The links are categorized, and each link is listed alphabetically by the application’s name within each category for your convenience.

Bibles

The following Bibles offer varying versions, translations or other functions that can make Bible reading easy for any Android user.

1. AcroBible Lite: This is a Bible application that includes the entire text of the King James Version Bible. Includes navigation, bookmarks, keyword searches and an subject index.
2. Amplified Bible – BibleReader: This app is a full-featured application for reading and for Bible study. You can use a ‘tap and store’ option to store free study tools.
3. Bible: Start out with this app, which allows you to search for, bookmark and access any passage in the Bible. Translations include, but are not limited to, the NIV, ESV, KJV, NLT and CUVS.
4. CrossConnect ESV Bible: Swipe left or right to navigate through Bible chapters. Includes audio, verse-of-the-day widget and Bible verses by reference.
5. Hebrew Bible: This Hebrew Android app is written entirely in the Hebrew font. Use the full-Bible search, zoom in and out while reading. You’ll need a Hebrew keyboard for this app to function.
6. LiveBible: This app includes a powerful Bible Web browser that includes four translations and supports the AMP, ASV, KJB and more.
7. VirtueBible FE: This bible features a highlighter, flowing reading, search, history, memory and the ability to add new translations.

Bible Study Helps

Many of these Bible study helps include offline use, translations, commentaries, images or other helps that can support your Bible studies.

8. Bible: Daily Light: This is one of the most popular and inspirational Bible devotional apps, with new offline Bible readings, an evening and morning study and the ability to work offline.
9. Bible In A Year: Read the entire Bible in one year with the help of this app. Daily reading plan and weekly encouragements included.
10. Bible Proverbs: Get offline access to complete KJV Bible Proverbs. Each verse is accompanied by Matthew Henry’s commentary. You can bookmark favorites and use a full-text search.
11. Bible YouVersion: This Bible app includes 41 different translations in 22 languages, a one-year reading plan and a search for the entire Bible by word, phrase or verse. You also can learn from others by checking recent contributions.
12. CadreBible: This is a free Bible study tool that includes commentaries and dictionaries that are saved to the SD card. Includes a reading plan and a backup and restore option and over 50 books available for download and offline reading. Create your own reading plan.
13. DailyBible 1.1: This Android App starts your day off with a daily Bible verse. Read it or listen to it. Includes a daily reading plan, and you can search for any verse or topic anywhere in the Bible. Best yet – this is a free app.
14. HolyMobile Bible Reference: This is a complete Bible reference that includes include the King James (English-language) version of the Bible, in addition to a Modern English version. No need for a concordance with this app!
15. Mosaic Holy Bible: This app contains weekly varieties of content for reading and reflection with themes that are appropriate to the church seasons. Enjoy full-color art, scripture, historical readins, prayers, creeds, hymns, quotes and much more.
16. MSDict Oxford Dictionary of the Bible: This accessible dictionary clearly explains the themes and doctrines of the Bible as well as provides concise information about important places and personalities.
17. Oxford Dictionary of the Bible: Enjoy over 2,000 entries that range from Adam to Zechariah, with the ability to download the dictionary data to the device memory or to a memory card. You can download the entire dictionary to work in offline mode, too.
18. Scriptures: This Android application offers scriptures in the KJV or LDS Standard Works. Use the bread crumb navigation trail, bookmarks and screen orientation for easy reading and study.
19. The Message for BibleReader: This is a full-featured application for reading and Bible Study.

Widgets and Other Useful Tools

Use widgets to learn a daily Bible verse, flashcards to help build knowledge about the Bible, and take quizzes to text your Bible savvy!

20. Bible Widget: This widget shows a text from a King James Version of the Bible on the hour.
21. Bible Quote Widget: This widget is a 4×1 home screen widget that provides you with random Bible scriptures.
22. Flash Cards for Android: Use this app to create flashcards for Bible studies. You can insert the subject of learning and the relative definition (or, question and answer). Use voice definitions, too.
23. iChristianCircle: This app helps devotees find the perfect support system from a community Christians. Get your Bible questions answered, discuss parenting, homeschooling and more with this app.
24. SincerePrayer: This daily Christian devotional helper includes a prayer and journal, a virtual rosary and link to an online Bible.
25. Test Your Faith Lite: Test your Bible knowledge with the most comprehensive mobile quiz available.

