THE ACCOMMODATION OF GOD

Today is a great day to think about the accommodation of God. This topic stems from the idea of how God is constantly reaching out to His people. Before delving too deeply into how God performs accommodation, it important to understand the meaning of the concept. click here for the rest of the article

FACTS ABOUT GOD

This feature provides a series of facts about God from the Bible that provide the Bible Student insight into who God is and key factors about His character. For instance, in the first issue we learn that God is light.

"This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." Epistle of I John, Chapter 1, verse 5

ESV STUDY BIBLE - A REVIEW

Each month we will provide you a review of a different Study Bible. This month's review features the ESV Study Bible. The ESV stands for "English Standard Version" and is a relatively new Study Bible published 2008 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

The ESV Study Bible notes feature:

Explanations of the text and meanings of specific words and phrases, including those that may be puzzling or often misunderstood, as well as key Greek and Hebrew words
Summaries which provide meanings and purposes of each sections of text and how specific texts fit into overall history of God's plan for salvation throughout the Old Testament
Background information of historical and archeological framework to illustrate the texts
Significant alternative interpretations of important passages
Explanation of key doctrinal, theological, and ethical texts crucial to proper understanding of Christianity
Expansion of information that seeks to challenge the truthfulness, historicity, or believability of specific Bible passages
Life application for select key passages

One of the great things about the ESV Study Bible is the vision and goal of seeking to honor the Lord and his Word. Another great thing is the online edition with unique features offered to all purchasers. The features in the off-line edition also includes:

Over 200 all color maps
40 unique illustrations
Over 200 charts
80,000 cross-references and a concordance
Descriptions of other world religions and cults
Articles on major doctrines and ethical issues of Christianity
Overview of the history of salvation
Introductions to each book of the Bible

What it the greatest thing about the ESV Study Bible is the distinction it makes between "Divine Words" and "Merely Human Words" where this Study Bible places the commentaries or human interpretations of the Bible as secondary in terms of consideration. This Study Bible recognizes that the Words of God are distinctly and expressly much more important. Accordingly and appropriately, the Words of God feature larger print to remind us of their source.

OTHER STUDY BIBLE REVIEWS

CROSSWORD PUZZLES

Our monthly newsletter features a new crossword puzzle every month. This month's puzzle is titled The Passion of the Christ and includes words from the last days and triumphant resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Access the crossword puzzle page by clicking the link below.

CROSSWORD PUZZLES

BIBLE TRIVIA

We offer a new Bible trivia game every month. This month's theme is the twelve Apostles. Just click on the link below to play. Answers are provided instantly.

PLAY BIBLE TRIVIA

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We pray that this Free Bible Student Newsletter provided useful information to you and look forward to our continued service to our readers. May God continue to bless you as you study his Holy Word.

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