Enjoy a smoother reading experience with the only Amplified® Bible in a single-column, paragraph format. This paragraph-style format and clean design allow you to better grasp the themes in scripture as your eyes follow a more natural reading pattern. The Amplified® Bible is known to its readers for delivering enhanced understanding of the rich nuances and shades of meaning of the original Bible languages. For this kind of study, no working knowledge of Greek or Hebrew is required—just a desire to know more about what God says in his Word.

Features:

• A unique system of punctuation, italics, references, and synonyms to unlock subtle shades of meaning as found in the original languages
• Introductory pages that explain the powerful study features in the translation, making the Bible easy to use

The goal of apologetics is to persuasively answer honest objections that keep people from faith in Jesus Christ. But of several apologetic approaches, which is most effective? Five Views on Apologetics examines the “how-to” of apologetics, putting five prominent views under the microscope: Classical, Evidential, Presuppositional, Reformed Epistemology, and Cumulative Case. Offering a forum for presentation, critique, and defense, this book allows the contributors for the different viewpoints to interact. Like no other book, Five Views on Apologetics lets you compare and contrast different ways of “doing” apologetics. Your own informed conclusions can then guide you as you meet the questions of a needy world with the claims of the gospel. The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

Are you a busy woman looking for a devotional that addresses real-life questions and real-life issues? The Beautiful Word Devotional is a 365-day devotional that nurtures your spirit and encourages your heart as God's Word washes over you with its promises.

With quick daily reminders and encouraging words, The Beautiful Word Devotional includes:

• 182 verses illustrated in gorgeous full color
• A daily short scripture, devotional commentary, and a short prayer

This 365-day devotional is perfect for:

• Women of all ages
• A personal purchase or gift--Mother's Day, birthdays, wedding showers, and holiday gifting

The Beautiful Word Devotional will refresh your heart daily as you seek to enjoy God's Word in a creative way. If you enjoy The Beautiful Word Devotional, check out the Beautiful Word Bible.

This abridgment of Colin Brown’s original four volume work is arranged with its entries in Greek alphabet order, which makes it easy to find the discussion of a particular word. All Greek words are transliterated into English and linked with their Goodrick/Kohlenberger numbers. This book was formerly titled The NIV Theological Dictionary of New Testament Words. Now it has been reset in double columns and wider margins.

Few topics can grab headlines and stir passions quite like politics, especially when the church is involved. Considering the attention that many Christian parachurch groups, churches, and individual believers give to politics—and of the varying and sometimes divergent political ideals and aims among them—Five Views on the Church and Politics provides a helpful breakdown of the possible Christian approaches. Readers will find themselves equipped to think more deeply about the relationship between church and state in a way that goes beyond mere policy debates and current campaigns.

General Editor Amy Black brings together five top-notch political theologians in the book, each representing one of the five key political traditions within Christianity:

     Anabaptist (Separationist)—Thomas Heilke

     Lutheran (Two Kingdom)—Robert Benne

     Catholic (In Tension)—J. Brian Benestad

     Reformed (Integrationist)—James K. A. Smith

     Black Church (Prophetic)—Bruce Fields

Each author addresses his tradition’s theological distinctives, the role of government, the place of individual Christian participation in government and politics, and how churches should (or should not) address political questions. Responses by each contributor to opposing views will highlight key areas of difference and disagreement.

Thorough and even-handed, Five Views on the Church and Politics will enable readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the most significant Christian views on political engagement and to draw their own, informed conclusions.

Read the Bible cover to cover in just 12 pages a day!

The NIV Bible in 90 Days guides you through Scripture by using bite-sized pieces, so what may have seemed to be an overwhelming challenge is now doable and enjoyable. Insights and encouragement from creator Ted Cooper, Jr., founder of The Bible in 90 Days program, and William P. Campbell, President of Scripture Awakening, the ministry that shepherds the program, help you get the most out of your reading experience. 

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Start and end markers help you know where to begin and end each day’s reading
• Front matter articles

Designed for Busy Moms with only a minute to spare

Every mom is a busy mom. The NIV Busy Mom's Bible is packed with one-minute thought starters, and this trim, go-anywhere Bible is filled with quick devotional content for those who only have a few minutes a day to seek out divine inspiration through God’s Word. Throughout this Bible, you will find 52 one-minute Thought Starters that let you dip into God’s Word for a minute of refreshment. To go deeper, each of these Thought Starters is followed by an option for a five-minute Reflect and Pray or a ten-minute Study to help you learn even more about what God’s Word has to say to you today. Devotional thoughts are written specifically for you, the busy mom, and cover topics such as raising kids, marriage, emotions, and your identity in Christ. 

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Double-column format
• Concise concordance
• Words of Jesus in red

Be drawn into God’s Word through a fresh, creative expression of the beautiful words of Scripture.

Featuring inspiring full-color art, the NIV Beautiful Word^TM Bible will encourage a deeper and more authentic quiet time. With 500 verses illustrated to help you see the rich diversity of stories, characters, prophecies, rewards, and hope contained within Scripture, you will discover wisdom to sustain you in every season, drawing you deeper into God’s life-changing Word. 

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• 500 Full-color illustrated verses
• Index of illustrated Scripture passages

Does the Bible support the concept of "once saved, always saved," or can a person lose his or her salvation? How do the Scriptures portray the complex interplay between grace and free will? These and related questions are explored from different angles in this thought-provoking Counterpoints volume. The contributors each state their case for one of four prominent views on eternal security: classical Calvinist, moderate Calvinist, reformed Arminian, and Wesleyan Arminian. In keeping with the forum approach of the Counterpoints series, each view is first presented by its proponent, then critiqued and defended. This fair and respectful approach allows you to weigh for yourself the strengths and weaknesses of the different doctrinal stances. By furnishing you with scholarly and thoughtful perspectives on the topic of eternal security, this book helps you sift through opposing views to arrive at your own informed conclusions. The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.