Bibles, Bibles and more Bibles

NLT Study Bible
The newest Study Bible from Tyndale House Publishers since the Life Application Study Bible, and I think this one will have just as big of an impact (if not better). At a conference I went to the beginning of September I got a brief training on this Bible and since have been doing some research and study of my own. I give this Bible 5-stars! It is a large Bible I do have to confess, but it is well worth the arm ache you get from carrying it around. It is one of the most comprehensive Study Bibles I have seen...with Charts, Maps and Timelines...a Word Study System...Strong's Concordance Numbers tied right in...and lots of colorful Illustrations and other visual aids. For more details visit the NLT Study Bible website: http://www.nltstudybible.com/


NIV Study Bible (Update Edition)
This fall Zondervan has released an update edition of the bestselling NIV Study Bible. 25% of the in-text study notes have been revised. This edition also includes a 130-page topical index for more in-depth study. Zondervan kept the icons that highlight notes of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. Other Features: • Over 20,000 in-text notes • 75 in-text maps and charts • Comprehensive book introductions • Icons that highlight notes concerning: Archaeological information Personal application Characters and people groups • comprehensive concordance • topical index


ESV Study Bible
“The ESV Study Bible is the most important resource that has been given to the emerging generation of Bible students and teachers. The ESV Study Bible is the best. Period.” --Mark Driscoll

I have not seen this Bible in person (other than for about 2 minutes at the conference I was at in September), but Crossway sent us a 15 minute training DVD that I sat down and watched. Unfortunately the DVD really didn't go into any details about the features of this Study Bible as much as it did about the authors and the endorsements. To do your own research you can visit their website that has the Gospel of John as a PDF: http://www.esvstudybible.org