Includes the four most popular translations: KJV NKJV NIV NLTse Preachers, Bible study leaders and participants, students of the Scriptures, and general readers that are curious about how different translations render their favorite verses will delight in this volume. The same set of verses for all four translations is located on facing pages two translations to a page making text comparison a snap. King James Version The dignified, poetic language of this word-for-word trans-lation has made it the favorite of countless readers for over four centuries. New King James Version A completely updated translation that s faithful to the ac-curacy and beauty of the KJV, while using contemporary and readable language. New International Version Scholarly accuracy and easy readability combine to help readers understand and apply the intended meaning of the biblical text. New Living Translation Second Edition Includes marginal notes that explain word choices, plus a more consistent rendition of ancient terms into their modern English equivalents. "

Hendrickson's popular parallel Bible just got better! It now features the latest edition of the highly regarded New Living Translation. Bible study leaders, students of the Scripture and readers interested in seeing how their favorite verses are rendered in different translations will appreciate this volume: it's an essential aid for in-depth study of God's Word!

There are thousands of excellent resources in the field of New Testament studies. But which tools are best for sermon preparation, topical study, research, or classroom study? In Best Bible Books, the authors review and recommend hundreds of books, saving pastors, students, and scholars time, effort, and money. Glynn and Burer examine commentaries on every book of the New Testament, describing their approach, format, and usability; they then rank them on a scale of good, better, and best. Other chapters survey special studies for each New Testament book as well as books in related disciplines such as historical background, language resources, and hermeneutics. Also included are helpful chapters on building a must-have personal library, and identifying books that comprise the ultimate New Testament commentary collection. This is an indispensable resource for any serious student of the Bible.

This work, along with the other volumes in the Foundational Knowledge of the Bible series, can help those who are young in the faith to seek a Christian relationship with God. All who choose to enter into the new covenant must concurrently embrace a new perceptual field. By heeding God’s call to service, believers embark upon a Christian journey to become wise from the application of spiritual knowledge. This is made possible with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit who guides covenant believers in the faithful word of God, which is the source of all spiritual truth in this world. The intended purpose presented in this plan of action is to speak the truth of God in love so that the brethren can learn godly discernment, be equipped with sound doctrine, and grow together in all things according to Christ’s authoritative leadership (Eph. 4:15). By becoming covenant Christians set apart by God for his particular use, we can be diligent by precisely and accurately handling the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15). This series can serve to edify and ground those who are new in the faith because the revelation of God provides all the essential answers to life’s pressing spiritual questions, whether general or specific. Accordingly, Christ’s disciples need to comprehend the questions before the answers can have real meaning. No greater reason can be given for studying the Bible. Therefore, the people of God are duty-bound to master this Christian discipline. The first volume in this series is divided into three phases of Bible study: “Why” addresses the importance of knowing God’s word, study motivations, conditions for discipleship, Christian distinctions, and the attributes needed to study biblical truth. “How” covers preliminary actions, Bible versions, principles, study considerations, and necessary skills. “What” offers a unique sevenfold framework for understanding the Bible. Divine power can move the Scriptures to be more than words on a page. It can become a life-changing force for good in the world. To that end, this resource directs the reader on how to inquire, search, and ask diligently concerning godly truth. Invaluable information, accessible resources, clear educational materials, and deep biblical insights will all quickly serve to establish beginning students in the Sacred Text. This work will also prepare the reader to receive the Scriptures by learning how to obtain a faithful accounting of spiritual truth. To be sure, wisdom is the result of applying biblical knowledge to our lives. By speaking divine truth in love, believers can grow together in Christ as fellow workers who labor in the word of God. There is no greater work in this world than to share this life-saving truth with others. The obligation of receiving divine knowledge requires that it be shared. Truly, giving the hope and joy that is found in Jesus Christ, and the message he brought from the Father, is the greatest privilege of a human life. Amen, and amen.