The list below is categorized, and each link is listed in alphabetical order within those categories for your convenience.

New Testament History

1. An Alien and a Stranger: As a scholar and a teacher at McMaster University, David Miller’s priorities are studying the New Testament in its first-century Jewish and Greco-Roman context.
2. Biblia Theologica: Occasional biblical and theological postings of varied lengths by a student of the New Testament and of Biblical Theology.
3. Café Apocalypsis: Get your dose of Apocalypse (Book of Revelation) here, along with a metaphorical blend of Biblical studies.
4. Chrisendom: Chris Tilling is a New Testament Tutor for St Mellitus College and St Paul’s Theological Centre, London with a focus on the Christological significance of the language Paul used to describe the relationship between risen Lord and believer.
5. Confessions of a Bible Junkie: Currently a doctoral student in the Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity program at the University of Virginia, this blogger chooses to write about the historical Jesus, New Testament textual criticism, early Christian worship and the relationship between religion and popular culture.
6. Exploring Our Matrix: This blog belongs to James F. McGrath, associate professor of religion and Clarence L. Goodwin Chair of New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.
7. New Testament Interpretation: David Stark is pursuing a PhD in Hermeneutics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. This blog contains thoughts about New Testament interpretation and the hermeneutic contexts of that interpretation.
8. NT History Blog: Bill Heroman, a high school teacher with a penchant for New Testament history, provides this blog and a list of his history projects.
9. NT Resources Blog: Dr. Rod Decker, Professor of Greek and New Testament at Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, discusses New Testament-related topics.
10. Philonica et Neotestamentica: This blog discusses studies of Philo of Alexandria, and the relevance for New Testament studies as well as NT issues in general.
11. Ressurection Hope: This is an evangelical blog that engages in New Testament and patristic research, with the sole purpose of strengthening religious faith.
12. Sitz im Leben: This blog focuses on the New Testament, its Greco-Roman and Jewish backgrounds and on Christian writings.
13. The Forbidden Gospels: April DeConick is an Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Biblical Studies at Rice University who focuses on early Jewish and Christian thought.
14. Thoughts on Exegetical, Biblical, Historical, Systematic and Practical Theology: David Naselli is working on his PhD in theological studies with a concentration on New Testament exegesis and theology.

Old Testament Studies

15. Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament: Dr. Mariottini has been professor of Old Testament at Northern Baptist Seminary since 1988. His blog is a blend of Christian perspective on the Old Testament and current events.
16. Higgaion: Chris Heard, Associate Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University, focuses on the Exodus — specifically on the television program, The Exodus Decoded.
17. Narrative and Ontology: Enjoy and learn Old Testament theology, literary and cultural issues at this blog.

General Biblical Studies

18. Bible and Interpretation: This blog is dedicated to delivering the latest news, features, editorials, commentary, interpretation and excavations relevant to the study of the Bible for the public and biblical scholars.
19. Christian History Blog: Maintained by Christian History network, this blog looks at Christian history from the Middle Ages forward.
20. Hevel.org: A Chasing after Wind: Bryan Bibb is an assistant professor in the Religion Department at Furman University in Greenville, SC. This blog centers on studying the Bible within academic and religious contexts and relating ancient ethical and religious ideas to the present.
21. Matt Capps: Matt is Associate Pastor for Connections at Calvary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, N.C., and he focuses on Biblical studies and theology.
22. Scotteriology: The lighter side of Biblical studies and theology from a graduate student (The title is a blend of the blogger’s name — Scott — and “soteriology”).

Hebrew and Judaic Studies

23. Biblia Hebraica: This blog stays centered on the Hebrew Bible, Biblical interpretation and related topics.
24. Biblicaltext dot org: Barry Bandstra, professor of religion at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, blogs about reading Hebrew and the Hebrew Bible, teaching online and motorcycling.
25. Finitum non capax infiniti: This “lifetime student,” who is pursuing his M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary, focuses on the Hebrew side of the Bible, including textual criticism, literature and reception history.
26. Hebrew Online Blog: This is one of many blogs provided by eTeacher. Learn Hebrew, study archealogy and more from this site and its links.
27. Paleojudaica: This scholarly blog focuses on ancient Judaism and its historical and literary context from roughly the beginning of the Second Temple period (late 500s B.C.E.) to the rise of Islam (early 600s C.E.).
28. TaborBlog: James Tabor (Ph.D. 1981, University of Chicago) is Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is chief editor of the Original Bible Project, a new scholarly translation of the Bible for the year 2012.

