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Designed specifically to guide readers through Scripture so they can understand God’s love and build a relationship with the Savior. Features book introductions, context notes, and character profiles — approachable tools that build confidence in the Scriptures without overwhelming. Clean, unintimidating entry point.
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(Zondervan / Christianity Today)
Features over 7,000 sidebar notes that clarify puzzling passages, plus nearly 350 articles by top scholars addressing the most popular and provocative questions Christians ask. The Q&A format makes it incredibly accessible for people ready to engage but not yet ready for heavy exegesis. -
(D.A. Carson, general editor)
Built on the truth of Scripture and centered on the gospel message, with all-new study notes crafted by Carson alongside over 60 contributors from a wide range of evangelical denominations, presenting a biblical theology of God’s special revelation in Scripture. This is the most theologically serious NIV option — D.A. Carson as general editor is a significant credential for your more academically-oriented attenders.