Immerse yourself in the person of the Apostle Paul--heroic in his martyr s death--but so recognizably human in his conversion story and subsequent letters to the faithful. Gain fresh insights into your own personal growth potential through the Scripture of St. Paul:What does Paul s conversion have to teach me about how power is perfected through my weaknesses?How does his experience as an apostle of Christ teach me about responding to my own vocation in life?How might I apply St. Paul s bold and creative approach to challenging today s cultural and social status quo?In what ways might I imitate his care and concern for the world?Whether you use this guide for personal study, interactive journaling, or study with a group, you will find its format concise and easy to follow. Self-assessment charts invite you to test your knowledge of biblical passages, helping you retain what you learn.

#A study for the Serious Bible-Study Group (2008-11-21) I agree with the Customer Reviews, especially the comment Fr. Pacwa respects the intelligence of his readers, and doesn t hesitate to introduce deep theological points and insights. However, we have a Bible Study Group that is finding Father Pacwa s book to be difficult. In my opinion, before tackling Father Pacwa s Bible Study, our Bible-Study Group would have benefitted from a more chronological study of St Paul s life and his letters FIRST. (Bible-Study is not new to our group--our group has been meeting for 2 years. ) In...

#St. Paul comes alive for Catholics! (2008-11-18) I have to admit - I originally thought this small book (only 96 pages) would be light on helpful details and lacking in depth. I was completely wrong. Fr. Pacwa really packs a punch in St. Paul: A Bible Study for Catholics, including a lot of useful information in a very readable fashion. The book is perfectly titled: this is a book for Catholics who wish to understand St. Paul better. Scott Hahn once said that for Catholics the Gospels are a home game, but the writings of St. Paul are an away game - we might win a few, but we can...

#St. Paul Bible Study recommended (2008-11-02) I highly recommend this St. Paul Bible Study for fellow Catholics--and for any and all fellow Christians.

#St. Paul study Guide Great! (2008-10-27) Knowing Fr. Mitch Pacwa from EWTN I figured this would be a good study guide. . . but I was wrong. IT S AN AWESOME STUDY GUIDE! In fact, it became such a good resource that we ve ordered 25 books for the prayer and Bible study group at my Church. It s the perfect study guide for use with your Bible in class and for home study. If you re looking for a good resource that s concise and easy to use, yet sophisticated for study groups, then this is the book to buy! Fr. Mitch Pacwa, this here is a winner and perfect guide for use with the dedicat...

#St. Paul and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church (2008-10-10) Father Mitch Pacwa, Jesuit priest and popular host of programs on EWTN television, invites you to immerse yourself in the writings of St. Paul and discover their relevance nearly two thousand years later. Fr. Pacwa explores the central teachings of the Catholic Church, most specifically those associated with six of the seven sacraments, in this easy-to-follow book. The format is exceptionally inviting whether you are reading alone or as part of a Bible Study group. In each of the six chapters, the reader is given poi...

The NIV edition of today s #1-selling study Bible has been updated and expanded. Over 300 new Life Application notes, nearly 350 note revisions, 16 new personality profiles, updated charts, and a Christian Worker s Resource have been added. The Life Application Study Bible not only explains difficult passages and provides valuable background on Bible life and times but also shows how God s Word speaks to every circumstance and situation of life. Features: Over 300 new Life Application notes and significant revisions to nearly 350 others. 16 new Personality Profiles. Most charts revised to clarify meaning and importance, plus eight all-new charts. New information on the intertestamental period. Christian Worker s Resource--a special supplement to enhance the reader s ministry effectiveness.

#Outstanding (2008-11-10) Out standing Life app bible. There is so much information here and its helpful for new christians to get more out of their readings/devotionals. Index is great for referencing verses by topic.

#Bet study bible I ve found (2008-11-10) I ve read through many different study bibles in my work as a youth minister. I haven t found any to be easier to understand or have more useful information than the Life Application Study Bibles. The NIV version works well as it tracks with the Episcopal denomination, to which I belong. In general the commentary does a great job giving very useful information right on the page regarding the historical activities going on during the time of the verse being referenced.

#Fast ship and great condition (2008-11-09) This is my favorite bible for giving away to people who are not bible readers. the study notes, bible land map, and other helps really help them apply scriptures to there lives.

#STUDY BIBLE (2008-09-19) If you have been on the fence about buying a study bible, wait no longer!You won t be dissapointed with this one. Its easy to understand.

#Awesome. (2008-09-09) This is a wonderful bible, wish I would have discovered it sooner. It explains every verse. I highly recommend this bible.

Available in Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Indexing. THE APOLOGETICS STUDY BIBLE WILL HELP TODAY’S CHRISTIAN BETTER UNDERSTAND, defend and proclaim their beliefs in this age of increasing moral and spiritual relativism. More than one-hundred key questions and articles placed throughout the volume about faith and science prompt a rewarding study experience at every reading. Highlights of this new thinking person’s edition of God’s Word include the full text of the popular Holman CSB® translation, an introduction to each Bible book focusing on its inherent elements of apologetics, and profiles of historic Christian apologists from Justin Martyr to C.S. Lewis. Also featured are valuable contributions from a who’s-who of modern apologists such as Chuck Colson, Norm Geisler, Hank Hanegraaff, Josh McDowell, Albert Mohler, Ravi Zacharias, and many more.• The best apologetics thinkers of our day in one resource• The study Bible for customers asking the really hard questions ...

