27000 Bible Courses

FOUNDATIONAL COURSES

Total Life Discipleship

Total Life Discipleship begins with God’s vision that leads to personal transformation and results in eternal impact. This course prepares you for discipleship as a way of life and helps you make multiplying disciples who make disciples (2 Timothy 2:2).

The self-paced coursework of the Total Life Discipleship is available on this JO App. Start this study series.

New Life in Christ Study

This 40-lesson New Life in Christ Study will help you grow in your relationship with God.  You will discover how faith, prayer, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit will help you live an adventurous and purposeful Christian life.

This series is available on this JO App. Start this study series.

The Adventure of Living with Jesus

In some ways, growing in your relationship with God resembles putting together a puzzle with the various “pieces” of experiencing God coming together to help us know Him in a deeper way.

The pieces are the Holy Spirit, faith, God’s Word, prayer, fellowship, and obedience.

The more time you spend in understanding and applying what God’s Word says about each “piece,” the more purpose you will find in your life with Christ. And as a result, you will experience the adventure and significance He desires for you.

This study is available on this JO App. Start this study series.

This study is also available in several different languages in PDF for download.

ADVANCED COURSES [External]

NOTE: The following resources require an Internet connection.

BiblicalTraining.org

More than 100 free online Bible and Theology classes are available, categorized for New Believers, All Christians, Church Leaders, and Pastors.

    Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) 

    Christian Leaders Institute (CLI) is a leading provider of online correspondence Christian education.

    With CLI, you can take free online Christian courses that are supported by donations. These courses are flexible, easy to access, and designed to help you grow in confidence, competence, and credibility as a Christian leader.

    Covenant Theological Seminary

    Covenant Theological Seminary provides over 40 master’s-level courses for free through their website and app, covering Bible, theology, ministry, and church history.

    Dallas Theological Seminary

    Dallas Theological Seminary Global Institute helps train believers worldwide to know Scripture and allow it to bear fruit in their lives.

    Mini Bible College

    Offers Bible lessons including a complete survey of the Bible, plus additional teachings on the Sermon on the Mount and on Family and Marriage topics. Listen to the audio lessons and read/download the corresponding student workbook lesson that contains study questions to help you learn.

    26000 Bible Study Tools

    NET Bible

    The NET (New English Translation) Bible is available in this JO App. Read the NET Bible in this app.

    NET Bible also offers a free online Bible at netbible.org. This site provides 60,932 notes by more than 25 scholars – experts in the original biblical languages – who translated the NET Bible directly from the best currently available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. The website is a great reference source for serious Bible students.

    Bible Gateway

    Bible Gateway (biblegateway.com) is a searchable online Bible tool hosting more than 200 versions of the Bible in over 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. Including a library of audio Bibles, mobile apps, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free resources, Bible Gateway equips you not only to read the Bible, but to understand it.

    Bible Hub

    Bible Hub (biblehub.com) is a production of the Online Parallel Bible Project. This project is privately owned and supported for the express purpose of sharing Bible study tools online. This website allows you to:

    • Search 39 English versions simultaneously
    • See 39 Parallel Bible versions
    • Chain Reference links to more verses
    • See all Cross References at once
    • Review as many as 15 Parallel Commentaries on one page
    • Use Hebrew text analysis
    • Use Greek lexicon

    Bible Study Tools

    Bible Study Tools (biblestudytools.com) is a ministry of Salem Media Group.

    This website gives Christians of any age and at any stage the opportunity to read, study, understand, and apply the Bible to their lives. In addition to free devotionals, study guides, helpful articles, and rich personalization functions, the site offers:

    BibleProject

    Explore the BibleProject animated videos about the books of the Bible and various Bible themes like Holiness, Holy Spirit, The Messiah, The Covenants, and many more.

    From page one to the final word, the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. In addition to videos and podcasts, their Bible resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. 

    To learn more about their ministry and find Bible study resources, visit bibleproject.com.

    The Gospel Coalition

    The Gospel Coalition is a global fellowship of evangelical churches in the Reformed tradition deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ and to reforming our ministry practices to conform fully to the Scriptures.

