Today I would like to continue my recommendations on the Basic Bible Study Helps that are indispensable to basic Bible study. So, we will look at the last three of my Basic Study Books, The MacArthur Study Bible, The Unger Bible Dictionary, and The Unger Bible Handbook. If you want to see the whole list of all 6 right away, go to the “Basic Study Books” tab in the header. You can click on any of the pictures of the books below or any of the hyperlinks and you will be directed to Amazon for purchase.
The MacArthur Study Bible
For years, the spiritual lives of countless men and women all over the world have been strengthened with the help of The MacArthur Study Bible. This all-in-one spiritual library contains John MacArthur’s personal study notes below the full-length Bible text. Virtually every Scripture has a matching study note with detailed information, explanation, and helpful insight. These notes are based on John’s verse-by-verse approach to the Bible and nearly forty years of careful study. John’s goal is to let the Bible speak for itself—nothing more, nothing less.
The MacArthur Study Bible is an invaluable resource for your library. It can transform your personal time in God’s Word by clarifying difficult passages, bringing unseen cultural and historical details to life, and helping you understand and apply biblical truth.
It Includes:
- Nearly 25,000 explanatory notes from John MacArthur
- More than 140 two-color maps, charts, timelines, and illustrations
- Introductions to each Bible book
- Index to key biblical doctrines
- Over 80,000 cross-references
- Extensive concordance
- A section of full-color maps
- Bible reading plans
It also comes in various translations: NKJV, NASB, ESV, NIV
The Unger Bible Dictionary
Unger’s Bible Dictionary has been one of the bestselling Bible dictionaries on the market since its introduction in 1957. Now, this time-honored classic is more valuable than ever.
Updated and expanded by respected Bible authorities including R.K. Harrison, Howard F. Vos, and Cyril J. Barber, The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary is packed with the most current scholarship. More than 67,000 entries are supplemented with detailed essays, colorful photography and maps, and dozens of charts and illustrations to enhance your understanding of God’s Word.
Although this volume is based on the New American Standard, extensive cross-referencing makes it useful with all major Bible translations, including the New International, King James, and New King James versions.
Features:
- cross-referenced to all major Bible translations
- major articles treat individual Bible books and authors
- 16-page map insert
- more than 100 new illustrations and 48 maps
- modernized pronunciation guides
- new photography with 380 full-color photographs
- full-color 16 page map insert
- updated bibliographies
The Unger Bible Handbook
The New Unger’s Bible Handbook remains indispensable to quality study, chocked-full of color illustrations, photographs, maps, diagrams, charts and more. Updated to reflect the most recent scholarship, this easy-to-read edition features a complete commentary on the entire Bible; book introductions that include current information on biblical history, geography, and archaeology.
I used this book as a devotional outline and guide several times.
-Michael Holtzinger
Are you looking for some other Great books to read? Here’s a short list of some good ones.
“The Gospel According to Paul,” by John MacArthur
“We Cannot Be Silent,” Albert Mohler Jr.
“Let the Nations Be Glad, The Supremacy of God in Missions,” John Piper