Church History

29. Ancient Evangelical Future: David Neff is editor-in-chief of the Christianity Today Media Group and he is helping tp create a Robert E. Webber Center for an Ancient Evangelical Future.
30. Grateful to the Dead: Chris Armstrong (Ph.D., Duke University), is associate professor of church history at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. This blog is structured around three courses he has taught at the seminary.

Archaeology and Place

31. Bible Places: This blogger served as a professor in Israel in 1996-2007. The blog remains focused on Biblical geography, history and archaeology.
32. Daniel O. McClellan: This student of the ancient Near East provides a format for research, thoughts and experiences on that topic.
33. Deus Artefacta: This site is dedicated to archaeological artifacts and discussion that point to historical Biblical accuracies.
34. Got Bible? This personal blog discusses the geography, history and Bible contents and attempts to study these topics in relation to current events.
35. Luke Chandler’s Blog: Chandler focuses on Biblical archaeology, culture and travel.
36. PaleoBabble: This blog may be your “antidote to cyber-twaddle and misguided research about the ancient world,” brought to you by Mike Heiser, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (M.A., Ancient History) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.A., Ph.D., Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies).
37. Ritmeyer Archaeological Design: Leen Ritmeyer, an archaeological architect, comments on issues related to the Temple Mount and Jerusalem.
38. The ASOR Blog: This blog supports the mission behind the American Schools of Oriental Research, which is to “initiate, encourage and support research into, and public understanding of, the peoples and cultures of the Near East from the earliest times.”
39. The Tell es-Safi/Gath Excavations Official (and Unofficial) Weblog: You can join in on the discoveries vicariously through this exciting blog, which chronicles the discoveries found at Tell es-Safi/Gath.

Other Studies and Study Tools

40. 5-Minute Bible: Rushed? Take a look at this blog, which covers a wide variety of Biblical history topics in short and easy-to-absorb spurts. Written by Tim Bulkeley, the man who prepared the prototype Hypertext Bible Commentary on Amos.
41. Bible Films Blog: If you prefer films over reading, this blog is for you. Matt Page has given a number of talks and led groups in discussion on ‘Jesus in Film’ and was a consultant for the documentary, The Passion: Films, Faith and Fury.
42. Biblioblogs: John Hobbins and Brandon Wason offer a blog that focuses on blogs that study the Bible, along with a good number of interviews.
43. Codex: Tyler F. Williams, currently Assistant Professor of Theology at The King’s University College in Edmonton, Alberta, provides resources for Biblical, theological and religious studies at this popular blog.
44. Feeling Finite…: Alan Lenzi is a humanities professor at the University of the Pacific. His blog posts center on varied interests, including religion, the ancient world and other classical studies.
45. Religion in American History: This is a group blog about American religious history and culture.
46. Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean: This blog provides an entryway into social and religious life among Greeks, Romans, Jews, Christians, and others in the Roman empire.
47. Resources for Biblical Studies: This site contains more than a blog, with Biblical resources, bookmarks (links) to other resources, and learning tools such as Greek flashcards.
48. Resources for Christian Theology: This blog contains Douglas Knight’s essays on systematic theology, scripture, Christian doctrine, Biblical hermeneutics and contemporary theologians. It also has a selection of papers by Metropolitan John Zizioulas, some of them not available anywhere else.
49. Review of Biblical Literature Blog: If you want to learn more about current Biblical literature, follow this blog. You’ll discover links to new reviews posted on a continuous basis.
50. Trivium Pursuit: This blog pursues Christian classical education for homeschoolers, including a basic Biblical history.

