I would like to share many of the resources I have used over the years. All are free unless otherwise noted. Let me know what your favorite is! - Pastor Jay (pastor@vfwbc.org)
Free Downloadable Bible Software
Online Bible
I have used this program and the differrent add-ons since before the internet. I used to download it using their old bulletin board system and a dial-up modem. While I give God the credit for my salvation, I give this tool, along with my mentor and teacher Tim Thompson, the credit for my abilities to "rightly divide the Word."
1. Get the Starter Pack (click here)2. Get some CommentariesAdam Clarke's Commentary (click here)Barnes Commentary (click here)Eclectic Notes (click here)3. Get some additional Bible versions
I like the additional "red letter edition" (click here)The Basic Bible in English is available (click here)The World English Bible is available (click here)4. Run each of the EXE files one at a time, beginning with the starter pack.There are many additional add-ons and instructions on the main web page.
e-Swordhttp://www.e-sword.net/
Bible Explorer
http://www.bible-explorer.com/
I was amazed at all the stuff you can get for FREE. (click for list)
Internet Sites
Virtual Bible http://www.thejesustv.com/virtualbible.php
Full featured, multi-version Bible
Bible Gateway http://www.biblegateway.com/
The best online bible study tool out there.
World Wide Study Bible http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/
The Study Bible developed and located around the world!
Lectionary http://www.lectionary.org/
This site brings together a host of resources to help the busy pastor make every minute of sermon preparation time count.
Sermon Central http://www.sermoncentral.com/
Sermons, illustrations, dramas, search tools