NIV Application Bible

Title: NIV Application Bible: Bringing the Ancient Message of the Bible Into Your World

Publisher: Zondervan

Genre: Nonfiction

Source: Front Gate Media

My Review:

I love Bibles, and today, I am excited to tell you about the NIV Application Bible.  I want to be clear that I am not reviewing the Bible; I am reviewing the features of this particular Bible. 

This beautiful Bible has a durable hard cover. A unique feature is that it includes additional content that can be accessed through the free NIV Bible App. I also love the gorgeous color photos at the beginning of each book of the Bible.

The NIV Application Bible is user-friendly and easy to understand. The beginning of each book of the Bible includes the introduction and original meaning notes, which help the reader to not only understand what that book of the Bible is about, but also guide the reader in understanding each passage in its context. At 9.5, the font is the largest I have seen in a Bible, making for an easier reading experience. Before digging into the Old or New Testament, the reader can enjoy the color Chronology that has been perfectly placed to give the reader an idea of what was going on during those time periods.

This Bible includes features you would expect to find in a good study Bible: words of Christ in red, maps of Biblical events, key verses, strong introductions, and verses for cross-referencing. However, it also has many unique features. For instance, the application notes help the reader to enhance their knowledge of the Bible by offering insights and connections that the reader might have missed. In addition, there are many questions designed to grow the reader by asking for reflection or application of the passage that has just been read. One more feature I want to highlight is the character of God articles. The articles explore aspects of God's character and what that means for our walk with Christ.

All the features of this Bible are listed in the description below; they are too numerous to go into, but each one has a purpose and adds to the strength of this Bible. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a Bible to help them in their understanding of who God is.

Thank you to Zondervan and Front Gate Media for the opportunity to read this Bible. I was not required to provide a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

★★★★/5

Here is a video trailer of the Bible: https://youtu.be/OwOfK658qzU

Bible Sampler: https://viewer.joomag.com/niv-application-bible-sampler/0039363001719228093

Purchase link can be found here.

Synopsis (Amazon):

Learn What the Bible Means. Discover What it Means for You.

Featuring thousands of study notes drawn from the bestselling NIV Application Commentary series (over 2 million copies sold), the NIV Application Bible helps you understand Scripture and apply it to your life in a whole new way. This study Bible guides you in discovering how the ancient truths found in Scripture relate to your experiences today using insight from trusted evangelical scholars, paired with timely biblical application principles. Throughout the Bible, Original Meaning Notes help you explore the meaning of the biblical text while Application Notes make it personal, helping you to integrate the Bible’s teachings into your everyday life.

The study notes found in this Bible follow the well-established format of the NIV Application Commentary series, bridging the world of the Bible and contemporary times by distilling and applying the timeless truths found in God's Word. The notes are paired with other helpful features that will help you better understand the events, characters, and stories of the Bible, including book introductions, People to Know articles, and Character of God articles. The Questions for Growth found in every chapter encourage reflection on how these elements connect to your personal experience. The features are laid out using an engaging, full-color page design that also includes maps and charts that help illustrate biblical locations and timelines.

The NIV Application Bible pairs a deeper understanding of the ancient biblical text with contemporary application of the lessons found within it, offering you a new way to understand what the Word of God means for your life today.

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Original Meaning Notes help you understand the meaning of each passage in its context.
• Application Notes help you integrate the teachings of the Bible into your daily life.
• Book Introductions provide perspective and application for every book of the Bible, plus timelines, reading guides, and more.
• People to Know articles show the good and bad of Bible characters’ lives, how God accomplished his purposes through them, and lessons we can learn from them about living a faithful life.
• Character of God articles explore aspects of God’s character and what these mean for our lives as believers.
• Questions for Growth in each chapter of the Bible encourage reflection on how to apply Scripture to life.
• 45 full-color in-text maps help you visually follow along with the locations of biblical events.
• More than 50 in-text charts make complex information quickly understandable.
• Chart Your Course includes topical, annual, and three-year reading plans to help you study at your own pace.
• Engaging full-color page design makes the features pop within the text.
• NIV Dictionary-Concordance
• 16-page full-color map section
• Words of Jesus in red
• Two satin ribbon markers
• Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface
• Print Size: 9.5