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New Believer's Bible: First Steps for New Christians (New Living Translation)

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This bible really spells it out. It walks you through the steps of becoming a Christian. It explains everything from "Who Jesus Is" to how to "Share Your Faith" using bible references. It is very easy to read. The translation uses modern English without changing the meaning of the KJV of the bible. The only downfall that I found is that the words of Christ are not in red. This would be a great purchase or gift for any new believer. Enjoy!

Of the six or seven different editions of the Bible I own, this one is the one I use on a daily basis. It is written in very plain and straight-forward modern English, is well type set, and for the most part well annotated. As has been mentioned elsewhere, some of the supplemental commentaries represent the opinions of the editors, so they can be taken at times with a grain of salt. This would not be my first choice on research for Biblical interpretation. Typical of most editions, this one does not have the Deuterocanonical Books or the Apocrypha, so this should not be the only Bible in any believer's library. As a means of having a reasonable modern translation of the original texts, however, this book is very recommendable. It is also priced very fairly. There is also a separate edition of the New Testament, but I would suggest investing in this release. I have spent many wonderful hours reading the Psalms, which are a highlight of this edition, Deuteronomy, and Jeremiah, and have never enjoyed the Old Testament this much until purchasing this Bible. Recommended with enthusiasm.

I have not finished this bible but it was given to me as a gift from a stranger working at the Christian book store. I was there to by a bible and did buy the NIV Study Bible. Something I said, did or gave off signaled that I was seeking clarity and a way to have the passages of the bible presented to me within context of particular subjects, heaven, hell, marriage, children, etc. This bible does it wonderfully. It allows me to explore what is on my mind and follow the signs that come to me, the bible is cut into several navigation paths and is an absolutely joyful way to discover Christ in an exploratory non-threatening way.

This is the best bible to give a new believer of any denomination! Not only is it simple to understand, but answers all the common questions that it could take years for one to learn. The front pages have FAQ's (if you will) that are answered with scripture references that gets the reader turning pages and becoming familiar with the order of books in the Bible. (This also shows new believers how most answers are within scripture.) If you know a newbie or someone teetering over unanswered questions, I encourage you to sow this inexpensive seed into their life right away!

This is a wonderful translation to use for devotional reading, especially for new
Christians. When the KJV was written, it was written in the language of the day.
That's what this translation does for modern readers. When you just want to
sit and read and enjoy God's word, the NLT is the way to go.

For a study Bible, I prefer an Amplified Bible, which provides parenthetical
notes with several translations of a particular word or phrase. This gives
the depth and shades of meaning that are useful in study.

For new believers I would recommend a NLT first, then an Amplified (or other)
study Bible. It's nice to have one reserved for study so you can write all over it,
and another for reflective/devotional reading.

I am not finished reading the New Believer's Bible, but I think it is great. The explanations it offers are excellent and very applicable to everyday life. I would recommend it to anyone who is seeking to learn more about the bible and God.

I use this Bible as a gift to people attending an evangelism course and they love it. It's New Living Translation so it's easy to read and it has a lot of notes and comments to help understanding.

Someone gave me this Bible and I cannot put it down! I have been a believer for many years and want to share the Good News with friends and relatives. I am buying more copies to use as a witnessing tool. Also, I am preparing lessons to present in our prison ministry. Wonderful lessons can be drawn from the concise articles and ways the gospel is presented in this Bible.

Ordered this for my brother overseas. He received it fast and loves it! Great book that answers a lot of questions for New and Old Christians alike.

When I first began to study the Bible I bought this. It has been a valubale tool in understanding what scripture is all about! Greg does an excellent job of simplifying the gospel and encouraging new believers!