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NIV Student Bible, Revised

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This is a wonderful Study Bible. The scripture translation is very understandable.. for those who can't really get into the thees, thous, and thines, this is for you. Passages are also indexed by topic... if you need to find a scripture on lust, faith, love, whatever, the index is helpful.

At the beginning of each book in this Bible, it gives you a background / history, as well as how you should read the book.

Also, it has 3 reading plans so that you can get to know the Bible on a regular basis... I really cannot express how much I love this Bible.. It is an awesome thing.

Also included are:
Well known biblical events, Noteable psalms, an outline of old testament history, a map index, and other goodies.

If you are a newcomer to Christianity or a have been keeping the faith for years, this Bible is perfect for all. I am 22, and out of all Bibles I have ever purchased, this is the one I was able to comprehend most. I definitely recommend this.

God bless.

This is one great student Bible out there. As a youth worker in my church we encourage our youth to read and study there Bibles. This is a great youth oreinted Bible. There is a reading track plan that helps youth study there Bible. I have one my self (the revised that I am reviewing and the one before it). This is also highly recommended by the Christian rock group NEWSBOYS. There are many daily thoughts that are in this Bible by many wonderful Bible teachers. I highly recommend it. GOD BLESS

I've tried reading the Living Bible before because it's put in plain English, but it was such a depressing awful 'story', that I quit reading it. This student bible has been a big help in getting me through the bible, mainly using the 'guided tour', which I usually end up reading those parts and wanting to know more about the story and reading more of the bible! Never being one to read a bible, that's really something for me, and I actually look forward to reading it. I'm reading the Psalms right now though, and I'm reading them one by one. It helps to be able to understand the wording of the passages. The additional text boxes with info stashed all throughout is really handy and full of really interesting information I think anyone would find neat to know.
I got a brand new 'normal' bible for Christmas and it's still sitting in it's box...I don't want a different bible!! (Oh, and I'm 33!)

I have no problem with the actual Bible portion of this book, but the commentary could defnitely use a bit of editing. In 1 Samuel alone, we read "The Israelites was fighting for survival" in the introduction, and later, in one of the little commentary snippets, the editors misidentify a conversation between David and Saul as one between David and Jonathan. While people who have a decent understanding of the Bible can simply roll their eyes at things like this, those who don't know it so well may be confused and turned off. If you're just looking for an NIV, this works, but I'd skip it in favor of another student Bible.

I like to look at EVERY study and devotional Bible on the market. This is hands-down my absolute favorite devotional Bible. Have purchased numerous copies to give away. Always recommend it for anyone starting to read the Word as their first Bible to purchase if I don't have one to give them. I keep a copy in my car + a copy at home for myself. Have DOZENS of Bibles + every one imaginable on my PDA. But when I want quality quiet time with the Lord this is the one I use for true enjoyment in God's Presence.

Consider this: I'm a foreigner who just came to the U.S. three years ago, I was born a Catholic who knows little of Jesus' will in my life. Rituals filled my everyday life until I became cold. Another to consider is my English, I was not exposed to difficult "shall I, thou. wilt, or whatever" language in English.

There came into my life that I simply cant live on wealth and memories. I dont have hope. I never cared for rituals so there maybe answers somewhere. Enlightenment in buddhism was not enough, another ritualistic muslim tradition I couldnt take. I searched and then I prayed. I sought God's Word because I remember that Jesus angry at things that made me angry too--hipocracy. Someone told me to read the bible and I did.

I found this book in the bookstore. The explanation made me understand how their culture was like during the old times. I came from the tropics so we neither had drought or desert or even donkeys.
This student bible explained to me what is there to understand about His Word without corrupting it. The Lord's grace and wisdom will make you understand and know Him. It takes time.

I sometimes get lazy and diverted with all the things around me, but I know everything is not on my own strength. Never on my own understanding. Never on my own wisdom. He knows me even before I was born. He chose me and that is the promise that I hold on to. I just know I'm loved by Him who is love.

Just have faith in Jesus, and do His will.

Our Father is Spirit, we must praise and give glory to Him in Spirit.

Looking for an appropriate Bible for study is frustrating when half of them at the store are shrink-wrapped. I took a chance on this and was pleased. Intelligently written and with good notes. I would hope that the authors continue to update this book over the years. I would certainly buy each new version for teaching my teen Bible study classes.

I was looking for a study bible that wouldn't dumb it down too much, wouldn't be geared towards a teenager and wouldn't be over my head or way too long - I also wanted something with an easy to read format and that was light weight. This student study bible easily does all of that. It was exactly what I was looking for.

This is an excellent translation of the Bible, well organized into paragraphs and written in modern, proper English. But especially valuable are the insights included throughout the Bible written by Philip Yancey. Having read some of his other books, I was expecting applicable and well thought-out points, and I was not disappointed. This Bible is excellent for helping a new Christian learn more about their faith and it is perfect for an experienced Christian to use as a tool to delve deeper into the meaning of being saved by Jesus Christ.

Excellent in details The tips are enlightening, very easy to read and understand

All bible students and professors alike will enjoy this product I would recommend hat all bible studies consider it a part of its curriculum

I rate it 5 stars the price is good [[ASIN:0310927846 NIV Student Bible, Revised]

I would purchase it again and again

I highly recommend its use