What would be your recommendation for a basic Christian library?

[JesusFan]

For those either just now saved, or else desiring to grow now in their understanding and knowledge of the Christian Faith?
I would say a good bible dictionary, Commentary, and a bible atlas to start, along with a good study bible

 

[Eternally Grateful]

if you can afford it Logos Bible has a great library of resources. They even as of lately made groups that may fit your church (I can;t remember if they have a baptist version now)

I have hundreds of resources that I can use in the blink of an eye. and they are interactive (i click on a word. I can see the greek word. Then with a link, I can access multiple greek sources to help me study that word. Same with commentaries.. I can take a passage and see multiple commentaries. I can even put them side to side.

Expensive but well worth it

 

[Salty]

Strongs cordance is great - but with my eyesight - I just use Bluebible!
and much more can be found on the net!

 

[JesusFan]

if you can afford it Logos Bible has a great library of resources. They even as of lately made groups that may fit your church (I can;t remember if they have a baptist version now)

I have hundreds of resources that I can use in the blink of an eye. and they are interactive (i click on a word. I can see the greek word. Then with a link, I can access multiple greek sources to help me study that word. Same with commentaries.. I can take a passage and see multiple commentaries. I can even put them side to side.

Expensive but well worth it

I had bought the ole Gramcord for my greek studies but that went by by effective windows 10

Now use Logos online thru Linux Mint, and just wished would have purchased bible Works before it also also went out of business

always heard though Accordance was best and easiest to use, but never did as was mac only, might try it now since on windows platform now also

 

[Eternally Grateful]

I had bought the ole Gramcord for my greek studies but that went by by effective windows 10

Now use Logos online thru Linux Mint, and just wished would have purchased bible Works before it also also went out of business

always heard though Accordance was best and easiest to use, but never did as was mac only, might try it now since on windows platform now also

I have logos on my phone, my IPAD my laptop and my main computer.. I can share between all sources.. Love it

 

[JesusFan]

I have logos on my phone, my IPAD my laptop and my main computer.. I can share between all sources.. Love it

Like using Logos for original languages studies , as pretty much all of my tools are hyper linked

 

[Dr. Bob]

We recommended inexpensive hands-on (print) books for new believers to enhance their understanding of the Bible, lands, words, doctrine. About $30 and that is amazing price.

$8.50 Nelson Bible Dictionary

Nelson's Compact Bible Dictionary

This illustrated compact dictionary is an all-in-one resource to the 'who, what, and where' of the Bible including: books, backgrounds, teachings, people, places and things and features over 5,500 entries. Includes interesting and entertaining historical details about Bible history, characters...

www.christianbook.com

$6.50 Holman Ultimate Bible Atlas

Ultimate Bible Atlas

'Zoom in' on Holy Land geography with this extravagant visual resource! Packed with 300 maps, charts, photos, and reconstructions, it allows you to see the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, Joshua's conquest of Canaan, a day-by-day account of Jesus' Passion week in Jerusalem, Paul's missionary...

www.christianbook.com

$15.50 Holman Concise Bible Commentary

Holman Concise Bible Commentary

With solid scholarship and exceptional clarity, the Holman Concise Bible Commentary offers an overview of the key themes and intentions of every book of the Bible. But don't mistake concise for incomplete! You'll find detailed introductions to the ten major sections of Scripture, plus in-depth...

www.christianbook.com

 

[Deacon]

For those either just now saved, or else desiring to grow now in their understanding and knowledge of the Christian Faith?

1. A basic Study Bible, (not a speciality study Bible, like a Men's Study Bible or the like).
2. A 'How to Study the Bible' book, such as Gorden Fee's, "How to Read the Bible for All it's Worth", Howard Hendrick,s "Living By The Book" or for mature believers, Scott Duvall's "Grasping God's Word".
3. A few diverse Bible versions, to include the ESV, NIV, NKJV, NLT (available on the internet)
4. A basic doctrine book; I highly recommend "None Greater" by Matthew Barrett.
5. A Christian book that sparks your interest and keeps you repeatedly coming back for more.

Rob

 

[JesusFan]

1. A basic Study Bible, (not a speciality study Bible, like a Men's Study Bible or the like).
2. A 'How to Study the Bible' book, such as Gorden Fee's, "How to Read the Bible for All it's Worth", Howard Hendrick,s "Living By The Book" or for mature believers, Scott Duvall's "Grasping God's Word".
3. A few diverse Bible versions, to include the ESV, NIV, NKJV, NLT (available on the internet)
4. A basic doctrine book; I highly recommend "None Greater" by Matthew Barrett.
5. A Christian book that sparks your interest and keeps you repeatedly coming back for more.

Rob

Very good list, would just add to it Thompson study bible, as it gets someone right into word of God alone for growth, and those scripture references are great , and also Knowing God by JI packer