Nelson Study Bible The Most Comprehensive Study Bible Available

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Summary: Best Study Bible I Have Used
Review: As a lay bible teacher, I utilize the Nelson Study Bible as my first resource for lesson preparation and personal study. I have found the commentaries and other study aids efficient and sufficient. The economy of language, the obvious scholastic quality, and the breadth of discussion in a most readable and understandable manner make this an excellent reference resource for beginning and advanced bible students. I have recommended it to many new Christians, mature Christians, and non-Christians. This is a bible to pass on to those about whom you care deeply.

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Summary: Incredible
Review: I first bought a Nelson Study Bible five years ago and over this period of time it has played an integral part in the development of my understanding of the Bible and more importantly, of God. I have never seen such detailed, historically valid, and readable commentary in any other study Bible; I haven't seen anything even get close.

The commentary was written and edited by 40 contributors with doctorial degrees in theology from seminaries all over the nation (five from Dallas Theological Seminary), and is nothing short of astonishing to look at and read. The focus is on the historical background behind the text of the Bible, which enables the reader to more fully understand some of the more difficult passages in scripture, especially those concerning symbolism and prophesies and laws in the Old Testament. There are graphs, charts, and summaries sprinkled throughout the book, along with detailed introductions to each book explaining the basics of what circumstances it was written under. In addition to all of this there are "Word Focus" sections that examine words in the original language that they were written in so that we can have better understanding of the English translation.

This Study Bible is written in such a way that it is great for both those who have known the Bible all their lives, and those who have never picked one up before but would like to.

I have bought five more of these Bibles since my first, for friends, and for myself as I love the commentary so much I have worn two Bibles out over this span. If I could give this six stars, I would- and if I had the money and ability to purchase one of these for every person who browsed this page, I would.

Buying this Study Bible is money well spent and with time invested in reading it you will gain a new and deeper understanding of God and his love for you.

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Summary: Excellent Study Bible
Review: I received the NSB as a high school graduation gift. It is an excellent tool when studying the Word. The foot notes are pretty good, yet lacking on some important verses. They do not always clarify where needed. Yet with so many verses of the Bible you cannot really complain! Whats is really helpful is the built in concordance; while not exhaustive, still it contains the most widely used words Either way it beats carrying around a Strong's. Also helpful is the "Harmony of the Gospels" which tells all the recorded events in the Gospels and compares where they are documented between the 4 texts. Overall a great tool that has served me well the past few years. A great gift for young and old!

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Summary: The Best!!!!!
Review: THe greatest book of all time!And you want to know what?It is all true!No doubt.

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Summary: #1 Best Seller Ever
Review: The most ancient of all books, no other book has ever sold as many copies as this written revelation to the finite man from an infinite God. The mysteries therein answer life's most difficult questions. 66 books which are split up into law, history, poetry, prophecy, and instruction in living gives the reader a glimpse of the heart and character of the One true God, the Creator of all Creation. In short, this book is about the beginning of time to the end of time. Creation was created perfect with man being God's most prized possession and the only creature to be made in His image. In order to be an entity unto itself, apart from being a puppet of God, man was given a free will. A choice was given him to do evil or good. Man chose evil. God being perfect, holy and just could not allow this to go unpunished. But God, loving man so much, wanted to give a way of redemption in which the only way was to transfer the punishment upon some perfectly innocent person. God, the Son left His throne and became man, Jesus Christ. The punishment was placed on Him when He was crucified on the cross. Three days later, Jesus rose from the dead conquering death. Thus, those who identify with Jesus as their Lord become innocent by association and take upon themselves His righteousness and by God's love and grace have a home in heaven when they die. For those who do not accept this One and only way, there is a lake of fire to punish them for ever and ever. That is the story in short. Read it for yourself. This book claims power to change your life. The NKJV is one of the more accurate translations and easy to understand while keeping the format of the KJV.

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Summary: I think this is a magnificent resource, much overlooked.
Review: This is a magnificent resource, much overlooked. It's the best study Bible I've seen in some time, rivaling some of the other, better-known study Bibles. It is non-sectarian, and thus will appeal to all evangelical Christians, no matter what their theological persuasion. There are too many great features to enumerate; this study Bible lacks nothing. Unlike many of the newer study Bibles popular today, it makes a serious attempt at being scholarly and coming to grips with the text. It is practical, too, but not merely needs-oriented. The NSB is also very user-friendly. The 350 WordFocus Studies are particularly enlightening. This study Bible will appeal to the layperson and the more scholarly person alike. It's a treasure awaiting those who want to dig deeper into God's Word, in order to know more about Him, and, more importantly, to know Him better.

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Summary: I think this is a magnificent resource, much overlooked.
Review: This is a magnificent resource, much overlooked. It's the best study Bible I've seen in some time, rivaling some of the other, better-known study Bibles. It is non-sectarian, and thus will appeal to all evangelical Christians, no matter what their theological persuasion. There are too many great features to enumerate; this study Bible lacks nothing. Unlike many of the newer study Bibles popular today, it makes a serious attempt at being scholarly and coming to grips with the text. It is practical, too, but not merely needs-oriented. The NSB is also very user-friendly. The 350 WordFocus Studies are particularly enlightening. This study Bible will appeal to the layperson and the more scholarly person alike. It's a treasure awaiting those who want to dig deeper into God's Word, in order to know more about Him, and, more importantly, to know Him better.

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Summary: THE BEST!!!
Review: This is my favorite study bible and I have several, including the NIV, LAB, Ryrie, Scofield, and others. But this far out surpasses any of them.. I have the NKJV and that also is my favorite version of the Bible.
The study notes at the bottom cover about every verse and is very good at explaining without over doing.. If I only had one Bible this is the one I would pick..
There is a lot of other reasons for liking this Bible, like the beginning commentary on each book, the IN Depth articles, Word focus, Quick View Charts, Concordance, Maps (in-text and full-color) and in the front of the book it tells where to find all of this with the page number.