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The Living Insights Study Bible

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If you're looking for a work full of footnotes with lots of commentary on ancient cultures and details on the ancient texts, this isn't it. What it is is a great devotional Bible, plus very good book introductions and some good articles about Bible characters. Such articles are not academic: they're expository, very obviously the work of a preacher, and I mean that in a good way. Chuck's great at helping us realize that the Bible, which sometimes feels so distant and ancient, is about real people and real situations which can be of help to us in world in which we live.

I have one hesitation: there's a short article on the importance of accepting dispensational theology if you're going to understand the Bible. I hate to see that, since, well, mostly since I'm not much of a dispensationalist. I can see people running into that article, realizing they don't concur, and tossing out the rest of the notes. That would be a shame, because there's lots that's good here.

We've given away a number of copies of this Bible, and it's the one I use the most often for study, teaching, and occasional preaching. It's nicely printed and easy to read (though the pages are a little thinner & more fragile than I'd prefer).

Highly recommended.

This study Bible has been invaluable to me. Chuck uses his unique gift to add personal applications to passages, and encourages the reader to experience what God has for him/her through the scriptures.

I won't attempt to critque the main content of this book, which is the NIV text of the Holy Bible. The Greatest Book ever written speaks for itself.

What makes it different are the various study sections written by Charles Swindoll. If you are familiar with his radio show, you know that he brings important, practical, plainly stated messages that are loaded with the good news of God's love. Before each book in this bible, Swindoll gives a couple of pages of history about the book including the writer, the setting and the purpose and themes of the book. I haven't read all of these, but the ones I have read really do give some insight about where the writer was in his life when the book was written.

Several times in each book, Swindoll includes a paragraph about the next few chapters, giving you some things to look for when reading. Most helpful to me were the "Living Insight" boxes sprinkled throughout the entire book where Swindoll relates a verse or two to modern, practical living. These are a breath of fresh air and sometimes can give you hope to make it through the day.

I would recommend this book for any study, or reading purposes you have. If you do not own a bible and would like to purchase one for the first time, I think you will find this enjoyable and helpful. If you want to dig deep into the word of God, this is a great choice. About the only thing it isn't good for is to sit and display on your coffee table, but that is really not it's purpose. Read it, mark in it, don't be afraid to use it and carry it around. If you wear it out, you have made good use of it. I would say "buy this book, and wear it out". I think Mr. Swindoll would agree.

My girlfriend had this bible once. We loved the glossy pages which weren't the usual flimsy kind used for most bibles, so highlighter-markings won't seep through. It has a very readable, easy-to-the-eyes font color which wouldn't give a strain even if you were to spend long hours poring over it. Also, the articles in it are beautifully written in Swindoll-style humor and wit. The extra info given with each book in the bible is also useful and relevant for today's reader. Almost made it to 5 stars for us---pity it only comes in NIV (I think). Would have been extra good if it came in NAS.

This was my first purchase with amazon. I was a little skeptical at first. But the service was excellent and I was very much impressed. This book was introduced to me by a coworker and I loved this bible. But the best thing is that I can't believe I found it for the price that I paid. I literally paid pennies compared to what my coworker paid. The book was used but in very good condition. It made not only sense to get it but it saved me many cents to get it. Thanks Amazon - I will buy again.

I am well pleased with this product, it was a used version however when it came it was like new. It is my favorite version and was purchased as gifts as well as another for myself since it is not available at most book stores, and mine is getting well worn and marked from use.

Thanks for your very prompt service as well - Amazon is great !!

This previously used Bible is in as good condition as it was advertised. I am happy with this transaction and seller. This edition is no longer in print and I was happy to find it.

I have wanted the hard cover for years but couldn't afford it. I am so happy to get it in such good conditiion and for so little money. Thank you so much for this service. It was fabulous. Thank you!!!!!

Purchasing the used Living Insight Bible was w/out a doubt the best decision I could have made. I was extremely pleased w/the 'new' condition, only the presentation page was missing, it obviously was never used. Also the bible was delivered w/in five business days. I won't hesitate in purchasing a 'used book' from Amazon.

This definitely was a wise move on my part.

This bible was a very special gift for a friend, who had seen mine and wanted one just like it. It's now out of print, so I couldn't buy it for her from a book store. I was excited to find it on Amazon and it was delivered to me in just a few days. Though it was listed as "used", it was just like new and my friend was delighted with it. Altogether, I'd say that I'm a very satisfied customer!