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Title: ESV Prayer Bible
Type: Prayer-focused
Binding: Sewn Binding
Size: 8.75 x 5.75 x 1.75 inches
Pages: 1984
Font Size: 9.25-point; Prayers are 7.5-point
Text Layout: Single column
Red Letter: No
Gilded Edges: None
Bookmark: Yes, 1 thin satin ribbon in navy blue

Resources: User guide, Concordance, Reading plans, 400+ historical prayers, Book intros

Publisher: Crossway
Publication Date: April 30, 2019

About:
Let your prayer life be inspired by 400+ prayers of the early church fathers, Puritans, Protestant Reformers, and more, linked to key passages of Scripture in the ESV Prayer Bible. Created to help you reflect on God's Word through prayer, this volume demonstrates the connection between the words God has spoken to us in the Bible and the words we speak back to him in prayer.Rating: 
Styles: Brown Imitation Leather; Black Imitation Leather
Purchase:
Hardcover: Kindle | Amazon | CBDBrown Leather: Amazon | CBDBlack Leather: CBD (pre-order) This Bible is interesting. I was expecting a lot more fr…

Hey Gems!!!

Today's post is a review on the ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible from Crossway. I've had this Bible for a few months and I've been able to "play around" with it. Here is my "first impression" video from back in March:
So let's get into this written review...

The ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible is designed to help readers see Christ in all of Scripture, and grace for all of life. It features book introductions, 375,000+ words gospel-centered study notes, and a series of all-new articles on topics such as the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, the gospel in the Old Testament, the covenants, and more which is written by a team of over 50 pastors and scholars. This content explains passage-by-passage how God’s redemptive purposes culminate in the gospel and apply to the lives of believers today. Readers will be challenged to see how the message of the gospel transforms sinners from the inside out. This Bible include…

Title: Wiersbe Study Bible by Warren Wiersbe

Type: Study Bible

Translation: NKJV

Audience: Adults

Binding: Smyth-Sewn

Size: 9.50 x 6.50 x 2.25 inches

Pages: 2176

Font Size: 10.5 type, comfort print

Text Layout: Double column

Red Letter: Yes

Gilded Edges: No

Bookmark: Yes, two ribbon bookmarks

Resources: Cross references, concordance, book introductions, maps, commentary and various "articles"

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Publication Date: February 5, 2019

Synopsis:
Now you can experience Dr. Warren Wiersbe’s lifetime of powerful Bible teaching in one place. Whether through his bestselling "BE Series" commentaries or his popular "Back to the Bible" radio ministry, Dr. Wiersbe has guided millions into a life-transforming encounter with God’s Word. Now, in this single volume, you have access to Dr. Wiersbe’s trustworthy, accessible explanations of the Bible’s truths and promises, through his comprehensive system of study and application notes. Make the most of your time readin…

Title: Wiersbe Study Bible by Warren Wiersbe

Type: Study Bible

Translation: NKJV

Audience: Adults

Binding: Smyth-Sewn

Size: 11.11 X 6.11 inches

Pages: 2272

Font Size: 10.5 type, comfort print

Text Layout: Double column

Red Letter: Yes

Gilded Edges: Yes, silver

Bookmark: Yes, 2 ribbon bookmarks

Resources: Cross references, concordance, book introductions, maps, commentary and various "articles"

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Publication Date: February 5, 2019

Synopsis:
Now you can experience Dr. Warren Wiersbe’s lifetime of powerful Bible teaching in one place. Whether through his bestselling "BE Series" commentaries or his popular "Back to the Bible" radio ministry, Dr. Wiersbe has guided millions into a life-transforming encounter with God’s Word. Now, in this single volume, you have access to Dr. Wiersbe’s trustworthy, accessible explanations of the Bible’s truths and promises, through his comprehensive system of study and application notes. Make the most of your time readi…

Hey ladies! Today I am here to share my thoughts on the KJV Expressions Bible from Hendrickson Bibles. I want to thank Hendrickson for allowing me to read and review this Bible. Can't wait to make more use of this!

