Biblos.com

Biblos.com presents a fairly common interface to the internet, which should be of reasonable comfort to members unfamiliar with the program.  The menu bars it uses, and the 12 English Bibles it encompasses, will certainly provide the basics needed for people to move beyond bare bones Bible study.  A nice feature if you have a multilingual congregation is the inclusion of many foreign language Bibles, including multiple choices in a number of these languages.
I especially enjoyed finding the online mobile version (Online Mobile Bible), for which it claims the only requirement is Internet access.  A quick try proved it works with my Samsung Blackjack 2, and the features extend beyond a simple electronic copy of the Bible (in the 12 English variants); it also has 3 commentaries and cross reference features.  It works with PDA’s and computers, so you could use this on a computer’s larger screen if you’re having difficulty reading the phone’s screen.
There is a wealth of ways to interpret and/or approach a Bible text using the Bible study Tools option.  While not extensive, it provides 25 different methods to get into the text and expand your knowledge, from parallel gospels to interwoven text (Hebrew or Greek).  It has a feature for searching on a story, date, person, place, or topic, so it you are one who doesn’t like to memorize the minutiae, you could easily use this feature to take you from the general to the specific.
(JimG)

Blue Letter Bible

The Blue Letter Bible is an online resource that offers a variety of features. Users may search Scripture in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, or Spanish. Once a verse has been found, the Blue Letter Bible displays the verse as well as those after it with links to dictionaries, commentaries, concordances, images, maps, and other versions. The site itself is pretty self-explanatory, and first-time users would most likely be able to navigate it without much difficulty. A “Help/FAQ” link may be accessed on the left navigation bar for assistance if needed.
    Developed over the past fourteen years, the Blue Letter Bible—run mostly by non-denominational, self-described 'conservative' Christians with backgrounds in ministry and/or education—offers tools for a range of people. For the more tech-savvy, the site provides computer code to link to a user’s site. It also expects to be used as a source and provides ready-made citations for its pages throughout most of the site.
    There seemed to be only two things that warrant attention when navigating this site. First, the Greek letter ρ is a little askew, making some words difficult to read at first glance. Second, users must pay attention to which version of the Bible they are searching and remember to check it or change it as the site may revert back to default settings from time to time. Overall, however, the Blue Letter Bible seems to be a useful resource.
(SarahT)

YouVersion

YouVersion is both a program that adds to personal Bible study and an online community that can be place where a person can add their thoughts on a particular bible passage.  It is free to use both the program and to gain access to the online community.

The program itself is designed to be an online Bible reader.  The program gives the reader access to most of the popular versions such as NET, NIV, KJV, and the Message. (41 versions in 22 languages)  The program offers a wide variety of languages, but no Greek or Hebrew.  It is possible to view 2 or more versions at the time.  The reader is easy to navigate and the font is large and easy to read.  The Faith Comes From Hearing program which offers a variety of audio Bibles is integrated into the reader program as well. 

The online community is slanted towards mainstream non-denominational American culture.  Part of how the online community functions is by joining groups and by following your friends’ comments.  So it is possible that a person’s home church could set up a group and comment on the same scripture to form a study.  It does not appear that people are taking advantage of the online community and focusing on the personal devotional aspect. 

Bible Reading plans are offered by Christian organizations such as Bible Gateway and Blue Letter Bible.  It is possible to choose to do these plans and once a reading is finished it automatically crosses it off of the list that corresponds to the plan.

YouVersion offers a mobile program that I downloaded onto my iPod touch.  It is basically a Bible reader that is easy to search and read.  The Bible Reading Plans are found on the program and they automatically synch up your account on the website once you finished a reading.  The online community component is not found on the mobile program.  

I would recommend this program to people who are interested in reading or listening to the Bible online.  I would only recommend the online community to another person if they know others who are using it.  The program does not make it easy to meet new people. 
(DanC)
Note that there is support for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Java, and also a Mobile Web version.

Great Treasures in the Scriptures

Great Treasures would be a very useful tool for the non-specialist who is interested in slightly deeper biblical studies and doesn't want to spend a lot of money (it's free actually) to do so. It parses out every word in the Greek New Testament. Currently, the site supports NT word studies only. In the future they say that it will also support OT word studies (both Hebrew and Greek). The site also provides a parallel version panel including KJV, Tisch, NASB, ESV & NIV which is user friendly and easy for version/text comparison. You also have the option of making a personalized account where you can put chapter notes, verse notes, word study notes and translation notes. The site also gives a short definition of words and also has a digital Strong's Concordance. This site may work well for a one-on-one Bible Study where two people could share an account on Great Treasure and utilize another social networking site to supplement the further dialog that may be needed to have a successful study. The down-side is that you must always have an internet connection to utilize great treasures. It would be nice if they could make a down-loadable free version available so one could avoid having to be online to use Great Treasures. 
(AaronR)

Into the New Testament

“Into the New Testament” is a web-based resource still in development.

What I like about this website right from the start is that it is laid out in a logical fashion.  The home page is simple with icons listed in the order the user will use them to progress (the last two icons are for help and a “contact us” icon).   The Help icon is a nice graphical overview of the site..

The first four icons are “Getting Started,” “The Skills,” “The Literature,” and “Activity Grid.”

