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NIV Life Application Study Bible, Large Print

By Joe Felim

One of today’s best-selling study Bibles-the NIV Life Application Study Bible-has been updated and expanded. The newly revised edition includes over 300 brand new Life Application notes, 350 note revisions, 16 new personality profiles, updated charts, and a Christian Worker’s Resource make this study Bible even better.

Feature

• The bestselling NIV translation
• Over 10,000 in-text application notes - including 300 new notes and significant revisions to nearly 350 others
• Over 100 personality profiles with sixteen new ones
• Most charts revised to clarify meaning and importance, plus eight all-new charts
• New information on the intertestamental period



• Christian Worker’s Resource, a special supplement to enhance the reader’s ministry effectiveness, includes: How to Become a Believer, How to Follow Up with a New Believer, Mining the Treasures of the Life Application Study Bible, So You’ve Been Asked to Speak, and Taking the Step to Application

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Large Print Bible

By Joe Felim

As we grow a bit older, our close up vision becomes a bit more strained. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy reading the Bible as often as we had in the past when our eyes were sharper.

Bibles that are specially crated with those of us who need a little more help these days making out the small print are great for home study groups, too. That’s because when you can actually read every word you can underline the important passages you are studying without missing a beat. For people who have low vision, a large print Bible is a must. It can really help your sense of independence. You will be able to study God’s word at any time without bothering someone else to read for you.

Without having to squint, lean back and otherwise contort your head to read the Word, you will feel more relaxed and get much more enjoyment from your study time. You will look and feel younger again simply by not distorting your face when you read. But a large type Bible is more than just something you take with you to church on Sunday. Any time you want to look up that favorite verse, or gain new understanding from a commentary you might have listened to, you would benefit from the large type - especially when you live alone.

You’ll also find that large print study bibles are very useful for both personal and teaching purposes, too. But, finding the right bible for your purposes can be a huge, daunting task. First, consider which translation you are more comfortable reading. Ask yourself if you would like an illustrated version, or perhaps one that includes study chapters?

Consider where you will use it most. The NIV Large-Print Reference Bible is great for people on the go, in a convenient, easy-to-carry size. If your bible reading will mostly be done in your home you may want to consider the Life Application Study Bible. This selection offers a bit more text, so it is a bit larger in size.

Many different versions include notes that will challenge readers to apply the truths of Scripture to everyday life. Some Bibles will include book introductions, in-text maps and charts, personality profiles, and topical indexes all in large, easy to read print. And one of the last considerations is which language do you want to order? Having a Spanish Large Print Bible available will allow Spanish believers to have a format, in their own language that makes for easy reading.

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NIV Life Application Study Bible

By Joe Felim

I have had this bible for some time now and I find it a fantastic for bible studies where it gives so much background information via the study notes about the passage I am going to read. As a new Christian, this will make an ideal first bible to buy enabling the new Christian to understand the bible quickly so they can grow spiritually.

I highly recommend this bible. I have always struggled to understand and interpret the bible, until now! The NIV Life Application Study Bible has opened my eyes to the importance of reading the bible to gain insight into Gods message for us all. I feel renewed and strengthened in my faith. The Commentators make complete sense of what is meant by the bible text and also how it applies to our lives today (Both Old and New Testament). Background history is given on each book of the bible along with the message ‘hidden within’ and Author information.

I personally, for example, was surprised to discover that Proverbs was written for three audiences (in three sections in other words) 1-9 Wisdom for Young People, 10-24 Wisdom For All People, and, 25-31 Wisdom for leaders. I also like the extensive Index which enables you to ’search’ for people, places and passages in the bible by subject according to your need at a specific time (e.g. Depression, Anger, Tired, Trust, Thankfulness, Surprise etc etc etc). I apologise that I am not very good at expressing myself so all I can really say that makes sense is. If you, like me, want to really truly understand the bible and as a result feel closer to God then this is the bible to own! (Also just for reference, if desired, this bible fits into an Extra Large bible cover).