    Their website (thegospelcoalition.org) offers daily Bible reading and devotionals, articles, blogs, commentary, essays, and other resources. They also offer different country editions in several different languages.

    Try their Bible commentary in the U.S. Edition HERE.

    The Navigators Bible Study Tools

    The Navigators is a ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus and helps people grow in their relationship with Him through Life-to-Life® discipleship, creating spiritual generations of believers. 

    Browse through their most popular Bible study tools, including free PDF downloads, book excerpts, and even full eBooks. As you explore these Bible study resources, discover new and fresh ways to read and apply Scripture.

    Visit The Navigators for more resources.

    Bible Study Methods

    Bible study methods are not website resources but how you interact with the Scriptures.

    Bible R.E.C.A.P. Method

    When you read the Bible, you can ask one or more of the following five questions.

    R — Is there a revelation about God that I should embrace?

    E — Is there an example I should follow or avoid?

    C — Is there a command I should obey?

    A — Is there something I need to apply to my life?

    P — Is there a promise I should claim?

    For example, John 3:16 is a revelation of God’s unconditional love in His Son. Ao, you can highlight the verse with orange (Revelation). John 13:34 is a command to love one another; so, you can highlight the verse with red (Command). John 14:21 is a promise that Jesus will manifest Himself to us if we love and obey Him; so, you can highlight the verse with purple (Promise).

    Try Bible R.E.C.A.P. with the NET Bible in this JO App

    Inductive Bible Study Methods

    Inductive Bible study is learning how to exegete (draw out), as in extracting the information on what a text is actually saying in an objective and systematic way. “Inductive” simply means to use logic induction and reasoning by examining the particulars, facts, and essence of a text, such as context and word meanings first before making any conclusions.

    To learn more about the Inductive Bible study methods, visit Into Thy Word.

    Into Thy Word Ministries provides Christians with the most effective tools and the most effectual means possible to understand better and apply God’s Word to their lives.

    Precept Bible Study Method

    Precept Bible Study Method teaches individuals to observe, interpret, and apply God’s Word to their lives.

    Download the free PDF copy of “Precept Bible Study Method Overview” to try the method.

    Precept is a ministry that helps you cultivate intimacy with the Lord through discovering the truth of Scripture for yourself. They train and equip people to lead small, discussion-based Bible study groups.

    Visit precept.org for Precept Bible study groups near you and other resources.

    Bible Translations

    The writings of the books of the Bible by the authors, known as autographs, are lost today. But the original texts are faithfully transmitted through manuscripts. Even today, there are thousands of fragments of the manuscripts of the Bible available.

    The original Scriptures were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Scholars use these manuscripts to translate the Bible into other languages.

    Today, there are so many English versions of the Bible. Here is a blog titled, “A Guide to Finding the Right Bible Translation” by Olive Tree Bible Software to help you understand different English translations.

    Scripture Memorization

    The Navigators shows you how to memorize Scripture with a proven method. Read the article, “How to Memorize Scripture.”

    The Topical Memory System (TMS) is a simple, easy-to-use system for memorizing key Bible verses that point to essential gospel truths.

    24300 Honor God with Devotion

    “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1)

    Worship is more than songs and praises. With your devotion and service, you also worship God.

    Devotion refers to a commitment and dedication to God. Service that flows out of your devotion is an act of worship.

    You are making God first and foremost in every area of your life. Not only when you gather together with other believers but also in everyday living circumstances and situations, you are making God the center.

    Practically, that means to “do all things without grumbling or disputing” (Philippians 2:14) “through the one who strengthens” (Philippians 4:13) you. “And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17).

    Brother Lawrence, in his well-known The Practice of the Presence of God, puts this Scriptural commandment in the following way:

    “We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.” 

    Devotion can also be described as a prayerful life. It is a daily living that is mindful of the presence of God and conversational with the loving Father who constantly watches over you.

