Enduring Word Study Bible

Just wanted to share with you about another Bible that I received.  

 

So first off Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

 

This new Study Bible is built around David Guzik’s verse by verse commentary.  For more than 20 years this has been available through The Enduring Word.com I know I’ve used it at times from other sites as well.  Study notes based on Guzik’s commentary help you to explore the meaning of every chapter of the Bible. There are sections called “Pastoral application notes” guide you to live in light of Scripture, and feature articles bring challenging topics into sharper focus.  These aren’t just meant for PASTORS, consider them a note from Pastor Guzik to you. 

 

The purpose for the commentary and now Bible has always been a belief that God’s word is meant to be known, understood, so that we can apply it and live it out.  

 

Some of the key features of this Bible:

• Introductions exploring key themes of every book of the Bible

• a large amount of Study notes to help you explore the meaning of every chapter of Scripture

• 400 application notes to help you live in light of God’s Word

• 50 articles offering a deeper exploration of key topics throughout Scripture

• Concordance with more than 200 word studies

• Translators’ notes and cross references

 

Maybe you’ve never heard of David Guzik.  

He is a pastor, Bible teacher, and author of the Bible commentary used by

millions at EnduringWord.com. David has been in Christian service for more than 40

years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a missionary in

Germany where he was director and teacher for Calvary Chapel Bible College Ger-

many.

 

This is Bible is available in the NKJV version at this time.  If interested you can check it out at enduringword.com or purchase this Bible on ChristianBook, Amazon and other places where Bibles are sold.

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Alexander MacLaren Study Bible Review

I couldn’t wait for UPS to deliver today. 

Not just cause I have a new Bible that was sent. 

Not just that it was free for my review thanks to HaperCollins.

But I was excited to see it for it is the Alexander MacLaren Study Bible. 

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product

for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

 

Some in America may not know this name. 

MacLaren was a Scottish born preacher known as the “Prince of Expositors”. 

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of

Union Chapel in Manchester England from 1858–1903. Heralded as the “Prince of

Expositors,

” he is considered by many to be one of the best preachers of the nineteenth

century, The popularity of Maclaren’s published sermons rivaled that of Charles

Spurgeon, helping him develop global acclaim for remarkable biblical insights delivered in

a poetic style. Maclaren’s works continue to be read and studied due to their timeless

relevance, verbal beauty, and profound freshness.

 

He had a way of unpacking God’s word for the common people with depth, beauty and conviction. 

Union Chapel in Manchester England and end up needing a sanctuary that fit 1,500. A bit unusual even today but this was 1870’s era!  

MacLaren was a student of Gods word and saw the way the NT and OT tied together. His commentaries on Revelation are evident of this as they are free of ideas that wouldn’t crop up till around his death that read more between the lines than what was written.

 

The Alexander Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as

you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published

sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons

guide you in systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible

to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.

Features include:

Book introductions exploring each book’s background and key themes with insights

from Maclaren’s work

1,400 study notes that cover every chapter of the Bible

380 Christ Connection notes showing the relevance of Christ to all Scripture

380 Life Application notes to help you live out the Bible’s principles

209 Passage Outlines based on Maclaren’s sermon outlines

8 essays addressing major doctrines of Scripture, personal devotion to Christ, and

how to properly apply the Bible to your life

Comprehensive 6,200 word concordance and index of features

Bottom of page study notes

Center-column cross-references

 

 

Additional information at: https://vimeo.com/inciite/alexandermaclarenpromo

 

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TESTAMENT by Angel Studios

  

I remember years ago when Matthew and Acts from the Visual Bible came out.  They captured the scriptures so vividly bringing the Bible to life.  Fast forward to the CHOSEN which again has brought God’s word into a visual realm for us to understand it deeper.  

