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Basics of Biblical Greek GrammarBasics of Biblical Greek Grammar by William D. Mounce
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My real passion, biblical languages. This is the best intro on Greek that I know of.
Greek Grammar Beyond the BasicsGreek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace
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Advanced Greek. Lucid and enjoyable.
Basics of Biblical Hebrew GrammarBasics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico
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Let's not neglect our Old Testament friend. I start studying this as soon as it touches my hands.
A New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith 2nd Edition - Revised And UpdatedA New Systematic Theology Of The Christian Faith 2nd Edition - Revised And Updated by Robert L. Reymond
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What's an education without some reformed systematic theology?
Nkjv Slimline Bible: 3016Bgi Burgundy Genuine Leather IndexedNkjv Slimline Bible: 3016Bgi Burgundy Genuine Leather Indexed by Thomas Nelson Publishers
Got to have a staple Bible. Slimlines are the most fun.
Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology (Baker Reference Library)Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology (Baker Reference Library)
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Got a question? Find it here.
The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and RestorationThe Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration by Bruce M. Metzger
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Throw in a little textual criticism to keep things interesting.
Apologetics to the Glory of God: An IntroductionApologetics to the Glory of God: An Introduction by John M. Frame
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Do a little apologetics on the side.
The Contemporary Parallel New Testament: 8 Translations: King James, New American Standard, New Century, Contemporary English, New International, New Living, New King James, The MessageThe Contemporary Parallel New Testament: 8 Translations: King James, New American Standard, New Century, Contemporary English, New International, New Living, New King James, The Message
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Make sure you get all the major translations covered. Quite nice for comparison.
Textual Commentary on the Greek New TestamentTextual Commentary on the Greek New Testament by Bruce M. Metzger
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Not that you would actually ever use it . . . but hey, every scholar has got to have one.
The Septuagint with Apocrypha: Greek and EnglishThe Septuagint with Apocrypha: Greek and English by L. C. L., Sir Brenton
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See note on #10 . . . or . . . Good for broadening your knowledge of Greek; Greek Word studies
Invitation to the SeptuagintInvitation to the Septuagint by Karen H. Jobes
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Roadmap for use of #11. History, use in NT, etc.
The God of Promise and the Life of Faith: Understanding the Heart of the BibleThe God of Promise and the Life of Faith: Understanding the Heart of the Bible by Scott J. Hafemann
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Hafemann's theology is simply unmatched. HIGHY RECCOMENDED!
The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical OptionsThe Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options by Stanley J. Grenz
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You didn't think I was going to leave out eschotology, did you?
Exegetical FallaciesExegetical Fallacies by D. Carson
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Carson, I could kiss you.
The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23 by John Piper
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Considered by some to be the best work on Romans 9 ever.
Law and Its Fulfillment, The: A Pauline Theology of LawLaw and Its Fulfillment, The: A Pauline Theology of Law by Thomas Schreiner
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Difficult to understand the NT without understanding this concept.
The Gospel according to Mark: The English Text With Introduction, Exposition, and Notes (The New International Commentary on the New Testament)The Gospel according to Mark: The English Text With Introduction, Exposition, and Notes (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by William L. Lane
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Best on Mark. Good intro commentary to the gospels and commentaries in general.
2 Corinthians2 Corinthians by Scott J. Hafemann
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Not only the best on II Corinthians, but Scott unfolds a lot of biblical theology in this book.
Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 46, Pastoral EpistlesWord Biblical Commentary Vol. 46, Pastoral Epistles by William D. Mounce
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Lucid, informed, down to earth, and outright captivating ont he Pastorals.
Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)Romans (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by Thomas Schreiner
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Neglect at your own risk
History of the Christian Church, 8 vols.History of the Christian Church, 8 vols. by Philip Schaff
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Awesome! Wouln't mind someone else paying for it though.
The Letter to the Ephesians (Pillar New Testament Commentary)The Letter to the Ephesians (Pillar New Testament Commentary) by Peter T. O'Brien
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If you see O'Brien, buy now, ask for title later.
How to Read the Bible for All Its WorthHow to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee
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Recommended highly for a better understanding of the genres of the Bible.
The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, Mich.).)The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, Mich.).) by G. K. Beale
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Last but not least, if you even attempt this one, you are already a Christian Scholar