Bible study apps

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So I am in a bit of a pickle here, I have been using the first 5 app recommended through a friend of a friend in our catholic women’s group. The setup is absolutely beautiful and it is VERY easy to navigate. I feel that the notes don’t contradict our faith in any way BUT I read on their website they are using the NIV translation of the Bible and I’m not sure that is approved by the church or not. They also said they are working on different translations. I honestly didn’t worry at first since it was a fellow catholic suggesting it. But now it is weighing on my conscience. Having said all that I do enjoy and look forward to the next daily reading which they have in order we are reading kings. So any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you God bless!!
 
published around 1992, the New Jerome Biblical Commentary had an essay on versions of the Bible that could be read. NJBC is a secondary source of this information, and the author of the essay is probably expressing an opinion.

But, the NIV was one of those mentioned that were acceptable. But, all non-Catholic editions have their limitations.

The article also mentioned the Jewish Publication Society TANAKH (1985) for a Jewish translation of the Jewish Bible (based on the Masoretic text).

But, the article in NJBC advises against translations which are specifically anti-Catholic, one of which I can cite would be the Scofield Bible, which has all fundamentalist footnotes and such, and the Ryrie Study Bible, which is also explicitly anti-Catholic in its notes and commentary.

If you attend a group that uses the NIV, I suggest you compare the texts with any Catholic edition.

Remember, Martin Luther translated a phrase in Romans to the effect that we are saved by faith “alone.” This is not consistent with Catholic teaching, or even with the Bible itself. If you’re the only Catholic in the group, you’d best go elsewhere, my personal opinion.

Check out the Ascension Press website for Bible studies that may be in your area. If the moderator is using “Go to Meeting” you could log in and attend the class remotely.

For general ideas, check out Dr. Scott Hahn’s website salvationhistory.com
 
Let me preface this, acknowledging this is ONLY my opinion.

Throw out all the Bible Study Apps, and Bible Study Courses.

Instead, study scripture with the following resources:
  • A bible you are comfortable reading.
  • The Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • Church Documents (Vatican I and II, Councils, Papal Encyclicals)
  • Writings of the Saints, Church Fathers, Patristics, and Doctors of the Church
All are readily available on line.
 
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As mentioned any decent Catholic Bible study will have references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. There are some Catholic Bible study apps but they require purchases. Here is an excellent free Catholic Bible study online…

http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/

Would be great if they could somehow make an app version.
 
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