Yet another level are films that have tried to take the Biblical narrative and place it in the modern world.  Joshua was a film that did a great job of this many years ago.  Adding to this is the latest called TESTAMENT.  I began watching this series and have not wanted to stop.  The script is engaging, the production is over high quality, the acting is amazing…  Here is the summary of what this show is:

 

The Book of Acts explosively reimagined in an alternate-modern era. A resurrection

sparks a movement that turns the world upside down, spreading hope amid chaos. As the

followers risk everything to preach the good news, the Temple races to silence them

before the oppressive Imperium regime retaliates. But public miracles, unburied secrets,

and fractured loyalties force both sides to confront the true cost of their choices.

This powerful live-action series will challenge you, move you, and make you rethink what

it means to truly follow Jesus. Set in a modern world, you'll connect with these stories

and people like never before.

 

I highly recommend you check out TESTAMENT on Angel Studios today. 

8 episodes of the first season are all out!  It can be a family time that leads to opening God’s word together and digging deeper into the world changing account of the Book of Acts!  (Oh and the joy on the lame man’s face makes it worth it all!)

What has been your favorite show, film, episode that tells or retells scripture?  I’ll pull a name from the comments for a drawing for a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

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The King of Kings by Angel Studios

Every generation is fascinated with knights and kings.  From King Arthur to Lancelot, to stories of Sir George and the dragons and many more throughout history.

We seek these knights and kings out of our celebrities and politicians. Yet there is one who is greater than them all.  This one won’t ever lose a battle or get caught by a tabloid. In this family feature film from Angel Studios, The King of Kings, we find an engaging retelling of the Charles Dickens story made for the entire family.

Let me tell you, the art is amazing, modern, engaging and well done.  This story will catch you even from the very opening scene. 

Check out The King of Kings from Angel Studios and while there join the Angel Studios Guild to be the first to know of future funding opportunities for upcoming releases as well as to be the first to see what is being created!  There you will also find all sort of family friendly entertainment that is all very high quality.

Show Me Your Glory Movie Review

 “When the supernatural crashes into Human suffering everything changes” Sean McDowell

God’s glory is on display!

I was sent a documentary to watch and review that is coming to THEATERS.  It is called Show Me Your Glory.  

This is a documentary partly about human suffering.  It is a documentary partly about God’s miraculous power.  And it is a documentary fully about God’s healing presence even when the healing we want doesn’t happen.

This documentary is filled with real testimonies of those who have seen God show up and show off in the miraculous even when others around were unsure.  Personally it was tough to watch this at times.  Not because of the way it was filmed (which was amazing), or the interviews (which were again amazing).  It was difficult due to having walked the journey of some of these stories.  After having walked through this time with our daughter Dakotah.  We’ve seen the Glory of God show up in our weakness.  We’ve seen the Glory of God show off in his healing. 

This documentary doesn’t focus on the miracles alone.  What is amazing is how it focuses on GOD above all else.   “If God and his grace was enough for all the mistakes I have made, not only before I meet Jesus Christ, but AFTER I met Jesus Christ!”

In this documentary you will experience testimonies from all walks of life: Muslim, Addict, Parents, those who believed prior to a miracle and those who refused to believe until the Glory of God showed up.  

This documentary will strengthen your faith as all great testimonies do.  It will challenge your faith to grow deeper.  And it will uplift you and all who you share it with! 

Many thanks to Abba Heart Ministries for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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Life In Christ Bible Review

 Most of you know that I love to study, to read.  Another thing that I found a love for while working in Christian Retail was a love for new Bibles.  Not just the smell and feel of a new Bible (Fresh Leather, unturned pages), but the love for new styles of devotional Bibles, new study notes, and different styles of study that help pinpoint a specific need.

 

It was in that vein that I jumped on the ability to review a new Bible from Thomas Nelson Bibles.  It is a LIFE IN CHRIST BIBLE.

 

Here are some of the descriptions of this Bible.

• God has a purpose for your life in this moment. You have a part to play in what He is doing in the world. But knowing why you are here starts with knowing who God says you are. The Life in Christ Bible invites you to embrace your identity and purpose as you: 
• Discover why you matter-not because of anything you do, but because you are made in the image of God. 
• Explore how the gospel of Jesus Christ makes you a new person. 
• Learn how who God says you are changes how you think, speak, work, and move through the world. 