Title: KJV Expressions Bible
Type: Art Journaling Bible
Audience: Creative minds
Binding: Smith Sewn
Size: 7.50 X 6.75 X 1.50
Pages: 1104
Font Size: 8 point type
Text Layout: Double column
Red Letter: Yes
Gilded Edges: None
Bookmark: Yes, 1 ribbon bookmark
Resources: Harmony of the Gospels, Miracles of the OT & NT; Parables of the OT & NT; OT Prophecies of the Passion
Publisher: Hendrickson Bibles
Publication Date: November 15, 2016
Source: Deluxe Cloth Hardcover
Synopsis:
With journaling Bibles becoming wildly popular, Hendrickson is proud to introduce the brand-new KJV Expressions Bible. The King James Version Scriptures are flanked on each page by generous 2-inch margins, allowing you to take notes or draw as you read, echoing the creativity of God’s Word with your own pen.…

Title: ESV Illuminated Art Journaling Bible

Author: Crossway

Genres: Bible

Publication Date: October 31, 2017

Publisher: Crossway Publishers

Source: Hardcover

Purchase: Green Hardcover | Navy Cloth | Burgundy TrueTone | Top Grain Leather

Synopsis:
The ESV Illuminated Bible places the full ESV text alongside over 500 elegantly hand-lettered gold ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi. Printed on thick cream-colored paper, the Bible's single-column text setting and wide margins provide generous space for additional notes, prayers, and designs—inviting readers to creatively engage with and reflect on the beauty of God's Word.  Bible includes the following: 9-point, LexiconBlack letter text2-color printing64 full-page, custom book opener illustrations50 full-page verse illustrations250+ hand-lettered margin verses100+ other illustrations throughoutIllustrated by Dana Tanamachi, whose work has been featured by Google, The Wall Street Journal, Random House, USPS, and TargetThi…

Title: ESV Story of Redemption Bible
Author: Crossway
Genres: Bible
Publication Date: September 30, 2018
Publisher: Crossway
Source: Hardcover
Purchase: Hardcover | B&N | ChristianBook | Crossway
Synopsis: The Bible is the epic story of the unfolding plan of God over the course of the history of the world. The Story of Redemption Bible: A Journey through the Unfolding Promises of God leads readers on a journey through this storyline from start to finish, with conversational commentary written by pastor Greg Gilbert interspersed throughout the full ESV text. With the aim of encouraging interaction and contemplation passage by passage, Gilbert explains how every part of Scripture fits together and is ultimately centered on Christ. Particularly suitable to those who are new to the Bible but rich with insights for even the most seasoned Bible reader, the Story of Redemption Bible will draw readers in as they see their place in the greatest story ever told.  Features include the following: 89…

Title: NKJV Ancient-Modern Bible
Author: Thomas Nelson Bibles 
Publication Date: October 2, 2018
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Hardcover
Purchase: Hardcover | Leather Brown | Gray Cloth | Amazon | Kindle
Synopsis: The writings of the early church fathers contain a treasury of wisdom. Subsequent Christian authors have built upon this rich foundation and produced priceless works as well. The NKJV Ancient-Modern Bible draws from the most profound works of Christian authors throughout the ages to create an incredible resource for the modern church. Experience the Word of God with fresh eyes, as members of the global and historical community of faith. This is a Bible two thousand years in the making.  Features include:
Full-color designSacred art as inspired by the Bible through the centuries, including Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Gustave Dore, Christian Rohlfs, and Makoto Fujimura.Cutting edge modern typography and layoutBible commentary from church thinkers past and present-from Hus…

Title: NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition
Author: Jack W. Hayford 
Genres: Bible
Publication Date: September 4, 2018
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Source: Leathersoft
Purchase: Leathersoft | Hardcover | Kindle | ChristianBook
Synopsis: Encounter the power of the word. Walk in the freedom God intends. Experience the Holy Spirit. For the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Jack Hayford, founding pastor of The Church on the Way and chancellor of The King’s University, assembled a team of respected, Spirit-led scholars to produce this resource of solid biblical truth. Now in a full-color third edition with new contributors, it is even more dynamic. With over 2 million copies sold, the NKJV Spirit-Filled Life Bible continues to equip God’s people to live in his kingdom, exercise gifts of the spirit, and lay hold of God’s promises.  Features include:
Word Wealth - More than 650 word studies (including over 100 new ones) shed light on key terms, drawing important meaning from the original Greek and…

Hello Gems!

Today's post is a video review on the ESV Archaeology Study Bible. I received this Bible for free in exchange for an honest review through the Crossway Blog Review Program. I want to thank the people over at Crossway for this opportunity.
Here's what Crossway says:
The ESV Archaeology Study Bible is a cutting-edge academic resource for those looking to dig deeper into the historical context of the Bible. It features study notes written by field-trained Biblical archaeologists and scholars, color maps, photographs, and drawings- all designed to bring life to the ancient text of Scripture. With editorial oversight from Dr. John Currid (PhD, University of Chicago) and Dr. David Chapman (PhD, University of Cambridge), the ESV Archaeology Study Bible assembles a range of modern scholarship, helping readers situate themselves in the Bible's historical context by recognizing the truth that the eternal God became flesh entered human history at a specific time and in a…