Thomas Nelson - The Open Bible, New King James Version

Holy Bible Containing The Old and New Testaments

The Open Bible Expanded Edition with Read-Along References and Read-Along Translations Biblical Cyclopedic Index The Christians Guide to the New Life Book Introductions and Outlines Visual Survey of the Bible Special Study Aids The Open Bible Copyright 1983, 1985, 1990, 1997 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Holy Bible, New King James Version Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The text of the New King James Version ( NKJV ) may be quoted or reprinted without prior written permission with the following qualifications: (1) up to and including 1,000 verses may be quoted in printed form as long as the verses quoted amount to less than 50% of a complete book of the Bible and make up less than 50% of the total work in which they are quoted; (2) all NKJV quotations must conform accurately to the NKJV text. Any use of the NKJV text must include a proper acknowledgment as follows: Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission.

All rights reserved. However, when quotations from the NKJV text are used in church bulletins, orders of service, Sunday School lessons, church newsletters and similar works in the course of religious instruction or services at a place of worship or other religious assembly, the following notice may be used at the end of each quotation: NKJV. For quotation requests not covered by the above guidelines, write to Thomas Nelson Publishers, Attn: Bible Rights and Permissions, P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, Tennessee 372141000. All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America 1 2 3 4 508 07 06 The intent of this study Bible is to make the Scriptures an open and rewarding book for personal Bible study and to give an overview of the whole Bible message. In combining scholarly commentary with the latest revision of the trusted King James Version, the publisher is pleased to present the labors of learned and reverent men and women who have sought to clarify the meaning of the Scriptures and bring the treasures of Gods Holy Word into the possession of the reader.

To that end, the following special features are provided. The text is that of the New King James Version. It has been produced with the conviction that the words of Scripture as originally penned in the Hebrew and Greek were inspired by God. Since they are the eternal Word of God, the Holy Scriptures speak with fresh power to each generation, to give wisdom that leads to salvation, that men and women may serve Christ to the glory of God. The following paragraphs describe The Open Bibles many special features, which have been prepared by eminent scholars under the supervision of Thomas Nelson Publishers: This edition of The Open Bible is the first to include a full system of study notes. Over 4,500 study notes were carefully selected to help increase your understanding of the Bible, its key personalities, and its times.

Other notes that serve to clarify the text are Read-Along References and Read-Along Translations. The symbol R beside a word denotes a Read-Along Reference, which lists at the end of the verse other passages that have similar meanings or further bearing on the word or phrase indicated. This exciting cross-reference method of Bible study ties together the magnificent truths of Scripture. The symbol T beside a word or phrase indicates a Read-Along Translation, an easy-to-understand equivalent, alternate, or literal translation at the end of the verse. When the symbol * is used, a textual note is given at the end of the page. When more than one reference or translation follows a verse, a center point is used for division.

When space does not allow the letter (R or T) to precede the word or phrase referenced, then it follows immediately at the end of the word or first word of the phrase referenced. The asterisk (*) always follows the word or phrase. Before each book of the Bible there is an introduction and outline of the book. These introductions are extensive and scholarly, and the outlines are designed to give an overview of the book. Related charts provide an at-a-glance summary of the books content. The Biblical Cyclopedic Index is one of the major study aids in The Open Bible.

A marvel in itself, this distinctive section combines the most useful features of a concordance, reference system, and index. With the BCI, the serious Bible student will find the riches of the Word unfolding in logical fashion. For the busy pastor or speaker, searching the Scriptures for a message, the Biblical Cyclopedic Index provides one of the most helpful tools to the explication of the Scriptures in published form today. Another very noteworthy study feature is The Christians Guide to the New Life, whose thirty-two outlines cover the major teachings of the Bible. Its study notes are placed at the foot of the page near related passages, and they are chained by book chapter-verse and page number of the next related outline point so that you can easily follow the development of each doctrine. With the Christians Guide you can actually cover the material of an advanced course in systematic theology, but in a much easier and clearer manner.

For convenience in Bible study, on the Contents page youll find a listing of Bible Study Helps included in The Open Bible. These helps provide a wealth of information normally found only in a complete library of books. Among the articles in the Bible Study Helps section are How to Study the Bible, Harmony of the Gospels, and Teachings and Illustrations of Christ by Subject. The Visual Survey of the Bible, which begins immediately following the Old Testament, gives you a visual overview of the whole of Scripture. The Biblical Information section features many items not commonly understood in the Scriptures, plus countless bits of practical information in concise form. Messianic prophecies are indicated in The Open Bible by stars placed with the references in the appropriate passages. Messianic prophecies are indicated in The Open Bible by stars placed with the references in the appropriate passages.

An outline star () is used to indicate a prophecy later fulfilled in Jesus Christ. A solid star () is used to indicate a prophecy that has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. This study edition of the Holy Bible is intended to make it an Open Book for the reverent reader. It is hoped that this unique edition will truly make the Scripture plain enough so all can have an Open Bible. The Publisher to the Study Aids JEAN M. ALLEY, B.A., M.A.

Biblical Cyclopedic Index (Old Testament Word Studies), Contributing Editor Nashville, Tennessee KENNETH D. BOA, Ph.D., D.Phil. Visual Survey of the Bible, Author; Introductions to the Books of the Bible, Co-Author Director of Publications, Search Ministries Atlanta, Georgia WICK BROOMALL, A.M., Th.M. Biblical Cyclopedic Index Minister, Presbyterian Church Augusta, Georgia W. A. CRISWELL, D.D., Ph.D.

The Scarlet Thread of Redemption Pastor, First Baptist Church Dallas, Texas ARTHUR L. FARSTAD, Th.D. Consulting Editor Bible Editor Dallas, Texas PAUL R. FINK, Ed.S., Th.D. The Christians Guide to the New Life, Contributing Editor Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Liberty Baptist College Lynchburg, Virginia DONALD E. HOKE, D.D.