Study Bibles
Recommended Study Bible:
The Life Application Study Bible has thousands of notes that help apply the text to a person’s everyday life. It is fun to read, and easy to understand. This Bible is perfect for individual study and reading, and for using in a small group. The Life Application Study Bible comes in a number of different translations, and we especially recommend the NLT (New Living Translation).
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The Life Application Study Bible (NLT) To review or purchase: click here. For paperback: click here. |
Other Good Options to Consider:
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The New Oxford Annotated Bible (NRSV)
To review or purchase: click here. A great academic study Bible for people who want to really intellectually study Scripture and examine the many connections and cross references throughout it. |
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The ESV Study Bible
To review or purchase: click here. A very thorough new study Bible, that has its roots in Evangelical/Reformed theology. Many helpful notes and illustrations. |
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A good all around study Bible for people who prefer the NIV translation. |
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The Lutheran Study Bible (ESV)
To review or purchase: click here. A good new study Bible who's study notes have a Lutheran theological focus. It is published by the Missouri Synod. We recommend this Lutheran Study Bible over the "Lutheran Study Bible" put out by the ELCA. |
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Serendipity Bible for Groups (NIV)
To review or purchase: click here. This is not a traditional "study Bible". But it has many full, user-friendly Bible Studies in the margins throughout. It is a great choice for small group leaders and people involved with frequent Bible study. |