This list is divided into two categories: Bibles and Bible study aids. Each link within those categories is listed alphabetically to show readers that we do not favor one resource over another. The links take you to the iPhone app site or to the manufacturers’ sites where you can download any app you desire.

iPhone Bibles

1. Bible ASV New Testament: Mobifusion presents the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible. View your favorite passages by book, chapter or keyword.
2. Bible for iPhone: The ClearSight.org Bible is a Bible program created to be a usable program with the King James Version as its default version. Use links and highlights to search for verses or to link two verses together.
3. BibleReader: This Olive Tree app allows users to read and study the Bible with your favorite Bible translations, commentaries and study tools anytime and anywhere. Version 4.08 supports bookmarks and personal notes.
4. ESV Daily Bible: This Bible reading plan is from Discipleship Journal and provides two readings each day. The first reading alternates between Old and New Testament books, and the second takes you through a chapter or so of the wisdom literature and Isaiah.
5. God’s Bible: This app is an entirely offline version of the King James Bible. So, you don’t need to be connected to the Internet to read the entire Bible from beginning to end. This app also contains a self-guided trax system, based upon the reader’s personal dedication level.
6. Holy Bible: Peej Studio offers this Bible app with many translations. The only time you need an Internet connection is when you want to download new Bibles.
7. Kirk Whalum’s Bible In Your Ear: Listen or read along with jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum as he reads through the whole Bible in 365 days. Each reading lasts about fifteen minutes.
8. KJV Bible Audiobook: Carry the Old and New Testament versions in the King James Bible with you on your iPhone for a donation to iTour Software (or, for free). Your donations support the Karina Association, which is working to help to improve the lives of Bulgaria’s disabled children.
9. LDS Scriptures App: Study the Scriptures like never before, with integrated content and features that make access easy, even without an Internet connection.
10. NET Bible: This app contains a completely new translation of the Bible with 60,932 translators’ notes. It was completed by more than 25 scholars who worked directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. The translators’ notes make the original languages far more accessible, allowing you to look over the translator’s shoulder at the very process of translation.
11. PocketBible for your iPhone: Laridian Electronic Publishing has issued a free King James Version of this Bible. Laridian also carries a range of other pocketbook Bibles for reasonable fees.
12. The Even Word: Some of the most well-known translations, including the King James Version, the Amplified Bible, the NIV, the New King James Bible, New Living Translation and many other translations, are included in this app. The app is not free, but the price is less than a cup of coffee.
13. The Word of Promise: Hear audio from The Word of Promise New Testament Audio Bible as well as The Word of Promise Next Generation New Testament for today’s youth.

iPhone Bible Study Aids

14. Bible Podcast for iPhone: Listen to all episodes of The Bible Broadcast with Tony Walker. New programs air every Friday that include teachings and preachings about Jesus.
15. Bible Promises: This app provides 500 Bible verses organized by topics such as perseverance, work, fear and courage – all to help you in your times of need.
16. BibleScope: This is a Bible study application designed to maximize the reading of the Word and to allow interactions. Add bookmarks, use keyword searches to find specific words, change font size and display two Bible versions simultaneously.
17. BibleXpress: Two versions are available – an inexpensive ‘lite’ and a more expensive regular verions. A Christian iPhone user developed and tested this software during actual sermons, Bible studies and quiet times to produce an app that anyone can use to search, save, and share scripture and lessons.
18. BTE Ministries Weekly Bible Studies: Listen to verse-by-verse Bible studies based upon the original languages in which they were written. These are audio-only files, and the Web site provides free study guides that include literal translations, Greek/English interlinear translations and overall diagrams.
19. iTalk to God: This app facilitates a personal conversation between you and God. You simply select one of over 70 categories describing how you are currently feeling. iTalk to God then displays a series of up to 10 verses specific to how you are feeling, including a brief commentary on each verse. The “lite” version is free.
20. Pocket Ministry: This is a new mobile Web site devoted to giving Christians resources on-the-go. This first version includes: Salvation, The Book of John, The Book of James, The Roman Road, Bible Prayers, Map a Church, The Ten Commandments, Daily Bible Readings, Share With a Friend and much more.
21. StrongsSearch: This is a Bible search Web app that specializes in searching with Strong’s Concordance Number. For example, if you want to look for the passages that include the word “thanks,” simply type in the word in the search form or use Strong’s numbers and push the search button.
22. Sword Drill: This application allows you to get to any chapter in the bible with minimal keystrokes. This application allows you to quickly find verses when you need them.
23. The Bible Story of Christmas: Tell your children about real story of Christmas this year with the actual verses from the Bible that speak of Jesus’ birth. Taken from the King James Bible and a couple other versions for further reading at the end of this app, you can read the unedited story of Jesus’ birth. This app is free.
24. Truth Or Tradition? Enjoy over 1,000 free Bible-based articles that allow for searches by keyword or phrase. These articles are geared to Bible study and research.
25. WhichVerses? A web app for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you do Bible quizzes. This app was developed to help you test your Bible knowledge or to memorize Bible passages.

