NIV Fruit of the Spirit Bible, The [Paperback]

Calvin Miller (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

- This year-long study will enable those who love Christ to cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit in their lives and become more like Jesus -- Each daily study is tied to a Scripture passage that reflects a Fruit of the Spirit and how it can be incorporated into the reader's life -- 35 Bible character profiles show how the Fruit of the Spirit was produced in men and women of faith and how we can emulate their lives today

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Calvin Miller is the author of many books, including The Singer Trilogy, Hunger for Meaning, and The Book of Jesus. He is currently professor of communications and ministry studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Barbara, reside in Fort Worth, Texas

From the Back Cover

You've heard it said that imitation is the sincerest form of praise. Good news! Jesus wants to take you beyond mere imitation -- he wants to literally reproduce his character in you. His love. His joy. His peace. And all the other fruit of the Spirit that come as you cultivate your relationship with the Lord. The Fruit of the Spirit Bible is designed with one goal in mind: to help you become more like Jesus -- so much like him that your family, friends, and others in your life can see him reflected in your words, attitudes, and actions. When the beauty of Jesus shines through you, the world around you will be drawn to him. What higher praise can you offer the One you love best! The Fruit of the Spirit Bible features: - 52 one-week journeys into becoming like Jesus. With a specific Bible passage and inspiring note on one of the nine fruit of the Spirit, each home page serves as a springboard to further passages for the next four days of study. - Over 500 textual inserts explore Scripture passages on the fruit of the Spirit in an interesting and sometimes paradoxical way. - 36 character profiles uncover lessons on the fruit of the Spirit from men and women of the Bible. - Book introductions show which fruits of the Spirit are addressed in each book of the Bible. - Side-column reference system helps you expand your study. - Topical index helps you conduct swift, effective studies of select subjects. - Concordance helps you quickly locate key passages. - New International Version is today's most widely used translation -- accurate, easy to read and understand.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1760 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310918081
• ISBN-13: 978-0310918080
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,698,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Calvin Miller has written over 40 books of popular theology and inspiration. A former pastor, he is professor of preaching and pastoral ministry at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He and his wife, Joyce, have two grown children.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NIV Fruit of the Spirit Bible, August 9, 2001

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Miranda D. Clifton (Middletown, DE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NIV Fruit of the Spirit Bible, The (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for a devotional and study bible. contains a fabulous concordance and a year's worth of daily devotions relating to the fruits of the spirit. A must for someone who wants to commit a year on growing in the fruits of the spirit

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5.0 out of 5 stars Laced with Fruit, November 20, 2009

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Lesha "L. Giovanni, M.Th." (Denver, CO, United States) - See all my reviews
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All through the Bible the fruit of the spirit are highlighted and commented on, giving insight into how the people in the Bible became holy, and what we can do. There are character studies giving fruit of the spirit insights in the person's life, and Fruit of the Spirit mini-studies throughout the pages. There are cross-references in the margin. It is a wonderful way to build you up on your most Holy Faith, as we are told in Jude. The comments make the circumstances of life come alive with opportunity for bearing fruit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging Study!, March 21, 2011

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This review is from: NIV Fruit of the Spirit Bible, The (Hardcover)

I purchased the softcover years ago, and the binding wore out. This is unlike any other devotional bible I had, so I had to replace it. It offers several ways to study the Word with a focus on the 9 fruit presented in Galatians 5:22-23. Topical studies, weekly studies, devotional studies, footnotes and contextual studies are all included in this Bible. I don't mind that it only comes in the NIV translation, but would have liked to see other versions before it went out of print.

This is NOT for hardcore fundamentalists, literalists or extremely conservative students, as some of the inspirational quotes are in the form of poems and philosophical tie-ins (more commonly found in Christian books). However, being a student of the Word for over 20 years, I find many of the side note excerpts in this Bible are very inspiring, and do not distort the original meaning of the text or add irrelevant and distorted conclusions about passages. Even if you skip the occassional side notes, there is a study system that will help you navigate the Bible with a topical study on each of the Fruit expressions.

Here is the breakdown of features;

There is a study system with 52, 5-day studies; one for each week of the year. Do not be mislead to think that this is going to take you through the entire Bible, it just covers selections and principles relating to the fruit topic.

Inspirational Notes (side not excerpts I mentioned); these are creative forms of devotionals that you will find. They are helpful in sharing a modern perspective on the passage and how it relates to fruitful living.

Character profiles- Biblical characters are examined with relation to their fruitful or fruitless living.

Introductions- Historical context, authors and themes are discussed at the beginning of each book.

Christ Articles- Several articles are written based on Jesus' teachings on the Fruit of the Spirit. Articles are also written based on Paul's teachings.

Side column cross references are added (the margins are not large enough for notetaking)

Concordance and Index- Over 150 pages in the concordance, which is a lot for most Bibles (plus it is in smaller print than the text, so there is a lot of information and references that can help if you don't have access to an exhaustive concordance). The topical index makes it easier to find other studies if you want to read ahead or find out what the Bible says about prayer, for example.

This is one of my favorite topical study Bibles, and everyone who has read it (seasoned believers, the curious and new believers) has been pleasantly surprised and enlightened by the studies and resources. I did the best I could to share what one could expect, but it is one that you will have to experience for yourself. Too bad it is no longer in print, it is also a fabulous gift.