibles/Concordances/Commentaries/Tools
- Audio Bible Online, provides the complete King James Version of the Bible narrated by Alexander Scourby in a Real Audio format.
- Bible Handbook on-line Bible Handbook based on classical Christian writings.
- Bibles Net this multi-faceted site allows you to: READ the Entire Bible in Many Different Translations LOCATE Any Verse with an Online Concordance Search LOOK UP Scripture Cross-References & Commentaries ACCESS the Original Greek or Hebrew for Any Verse COMPARE King James & Revised Versions Side-by-Side LEARN about the Fascinating History of the English Bible DOWNLOAD the Complete Text of Several Bibles Via FTP REVIEW the Classic Writings of Historic Christianity LISTEN to Hundreds of Hymns in Midi Files HEAR Any Passage of God’s Word Read Aloud with Real Audio.
- Bible Research Archaeology this site provides historical evidence that proves the trustworthiness of the Bible.
- Biblical Hermemeutics a good source of helpful, understandable material on how to interpret the Bible.
- Biblical Studies Foundation is a non-profit organization founded for the purpose of distributing sound, evangelical Bible study materials in electronic format so those with small personal libraries or without access to a local Bible college or seminary library, etc., may have access to sound biblical studies from their home.
- Bible Notes this site presents the entire Bible summarized with easy-to-read review notes and keypoints, useful for everyone and a resource for Bible study.
- Blueletter Bible has over 3,560,000 links onsite to over 165,000 pages of concordances, lexicons, dictionaries, commentaries, images, and Bible versions!
- Calvary Chapel San Bernardino Study Notes on-line study notes from Pastor John Miller
- Discipleship Series a series of lessons designed to help new believers. These lessons are divided into three sections and cover topics such as how to study the Bible, what the Scripture teaches, and how to find your ministry within the Body of Christ.
- Enduring Word Commentaries the Bible commentaries of Pastor David Guzik. One of the best available on the internet today!
- e-Sword AWESOME! Free Downloadable Bible Program. e-Sword is a fast and effective way to study the Bible. e-Sword is feature rich and user friendly with more capabilities than you would expect in a free software package.
- Geneva Study Bible the Geneva Bible was the first complete Bible to be translated into English from the original Hebrew and Greek texts. In part due to the extensive marginal notes, it was the most widely read and influential English Bible of the 16th and 17th centuries, and the Bible of choice for many of the greatest writers, thinkers, and historical figures of the Reformation era. During King James’s reign, and into the reign of Charles I, the Geneva Bible was gradually replaced by the King James Bible, Authorized Version of 1611.
- Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary the expanded version of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown, 1871.
- Hitchcock Bible Names Dictionary
- Intensive Care Ministries Inductive Bible Study Method an accurate, fresh approah to the study of the Bible using the Inductive Bible Study Method.
- Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary no person, lay or preacher who is seriously interested in Bible study should be without access to this massive work by Matthew Henry with explanatory notes on every verse of the Bible. – Matthew Henry (1662-1714) studied law at Gray’s Inn and was ordained a Presbyterian minister in 1687. He served churches in Chester and in Hackney, near London. He began writing his famous commentary in 1701. Matthew Henry’s warm mix of scholarship and practical application has made his commentary a favorite of preachers and devotional readers alike for two hundred years.
- Nave’s Topical Bible Online
- Ray Stedman Library Expository Studies an exceptional site offering Discovery Papers, Expository Studies, and Books by Ray Stedman.
- Chuck Smith Archives an extensive selection of Pastor Chuck Smith’s teaching tapes, and sermon notes.
- Strongs Exhaustive Concordance the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is the most complete, easy-to-use, and understandable concordance for studying the original languages of the Bible. Combining the text of the King James Bible with the power of the Greek and Hebrew Lexicons, any student or pastor can gain a clear understanding of the Word to enrich their study.
- Treasury of David a classic commentary on the book of Psalms by Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
- Treasury Of Scripture Knowledge for generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. Thomas Scott’s Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. With nearly 500,000 cross-references it is the most thorough source available.
- Verse-by-Verse & Topical Studies by scripturestudies.com
Biblical Archaeology/History
- Archaeology and the Bible FAQ
- Amazing Discoveries in Bible Archaeology
- Bible History a helpful site focusing on Church History.
- Church History Study Helps
- Christian History Magazine
- Christian History Institute
- Guide to Early Church Documents this site just has a whole gang of great stuff from early church writers. A great resource site.
