Review: NKJV, Wiersbe Study Bible

About the book:

Now you can experience Dr. Warren Wiersbe’s lifetime of powerful Bible teaching in one place. Whether through his bestselling “BE Series” commentaries or his popular “Back to the Bible” radio ministry, Dr. Wiersbe has guided millions into a life-transforming encounter with God’s Word. Now, in this single volume, you have access to Dr. Wiersbe’s trustworthy, accessible explanations of the Bible’s truths and promises, through his comprehensive system of study and application notes. Make the most of your time reading, studying, and reflecting on Scripture with The Wiersbe Study Bible.

Features include:

Thousands of verse-by-verse notes by Dr. Wiersbe
Hundreds of Catalyst notes which more deeply reveal important biblical themes and character issues to motivate transformation by the Holy Spirit through the Word
Book introductions featuring Dr. Wiersbe’s historical background, themes, and practical lessons for each book of the Bible
“Be transformed” section in each book introduction specifically pointing to the life-changing impact of that particular part of Scripture
Thousands of cross references, showing the connections throughout the Bible
Concordance with key words for deeper word study
Full-color maps
Clear and readable 10.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®

My thoughts:

After reading a couple of Wiersbe's books I jumped at the chance to get this Bible as I found his books to be helpful.

The study Bible is well-made and seems to be something that'll last through years of use. I love the comfort print, red letters, and the amount of study notes -- seriously there are so many little different study notes throughout. There are Catalyst notes, verse-by-verse notes, the book introductions, and more. Also, the concordance included at the end is huge -- I counted over 250 pages.

All in all, it is a great study Bible and one I'm glad to have. It is a little heavy, but that is because it is a thick study Bible from all the notes.

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Review + Giveaway: ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition

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Review & Giveaway: ESV Men's Devotional Bible

ESV Men's Devotional Bible
ISBN-13: 978-1433548413

Our world presents daily distractions that can easily displace Christ as the center of a man’s heart and life. The goal of the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible is to strengthen and encourage men through the life-giving Word of God and sound devotional content aimed at nurturing godliness. 

With 365 theologically rich and gospel-centered devotions drawn directly from the Bible, this all-new resource was created under the editorial oversight of Dr. Sam Storms with contributions from over fifty Christian leaders. Introductions orient men to each book of the Bible, exploring its unique contribution to a man’s walk with God. Thoughtful and instructive articles address the importance of sound doctrine, life in the local church, leadership, the heart, calling, and a host of other relevant issues for today.

The Men’s Devotional Bible will strengthen men in their walk with Christ, helping them apply the gospel and the truth of God's Word in their homes, churches, and workplaces.

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My thoughts:

The ESV Men's Devotional Bible is a quality Bible with over 300 devotionals, introductions for each book of the Bible, and several articles and resources in the back. The devotionals are placed in such a way that they apply to the chapter of the Bible that you just read or are still reading. The Bible is a good size and not too bulky/heavy, The black jacket/cover is perfect for giving it a masculine feel.

All in all, the ESV Men's Devotional Bible is a great new devotional Bible for men and I think it's also a great gift idea. I definitely recommend it!

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Review: NKJV Foundation Study Bible

About the book:

The perfect foundation for Bible study and the Christian life. Build your life on it! The Foundation Study Bible is a thorough, portable, and affordable Bible for students of God's Word at any level. It has the most important helps for basic study, whether you're just beginning or brushing up on essentials.

Features include:
Trustworthy NKJV text Cross references and translators' notes Verse-by-verse study notes and theological notes Words of Jesus in red Index Concordance Full-color Bible maps Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles

The New King James Version® - More than 60 million copies sold

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Review: NASB Note-Taker's Bible

About the book:

Finally, a Bible that has plenty of room for taking notes during public or private worship, small-group fellowships, or any other time or place you feel the need to make comments on the Bible. No more cramped writing in tiny margins—the NASB Note-Taker’s Bible makes it easy to stay organized and neat. Personalize the text of God's Word to your life as never before, and treasure this record of your spiritual journey.  Includes the complete text of the popular New American Standard translation.

Features:
Deluxe wide margins for note takers
Complete NASB text
Double-column text for easy reading
Words of Christ in red letter

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Review: Chronological Life Application Study Bible-NLT

Chronological Life Application Study Bible NLT
ISBN-13: 978-1414339276
Tyndale House / 2012
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About the book:

2013 ECPA Christian Book Award winner!
The Bible is the story of God’s interaction with his creation. It is a story that occurs over time, in many places, and through many events. It includes the lives and lessons learned by many people from many cultures. It’s often easy to lose sight of the way in which God’s story fits together when our primary way of looking at the Bible is a bit here and a bit there.

The new four-color Chronological Life Application Study Bible combines the proven resources of the Life Application Study Bible with a chronological format and several brand-new resources. The Bible is arranged in 10 chronological sections that help the reader to see how the various pieces of the Bible fit together. New section intros and timelines set the stage for the passages in each section. New archaeological notes and photographs help to bring God’s story to life in a whole new way. And of course, the Life Application resources answer the all-important question—“so what?”

This edition of the CLASB features the New Living Translation.

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My thoughts:

The Chronological Life Application Study Bible is a great study Bible. I absolutely love how the Bible is arranged chronologically, so that you can read straight through instead of flipping to certain books/chapters when you want to read things in the order they happened. I really liked how, in the introduction, they said that "While helpful as a tool for gaining insight into the meaning, message, and significance of Scripture, a chronological Bible is not a substitute for a traditional Bible." (A17) - I completely agree!

Things I like: I like the timeline, the chronological header system at the top of every page, the maps, the personality profiles, the archaeological notes, the charts/diagrams, the life application notes, and the full-color illustrations.

The personality profiles are great because they list the strengths & accomplishments, weaknesses & mistakes, life lessons, vital statistics (i.e locations, occupation, relatives, etc.), and key verse(s) of the person being profiled. I found these features helpful and interesting.

The illustrations are one of my favorite things about CLASB. The one of the Tabernacle was especially helpful in giving me a visual of the layout of the Tabernacle.

The only complaint I have is that in the "Canonical Table Of Contents" (which is a reference page to show you where to find certain books/chapters in this chronologically-arranged Bible) several of the little colored squares that indicate which section the passage appears in have similar shades and, since the squares are tiny, it's hard to tell the difference between them. It's not a big deal, since next to each passage is the page number where it's located, but I wish the colors would have been more distinct.

Overall, the CLASB is a great study Bible. It took a little bit for me to get used to the layout, but I see myself using it more and more this year as I make my way through the Bible chronologically. There are a lot of helpful aspects to this Bible, so I definitely recommend it!

The CLASB is available in KJV & NLT.
 
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'My Favorite Bible' Giveaway!!!

About 'My Favorite Bible':

With the vibrant illustrations and engaging text in this Bible storybook, you can enjoy sharing the best-loved stories of the Bible with the children in your life and encourage a life-long love for the Word of God. My Favorite Bible is a book of exciting Bible stories and activity pages that guide children through the foundational truths of Scripture.


Each story is fully illustrated and includes a simple narrative full of things kids love: repetition, rhythm, and energy, along with a key biblical theme, a key Bible verse, and discussion questions to help adults introduce children to the Bible.


The colorful illustrations will capture the imaginations of children ages 4–8, and the stories will help adults to pass along the most important truth in life—the Gospel. Families will cherish this time as they read, listen, learn, and love, growing closer to one another even as they grow closer to God.

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Revell has generously offered to give one person a copy of 'My Favorite Bible'! The giveaway is open internationally!

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