·       Embrace your purpose as you discover why you matter, how the Gospel makes you a new person, and learn how that changes the way you think, speak, work, and move through the world. 

 

2 Key Details that drew my attention:

                  There are two details that stood out the most to me the most.  It wasn’t the beautiful “leather soft” cover, or the 2 bookmark ribbons so that your reading in the OT and NT may be marked at the same time.  The first detail was in the very back just before the maps.  It was a small note on the choice of font.  There are often details that we miss in “Just Another Bible”… It describes the very font is directly created to resemble a font from 1844 font used in printing the Bible.  This attention to the fundamental history of the Bible is amazing!

                  The second detail I loved was the Indexes in the beginning.  These indexes all speak to our Identity in Christ.  This is a so often misunderstood part of the grace of God, the grace of His transformation and redemption.  The work He has, and is, doing in each of us.  It is in finding who God says we are that we finally realize what it means to be FREE!  Countless studies and selections of verses to not just read the Bible in a year, but study specific Identity questions with Biblical advice.

 

                  These Bibles are available to Pre-order in the New King James Version.

 

                  You can find these Bibles for sale on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/B68ADFB7-695C-466E-AA19-88ED144C76A9?channel=momentum-924

 

If wanting to dig deeper into your identity in Christ, and how that changes the way you live, check this Bible out!  And anyone who comments will be entered to earn a FREE one!

 

Disclosure: 

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. 

 

 

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Movie Review: Redeeming Love

            Back in 1997 a book came out that was instantly a powerful success in Christian retail.  “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers was that book.  This book told the story of how God’s redeeming love changes us.  It was a beautiful book that sold like crazy.  My wife has given out more copies of this book than I can even imagine.

            The book tells the story of a farmer who asks God to bring him his wife.  God points him to Angel the town Prostitute.  He then spends his money to buy time with her, yet never sleeps with her.  He then saves her after a beating by her “pimp”, the brothel owners.  At the same time asking her to be his wife.   And he nurses her, and cares for her. She though has a hard time understanding his love, and God’s love, and leaves him countless times.  Each time going back into her old life.  Yet because of God’s Redeeming Love he continues to pursue her and prove his love.  

            A more beautiful book on God’s grace and redemption is hard to come by.  

            When we saw it was being made into a movie, we were excited for it, as was my teenage daughter who has read this book.  My wife and I were shocked and very disappointed in the actual film.  Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this movie as it was done to my congregation or friends.

            I believe that the intent was to make this a movie for the secular world, not a Christian film, so that they would then be interested in the book or subsequent Podcast on the themes of the movie and thus be won to Christ.  The problem is the outcome of this movie is more akin to a Soft Porn film (And sometimes not that soft) like 50 Shades.  Scenes of the Brothel where all other women are clothed but Angel and her hair being the only thing covering her.  As well as two scenes of Sex that leave very little to the imagination.  

            Where God was the CENTER of the book, the movie is more about this Man’s love for Angel then God’s love.  

            As a Pastor, a father, and a Believer, I can’t recommend this movie as is.  My fear is many Believers will see the Title and rush to the theaters only to get up and leave.  It will hurt this film more than help it.  If they would just edit out the 2 scenes of erotic Sex, as well as the naked portion this film would still be around 2 hours long and be something I could recommend.  It would not change a single element of the film to not have those portions and would allow this film to be a film that I could take non-believers to and use as a steppingstone to belief in God’s redeeming Love. 

Wonder of Creation by Louie Giglio

 The Wonder of Creation by Louie Giglio

 

Giglio is back with another amazing Devotional book.  I recently received a copy of this book and it is amazing.  There are 100 devotions based on the Wonder of God.  Have you ever looked at nature and science and seen the hand of God?  Well, you wouldn’t be alone.  Hundreds of the Fathers and Mothers of Science made ground breaking finds because they believed in God and that he was in control of it all!

