This article provides free online resources for topical bible study. It offers bible studies, sorted by word, topic, subject or biblical character in the bible. Many times, studying a particular word or subject or topic throughout bible can bring whole new insights and understanding about the biblical principles.
Nave’s Topical Bible Study:
This free online study tool offers an excellent exhaustive resource for bible studies according to the words. The list is in alphabetical order for easy lookup. It consists of more than 20,000 topics, subtopics and more than 100,000 scripture references.
Smith’s Bible Dictionary:
Originally compiled by Dr. William Smith in 1863, Smith’s bible dictionary provides another great resource for topical bible studies and bible reference book for students of the bible. It offers more than 4,500 topics, subjects about biblical characters, peoples, places, history, geography etc.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary:
Also referred as the ‘Illustrated Bible Dictionary, authored by Matthew Easton and published in 1897. It contains about 4000 entries and topics related to bible, Christian living, peoples etc.
Torrey’s Topical Textbook:
Torrey’s topical bible index contains over 600 topics, 20,000 subtopics and biblical references. It was authored by R.A. Torrey. It offers subject index guides to topics found in the bible. Great free resource for bible teachers, ministers etc.
Bible Topics: What the Bible Says About:
Wonderfully compiled topical bible study list which provides relevant bible verses on particular topics or subjects
Other Resources:
- Index of Christian library – list of topical bible studies arranged by title or topics
- Christian Topics Index: List of topical bible studies, arranged in form on quiz and answers.
(The resources provided in this article must be checked with the Bible as the final authority. Inclusion does not mean that we necessarily endorse the any materials. Please share any other free topical bible study resources with us.)


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Do you have a study about understanding the parables? Or can you recommend one to help me?
Hi Beverly,
You can check out Bibleseo.com for find more bible studies.
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