The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by many writers over a vast time period, and yet it’s the unified Word of God. Available for the first time in the widely-read New International Version® translation, The Open Bible offers clean and easy navigation through the connectivity of Scripture with a time-tested reference system trusted by millions. Plus, The NIV® Open Bible gives you even more access to the truths of the Word with book introductions and outlines that provide context and themes from beginning to end. If you are longing for a deeper understanding of Scripture, this is the Bible for you. Features include: Thorough, easy-to-navigate Topical Index displaying the connections between 8,000+ names, places, concepts, events, and doctrines Interactive book introductions and outlines provide historical context, themes, and verse relationships within Scripture Extensive cross-references so you can find related passages and texts Visual Survey of the Bible illustrating an easy-to-follow diagram of Scripture Amazing study aids including a concordance, How to Study the Bible, The Christian’s Guide to the New Life, The Scarlet Thread of Redemption, and Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Christ Clear and readable NIV Comfort Print® in a 9-point print size

The Open Bible is your guide to the weekly Torah portion from a perspective focused on better understanding and applying the Word to every day life. This Messianic book is massive in scope but easy to understand thanks to the writing by Daniel Rendelman. With the Open Bible you know the Written Torah and the Living Torah. Use the Open Bible for personal study, group discussions, or as an instructional guide for your class or congregation. Each week you will read about the Messiah in the Torah, learn how to apply the Torah to your life, and find many discussion questions to aide your study. Learn more at www.emetministries.org.

It is hoped that this book will help bring seekers to the knowledge of Christ and assist Christians in loving God and others with a better Christian attitude. The author hopes to help his readers have a better relationship with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

All revivals were preceded by much prayer. We need a revival in this country, and we need more people to pray. We tell people that they need a close relationship with God, but we dont tell them how to develop this relationship. Find out how to get your prayers higher than the ceiling and how to hear from God himself. God spoke to people in the Bible, and He still wants to speak to his people today.

Expand your understanding of Scripture and be encouraged on your spiritual journey with best-selling Christian author Pastor Max Lucado. The Lucado Encouraging Word Bible is an exhilarating experience. As you read, you’ll uncover a saga of suspense and intrigue. Flip over a few pages and find poetry and romance. Turn the pages again and read tales of clashing conquerors, brave shepherds, and a captivating Carpenter. Chronicles of faith, miracles, misdeeds, and good deeds. Kings, queens, peasants—the uncommon and the commonplace. Mystery, suspense, intrigue, drama, humor, poetry, romance…it’s all in these pages. Stories of real people, with real problems, real joys, and a real Savior. All of that, plus some distinctive features will help you see that what happened on these pages is still happening today—that the truths of old are truths for our age. Features include: 98 “People of the Word” articles encourage believers through the lessons learned by people throughout the Bible 691 “For Your Journey” marginal notes mix masterful storytelling with biblical context to lead you into a deeper walk with the Lord 115 “Jesus Through the Bible,” and “Growing in Christ” articles provide both inspiration and practical lessons to build you up 30-day personal or group Bible study enriches your knowledge of the Bible “God Cares for You” and “Growing Up Spiritually” verses are subject-specific and provide another resource in your study of the Bible “Where to turn when . . . ” Scripture reference list means you can always find a biblical answer to the challenges you face Dotted margin space for journaling or taking notes Bible book introductions contain a brief outline of the book and an introduction written by Max Lucado Bible reading plan Full-color maps Clear and readable NIV Comfort Print® 9-point type size

What the Bible Is All About is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to read and understand God’s Word. Inside this revised and updated edition of Henrietta Mears’ classic, you’ll find an overview of every book in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, What the Bible Is All About will Provide a complete guide to the Scriptures Explain how Jesus is revealed in the Old and New Testaments Show why the Bible is one book, one history, one story Introduce key people in biblical history Give historical background for every major event Highlight recurring biblical themes Provide helpful reading plans, maps, and charts, and other study helps Discover for yourself why What the Bible Is All About is one of the world’s best-selling Bible handbooks, with more than 4 million in print. This user-friendly guide makes it easier than ever to plant the Word in your heart and mind!

Discover Jesus in the Pages of the Bible reveals the true story of Jesus through the four gospels. Drawn from one of the best-selling Bible handbooks in history, this special Jesus edition beautifully summarizes critical information, key Scripture passages and personal application from the gospels. • Paperbound, 176 pages • Excellent small group study • Five chapters, one overview and one related to each gospel writer • Includes study guide, Bible reading plan and “Steps to Peace with God” • NIV text throughout

This book assumes questions that perceptive readers of all persuasions might ask about the Bible. These questions pertain both to the nature of the text and the text itself. With regard to the former, its historical development is described in reverse order, back through 16th century England to the definitive Hebrew text from which all modern translations are made, the Leningrad Codex, dated 1008 CE. The development continues through prior centuries, importantly, to the Dead Sea Scrolls, which raise new questions about which text to translate. The Pentateuch throughout is discussed with the question in mind: Is it history or story? The great wealth of information, both material and literary, which archaeology has provided over the last one and half centuries as well as the intensive literary analysis of biblical scholars is brought to bear on the text. The attempt is made to provide information not commonly known to the general reader in searching for an answer to the question. The identification of literary traditions with their theological perspectives serves to show the diversity of the material amidst its overall unity. The traditions, which make up the Old Testament, did not end with our canon, whether Jewish, Catholic or Protestant. A group of these later books, known as Apocrypha, are included in some Bibles but not in others. A large number of other books, known as Pseudepigrapha, represent the continuation of the traditions. Those related to Genesis, as well as the ambivalent status of the Apocrypha, are discussed here.

Sixty-Six Books. One Story. All About One Name. Encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture. From the Passion movement, The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, lifts Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible and encourages you to faithfully follow him as you participate in his story. Profound yet accessible study features help you meet Jesus throughout Scripture. See him in every book so that you may know him more intimately, love him more passionately, and walk with him more faithfully. Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Introduction by Louie Giglio 66 book introductions highlight the story of Jesus in every book 6 compelling essays on the grand narrative of Scripture Over 300 full-page articles and nearly 700 sidebar articles reveal Jesus throughout all of Scripture NIV dictionary-concordance