Lawrence O. Richards - Teen Study Bible. New International Version

Teen Study Bible

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Larry and Sue Richards

The Teen Study Bible

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Table of Contents

As an on-the-go teen, youre moving fast. God is moving faster! The Teen Study Bible will help you keep in step with all he has done, is doing, and will do in the worldand in your life. Totally revised, this best-selling Bible will help you discover the eternal truths of Gods Word and apply them to the issues you face today. Features include:

New We BelieveThroughout this Bible, an exciting new feature called lays out the foundation of the Christian faith by explaining the Apostles Creed, statement by statement, linking each one to the Bible passage that supports it. This feature will help you remember what Christians around the world agree on and will equip you to handle the many questions you are asked and challenges you face regarding your faith.

New PanoramaTo help keep the big picture of each book of the Bible in view, this feature reminds you of the main theme from each book of the Bible as you work your way through it.

New 20 Full-Color PagesExplore relationships, music, The Apostles Creed, Bible times math and measurements, what life was like in Bible times, and more.

New Key IndexesHelp with in-depth Bible study. The index provides a guide for where each of these features can be found in your Bible.

Dear JordanAre you looking for advice? Jordan willingly gives it. The questions you ask most often are answered in this advice column. The answers are based on a biblical character or situation. The characters of the Bible lived thousands of years ago. The teachings were written down thousands of years ago. But guess what! They are still relevant for today. And Dear Jordan shows you how.

To the PointDoes the Bible say anything about the problems and issues you face every day? Yes! The Bible Says shows you where and explains a passage of Scripture in the process.

Instant AccessYouve probably already faced lots of hard situations in your life. And youve probably wondered at times, What do I do?! Instant Access covers almost every problem and situation you can think of. It does it directly and honestly, telling you what God has to say.

Book IntroductionsProvide an overview for each of the 66 books of the Bible and relates it to your life. Includes headlines that outline key events that happen, and a news ticker along the bottom that lets you know what was happening in the world when each book was written.

Q&AIf you like trivia, this feature is for you. Tests your knowledge of the Bible.

What do I read today?If youve been wondering what to read in the Bible or where to start, theres a to get you going.

Best of all, The Teen Study Bible contains the full text of the New International Version of the Bible. Its contemporary, its accurate, and its written in language you can understand. The NIV is the most read, most trusted translation available.

THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION is a completely new translation of the Holy Bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts. It had its beginning in 1965 when, after several years of exploratory study by committees from the Christian Reformed Church and the National Association of Evangelicals, a group of scholars met at Palos Heights, Illinois, and concurred in the need for a new translation of the Bible in contemporary English. This group, though not made up of official church representatives, was transdenominational. Its conclusion was endorsed by a large number of leaders from many denominations who met in Chicago in 1966.