Hermeneutics - the study of understanding what the Bible means by faithfully acknowledging that the Bible will never mean what it never meant. This study bridges the gap between our minds and the minds of the original writers, readers, and hearers so that we can properly apply the timeless truth to our current context.

Theology - the study of God—His nature, character, plans, and ways

Textual Criticism - study of manuscript evidence in order to restore the biblical text as closely as possible to the original text. Understanding this science increases our confidence in our modern translations.


Textual Criticism:

Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism by Peter Gurry & Daniel Wallace

The New Testament Documents by F.F. Bruce

Can We Trust the Gospels by Peter J. Williams

Hermeneutics and Understanding the Bible:

A General Introduction to the Bible by Norman Geisler

The Big Book of Bible Difficulties by Norman Geisler & Thomas Howe

How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart

How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart

Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin

Is God A Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copan

Theology:

What Is Biblical Theology?: A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns by James M. Hamilton

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem

Essential Doctrines of the Faith - Norman Geisler video

Finding the Right Hills to Die On - by Gavin Ortlund (how to prioritize doctrines)

Bibles and Commentaries:

The ESV Study Bible

Apologetics Study Bible by Holman Bible Staff

NIV Application commentary series

Christ-centered Exposition commentary series

Simply Put podcast, essential doctrines/theology in 5 minutes

Bible Thinker website, app, podcast: Bible study/worldview/theology

e-Sword Bible study software and app

Logos Bible study software

The Bible Recap - podcast/reading plan

Got Questions - Bible questions answered