Searching for a Bible can be a daunting task. Not only are you on a quest to find a resource you’ll understand and apply to everyday circumstances, but coincidentally your spiritual journey should be enlightened. Believers simply have to be properly equipped with the knowledge of God’s word.
As Hosea 4:6 reads, “my people perish from a lack of knowledge…”
It’s one thing to know the Bible, and it’s another to relate and walk in that truth. Nevertheless, how can one learn from something they do not comprehend? Following, are some suggested Bibles that help today’s Christians better their wisdom and relationship with Christ.
The New Living Translation (NLT) Study Bible
Some readers say this Bible presents God’s word in a comprehensible manner. If you are looking for a Bible that will enable you to understand the word clearly, ultimately empowering your relationship with Christ, the NLT Bible is for you. Some features include 25,900 study notes, maps, charts and illustrations.
The Starting Point Study Bible
Everyone has to start somewhere, right? This Bible is recommended for new believers in the faith. It’s crucial that you learn to apply the Bible to your everyday life and this Bible will assist you in doing that. The Starting Point Study Bible will help you begin, or renew your journey with Christ by equipping you to build the proper foundation.
The Comparative Study Bible
This Bible combines four translations, the New International Version, the New American Standard Bible, the Amplified Bible and the King James Version. You will gain insight to spiritual truths as you begin to develop a deeper understanding of the word of God. Plus, you can easily compare and see what the original writers intended.
The Message Bible
This Bible is written in everyday, modern time language. It’s a reader-friendly version that will have you grasping every passage. Writer Eugene Peterson, paraphrased the Message by saying his goal was to speak to modern minds and reach the human heart.
The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible
In 2009 the ESV Study Bible became the first Bible ever to win the Christian Book of the Year Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. The goal of this Bible is to first and foremost honor the Lord and his Word in terms of the excellence, beauty and accuracy of its content and design. Another goal is to help people come to a deeper understanding of the Bible, of the gospel and of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
The Amplified Bible
For those wanting to understand the meaning of Scripture in the Greek and Hebrew language The Amplified does it for you. It features brackets, parentheses and italics to expand key words and define phrases while you read. The Bible is simply being revealed right before your eyes.
The Audio Bible Dramatized CD
Would you rather listen to the Word of God than read it? This Bible may be your perfect fit. You will feel a part of the Bible while listening to this CD as every word comes to life. It features the complete Bible on a 64-CD set and it’s fully orchestrated along with sound effects.
The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
If you want to dig deeper in the Bible you’ll find it in this selection. The reference system in this translation allows you to follow any subject, person, place or idea from beginning to end. This is also recommended for Bible study leaders as a tool to use for study lessons.
The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible
This study Bible is highly geared towards Bible school or seminary students. It’ll help you solve the vocabulary and structure of the original Hebrew languages. Some features include Strong’s Concordance numbers, exegetical notes and lexical aids.
The Life Application Study Bible
This Bible teaches you to apply the word to your job, family, problems and more. You can really understand the word on a personal level. This study Bible is also available in various translations including Girls Life Application Bible and Student Life Application Bible, living up to its true meaning of relating God’s word to life.
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