The Abide Bible (NET) Book Review and Giveaway

Check out The Abide Experience: 21 Days in John, a FREE  

Video Devotion featuring Dr. Phil Collins, general editor of the Abide Bible, a Bible designed around five methods of Scripture Engagement that will change the way you read Scripture. The 21 Days in John FREE Video Devotion also provides a free download of the book of John from the Abide Bible.  

• The Abide Experience is FREE and includes 21 Video devotions delivered by email and a full download of the book of John from The Abide Bible!  

• Transform your personal Bible devotions into intimate, ongoing conversations with God with various Scripture engagement approaches that keep Bible reading fresh and new. “Abide in Me.” John 15:4  

Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that comes from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ.  

• Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible’s features include articles, book introductions, and practical Scripture engagement prompts based on five ways of engaging deeply with the Bible: 

• Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayer and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express.  

• Picture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events.  

 

• Journaling: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God’s voice as you ponder.  

• Engage Through Art: Consider a classic piece of art—photograph, sculpture, painting—and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths.  

• Contemplate: Follow the church’s longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God’s presence through the words of the Bible. 

• Features include:  

• Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read  

• 365 Day Bible Reading Plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year  

• Line-matched, single-column Scripture text for improved readability  

• Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk  

• Two satin ribbon markers allows you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading  

• Easy-to-read 9-point NET Comfort Print  

 

^• Check out The Abide Experience: 21 Days in John, a FREE Video Devotion featuring Dr. Phil Collins, general editor of the Abide Bible, a Bible designed around five methods of Scripture Engagement that will change the way you read Scripture. 

 

 Website: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/abide-bible/experience/ 

My Review:

I would recommend this awesome Bible to anyone who is seeking a new Bible or they want to gift one for Christmas or a birthday. I loved the brown color of the new Abide Bible and how it contained colorful art pieces and maps to help readers to dig deeper into the locations that scriptures occurred. The art presented throughout the pages of this Bible are breathtaking. One of my favorites is of the sculpture of David designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and how this makes the story of David slinging a stone at the giant, Goliath come even more to life. It features it the two ribbon bookmarkers in the Bible. I immensely thought this was a neat idea that you typically don’t see if a book or Bible. I really believed this made saving spots and easier to navigate and flip back and forth. I liked how he included an introduction to each chapter of the Bible. He explained the historical and literary context I loved how they enclosed five key features to assist readers into understanding more of the Bible. Every page rotated between: contemplate, journal, picture it, praying scripture, and engage through art. My favorite was the journaling session and the questions provided. He suggested also for readers to write down verses that stand out to us. I also liked how he reminded readers to look for common themes, pictures, dialogue, and words that are repetitive to gain a better understanding of what God is trying to teach us. Another favorite feature was the one on contemplating and resting in God’s presence. I really enjoyed how the author included a free download of 21 days on the book of John and it’s all in video format that would be a wonderful study you could listen to as a daily devotional. I really did enjoy listening to Phil Collins and he has an engaging voice to keep your attention.

Disclosure:  

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Bibles for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  

 Website: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/abide-bible/experience/ 

Giveaway: 1 copy of the Abide Bible (NET) 

Note: This is limited to US winners only. 

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