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NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People
by Zondervan, Max Lucado and Randy Frazee
Published
June 29, 2021
Pages
512 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Zondervan
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$5.00
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$24.32
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About This Book
With over 3 million sold, The Story tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time! God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity.
Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version, and printed in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption—and this story’s true!
Features: Selections from the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Events, characters, and teachings of the Bible are arranged chronologically Short transitions between each chapter to connect the reader to the continuing story Timelines of Bible events Foreword by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee List of characters and who they are Discussion questions for each chapter Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface 11.5-point print size The Story can be read on its own, used in a small group, or as part of the 31-week church wide-campaign. Companion curriculum is also available. Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) text makes the Bible accessible and easy to read.
The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.
Introduction
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary journey through the pages of 'NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print.' This unique version of the Bible portrays the timeless eventful journey of God and His people across generations in a way never experienced before. Crafted for ease of reading and understanding, this carefully arranged narrative transcends traditional scripture readings, allowing you to experience an uninterrupted flow of the Bible’s most pivotal moments. Whether you're a lifelong reader or discovering the Bible's richness for the first time, this edition offers a transformative embrace of God's enduring love and sovereignty.
Key Takeaways
The Bible as a single continuous story enhances comprehension and engagement. Experience a reader-friendly format with Comfort Print technology. Ideal for both seasoned believers and curious newcomers to Scripture.
Detailed Description
The Story presents a unique Bible reading experience where the Scriptures are crafted into a single coherent narrative. Rather than organizing books chapters and verses in their traditional layout it sequences them in a compelling story form. This approach offers readers an uninterrupted journey through key Biblical events making complex stories accessible and engaging.
Designed with a comforting larger print this edition prioritizes an easy reading experience. This thoughtful formatting combined with the New International Version's reliable translation allows both seasoned believers and newcomers the opportunity to dive deeper into God’s Word without distraction. The reader-friendly comfort print ensures that the exploration of divine stories and teachings is approachable and inspiring.
As you travel from Genesis to Revelation you'll gain a deeper understanding of God's overarching plan and love for His people. The engaging prose guides you through transformative narratives and key moments enriching your faith with every page turn. This experiential approach makes The Story an invaluable resource for personal growth and spiritual clarity.
By blending historical context with theological insights The Story unveils a panoramic vista of hope courage and redemption. Readers are invited to witness the unfolding of God’s promises through prophetic revelations pivotal battles and the ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ. This edition aims to bridge gaps between ancient scriptures and modern-day understanding.
Standout Features
NIV The Story repackages the Bible in a narrative form that captivates readers by presenting the divine chronicle as one fluid story enhancing comprehension and spiritual engagement Its Comfort Print format and streamlined prose make it an accessible Bible choice for diverse audiences eliminating the visual clutter often associated with traditional texts The seamless blending of scripture into a continuous narrative invites readers to experience the Bible with fresh insights and a cohesive understanding offering a profound embrace of God's plan.
Book Details
0310458196
978-0310458197
6.01 x 1.55 x 8.84 inches
2.31 pounds
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Customer Reviews
Awesome
This book is just awesome to read, if you want to read the Bible story, this is the book for you. And it’s easy on the eyes.
A great way to get an overview of the whole Bible
My wife was talking to some ladies who commented, “Have you ever read through the whole Bible? Every one who I know has done that said it was life changing. Do you think it would be for me?” That was the beginning of a revolution and revival in our community. Approximately 100 individuals went through this book and the videos over the next four years, some several times. They now see the big picture of the Bible and “His Story”. People who had attended church for years and always felt inadequate in their Biblical knowledge, now had confidence and even felt comfortable enough to teach others. Several accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Yes, reading through the Bible does change lives. The format sticks to using scripture in whichever version you choose. We found, that since most of the folks participating were not scripturally advanced, reading in NIV or New KJV was better than the archaic language of the KJV. It uses blocks of scripture with a paragraph or two of connecting explanation every couple of pages. It picks up the highlights of the story of God’s plan and hand on the world. I does not include every chapter of the Bible. Janet found that some folks would read the whole chapter on their own, but she also took time to read it aloud to the whole group after they had watched the short video. She also taught them as they read through and answered their questions. As they completed the study, most wanted to turn right around and do it again with the new under they had. And a couple groups even tackled actually reading the Bible verse by verse all the way through. The videos are 10 minutes or so apiece, and work well to do at the beginning of the sessions. We highly recommend this for any Christian denomination as it is simply reading the Bible.
Simplified Bible
It's the Bible, simplified and abridged. It's a third of the size of the actual Bible so you save lots of time but also all of the literary value of the Bible is lost if I am being honest. For secular readers, like me, the literary value of Bible is all there is to it and the NIV is just not a very elegant translation and a simplified version of that it even less engaging. If you want a literary Bible then I'd recommend getting a complete version of the KJV or NKJV translation, or possibly RSV-CE or the newer NRSV and even the venerable Douay-Rheims Bible would be a great choice. This is nonetheless is a very good book for those who want to get familiar with the Bible and its main content.
Great book!
I really like this book, it tells the bible in story form. Easy to read and understand. I highly recommend it.
This book got me into Bible reading.
Reading the Bible has never been so easy and addicting.
Great Book!
Excellent book for overview of the Bible that reads like a novel! Great for folks that are new to the Bible!
Great Study Bible!
I've bought this twice as I lost the first one. Great way to better understand the Bible. Fun and easy to read. Bi recommend the study guide with it. I love this book!
Very readable
Bought this for a friend new to reading the Bible. The chronological arrangement is very readable and make it easy to learn the story Arc of the O.T. and N.T.
