Bible Reviews
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NKJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print Review: A Hundred-Year-Old Tool That Still Outperforms

In 1908, a Methodist pastor named Frank Charles Thompson kept getting the same question from his congregation. How did he keep making those connections across the Bible? How did he see a verse in Job and a verse in Romans as part of the same thread? He told them the truth. He had been writing… Continue reading
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The Sketchbook Bible Review: When Drawing Becomes a Form of Attention

The illustrator behind The Sketchbook Bible, Paul Mignard, did not start drawing because he wanted to be an artist. He started drawing because he wanted to pay better attention in church. That sentence is most of the reason this Bible works. If you have ever sat through a sermon and watched your mind drift before… Continue reading
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NKJV Foundation Study Bible, Large Print Review: The Study Bible You Will Actually Carry

There is a study Bible that lives on my desk, and there is a study Bible that lives in my bag. They are rarely the same book. The desk Bible is the heavyweight. The one with a million words of notes, hundreds of articles, full-color photography, the kind I pull down when I am preparing… Continue reading
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KJV Word Study Reference Bible Review: A Bible Built for One Discipline, Done Well

Word study is the most useful Bible study discipline almost no one practices. Most readers know it matters. They have heard a pastor talk about agape and phileo, or seen a study explain what hesed actually means. They know the original languages do work an English translation cannot quite do. But they rarely sit down… Continue reading
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NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color Edition Review: A Study Bible That Earns the Name

Most “study Bibles” do not actually do that much studying. The notes are usually devotional thoughts in study-Bible packaging. You read a footnote, get a warm feeling, and walk away no closer to the original language, the historical setting, or the cross-testament patterns that make Scripture cohere. That is not study. That is reading with… Continue reading
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Color Code Study Bible Review: A Visual Map for the Whole Bible

The longer I teach Scripture, the more I notice the same wall going up in front of new readers. They open the book, and the words are right there, in plain English, but the architecture of the whole thing stays hidden. They read a chapter, get something out of it, sit down the next morning,… Continue reading
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Review: KJV King James Study Bible, Full-Color Edition (Thomas Nelson)

As someone who regularly creates Bible study materials and leads weekly study groups, I’ve worked with dozens of study Bibles over the years. The Thomas Nelson King James Study Bible, Full-Color Edition stands out as one of the most comprehensive KJV study resources currently available—and for those committed to the King James translation, it may… Continue reading
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Review: NKJV Chronological Study Bible (Thomas Nelson)

A Fresh Perspective on God’s Unfolding Story After years of teaching Bible studies and working through Scripture in traditional canonical order, I approached the NKJV Chronological Study Bible with both anticipation and curiosity. What I discovered was a resource that genuinely transformed how I experience the biblical narrative—not by changing the text, but by revealing… Continue reading
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The Open Bible: Read and Discover the Bible for Yourself (NKJV, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print) Review

The Open Bible: 50th Anniversary Edition A Comprehensive Review A Bible That Has Earned Its Legacy In the crowded landscape of study Bibles, longevity speaks volumes. When a Bible remains in continuous print for fifty years—not merely surviving but thriving and expanding its readership—something exceptional is at work. The Open Bible, first published in 1975,… Continue reading
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Review: NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition
A Comprehensive Study Bible That Honors Both Scholarship and the Work of the Spirit After spending considerable time with the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, I can confidently say this is one of the most thoughtfully assembled study Bibles available for believers who want both academic rigor and pneumatological depth in their Scripture study.… Continue reading
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NKJV, Personal Size New Testament, Black Genuine Leather, Red Letter, Comfort Print Review
A Bible Teacher’s Perspective: The Perfect Portable New Testament As someone who leads weekly Bible studies and constantly finds myself needing quick access to Scripture throughout the day, I’ve been searching for the ideal New Testament companion to my full study Bible. This NKJV Personal Size New Testament has exceeded my expectations in every way.… Continue reading
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NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible
A Bible Study Leader’s Perspective: The Perfect Balance of Study and Reflection NKJV, Journal the Word Reference Bible: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What You Learn (Brown Leathersoft over Board, Red Letter, Comfort Print) 5 out of 5 stars As someone who leads weekly Bible studies and spends considerable time doing verse-by-verse analysis, I’ve… Continue reading
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Peace Of God Bible From Thomas Nelson
A Beautiful Refuge: The Peace of God Bible (NKJV) Review Thomas Nelson & Jeremiah Johnston partner for the Peace of God Bible If there was ever a time our hearts needed peace, it’s now. The Peace of God Bible, edited by Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston, isn’t just another study Bible—it’s a thoughtfully designed companion that… Continue reading
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Enduring Word Study Bible From Thomas Nelson
NKJV Enduring Word Study Bible I was sent this beautiful Bible by Thomas Nelson. The NKJV is my preferred translation of the Bible, and have made my personal study based on this text for more than 35 years, so when I learned that this study Bible would be available in NKJV, I was intrigued. David… Continue reading
The Believer’s Creed
I believe in the eternal God—
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
One in essence, infinite in glory,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
whose wisdom shaped all things seen and unseen.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
the only begotten Son of God,
conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
holy and humble, yet Lord of all.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended into the depths of hell,
and on the third day He rose victorious.
He ascended into heaven,
and now reigns at the right hand of the Father,
from where He will come again
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the breath and power of God within us,
who gives life, convicts hearts, and sustains faith.
Through the Spirit, the Church is made holy,
a communion of saints across all generations.
I believe in the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting in the presence of God.
I believe in the sacred mystery of the Trinity—
not three gods, but one holy unity:
Father, Son, and Spirit—eternal, unchanging, divine.
I believe in the sacred story revealed in Scripture:
that from the beginning, light has warred against darkness,
and though the enemy rose in pride,
God’s promise prevailed through the Seed—
Christ Jesus, born of a woman,
who triumphed through His cross and empty tomb.
I believe salvation is a gift of grace—
received by faith, sealed by repentance,
and made real through the transforming love of God.
I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God,
a lamp for our path and truth for every soul.
I believe in the call of baptism—
a burial of the old, a rising to new life in Christ.
I believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers
with gifts of healing, wisdom, and tongues,
that we may glorify God and serve the world in love.
I believe in divine healing,
for the power that raised Christ from the grave
still moves with mercy among His people.
The Believer’s Charge
We believe that we are called and anointed—
not as spectators, but as servants of the living God.
We are His witnesses in all the earth,
ambassadors of reconciliation and bearers of His light.
We believe that Christ has commissioned us
to go into the world and proclaim His gospel,
to speak truth to the lost and hope to the broken,
to open blind eyes and set captives free.
In His name we move without fear,
for the Spirit goes before us with power and signs.
We believe the promise of our Lord:
that these signs will follow those who believe—
we shall cast out demons in His name,
speak with new tongues of heavenly fire,
lay hands upon the sick and see them restored,
tread upon the works of the enemy,
and walk in the authority of the risen Christ.
We believe that the Spirit within us
confirms the Word with power and grace—
that we are vessels of His love,
agents of His mercy,
and temples of His presence.
We choose to live as those sent by God,
our hearts aflame with His gospel,
our hands ready to serve,
our voices lifted in praise,
our lives poured out for His glory.
The Blessed Hope
I believe in the glorious return of Jesus Christ,
who will restore all things
and reign in righteousness and peace.
And I believe in eternal life—
the home prepared for the redeemed,
and the solemn truth of judgment for the unrepentant.
This is our faith, our confession, our calling, and our hope.
To God be the glory—forever and ever.
Amen.