The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (New International Version) [Paperback]

Judson Poling (Editor), Mark Mittelberg (Editor), William Perkins (Editor), Michael Vander Klipp (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1999

'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.' -- Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV). The Journey is uniquely designed to help you discover the practical aspects of Christianity - and better understand God. Notes and insights are woven throughout the complete NIV Bible text and address key questions you may be asking about the Bible and its relevance today. - Discovering God -- Addresses the many aspects of God's character. -Addressing Questions -- Deals with some of your toughest questions. -Strengthening Relationships -- Focuses on marriage, parenting, leadership, and social relationships. - Reasons to Believe -- Answer the questions, 'Why should I believe?' - Knowing Yourself -- Helps you look at your own identity in the light of God's Word. - Managing Resources -- Uncovers the Bible's most practical aspects.

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From the Back Cover

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." -- Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV). The Journey is uniquely designed to help you discover the practical aspects of Christianity - and better understand God. Notes and insights are woven throughout the complete NIV Bible text and address key questions you may be asking about the Bible and its relevance today. - Discovering God -- Addresses the many aspects of God's character. -Addressing Questions -- Deals with some of your toughest questions. -Strengthening Relationships -- Focuses on marriage, parenting, leadership, and social relationships. - Reasons to Believe -- Answer the questions, "Why should I believe?" - Knowing Yourself -- Helps you look at your own identity in the light of God's Word. - Managing Resources -- Uncovers the Bible's most practical aspects.

About the Author

Judson Poling is coauthor of the Walking with God series and general editor of The Journey: A Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers. SPANISH BIO: Judson Poling trabaja con el ministerios de grupos pequenos en Willow Creek Community Church en South Barrington, Illinois. Es coautor de la serie Walking with God y editor general de El Camino: Una Biblia para los curiosos espirituales.

Mark Mittelberg (MA, Trinity Evangelical Theological School) is an author, speaker, and evangelism strategist. He is coauthor with Bill Hybels of Becoming a Contagious Christian and coauthor with Bill Hybels and Lee Strobel of the Becoming a Contagious Christian curriculum. He previously served as evangelism leader for the Willow Creek Association. SPANISH BIO: Mark Mittelberbg es autor, conferencista y estratega de evangelismo. Es coautor con Bill Hybels de Conviertase en un cristiano contagioso y con Lee Strobel de Aventura Inesperada. Junto a Bill Hybels y Lee Strobel es coautor del programa de estudio Conviertase en un cristiano contagioso. Anteriormente sirvio como lider de evangelismo para Willow Creek Association.

Bill Perkins's wit, insight, and penetrating stories make him a sought-after speaker for corporate and Christian groups. He has conducted business and leadership seminars across the country for companies such as Alaska Airlines and McDonald's. Bill has appeared on nationally broadcast radio and television shows, including The O'Reilly Factor. He addresses men's groups around the world and has conducted chapels for major league baseball teams. Bill served as a senior pastor for 24 years and is the founder and CEO of Million Mighty Men. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary. Bill has authored or collaborated on 20 books, including When Good Men are Tempted, When Young Men are Tempted, The Journey, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, 6 Rules Every Man Must Break, When Good Men Get Angry, and The Jesus Experiment(forthcoming in fall 2011). He and his wife, Cindy, live in West Linn, Oregon. They have three sons and two grandchildren. SPANISH BIO: Bill Perkins es fundador y presidente de Million Mighty Men (www.MillionMightyMen.com) y es autor de numerosos libros incluyendo los exitos de ventas como When Good Men Are Tempted, Six Rules Every Man Must Break, Six Battles Every Man Must Win, y Awaken the Leader Within. Es coautor de 'El Camino' y ha contribuido con Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 1728 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing; 1st edition (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031092023X
• ISBN-13: 978-0310920236
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good if it is your first look at the BIble, May 1, 2000

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Spiff (Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (New International Version) (Paperback)

This is a excellent Bible. It is only the second Bible I read, but I was pleased. I am a skeptic wanting to learn more about the Christian look at God. I have belief in God and am not atheist, but am very unsure about any details.

This Bible has a clear language, and contans a lot of notes. You often feel you have a friend who knows more trying to explain things to you, they guess some of our questions.

Some notes tell modern stories, some give you advice, some others simply analyse things that are not as obvious as they seem.

The intro made me feel very comfortable and it states that you won't be pushed into anything, just read it and then see how you feel about it all.

If you are not a believer yet, this is the Bible for you.

I only wish I ordered the hardcover instead of the flimsy paperback. The ink also smells terribly, but when it comes to content, it is very well done.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Seeker's Bible, May 27, 1999

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This review is from: The Journey: A Bible for Seeking God & Understanding Life : Niv (Hardcover)

"The Journey" is a very user-friendly NIV Bible that is particularly geared toward the seeker. The testimonies, insert boxes throughout and introductions for each new chapter bring the messages of the Bible into a contemporary context. These 'helpers' enhance the reader's understanding of key messages in the Bible and help guide the reader throughout. The personal stories at the end of each book remind the seeker that they 'aren't the only ones' and really personalize the experience of reading the Bible and understanding its potential in the world we live in today. I would recommend "The Journey" to every seeker and Christian alike.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Journey, NIV, May 10, 2001

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Carson (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (New International Version) (Paperback)

What a great Bible for seekers! This Bible is a subtle, yet provocitive study that lets you make your own decisions and leads you in the right direction. At first, I didn't consider myself a seeker, but I learned that anybody with the slightest spiritual calling should consider the question "Why seek God?"