The following list is categorized, and each link is listed in alphabetical order within each category. This method assures readers that we do not value one Bible study blog over another.

Daily Scriptures

1. Daily Bible Online: Although online entries in this blog focus mainly on Bible verses, the rest of the site contains information such as a Bible review, studies, commentaries, dictionaries and more.
2. Daily Bible Verse Studies: One verse a day and in-depth Bible studies are available at this blog.
3. Daily Scripture Blog: Some entries contain commentary, but the majority of blog entries contain a daily scripture with several Biblical translations.
4. The Daily Bible Verse: Get your daily dose of Bible here, and follow the author on MySpace, Facebook and through email subscription.
5. The Quotations Bible Study: Learn scripture through a question with a scripture answer. This blog supports the Quotations Bible Study sponsored by the Christian Quotation of the Day.

Bible Blogs

6. Biblia Hebraica: A blog about the Hebrew Bible, Biblical interpretation and related topics.
7. Crossway.blog: Crossway Books & Bibles is a not-for-profit publisher of Christian books, the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible, and other gospel literature.
8. ESV bible Blog: This blog can keep you up-to-date with the happenings of the English Standard Version Bible.
9. Logos Bible Software Blog: Follow the blog and gain access to the software, forums and sermons at this Web site.
10. New Living Translation Blog: You can find entries about issues, perspectives and news related to this version of the Bible at this blog.
11. NLT Study Bible Blog: Learn more about the New Living Translation study Bible at this updated blog.

Bible Study

12. Andy Talks: The pastor of Ripley First United Methodist Church in TN shares his knowledge through various Bible verses.
13. Bible Study Blog: this blog contains a verse-by-verse study of the Bible.
14. Bible.org Blogs: This list provides several insightful blogs from various scholars with offerings of Bible studies, commentary and more.
15. Biblicalia: Kevin Edgecomb, a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church, looks at translations and studies of the early Christian period.
16. Christian Bible Study Blog: This site contains Christian Bible studies as well as articles concerning Christian issues.
17. Codex: An Assistant Professor of Theology at The King’s University College in Edmonton, Alberta, brings his perspective to Biblical, theological and religious studies.
18. Creative Bible Study Blog: Subscribe to this Christian Creative Bible Study RSS feed and you can have creative Bible lessons, ideas, and updates delivered to you everyday – or just visit the site.
19. Examining the Scriptures Daily: Take a daily dose of text from the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures with commentary from the Examining the Scriptures Daily booklet from Watchtower magazine.
20. God Didn’t Say That: A blog about Bible translations and mistranslations, written by a Joel Hoffman, PhD in theoretical linguistics.
21. One Year Bible Blog: The origins and motive behind this site remain mysterious, but the entries are colorful and modern.
22. Participatory Bible Study Blog: Henry Neufeld is a Bible teacher, president of Pacesetters Bible School and writer and lecturer and owner of Energion Publications.
23. Preacher’s Study: This blog takes on the perspective that when church-going people are happy to allow their preachers and denomination leaders to interpret the Bible for them, they are creating a recipe for spiritual disaster.
24. Sitz im Leben: This blog is a biblioblog, which simply means that its main focus is on the academic study of the Bible.
25. The Sacred Page: Three Catholic professors of scripture and theology tackle this bog, which focuses on a foundation that “the staudy of the sacred page is, as it were, the soul of sacred theology.”