- The Hall of Church History (Theology from a Bunch of Dead Guys) an outstanding resource for studying Church History
- Medieval Sourcebook
- Sketches of Church History
- Temple Mount if you have an interest in the Temple Mount, this site is for you!
- This Day in Christian History
Christian Ministries
- The Berean Call Dave Hunt
- Breakpoint Chuck Colson
- Christian Research Institute Hank Hanegraaff
- Faith Defenders Dr. Robert A. Morey
- Firefighters for Christ
- Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson
- Grace to You John MacArthur
- Hal Lindsey Oracle Hal Lindsey
- Insight for Living Chuck Swindoll
- Joni & Friends The Disability Outreach of Joni Eareckson Tada
- Last Day’s Ministries
- Peter Marshall Ministries
- Reasoning From The Scriptures Ron Rhoads
- Stand To Reason Greg Koukl
- Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee
- Truth For Life Alistair Begg
- The Urban Alternative Dr. Tony Evans
- Walter Martin’s Home Page
Christian Music Radio Stations
Creationism/Origins
- Answers In Genesis Ken Ham & Gary Parker
- Creation Animation
- Creation-Evolution Encyclopedia this site claims to have the most complete collection of facts on the subject of Creation-Evolution available on the worldwide web.
- Handy Dandy Evolution Refuter
- Institute for Creation Research
- Origins this site features scholarly and popular resources concerning intelligent design and philosophical theism.
Cults/Apologetics/World Religions
- Apologetics Information Ministry this site strives to provide solid Biblical teaching on many pertinent issues. There is a variety of information on Christian Doctrine, apologetics, cults, the occult, world religions, and non-Christian philosophies on this site.
- Christian Answers.Net Information on many subjects
- Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry
- Christian Research Institute “The Bible Answer Man”
- Spiritual Counterfeits Project
- Stand to Reason
- Understanding the Times Roger Oakland
- Walter Martin The original “Bible Answer Man”
- Watchman Fellowship
- Who Is Jesus?
- World Religions Index equipping Christians to understand other world faiths and religious philosophies
Devotions/Inspirational
- Bible Pathway Thru the Bible in one year; Prayer suggestions
- Heartlight
- My Utmost for His Highest
- Our Daily Bread
Directories/Search Engines/Link Pages
- 711.Net Christian Internet Assistance
- Best of the Christian Web
- Gospel Communications Network
- HIS-Net.com
- Phil Johnson’s Bookmarks an outstanding collection of links which will enhance your study of the Word.
- Lambert Dolphin’s Web Links a site created by a Geophysicist and deep thinker offering many valuable links and resources.
- Not Just Bibles
Marriage and Family Resources
- Focus on the Family James Dobson
Literature/Writings/Sermons
Missions/Evangelism
- AD 2000 and Beyond Unreached People Groups
- Gospel for Asia
- Mercy Ships
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Sudan Interior Mission (SIM)
- Understand The Times an international missionary outreach dedicated to evangelizing the lost and equipping the church for discernment
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
Pages Especially for Kids
Periodicals
- Christian History
- Church Production (audio & video)
- Cyber Library this site provides easy search access to a wide variety of full-text documents (mostly books), normally found in a seminary library. Over time, this Web site endeavors to support ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada) accredited seminary courses and programs.
- Joshua Net a site dedicated primarily to providing information relating to Christianity and its influence in the world.
- Leadership University telling the truth at the speed of life. Featuring material on Apologetics, Ministry Tools, Bible Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and much moreTheology `
- Online Articles From The Master’s Seminary Journal articles of The Master’s Seminary Journal that are available in full-text format.
- World Magazine
Worship Resources
- A Decade of Jesus Music
- CCLI., Inc. – Christian Copyright Licensing International
- Paul Baloche and Skillful Resources
- Calvary Chapel Music
- Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale Worship
- Christian Guitar Resources
- Paul Clark
- Experiencing Worship
- Gary Ewer’s “Easy Music Theory”
- Don Francisco
- Bob Fitts
- Footstep Records
- Chuck Girard Ministries
- Hillsongs Australia
- Hot Worship
- Integrity Music
- Maranatha Music
- Billy Purnell Vocal Worskshops
- Rockin with The Cross
- Scripture Song Source
- Taylor Guitars
- Technologies for Worship Ministries
- John Tesh
- Vineyard Music
- Worship Generation
- The Worship Leaders Home Page
- Worship Leader Online
- Worship Music Publishers