The NKJV Study Bible, Second Edition is the most comprehensive study Bible available! It has the most complete study system for pastors, teachers, or students who desire accurate study in God's Word. Using the trusted New King James Version, The NKJV Study Bible has "the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor." Thomas Nelson's skilled team of scholars has produced the study system to reach for when accurate study in God's Word is the goal. Features include: More than 15,000 verse-by-verse study notes 150 Bible times and culture notes 114 articles on key Bible doctrines 350 word studies with Strong's numbers "Christ in the Scriptures" feature Topical index Deluxe Nelson concordance Full-color maps Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles NKJV Study Bibles sold to date: More than 1.3 million The New King James Version® - More than 60 million copies sold

"The NKJV Study Bible, "the most comprehensive study Bible available, is now better than ever! The acclaimed "NKJV Study Bible" is the most complete study system for pastors, teachers, or Bible students who desire accurate study in God's Word. The Second Edition is better than ever, including more features to make it the best all-purpose study Bible available. Using the trusted New King James Version(R), "The NKJV Study Bible, Second Edition "has "the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor." Nelson's skilled team of scholars has produced "the" study system to reach for when accurate, beneficial study in God's Word is the goal. Features include: Expanded cross-references with textual notes Revised word studies and indexes Bible Times and Culture Notes Book introductions and outlines Timelines Reader-friendly notes ideal for extended study Deluxe NKJV Concordance including proper names Part of the "Signature Series" line of Thomas Nelson Bibles. "NKJV Study Bibles" sold to date: More than 1.3 million The New King James Version--More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years Thomas Nelson Bibles is giving back through the God's Word in Action program. Donating a portion of profits to World Vision and the James Fund, we are helping to eradicate poverty and preventable deaths among children. Learn more and discover what you can do at www.seegodswordinaction.com.

We are surrounded by a twenty-first century culture totally antagonistic to a Biblical worldview. What the Bible teaches about God, history, ethics, biology, morality, marriage, gender, the family, personal responsibility, abortion, antisemitism, the future, and many other life-altering issues has never been under so direct an assault by Naturalistic, and ultimately Satanic, forces. Referring to contemporary American culture as “secular” or even as a “post-truth” age is far too tepid a response. In the United States, we live in an increasingly defacto atheist culture. Our trusted ally in this battle of worldviews must be the local church. Sadly, for too many years the organized church itself has been seduced by the very forces of culture it is meant to address. It has largely failed in its biblical obligations and become the apostate church of the last days. This book is intended to be a wake-up call both to the individual Christian and to the local church to embrace a more engaged apologetic approach to ministry. We are commanded by Peter always to be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is within us (1 Peter 3:15). That is our personal commission as believers, as well as the obligation of the local church to prepare us for our individual mission fields. We are engaged in a war of worldviews. Is your local church preparing you for this battle or sitting this fight out on the sideline? It is time to Burn Your Ships. Find a local church that is willing to assist you in this life and death battle. Keep looking until you do.

The Evangelical Parallel New Testament features the New Testaments of eight translations that are used by various segments within the American evangelical community today. It includes the recently published English Standard Version, Holman Christian Standard Version, The Message, the New Living Translation and Today's New International Version. The EPNT shows the translation philosophies and word choices made by diverse groups of evangelical scholars in the last three decades of the Twentieth Century.

The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible enables readers to easily compare the texts of a quarter of modern translations that span the full range of scholarly approaches to the ancient text.

An instant classic, Modern Paladin (a holy warrior for todays world) combines the best of Bible commentary and church-leader discipleship. This work is as comprehensive and detailed as any program for leadership development could be. It begins with the discovery that the ancient city of Ephesus is the only church location to receive both an epistle from Paul and a letter in Revelations. This city and church are proven to be perfect representatives of the modern church and a line-by-line analysis of Ephesians uncovers over a hundred bullet-point lessons for modern church leaders. This in-depth commentary then evolves into an actual system, the modern paladin system, wherein a reader can analyze themselves, their small groups, and even whole churches, with an eye toward the biblical lessons of leadership. Absolutely required reading for any church leader that wants to improve or any scholar or student that wants to know more about Ephesians or what the Bible has to say about leadership. Dive in and discover how you can strengthen yourself, your small groups, and your church, striving through the Word of God to become a modern paladin!