Audience-Specific Scripture Blogs

26. Evangelical Textual Criticism: This blog is a forum for people who have knowledge of the Bible in its original languages to discuss its manuscripts and textual history from an historic evangelical theology perspective.
27. First Lutheran Church Online Bible Study: This blog is hosted by First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Leechburg, PA, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
28. Orthodox Christian Interactive Bible Studies: This blog by Jason Barker focuses on multimedia Bible study development for the Antiochian Orthodox Department of Youth Ministry and the Orthodox Christian Network.
29. Suzanne’s Bookshelf: One of the few scripture/Bible blogs written by a woman about women. But, the blog also focuses on Bible translation, manuscripts, writing systems and more.
30. Young Married Class Bible Study Blog: This up-to-date blog is sponsored by the Church of God in Carmichael, California and focuses on young married couples. Look to the left column to find courses related to middle-school, high school, young adult, mature adult and seniors as well.

Old and New Testament Studies

31. Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament: Dr. Mariottnini has been professor of Old Testament at Northern Baptist Seminary since 1988, and he shares his Old Testament knowledge in this blog.
32. Free Old Testament Audio Website Blog: This blog is designed to help ‘ordinary people’ understand the old testament, both through blog and audio entries.
33. Identity Formation in the New Testament: This blog provides a forum for discussion of the emergence of Christ-movement social identity with an emphasis on Paul’s writings.
34. New Testament Interpretation: This blog both designates thoughts about interpretive activities directed toward the New Testament and includes the interpretations that the New Testament itself makes of Jewish scripture.
35. New Testament Musings: This is Craig Blomber’s blog at the Denver Seminary site.
36. New Testament Perspectives: Matthew has his master’s degree in New Testament from Ashland Theological Seminary, and he shares his thoughts and knowledge on the new Testament in this blog.
37. NT Blog: This is Mark Goodacre’s academic blog that focuses on New Testament and Christian origin issues.
38. NTGeeks: Greg Carey, Professor of New Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary and Scholar in Residence at Lancaster’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, focuses on topics related to Biblical studies and “the life of faith.”
39. Old Testament Passion: A seminary teacher shares his passion for the Old Testament in this blog.

Special Studies

40. Ancient Hebrew Poetry: Examine the structure and content of Biblical verses as well as read commentary on analysis from an ordained pastor in the Waldensian Church – Union of Waldensian and Methodist Churches in Italy and who currently serves United Methodist congregations in Wisconsin. He also holds a master’s degree student in the Hebrew language.
41. Awilum: This instructor of Old Testament interpretation at Southern Seminary offers his insights into the Bible and ancient Near East, including his teaching and research.
42. Beauty of the Bible: This blogger states that he has “absolutely no qualifications to write a Bible blog,” yet his blog is linked to from various other Biblical blogs, including scholarly blogs. The purpose of this blog is “to provide non-traditional insight into the Word of God.”
43. Better Bibles Blog: This blog focuses on Bible translation issues, not theology, ideology or personalities.
44. Biblical Paths: This site is dedicated to Biblical truths as revealed through Biblical study and (Biblical) archaeology.
45. Biblical Studies and Technological Tools: This site is for beginners to Biblical study as well as to professionals who want to learn more about software and tools that help make Bible study and teaching easier.
46. Biblioblogs: Learn about Bible blogs from this blog, an aggregate of blogs that are geared toward Biblical studies.
47. Confessions of a Bible Junkie: This doctoral student in the Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity program at the University of Virginia writes thoughts about the ‘historical Jesus,’ New Testament, textual criticism, early Christian worship and more.
48. NT/History Blog: This blog is about the juxtaposition of history and the New Testament.
49. Scripture Zealot: This blog contains scripture, lessons, commentary and news as well as a long list of other scripture blogs and links.
50. The Forbidden Gospels: Learn more about the Nag Hammadi collection, Tchacos Codex, and other Christian apocrypha with April DeConick, Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Biblical Studies at Rice University.

