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Life Application Study Bible: NIV
- Application Notes provide penetrating insight into what the Bible says to you about how you live. - Book Introductions use timelines, overviews, and outlines to prepare you to hear and respond to the book's truths. - Character Sketches spotlight key Bible figures and the lessons you can learn from their lives.- In-Text Charts and Maps help you locate key places and grasp...more
Leather Bound, 2504 pages
Published
April 1st 1997
by Zondervan Publishing Company
(first published January 1st 1985)
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I learned that God loves us very much that he sent Jesus as our Savior and that he wants all (everybody) to go to heaven for eternity.
God has been taking care of his people ever since they have been on this earth. he protects us and gets us through problems through prayer.
It makes God very sad to see when people don't worship him and don't obey his commandments including love one another. It makes God very sad when he sees how humans destroy their lives and the lives of others with drug wars and...more
God has been taking care of his people ever since they have been on this earth. he protects us and gets us through problems through prayer.
It makes God very sad to see when people don't worship him and don't obey his commandments including love one another. It makes God very sad when he sees how humans destroy their lives and the lives of others with drug wars and...more
Once again, I read various editions of the Book in search of meaning for me...It may not be somebody's way but it's mine and I rarely invoke the creator but I believe my faith is guiding me in this..
Mar 14, 2011
Paul
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I am an atheist, but I've always wanted to read the bible cover to cover. I've just finished Genesis. It's worse than I expected. Genesis really sets the stage for the misogyny and homophobia that follow. Any book that teaches labour pains are punishment for Eve eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil should come with a WARNING label. This book is not suitable for young children.
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I own several bibles and bible study books but every time I decided to read the entire bìble I would eventually just go back to daily devotionals or re-read my favorite books. That is until I found this bible. The explanatory notes, short history lessons and character profiles are just a few things included in this bible that not only helps with understanding how the scriptures can be applied to our world today but It helped me stay connected through the parts I found dìffícult or boríng and I w...more
The chronological order adds a fresh through-line to the biblical narrative that is different than the canonical order. The explanations are clear, simple and easy to understand (though sometimes simply redundant in explaining verbatim what you are about to read, which loses half a star for me).
The explanation of the historical accounts between the old and new testaments really help to increase one's understanding of the AD/BC split and what exactly was happening in society during the early day...more
The explanation of the historical accounts between the old and new testaments really help to increase one's understanding of the AD/BC split and what exactly was happening in society during the early day...more
God's Word is the best & single most important book. Out of all the books in the world, this is the one I hope that everyone will take time to read. If we are as diligent in reading this as we are in all the other books of the world, our understanding, personal peace, & spiritual life will change not to mention our relationship with Jesus Christ. My prayer is that everyone who reads it will allow Him to touch them as only He can & change your life. Permanently.
John 3:16 & 17 For...more
John 3:16 & 17 For...more
Okay, so I've done many Bible studies since spring 2001, but never actually read through the entire Bible. I started my "one year through the Bible" journey in January 2010 and I'm still on the road. I love the reading plan that I have....I read a section from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs each day. I downloaded the plan from Dailyaudiobible.com (DAB) which, by the way, is a great site. Brian Hardin, from DAB, does the year through the Bible every year (since I think...more
This is my favorite version of the Bible. I have learned so much more by learning the context and background of the content in the Bible by reading this version. It also makes it more applicable to life today. I often find myself thinking "oh, so that's what this means....". I actually enjoy my time reading the Bible more now that I don't need to struggle to understand it.
My rating of 4 stars is, of course, for the NIV Life Application notes which appear at the bottom of each page, not for the text of the Bible itself which will always get the full 5! :) I'm going to assume everyone knew that but wanted to clarify juuuust in case.
The notes range from being academic or historic commentary to applications for contemporary life, at times stretching the point a little to make it fit into a modern application. There were several places where I disagreed, even disagre...more
The notes range from being academic or historic commentary to applications for contemporary life, at times stretching the point a little to make it fit into a modern application. There were several places where I disagreed, even disagre...more
...if you only read the commentary on the decision making process: how Abraham's servant chose a wife for Isaac, it will be worth the money. How Christians make decisions...
Found this a great book, and now look forward to the Android app fir the UK.
Found this a great book, and now look forward to the Android app fir the UK.
Wonderful book to have in conjunction with my bible study fellowship class. Just got done with Genesis. Very powerful. Those that find it disturbing or difficult could join a bible study in the fall.
easy to read and understand. Great way to study the bible, with good notes on the bottom. Helps you to research meaning of the words of the bible. Great way to go in depth. Awesome.
Love this Bible. Have had it for years. Being held together with black electrician tape. Has been my favorite for years. Love the explanations of passages, maps, the chapter summaries.
Good information, however the NIV is the most loosely translated of all translations and should be used for reading only; never for the purpose of true Biblical study or exegesis.
I love that this Bible has so much value added insight into the background of scripture & the Bible as a whole. By far the best for anyone new to their walk with God.
My resolution for 2012 was to read the bible in a year. I did it with the help of a reading group at church. For 2013 we plan to read the New Testament.
Best love letter around! God's instruction manual for life. Study notes help explain things one may not understand or know the background, context or history.
This is one book that I will read, re-read, & read again! Once I'm finished guess what? I'll read it some more! Need this in life everyday.
My first study bible, when I was new in my faith this study bible really assisted me in learning more about applying my faith to everyday life.
I try to read my bible everyday. I love being able to spend and read Gods word daily. Love the application study notes in this bible.
I chose five stars of course because this is God's Word. However, when those who put the study section in start interpreting what they think God means in His Word, sometimes they are sorely mistaken and sound more like ear tickling...
Randy
Randy
It is unlikely that I will ever truly "read" this, but will instead refer to it from time to time and read passages both greater and lesser in size as the mood strikes me. I do enjoy having a bible for reference, and this was a gift to me when I graduated high school. I am intrigued by the difference in format from the King James bible (and mildly amused that the Catholic church was not listed in the Preface among the denominations of those distinguished scholars who worked on this translation)....more
My first study Bible. Use mostly ESV and NLT now and E Sword for commentary but this is great especially for new believers.
read new testimate. gotta finish the old now.... love the footnotes- makes it so much eaiser to read :) thank you sis! ;)
How could you give this book anything LESS than 5 stars? Have you ever read a book so jammed full with stories, characters, plot twists etc.? I think of this book as one of my desert island books. If I had to pick only 5 books to read for the rest of my life stuck on a desert island, this would definitely be one of them. It is absolutely packed with interesting things. It can get tedious, don't get me wrong, the slow parts are definitely a little painful to trudge though. But if you can get thro...more
The best Bible you will ever own. Everything is explained very well making it easy to understand and relate to.
This review is for the study aspects of this bible and not the bible itself
Pro's
Maps! not a ton but enough mixed in when necessary and not just in the back
Commentary at the bottom every page
Related Passages which I use all the time.
Historical Context at the beginning of every book, especially helpful for old testament
Mini Concordance/Dictionary - This is probably my favorite aspect
Con's
Small Font - I would suggest getting an additional Bible with larger print if your're reading a lot
Commentary -...more
Pro's
Maps! not a ton but enough mixed in when necessary and not just in the back
Commentary at the bottom every page
Related Passages which I use all the time.
Historical Context at the beginning of every book, especially helpful for old testament
Mini Concordance/Dictionary - This is probably my favorite aspect
Con's
Small Font - I would suggest getting an additional Bible with larger print if your're reading a lot
Commentary -...more
It is in an easy to understand relative language of today that most people can relate to.
I really love my NIV Life Application Study Bible. I have it in hard copy as well as on my Kindle.
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