    “He does not ask much of us, merely a thought of Him from time to time, a little act of adoration, sometimes to ask for His grace, sometimes to offer Him your sufferings, at other times to thank Him for the graces, past and present, He has bestowed on you, in the midst of your troubles to take solace in Him as often as you can. Lift up your heart to Him during your meals and in company; the least little remembrance will always be the most pleasing to Him. One need not cry out very loudly; He is nearer to us than we think.” —Brother Lawrence, The Practice of The Presence of God

    24200 Thank God for His Deeds

    Worship God by thanking Him for His marvelous deeds.

    Psalm 98:1

    “Sing to the LORD a new song, for he performs amazing deeds! His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.”

    Psalm 143:5

    “I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.”

    Psalm 40:5

    “O LORD, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!”

    Psalm 77:11

    “I will remember the works of the LORD. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!”

    Psalm 102:25

    “In earlier times you established the earth; the skies are your handiwork.”

    Job 33:4

    “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

    Psalm 145:16

    “You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.”

    1 Chronicles 29:10-13

    “O LORD God of our father Israel, you deserve praise forevermore! O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and sovereign over all the sky and earth! You, LORD, have dominion and exalt yourself as the ruler of all. You are the source of wealth and honor; you rule over all. You possess strength and might to magnify and give strength to all.  Now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your majestic name!”

    Psalm 119:68

    “You are good and you do good.”

    Lamentations 3:25-26

    “The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him. It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD.”

    Nahum 1:7

    “The LORD is good – indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him.”

    Psalm 145:9

    “The LORD is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.”

    Daniel 2:20-22

    “Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him. He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise;” he imparts knowledge to those with understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.”

    Romans 8:28-29

    “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. ”

    2 Thessalonians 3:3

    “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

    Deuteronomy 10:17-18

    “For the LORD your God is God of gods and LORD of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe, who justly treats the orphan and widow, and who loves resident foreigners, giving them food and clothing. ”

    Micah 7:18

    “Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love?”

    Job 12:9-10

    “Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this, in whose hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all the human race.”

    Hebrews 1:3

    “The Son is the radiance of his glory and the representation of his essence, and he sustains all things by his powerful word, and so when he had accomplished cleansing for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.”

    Acts 17:24-25

    “The God who made the world and everything in it, who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by human hands, nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives life and breath and everything to everyone.”

    Acts 17:28

    “For in him we live and move about and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we too are his offspring.’”

    Revelation 15:3-4

    “Great and astounding are your deeds, Lord God, the All-Powerful! Just and true are your ways, King over the nations! Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.”

    Your Observations of God’s Goodness

    We know that God is at work in our lives every day. But sadly, all too often, we are so preoccupied with our daily activities and pressures that we don’t notice or acknowledge His presence. And even when we do recognize His involvement in the circumstances of our day, it is usually a momentary insight that is soon forgotten.

    Start keeping a record of these instances in My Observations of God’s Love and Goodness. During your devotional time jot down the special things you noticed during the previous day or days. Just write a phrase or sentence for each item— enough to remind you in the future of what God did.

    Some entries are “biggies”—like being protected from an accident, receiving something you critically needed, or an answer to a prayer. But many entries may recount little things that happened which you noticed as being a special reminder of God’s involvement in your day.

    The item doesn’t have to be impressive—it just needs to be something that the Holy Spirit helped you notice as a special sign of God’s love and goodness.

    This routine will make you more aware of God’s presence and involvement—especially in the more mundane events of daily life. Consequently, you spend more time talking to Him throughout the day. And, periodically, when you review past entries, your faith will be encouraged.

    24100 Reflect on God’s Majesty

    Worship our Almighty God by meditating on his majestic character.

    “The Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!”
    —Psalm 145:3

    God is the Supreme Deity of Unmatched Superiority

    • You are infinite and have no limits.
    • You are eternal and not bound by time.
    • You are self-existent and have no origin.
    • You are self-sufficient and have no needs.
    • You are a personal Spirit.

    God is the Supreme Authority in all the Universe

    God is the Supreme Standard of Moral Righteous

    God is the Supreme Bestower of Blessings

    Exodus 15:11

    “Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you? – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?”

    Psalm 104:1

    “Praise the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty.”

    Jeremiah 32:17

    “Oh, Sovereign LORD, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!”