1. Tangle: This social media community for Christians is aimed at providing a wholesome place to meet others and enjoy all the Internet has to offer. Tangle lets Christians share photos and videos, as well as connect with each other. Churches and ministries can get in on the action as well.
2. MyPraize.com: Remember how MySpace became the place to be for up and coming bands? MyPraize is kind of like that for Christian musicians. This is a place to share your music and videos, chat with other Christians and basically get into the Christian music scene.
3. MyFaith.com: This Christian social media site is devoted to the production of videos. Video parables, such as that of the Good Samaritan, are popular. Additionally, this site also provides a platform for political messages related to morality. Sections for Christian music videos, videos from churches and personal videos.
4. Christian.com: Just what it sounds like, Christian.com is a place for Christians to congregate online. You can share prayers, read the blog, join different forums and groups and even find Christian dating services. The Christian.com community also features a shop where you can buy Christian merchandise.
5. JCFaith.com: Yet another alternative to MySpace, JCFaith.com offers community members the chance to share information about themselves and connect with the like-minded. This site allows you to share music and video, as well as host your own blog and chat live with your Christian friends.
6. ShoutLife.com: This approach to social media touts itself as “fresh”. It is Christian-friendly, focusing on clean content. You can find comedy, authors, music and different organizations on this site. Additionally, this social media site is feature-rich, allowing for messaging, video and audio upload, and unlimited photos.
7. LifeSpace: If you want to connect with fellow Christians, LifeSpace can help. You can find people to befriend, and groups to join. Churches and ministries are also invited to network on at LifeSpace. There is also a space where you can share your church events, as well as post testimony.
8. Xianz: This Christian MySpace clone looks the closest to MySpace of the social media sites. You can send messages to friends, chat, upload music and videos, as well as find listings and meet new people.
9. FaithFreaks.com: If you are really into Jesus, you can show your faith on this social networking web site. You can sign up under personal, musician, ministry, church and college designations, allowing you to share your faith. The college designation is for Christian colleges, so it is a nice touch for youth trying to figure out how they can get a faith-based higher education.
10. MyChurch: This is a social networking site aimed at helping Christians find members from the same church. It is aimed at keeping people from around the world connected to their church communities — especially missionaries. MyChurch also has prayer request capability, photos and video sermons.
11. HolyPal: You can find a number of interesting discussions about different Christian topics on HolyPal. Meet other Christians interested in tackling the tough questions. HolyPal hosts member blogs, as well as photos and groups.
12. JesusCrowd: The point of this Christian social media site is to provide a place where you can meet others who are interested in spreading the gospel. It’s more of a support community for those who are looking to increase their faith, and for those who want to do missionary work. Videos, prayer request, forums and groups are all available.
13. MEETfish: Taking its cue from one of the symbols for Christianity, MEETfish offers you “an ocean of friends.” Connect with other Christians and find wholesome media and events.
14. LiveKite: If you are looking for Christian groups, this is the place to go. Groups are prominent here, as is music. The point of this site is to connect people with common interests within the Christian community. It is also billed as a place where your Christian group can go and keep in touch.
15. Christianster: Who needs Friendster when you have Christianster? This social media site is aimed at helping Christian find new friends. There is a Bible study section, as well as other spiritual growth helps.
16. KindleJoy.com: This is a social media site aimed mainly at prayer requests. If you have a need, or if you want to help others through prayer, this is the social networking site for you. Groups and community members can ask for prayer help, as well as post encouraging messages and connect with other Christians.
17. Faithlight.com: Learn about Christians from around the world and from different denominations. There are some great quotes, as well as music, that randomly appear on this site. You can read blogs from members, see pictures and videos, engage in chat and join different groups.
18. My Faith Haven: This is a Facebook clone for Christians. You can read about different events and join groups, as well as listen to music and watch videos. There is also an arcade and an auction.
19. LIBAW: Another alternative to Facebook, LIBAW offers Christians a chance to share their photos and keep in touch with their friends. The site is also focused on helping people share gospel truth and connect with new people who share their values.
20. MyFlock.com: This is a social media site aimed at helping churches connect with their congregations. The site offers personal profiles as well, and blogs and even a chat room.

Christian Dating Sites

You can also connect with others socially through online dating sites. Christian dating sites provides you with a chance to meet other Christian singles, creating a situation in which you are more likely to find someone who shares your values.

