Apologetics Study Bible for Students [Paperback]

Sean McDowell (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2010

Like the acclaimed Apologetics Study Bible that has sold 115,000+ copies, the Apologetics Study Bible for Students will anchor younger Christians in the truths of Scripture by equipping them with thoughtful and practical responses for whenever the core issues of their faith and life are challenged.

Multiple research studies have shown that spiritual focus often weakens among teenagers as they head into the attention-dividing realm of young adulthood. Up to 66% of them leave church altogether. The Apologetics Study Bible for Students works against that trend by helping this audience begin to better articulate its beliefs. In addition to the complete HCSB text and dozens of articles collected from today’s most popular youth leaders, including general editor Sean McDowell, this new study Bible also includes:

• Two-color design-intensive layout on every page for the visual generation

• Sixty “Twisted Scriptures” explanations

• Fifty “Bones & Dirt” entries (archaeology meets apologetics)

• Fifty “Notable Quotes”

• Twenty-five “Tactics” against common anti-Christian arguments

• Twenty “Personal Stories” of how God has worked in real lives

• Twenty “Top Five” lists to help remember key apologetics topics

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sean McDowell leads the Bible department at Capistrano Valley Christian Schools in California. The awarded teacher is also a popular national youth speaker and has authored several books including Understanding Intelligent Design (with William Dembski). Sean and his wife have two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1440 pages
• Publisher: Holman Bible Publishers (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586404954
• ISBN-13: 978-1586404956
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars HCSB Apologetics Study Bible for Everyone (not just students) March 17, 2010

By B. Moyer

Format:Paperback

I purchased the HCSB Aplogetics Study Bible for Students primarily because of the text (the 2nd edition of the Holman Christan Standard Bible translation). The HCSB is a fairly literal translation that is written in natural English. The NIV is translated in approximately the same manner as the HCSB, but the HCSB is more literal and includes many more tranlsation notes (adding a level of insight and transparency that the NIV lacks). The HCSB combines accuracy and readability better than any other translation, in my opinion. The 1st edition of the HCSB was my translation of choice for general study and the 2nd edition is an improvement over the 1st.

The study features of the Bible are very good. The articles, quotes, "Twisted Scripture" notes and study notes all serve to strengthen the reader's faith and provide a solid footing for the accuracy and reliability of God's Word. The only criticisms I have of this fine Bible are: 1) The font size of the study notes is a bit small 2) The Bible lacks a concordance (a necessity in a study Bible). Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this study Bible to students of God's Word, regardless of their age.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Student Apologetic Study Bible June 7, 2010

By Mike Robinson

Format:Hardcover

As a young believer I developed a sudden intense hunger for apologetics after a cultist knocked on my door challenged my faith. Then with an atheist at my work site I had to find a way to get intellectually armed, consequently I purchased dozens of books on apologetics. Oh how I wish this Bible or Strobel's apologetic bible had been available. Accordingly, Sean McDowell's (author: "Apologetics for a New Generation: A Biblical and Culturally Relevant Approach to Talking About God"; son of Josh McDowell) "HCSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students" is an outstanding apologetic resource for young people and students.

Within this reader-friendly tool one will discover:

- How to identify scripture twisting
- Simple and powerful evidential proofs
- Easy to understand archaeology facts
- Outstanding quotes
- Ways to defend the Christian worldview
- Easy to implement tactics that will help intellectually equip students
- Potent testimonies from important Christian figures.

McDowell's "Apologetics Study Bible for Students" is a helpful and powerful apologetic instrument written by an author who understands the challenges that Christian students face.
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See the New Book that proves the existence of God using moral absolutes by Mike Robinson:
There Are Moral Absolutes: How to Be Absolutely Sure That Christianity Alone Supplies
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or additionally see the dynamic new apologetic book:
Truth, Knowledge and the Reason for God: The Defense of the Rational Assurance of Christianity
or
One Way to God: Christian Philosophy and Presuppositional Apologetics Examine World Religions

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I want one!!! February 8, 2010

By Candace Mike N Elmo

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Bought it for grandson, he loves it!!!
he grabbed it right away and began scouring topics etc.
It has 'twisted Scriptures" where verses that are twisted by cults etc are explained as to what is really meant in the context
It has study notes
it has topics of debate and answers from both well known Bible authorities and the Scriptures themselves
I began using one statement after reading just 1 debatable issues' answer , I put it on my Facebook....what a response!!! Amazing how Christian adults had never thought of this answer before.
hint; it was on 'judge not'
I really really like this Bible
I think it is a great investment
and honestly, i want one !!