• Getting Started: “What you will need” simply gives a link to download Flash Player, and recommendations for books that will assist in your study.
• The Skills: Provides a list of nine necessary skills for close study of the text and exercises for developing them.
• The Literature: A quick overview of the Literature of the NT.
• Activity Grid: Provides the scenarios that further the study of the texts.
  

This Bible study tool is based on problem based learning.  By working through scenarios (so this is best utilized in teams of some sort), the student begins their study of the texts in order to arrive at a solution to the problem.

I like this resource because it may be used in a class setting, but also, I think, as a way to involve a lack-luster church Bible study group (perhaps even an online group).  It also allows for as basic or in-depth a study as the group may be ready for.

Into the New Testament has been developed by Mary Hinkle Shore, associate professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, and is hosted by Luther Seminary.
(BrianC)

Biblos.com

Biblos.com is a free site that offers a comprehensive selection of resources that are arranged in an easy-to-access format.  The home page has 25 buttons for tools including a concordance, commentaries, interlinear and interwoven texts, devotions and a mobile feature.  There are 148 versions available in a variety of languages, including 22 English variations, and it includes a verse-by-verse translation comparison.  The site also includes a children’s version, though it is text without pictures and not significantly different from other contemporary translations.  Regrettably, Biblos lacks both the NET and The Message for literal and dynamic translations.  The Greek and Hebrew language tools are easy to use; you can hover your mouse over the word for translation.  It is not as useful as a program like BibleWorks for in depth language study; it doesn’t have the same capacity for statistics work or the ability to keep personal notations.  You can’t search for frequency or usage for Greek or Hebrew words, though you can search resources for English words.  The site also includes the Apocrypha, which may be useful for readers who don’t have it in their hardcopy Bible.  Since it is web-based, it is available wherever one has internet access.  This free site does not ask for monetary support, though there is a function for donating to the contributors who maintain the site.  The site includes advertisements and links to other sites and sources including sites promoting decision theology that encourage users to share contact information if they either accept or still have questions about Christianity.  (TraciMB)

NET Bible Online

I have explored various online options for Biblical studies.  One that I like in particular is the NET Bible online.  This is a great resource, because it’s kind of like a free version of BibleWorks.  It allows you to see Greek and Hebrew versions of biblical texts, and various English translations as well.  For a parishioner or otherwise curious student for whom BibleWorks might not seem like a good investment, this is a great tool.   It shows the Greek and Hebrew and allows you to “click on it” just like BibleWorks, and then it gives you a very simple explanation of the word in the original text, and these explanations are helpful for study even if you don’t have a background in biblical languages.  It’s a great tool for translation comparison and is accessible to everyone for free and would be useful during a lecture series as it could be projected on a screen and used to facilitate discussion in a classroom setting, and it could also be used as a basis for an online study and discussion group. (BrianB)

The Bible Gateway

The Bible Gateway is a website that can be used for reading and researching scripture online for free, no membership or registration required site I was impressed with the wide range of available Bible versions and translations.
The site was easy to navigate and I could see myself recommending this site to members of a congregation as place where a layperson could do some basic Bible study work without being intimidated with the process. The home page opens with a Quick Search box with clear directions to Enter the Bible passage (e.g. John 3:16), keyword (e.g. Jesus, prophet, etc.) or topic (e.g. salvation) you want to find. You can easily choose your version of the bible as well on this page.
The site offers a Verse of the Day that is posted under the Quick Search. Depending on the version of the bible chosen you can click through to an audible reading of the chapter and verse of the day.
There are some limited commentaries linked to the site as well for some basic exegesis work. The two commentaries found on the site are IVP New Testament Commentaries from InterVarsity Press and Matthew’s Henry Concise Commentary on the Bible. These commentaries are not too insightful, but do offer some commentary research that can be easily read by those who are interested in doing some biblical research beyond just reading the scriptures.
Bible Gateway offers other features such as a Verse of the Day widget that could be added to a personal website and a Bible Reading Plans, which offer five different reading plans developed by Central Presbyterian Church in Baltimore.
The Bible Gateway was first started in 1993 by Nick Hengeveld while attending Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI). In 1995 Nick became the first webmaster at Gospel.com. He continues to run the Bible Gateway and adds new translations, languages, and functionality to the site.
There is also a Mobile BibleGateway.

Online ESV Study Bible

The online ESV Study Bible is free for buyers of the print edition ($49.99, list; $31.49, Amazon) or may be purchased separately for $19.99. It provides online access to the printed text and notes (sample here for Matthew) and allows users to make personal notes, highlight text, view hyperlinks, search the text, and listen to the displayed chapter. Notes and highlighting are stored with user accounts and are always accessible. The personal notes work well; some formatting and the ability to add hyperlinks are available. The notes column is narrow; however, if the length of the window is exceeded, a scroll bar is added. The illustrations and maps are wonderful, but many look washed-out and are difficult to read without zooming. (Samples here.) The most problematic feature is the search, which is too broad. I searched on God’s love, one of their examples. There were nine hits; of these, only two were actual occurrences in the ESV. Some were in section headings, study notes, or footnotes. Some “hits” were words which were too far apart or parts of other words; for example, one was in 1 John 3:2: Beloved, we are God's children now. (Searching for "God's love" using quotations does work as hoped.) In an error message, I found a link to an advanced search, but it was broken. Since the online help begins by providing the email address for problems or suggestions, this is clearly a work in progress. This is a good tool, but I would not purchase it separately. It would be worth spending a little more and getting both the print and online versions.