Thomas Nelson - The NKJV Study Bible: Second Edition

NKJV Study Bible: Second Edition
Earl D. Radmacher, Th.D. General Editor Ronald B. Allen, Th.D. Old Testament Editor H. Wayne House, Th.D., J.D.

New Testament Editor
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Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 913 12 11 10 09 08 07 Welcome to the second edition of The NKJV Study Bible. Years in the making, this publication combines a thorough exposition of the Bible with an accessible and spiritually sensitive style that makes it the best available all-purpose Bible study resource between two covers. To get the greatest benefit from your The NKJV Study Bible, please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the many helpful features contained in its pages. New King James Version. This study Bible is based on an outstanding translation for study purposes, the NKJV. The paragraph-style text, now in an attractive new typesetting, includes in-text subheadings with parallel passage references.

The complete NKJV translators footnotes are included in the center column. Cross-References. In addition to the references under many of the text subheadings, an extensive set of cross-references is included in the center column. These references are greatly expanded from those contained in the first edition and include helpful translation notes. Cross-references that are enclosed in square brackets identify passages similar in concept to the referenced passage in the text. The center column references and notes are indicated in the text by raised letters and numbers.

Prophetic Stars. Many cross-references include stars that designate messianic prophecies. An open star refers to a prediction, while a solid star points out a fulfillment of a prophecy related to the coming of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Annotations. The basic feature of this study Bible is its annotations. There are over 15,000 of them, providing a warm yet scholarly exposition of the biblical text.

The annotations offer helpful explanations, theological insights, and suggestions for other places to direct your study. The style of the annotations is meant to heighten clarity through effective communication, using direct, natural language. Book Introductions and Outlines. Each book of the Bible begins with an introduction that offers helpful information concerning the background of the book, including authorship and other circumstances surrounding the books composition, and information concerning the teaching about Christ in each book. A detailed outline lists the key features and shows the structure of the book. Time Lines.

Most book introductions are accompanied by a time line showing the estimated dates of key occurrences before, during, and after the period of the book. The time line helps you to establish the books historical context and its place in the unfolding of biblical events. Articles. Over 100 long-format articles provide even more extensive coverage of key doctrinal topics than would be possible in an annotation. The articles enable closer study of important Christian doctrines and are useful as discussion starters. (A contents list in the front section gives page numbers for all articles.

These articles have been expanded from the first edition.) Bible Times and Culture Notes. Included in the text are 150 notes focusing on various features of Bible times and culture, including such topics as Tents, Farming, Rainfall Patterns, Correspondence in Bible Times, and more. (A contents list in the front section gives page numbers for all Bible Times and Culture Notes.) Charts. Sometimes the best way to present information is in the form of a chart or diagram. More than 80 charts are distributed throughout the Bible, making such information available quickly and attractively. (See contents list.) Word Studies.

To provide access to important terms from the original biblical languages, we have included 350 word studies (and their corresponding Strongs numbers). Key Hebrew and Greek words are discussed with regard to the context in which they are used, and their meaning and biblical usage are explained. These studies have been revised from the first edition to make them even more useful and pertinent. (See contents list.) In-Text Maps. Geographical understanding is aided by 69 strategically placed black-and-white maps. (See contents list.) Full-Color Maps. (See contents list.) Full-Color Maps.

For general use we have also included Nelsons full-color Bible maps and map index in the back of the Bible. When used in conjunction with the in-text maps, these handsome color maps maximize your familiarity with the locations of the places named in Scripture. How to Understand What the Bible Means by What It Says. A helpful how-to article in the front section furnishes a methodology for Bible study. This article will prove useful to you time and again as you explore the word of God. Tools for Bible Study.

In the back of the Bible you will find a helpful article that suggests resources you might wish to obtain to build a basic Bible study reference library. Teachings and Illustrations of Christ. This topical chart of Jesus teachings and illustrations supplies references for easy location in the Gospels. Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This easy-to-use chart quotes the Old Testament prophecy and the New Testament fulfillment. A center column offers a key reference point.

The Parables of Jesus Christ. This chart provides a complete list of Jesus parables and their Bible references in the Synoptic Gospels. The Miracles of Jesus Christ. This chart presents a list of Jesus miracles and their Bible references in all four Gospels. Prayers of the Bible. This chart is organized alphabetically by the name of the person or group praying, the focus of the prayer, and the location of that prayer in Scripture.