    2 Chronicles 20:6

    “O LORD God of our ancestors, you are the God who lives in heaven and rules over all the kingdoms of the nations. You possess strength and power; no one can stand against you.”

    1 Timothy 1:17

    “Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.”

    23590 My Prayer List

    It is helpful to make your own prayer list. It serves as a reminder to pray for others more consistently. When God answers your prayers, the list also works as a “memorial” to remember how God has been good and gracious toward you.

    Sometimes, you know what people need because you have spoken with them. Other times, you don’t know what they need, but you have a burden to pray for them. You can ask the Lord, “What do you want me to pray about specifically for this person?”

    Here are some practical tips to keep your prayer list.

    Keep It Usable

    There is no right or wrong way to keep a list. Use whatever system works for you. What is important is that:

    1. You pray regularly and consistently.
    2. You remember what to pray for them.
    3. You can record God’s answers to the prayers.

    Where to Keep the List

    NOTES

    You can use the JoApp NOTES (icon on the top right corner) to create your personal prayer list. NOTES is accessible from the menu at any time. You will find your prayer list along with other notes you have taken. The benefit of the JoApp NOTES is that it is simple and is part of the app you already use.

    Journal

    Some people keep your prayer list in a journal. As a spiritual discipline, some people keep a journal on a regular basis. As part of writing, they also keep a prayer list in it. You can purchase journals. Some are fancy, but you can use (buy) a simple notebook for a journal.

    Other Lists

    You can keep one list for all of your prayer requests. Or you can categorize them. In this app, there are several areas of Christian life where we are called to pray, particularly for others (intercession) in addition to for our own needs. You can access them from here, and keep your prayer list under each category.

    Praying for My Family and Friends

    Praying for My Church and Special Ministries

    Praying for My Community, State, and Nation

    Praying for Believers Around the World

    Other Prayers of Intercession

    Help Me with My Needs, Lord

    23511 Praying God’s Names

    Stand up and bless the Lord your God! May you be blessed, O Lord our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.

    (Nehemiah 9:5)

    I will magnify my great name that has been profaned among the nations, that you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I magnify myself among you in their sight.

    (Ezekiel 36:23)

    The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

    (Proverbs 18:10)

    Who among you fears the Lord?
    Who obeys his servant?
    Whoever walks in deep darkness,
    without light,
    should trust in the name of the Lord
    and rely on his God.

    (Isaiah 50:10)

    Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.

    (Daniel 2:20)
              Meanings of God’s Names

    ADONAI        The master, Lord. (Deut. 10:17)

    ELOHIM        God, the strong, faithful One.   (Gen. 1:1)

    EL ELYON     The Most High God.   (Num. 24:16)

    EL OLAM       The Everlasting God.   (Gen. 21:33)

    EL ROI       The God who sees.   (Gen. 16:13)

    EL SHADDAI        God Almighty.   (Gen. 17:1,2)

    IMMANUEL     God, with us. (Isa. 7:14)

    JEHOVAH  LORD, I am who I am.   (Gen. 2:4)

    JEHOVAH-JIREH     The LORD provides.   (Gen. 22:8-14)

    JEHOVAH-M’KADDESH    The LORD who makes you holy.   (Lev. 20:7)

    JEHOVAH-NISSI      The Lord is my banner.   (Ex. 17:15)

    JEHOVAH-ROHI      The Lord is my Shepherd.   (Ps. 23:1)

    JEHOVAH-ROPHE      The LORD who heals. (Ex. 15:22-26)

    JEHOVAH-SABAOTH     The LORD of heavenly hosts.   (1 Sam. 1:3)

    JEHOVAH-SHALOM       The LORD is peace. (Jdg. 6:24)

    JEHOVAH-SHAMMAH       The LORD is there.   (Ezk. 48:35)

    JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU        The LORD is our righteousness.   (Jer. 23:6)

    23521 Prayers in the Bible

    There are over 200 prayers recorded in the Bible. Some are powerful prayers, some special ones. Some are very short, more of a cry of the heart. Others are long.