21. Christian Dating Cafe: Find other Christians. This is a great place to connect with and message people you might be interested in for friendship or companionship.
22. Christian Mingle: This site allows you to find Christian singles near you, or even to find others elsewhere. Also ideal for those looking for friendship.
23. Singles of Faith: This site offers you the chance to connect with other Christians. There are also opportunities for service and ministry on this site.
24. Single Christian Network: Meet others singles who share your faith and values.
25. LDS Singles Online: This site is geared toward members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). A great place for LDS Christians to find people of their same faith.

However, they are very different from seminaries as they taught in undergraduate study whereas seminaries provide doctorate diplomas. In the mode of education, Bible colleges provide learning through missionary and such type of service programs in the material. The program provided through a bible college includes certificates, associates degree and bachelor programs. The areas like Church music or Christian education impart education through there own diploma courses.

When selecting an online bible college you should check out for provision of certified distance education classes from them and course provided within the prescribed time frame. There should be through checking that Bible College is accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education or ABHE.  The course curriculum at the college should be bible based aligning with the strong evangelical ideology and should be providing background in ministry preparation. They are totally different from Christian schools that teach their disciples for a wide range of jobs and occupations.

If the online Bible University is not accredited by ABHE in the United States, it should have rather recognition from local and international bodies. Though, there can be some colleges different in ideology   and may be running without any accreditation. They are based upon scriptures and happen to be totally different from the secular ideals of other universities.

Before selecting out any online bible college, it becomes rather necessary to put forth your need and requirement before the college. You should also look at college providing you spiritually nurturing environment. All the important issues like your aspirations are fulfilled by the college and you are properly linked to God after completing course from the online bible college of your choice.

What are the top 10 apps for Christian and Bible scholars?

These apps are arranged in categories according to their features and range from apps costing some money to free apps. Here are the top ten apps most common in the Christian faith.

• The King scripture which was last read and leave teaching for reference purposes among other things that this application can perform.
• KJV Bible Audio book: This is one of the large apps and therefore requires your patience when downloading because it takes time. With this app you can read, listen or both, whichever you prefer in the King James Version of the Bible in one of the most comfortable Bible experiences.
• The Bible: this app offers you the option of interfering with the King James Version features the way you would like them to be, i.e. you can manipulate the font and color, and you can also conduct an auto scroll or search. You can also highlight the best scriptures you would like to remember.
• Prayer list: with this app you can privately store your prayers, put images to your various prayer requests and customize your own list.
• EZPray: choose a prayer that is right with your needs from a list of prayers from the 14 saints of Christianity using this app.
• Daily Bible audio: this app enables you to access a Bible scripture daily in audio or visual form. it has been categorized in various headings like safety, peace, and children etc for you to choose from.
• Prayer: This is a prayer app which enables you to receive common prayers in English from the congregation of the Catholic Church catechism.
• Mysticism, Christian, and Buddhist: this app takes you through the Christian mysticism together with comparison of the same with the Buddhism mysticism, and drawing parallels of the two doctrines.
• Pagan & Christian creeds: This app takes you down memory lane exploring the start of the religion and the subsequent development of the Christian religion and other facts of Christian faith, like its relations with other faiths and with the creed of the people of yore.
• Questions to God: Get 200 questions to stimulate your mind to meditate about Christianity. The questions will no doubt get you thinking and appreciating the enormity of faith as the building block to the Christian faith matter.

Accredited bible colleges are those colleges that have been approved by the Association of Biblical Higher Learning. The accrediting will depend on the colleges’ mission, objectives, goals, and admission requirements for students, resources available, and allocation of resources, support services for the students and faculty quality and education offered. Accredited bible colleges will offer students course in Christian Life studies, Biblical studies, Counseling Studies, Church studies and Mission studies. These certified bible colleges will cost you from about $400 to $1000 each semester.

The accredited online bible colleges offer classes through the use of tools on the internet. These tools include message boards and chat rooms where discussions are conducted. The tools are provided through a college website. The instruction materials are also easily available on the internet. Since the programs are accredited, the students can get their diploma once they complete the course.

These accredited online bible colleges offer students a chance to work in religious organizations or get involved in a career in biblical studies. Some of the accredited bible colleges that you can join include Central Baptist College, Boston Baptist College, International Baptist College, Williams Baptist College and Southeastern Baptist College. If you want any authority position in the church, the accredited online bible colleges are the way to go. They give you a chance to learn biblical studies from the comfort of your home.