#Learn to defend your faith (2008-11-17) First, Apologetics doesn t mean that you are constantly apologizing for being a Christian!! Seriously, every Christian is commanded to be able to explain what we believe and why to non-believers and to those who ask us how we face death, disaster, and sickness with a peace that passes all understanding. Most of us are not taught in Sunday school or church how to really do that like we should be. There are two Bibles that will teach you everything you need to know to defend your faith, win others to Christ, and to know what other religions and c...

#nikkigrant (2008-11-01) I purchased the leatherbound version. I found the various commentaries throughout this Bible very interesting. My only complaint is, for me at least, it is hard to read. The art work at the start of each book shows through the pages. I find it distracting and hard for me to focus on the print. Otherwise, I love this Bible.

#Fantastic Work.. (2008-10-14) Loved this work - bought it last Saturday and am still going through many of the articles. . Would like more if. . . 1) Available in other translations (I read NRSV myself)2) Why didn t Dietrich Bonhoeffer make the list?! Talk about a great apologist and martyr in the midst of an evil regime. .

#Excellent Bible (2008-08-29) I love this bible and highly recommend it. I have the leather bound bible and love the layout and format. In addition, it s very easy to read. The articles and notes are impressive. However, I would have to agree with some of the other reviews in that given the list of authors, contributors, scholars, etc. , I expected the articles to be more in depth. Overall, a very good bible. I would also suggest the Archeological Study Bible for anyone seeking the truth.

#Great study tool (2008-08-11) I really like this book. It has lots of commentaries,lots of explanations of the biblical customs and is in general perfect for my studies. I use this in conjunction with the Biblical Illustrator, from Lifeway, to get the most out of my Bible studies. I liked this book so well, I bought another as a gift.

#1 Best-selling study Bible in the best-selling NIV translation Study features fully revised and updated. Over 20,000 in-text study notes. A library of study resources at your fingertips.

#Pretty good but may be better (2008-11-19) This bible is nice but I think it could be better in some ways. The paper is extremely thin and you can see through it to the words on the other side. The study guide notes are not the easiest to get to because when you want clarification on one thing you look for the note on it, then it directs you to another section of the bible. For me this does not work out very well because I am not familiar with the bible, it is my first time reading one so finding Genesis 9:26 while reading 49:1 or something is hard to bounce back and forth from. I...

#The NIV is not a Bible just for dummies (2008-10-31) The New International Version is the most readable English translation ever produced. And if that doesn t make it a Good Book, then I don t know what does!Granted, I still prefer to read God s Word in the original tongues, not in a modern translation. (I ve got nothing against the watered-down English versions sold today in Bible bookstores, but the ancient biblical scrolls are just a whole lot funnier. )Most people these days cannot do that: they cannot read Scripture as it was first intended by the Author. Not to worry: Bible tr...

#Zondervan NIV Study Bible, Personal size (2008-10-16) I am happy that I ordered this book, the book was in very good condition, and I was not disappointed in my purchase. thanks wendy shelton

#Texas Grandma (2008-09-30) This order was handled professionally and I received it as ordered. This is a plus for me. A number of places or not as prompt. Thanks

#NIV Study Bible is perfect for individual or group study (2008-09-15) This is a GREAT study bible. What I like best is the detailed introduction to each book - information about the author and date, the setting, the theological theme, and outline. It s great for a beginner or for a veteran bible reader.

A unique study Bible filled with informative articles and full-color photographs that will take you on an illustrated walk through biblical history and culture.

#Archeological Bible (2008-11-10) This bible is a wonderful reference for use in the study of the scripture. My study group just finished a 3 month analysis of the Book of Acts in the new testament. This book gives a broad view of relevant history and information on the people of that time as well as the writer and subjects of the text. There is also helpful commentary on each verse and there are extensive cross-references to passages in both the old and new testaments. One negative is the small print size which is necessary to accommodate the vast amount of data. Even with the ...

#I Took This Massive Tome to Israel.... (2008-10-08) . . . and I m glad I did! Yes, it was heavy and weighed down my backpack like you wouldn t believe, but it was so awesome to arrive at some place in Israel (or Jordan, also on the tour), gather round the pastor/guide, then open the book to a specific passage. . . and see a photo and special notes about that very place. There is an incredible amount of information here. Yes, the study of archaeology changes rapidly but what s in this Bible will keep you busy for a lifetime! As far as the small print goes: get some reading glasses o...

#Small-Print Bible (2008-10-04) I m very sorry I purchased this Archaeological Bible. It s very interesting to look at, but impossible to read -- at least, for me. The type is quite small, and my 66-year-old eyes can t handle it. I can understand the reason they did this, with all the sidebars and footnotes, the thing would have been a foot thick in normal-size print. But what s the use in having all this information if you can t read it? I ve given up and gone back to my Oxford Annotated Study Bible for my studies.

#Unsure (2008-10-04) Ok, so I am debating about whether to buy this study Bible or not. Maybe somebody can help me out. My concern is that the field of archaeology develops and changes so quickly that by the time something like this is printed it is already out of date. Could someone help me out here? What are the real advantages?

#perfect gift (2008-08-09) i ordered this bible as a birthday gift for my mother. it arrived promptly, was in even better condition than i had expected, and mom loves it. thank you for great service!