A New NKJV Study Bible

Thomas Nelson has come out with a new study Bible that they are calling "the complete resource for studying God's Word."  Anytime I see claims of being the complete or entire package, I am immediately skeptical.  I can say, however, that they have come about as close as you can to fulfilling that statement.  This Bible includes Nelson's complete cross-reference system, which is something I thoroughly enjoy.  It also includes detailed -- not scant -- information on Biblical cultural and timelines.  Further, the book includes many word studies based upon Strong's numbering system.  All of those factors are in addition to an index, concordance, statements about key doctrines, and charts related to Biblical units of measurement (which are extremely helpful).  a harmony of the Gospels

Not only does this study Bible (mine was a hardback) come packed with study helps, but the formatting is visually appealing.  There are new maps, full color charts, appealing book introductions, and prophetic timelines as well.  The back flap of the cover indicates that this is the "full color edition," and it meets that without issue.  The Bible also comes with a free download and the impressive Thomas Nelson lifetime guarantee.

While I do really like what I see as a valuable tool for drawing closer to God, I do have two complaints.  First, if you are going to call this the "full color edition," why are the words of Christ not red lettered?  I understand that my personal preference for a red letter edition is just that -- a preference -- but it only makes sense to go "all out" for a full color.  Second, the back flap claims to have a "Harmony of the Gospels."  Unless I have totally missed it, I do not see this Harmony at all.  When I think of a Gospel Harmony, my mind immediately goes to John MacArthur's One Perfect Life.  I do not see anything remotely resembling that version of a Gospel Harmony, so I do not fully understand their intent.  

Regardless, I rate this study Bible the highest that I possibly can.  It is a valuable resource for you, but remember, the resources cannot be a substitute for reading God's Word alone.


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