The Word of God can be shrouded in mystery sometimes — even for those who have decided to follow the ministry as a career. However, you don’t have to remain in darkness. The scriptures offer the light to those who seek it, and Bible study can be a great way to better understand God’s will for you, as well as His will for the world.

You don’t have to attend a divinity program to learn about the Bible. In fact, there are plenty of free online resources for Bible study. If you are looking for a way to enhance your scripture study, here are 25 amazing — and free — online resources for Bible study:

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Religious studies combine the varying religions to see the effects on the mind, lifestyle and beliefs. It compares religions and showcases the similarities (if any) and the systematic perspective of a region based on its historical and religious roots. Religious studies differ from theology in that they are usually conducted by a third party. Theologists are usually a believer in the religion they are studying. (more…)

If you are looking to improve your scripture knowledge in order to further your efforts in the ministry, or if you are just looking to include God more in your life, you can get help from technology. Modern technology, including the Android smart phone, has made it possible to access the scriptures in a completely new way. It is possible to study the scriptures no matter where you are, whether you are in a class at divinity school, on the commute or in your own home. If you are interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of the scriptures, these 40 awesome Android apps can help: (more…)

One of the most interesting and helpful ways to organize information is through the use of infographics. An infographic organizes information in a way that allows you to process it, and learn it. If you are interested in divinity subjects, infographics about Christianity and the Bible can be very helpful. Learn about different Biblical subjects, and visualize various events throughout Christian history. You don’t need to be theology major to be interested, either. Inforgraphics can be a fun and interesting way to be informed and augment your scripture study. Here are 15 infographics about the Bible and Christianity to consider bookmarking:
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