 

This devotional book will help your child and yourself to learn many different things and find yourself captured in the Wonder of God and his creation.  Things like Narwhal’s tooth, and a flying lemur that’s not a lemur and doesn’t fly!  This is a great devotion for any child who loves learning, or even just tidbit facts to share! 

 

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Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own.  I did receive the product in exchange for this review and post.

 

God With Us book review

I grew up in the church.  Hearing the stories of the Old Testament filtered through the lens of a teacher.  Stories geared to catch my attention, often softened for a child’s ears.  Then I learned to read.  I was, and still am, an insatiable reader.  Before I was 10, I had read everything from CS Lewis’ Narnia to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings.  I still remember as a 8 or 9 year old reading the Bible from cover to cover.  And I found that many of the stories sounded DIFFERENT than what I had heard.  Not in a theologically important way, but more in the (what I thought as a young boy) was a cool way… like David picked up the sword of Goliath and separated his head from his shoulders with it (I had missed that one in Sunday School).

This week I was given a book to review, God With Us: a Journey Home by Jeremy Pierre and illustrated by Cassandra Clark.  I wasn’t sure what to expect.  I thought it was a kid’s book, and it is, yet the artwork, the writing, the story all captured me.  I also thought it was a book talking about Heaven.  I was so wrong.

 

This book starts with the journey of two Angels watching as History unfolds.  Starting before the creation of the world and going through the Old Testament.  But here is the catch, they are talking to you and showing you how each incident was pointing to the MOST IMPORTANT NAME.  They never say their names as the story isn’t about them, they only want to introduce you to the work of God through JESUS, the Most important NAME.  Each event they paint a picture of what God is doing and it EXPLODES in the New Testament with Jesus.  They show how the Covenant connects with Abraham, how the Passover of Israel was just a small one compared to the Lamb that was to come.  

 

Now most kids’ books end with the beautiful story of Jesus.  His death and resurrection being the end of it.  But not this one.  Let me say first that in the crucifixion there are not graphic illustrations, yet there are powerful ones.  I was captured by the picture of Jesus with two guards on his sides and he had a tear running down his cheek.  Often, we see the PAIN of Jesus, but we don’t see tears, that is too human of a picture, yet so touching! 

 

The end of this book goes on to portray 40 pages of how this all affects you, the reader. Speaking to what the Temple of God looks like (Spoiler its YOU!), sharing the excitement of us all being on mission together with God to share the good news with others, reminding us that Jesus is always near.  Then the last two chapters are on heaven and “the unfished chapter” these leave you with a challenge and a longing.

 

Too often we miss the longing of Heaven.  This book paints the picture so vividly in the words of the author and the beautiful illustrations by Cassandra Clark.  The illustrations are not cartoonish nor classical, they are a modern classical approach that beautifully captures the eye.  As well the artists in some cases just has pages of watercolors that add to the mystery being presented.  

 

This book will be released as a Hardcover book, it is 268 pages long when it releases this December from Shepherds Press.

Many thanks to Shepherd Press for providing this product/product information for review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive the product in exchange for this review and post 

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You can pre-order this keepsake book at the below links or Amazon

·      https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/god-with-us/


·      https://bit.ly/god-with-us


      For more information on this book you can also check out the books website:

·      https://www.shepherdpress.com/godwithus/

·      https://www.youtube.com/user/ShepherdPress/videos 

Roar Like a Lion is a great family devotional.  We used this with our youngest who is 6, but it has challenging items that even our 7th grader enjoyed.

Each reading has a short story, Biblical emphasis and a practical challenge that is geared not just to encourage your child to be courageous for Christ, but to also do something.

These are short, simple, and impactful.

The illustrations are a unique modern style, definitely not the typical older style Americana drawings and thus add tremendously to the book! 

If looking for a devotional for a child to do alone or one that you can do together then look no further! Order yours at Amazon or other book retailers.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Thomas Nelson for providing this product/product information for review.  Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive the product in exchange for this review and post.

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