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Wondering what Bible study tools are right for you? Take a look inside Olive Tree resources and decide for yourself. We’ll give our thoughts on it, too.

Some categories of resources include Bibles, study Bibles, commentaries, and dictionaries. Also, there are posts on more unique resources! For example, learn about Calvin’s Institutes or audio devotionals. In these posts, we’ll show you screenshots and gifs of how it works and special features.

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Commentaries

Look Inside: Open Your Bible Commentary

The difficulties of maintaining a daily Bible study routine are many. Where do you start? How do you make adequate time for more than a cursory reading of the Text? How do you find the right balance of study and devotion? And the list goes on. The truth is there…

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The Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries

Are the Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries right for you? We have seven statements listed below. If one or more of them resonate with you, we’d call that a good match. So, read through them! We’ve also included a video at the end. You want help interpreting the words of Scripture without…

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Look Inside: Reformation Study Bible Notes

We are excited to be able to partner with Ligonier Ministries, offering an outstanding Bible study resource: The Reformation Study Bible Notes (NKJV and ESV). These study Bibles have been thoroughly revised and carefully crafted under the editorial leadership of R.C. Sproul. REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE Over 1.1 million words of new,…

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Understanding the Bible Commentary

The Understanding The Bible Commentary Series is a 36-volume commentary. It spans the entire Old Testament and New Testament. Each volume in the series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds. So, the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present…

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Reformation Commentary on Scripture

The Reformation Commentary on Scripture (RCS) provides a crucial link between the contemporary church and the historical church. The biblical insights of the Reformed tradition are made available as a powerful tool. Like never before, believers join a genuine tradition of renewal as they faithfully approach the Scriptures. What is…

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Dictionaries

Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible

The Zondervan Encyclopedia of the Bible includes more than 7,500 articles, hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations, charts, graphs and maps from 238 contributors from around the world. With this much content, how can you sort it all out to see what’s relevant for your Bible study? Here are three ways the…

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How to Use the NIDNTTE

A standard and widely-used reference work for nearly 40 years, the New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (NIDNTTE) has been thoroughly revised and updated to aid today’s pastors, students, scholars, and teachers in their study of the New Testament. The NIDNTTE offers a wealth of background and…

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Making the Most of NIVAC

No matter your level of expertise with the Bible, there are certain things we all do when we come to a time of studying God’s Word. After reading the text, there are two things we always hope to walk away with from the text: 1) what does this passage mean, and…

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Preaching The Word Commentary Olive Tree Bible App

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6 Tips on Using Preaching the Word Commentary

The Preaching the Word Commentary Series offers unique insight into Biblical texts from the heart of a pastor. It is noted for its commitment to biblical authority and clear exposition of Scripture. Its emphasis on application and shepherding makes it a valuable asset for sermon and class preparation, as well…

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Commentaries

A Commentary You Can Apply to Your Life

There’s a reason students call seminary, “cemetery.” When I think of my Bible college experience, I remember the thick, dry textbooks. The information usually felt distant: arguments about authorship, textual criticism, definitions of the Greek and Hebrew. Although I learned a lot about the Bible, I often finished my reading assignments…

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