The NIV Grace & Truth Study Bible opens with a presentation page (which is always a huge plus for me) and a special introduction pages that explain (among other things) the reason this study Bible is titled Grace & Truth.

"Grace and Truth are two of the most wonderful words found in the Bible. Grace is the love God shows us despite our sin, and truth is the very foundation of our faith."
One of the reasons I love Study Bibles is the study notes help me understand the background information, context, etc. that ultimately helps me understand the passages better. It helps me not only read God's Word, but also to gain a deeper understanding of what I'm reading.

For example, in Acts 18:1 Paul went to Corinth and met a man named Aquila. Concerning this passage, the study notes state:

"In Paul's day, Corinth was major center of commerce, culture, and entertainment (like New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas in one place)."

I find facts like this fascinating. I love learning about historical facts, cultures, and customs, especially when they pertain to the Holy Bible. Having these study notes on the same page while reading Scripture is much more practical and convenient than searching for the information through other resources.

This is a very sturdy, attractive, and uncomplicated Study Bible, with easy-to-navigate study notes, detailed maps, pretty page designs on the first page of each book of the Bible, and an ample concordance (over 300 pages) that aid in searching for particular words throughout the Scriptures. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of Grace & Truth as a member of BG².

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