Life Application Study Bible

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Essentially literal study Bible translations are those that seek to examine the original Greek or Hebrew word, then translate that word into English as literally as possible. Personally, I believe this is an inferior and unhelpful method of translation because it has the potential to introduce interpretationinto the translation. Whether you are a beginner or veteran, you can find everything you need to deepen your relationship with God and grow. There are thousands of free Bible reading plans and devotionals if you need some help on what to read in the morning. Already know what you want to study? Select from the collection of Study Bibles and Commentaries to help you go deeper. Or create your own plans. Create personal study notes in the Bible app with our “verse notes” feature! See your personal insights as you read through the Bible;

Because you want the translation to be as close to the original as possible, while still being readable. God chose specific words to include and exclude in scripture, and our job as readers is not to change those words, but wrestle with their meaning. Get daily Bible app notifications each morning for the Bible verse of the day and daily devotional; Before you decide on a good study Bible for you, it’s really important to determine the best translation of the Bible to use.Because I believe that the Holy Spirit is primarilyresponsible for helping us apply God’s word to our lives. He is the one who makes convicts us of sin and righteousness. He is the one who reveals Christ to us. He is the one who comforts us in our afflictions and encourages when we’re downtrodden. There are certainly going to be elements of preference involved in making your choice. Maybe your church uses one particular translation. Maybe you grew up reading and memorizing the NASB. Maybe you just like the way a particular translation feels. The notes, however, are not inspired by God. They are written by men and women and are based on their particular interpretations of scripture. While their comments can certainly be helpful in understanding the text, they don’t require obedience of any sort. Only the Bible itself commands that kind of obedience. Best Study Bible: Interpretive or Application? Personally, I believe the best study Bible will have study notes written by a variety of scholars. This allows you to get a variety of perspectives on a variety of texts. If all the notes are written by a single person, you’re only getting their interpretation of all the passages. This can get especially dicey if you’re getting into more difficult texts, like in the Book of Revelation. There are rare occasions when a literal translation will make zero sense to a modern English reader, and in that case, the translation attempts to be as close to the original as possible while still making sense to the reader.

Additionally, I don’t want someone else doing the hard work of wrestling through how to apply various verses. I want to prayerfully grapple with the text, seeking God’s help to pull out the various meanings and applications. Because it has the potential to introduce the biases of the translators. This, in turn, can lead to words and phrases being used that weren’t originally in the text. Now let’s bring it all together. Given all the information above, what study Bible should you choose? Bottom line: When it comes to choosing the best study Bible, I would recommend one that focuses on interpretation rather than application. Bringing It All Together: Best Study Bible Recommendations Need help understanding a verse or just simply want to know more? With just one tap, find the meaning behind every Bible verse (Explain) or see the verse in other Bible translations (Compare). Easily share with your friends.

Today's #1-Selling Study Bible has been thoroughly updated and expanded in The Life Application Study Bible - 3rd Edition, offering fresh and relevant insights. Usually, these Bibles have loads of study notes underneath the text, plus maps, diagrams, cross-references, and dozens of other helpful tools. Start a Bible reading plan by choosing a One-year Bible, The Bible Recap, Chronological Bible, Psalms, Proverbs, Old Testament, New Testament or create your own plan; There are obviously differences between each of these Bibles, and scholars will debate the merits of the study notes, but overall I think these are your best bet. The Final Word: Obedience Matters Most This beautiful full-color Bible provides a complete resource for study, including thousands of notes, articles, extensive cross-references, and features contributed by top evangelical scholars. These multilayered study tools, combined with the accuracy and clarity of the New King James Version, make this Bible a perfect choice to help you understand and deeply engage with Scripture.