    There is a prayer of blessing that is unique. The Lord gave Moses specific instructions for Aaron to bless the people of Israel with this prayer.

    The Lord spoke to Moses: “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is the way you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:
    ‘The Lord bless you and protect you;
    The Lord make his face to shine upon you,
    and be gracious to you;
    The Lord lift up his countenance upon you
    and give you peace.'”

    “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”

    (Numbers 6:24)

    Prayers in the New Testament

    The following prayers are just a few well-known examples from the New Testament. All the prayers found in the Bible are worth studying and some to meditate on. You can learn from them to enrich your own prayers.

    The Lord’s Prayer

    “So pray this way:
    Our Father in heaven,
    may your name be honored,
    may your kingdom come,
    may your will be done
    on earth as it is in heaven.
    Give us today our daily bread,
    and forgive us our debts,
    as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.
    And do not lead us into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.”

    (Matthew 6:9-13)

    Jesus at Gethsemane

    “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me. Yet not my will but yours be done.”

    (Luke 22:42)

    Jesus on the Cross

    “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”

    (Luke 23:46)

    Tax Collector in the Parable

    “God, be merciful to me, sinner that I am!”

    (Luke 18:13)

    Disciples’ Prayer

    4:24 When they heard this, they raised their voices to God with one mind and said, “Master of all, you who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them, 4:25 who said by the Holy Spirit through your servant David our forefather,

    ‘Why do the nations rage,
    and the peoples plot foolish things?
    4:26 The kings of the earth stood together,
    and the rulers assembled together,
    against the Lord and against his Christ.’

    4:27 “For indeed both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together in this city against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, 4:28 to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen. 4:29 And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage, 4:30 while you extend your hand to heal, and to bring about miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

    (Acts 4:24–30)

    Stephen’s Prayer for Persecutors

    “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!”

    (Acts 7:60)

    Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians

     3:16 I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he will grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person, 3:17 that Christ will dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, 3:18 you will be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 3:19 and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you will be filled up to all the fullness of God.

    3:20 Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, 3:21 to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

    (Ephesians 3:16–21)

    Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

    17:1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he looked upward to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you— 17:2 just as you have given him authority over all humanity, so that he may give eternal life to everyone you have given him. 17:3 Now this is eternal life —that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you sent. 17:4 I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me at your side with the glory I had with you before the world was created.

    17:6 “I have revealed your name to the men you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have obeyed your word. 17:7 Now they understand that everything you have given me comes from you, 17:8 because I have given them the words you have given me. They accepted them and really understand that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 17:9 I am praying on behalf of them. I am not praying on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those you have given me, because they belong to you. 17:10 Everything I have belongs to you, and everything you have belongs to me, and I have been glorified by them. 17:11 I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them safe in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. 17:12 When I was with them I kept them safe and watched over them in your name that you have given me. Not one of them was lost except the one destined for destruction, so that the scripture could be fulfilled. 17:13 But now I am coming to you, and I am saying these things in the world, so they may experience my joy completed in themselves. 17:14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 17:15 I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one. 17:16 They do not belong to the world just as I do not belong to the world. 17:17 Set them apart in the truth; your word is truth. 17:18 Just as you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. 17:19 And I set myself apart on their behalf, so that they too may be truly set apart.

    17:20 “I am not praying only on their behalf, but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their testimony, 17:21 that they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. I pray that they will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me. 17:22 The glory you gave to me I have given to them, that they may be one just as we are one— 17:23 I in them and you in me—that they may be completely one, so that the world will know that you sent me, and you have loved them just as you have loved me.

    17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world . 17:25 Righteous Father, even if the world does not know you, I know you, and these men know that you sent me. 17:26 I made known your name to them, and I will continue to make it known, so that the love you have loved me with may be in them, and I may be in them.”

    (John 17:1-26)

    23423 Praying for Believers Around the World

    “Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you, and that we may be delivered from perverse and evil people. For not all have faith.”
    —2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

    Where is there a special need for wisdom, strength, protection, unity, revival and outreach?

    Use the NOTES in this app (icon on top right) to make your prayer list for believers around the world.