What is this study Bible?
The NIV Zondervan Study Bible is an all new study Bible built on the truth of Scripture and centering on “biblical theology”—the ways in which many important themes work their way through Scripture and come to a focus in Jesus Christ. It’s a comprehensive combination of newly crafted study notes, articles, book introductions and study tools.
What do the features of this study Bible offer me?
Book introductions: When was this book written? Why was it written? How does the book fit with the rest of Scripture? What is in it? Nearly every book of the Bible begins with an introduction that offers helpful information about the book. The book introductions answer questions you may have about the book, and each book introduction provides an outline of the book.
Cross reference system: Where does this word or term appear in other parts of the Bible? A cross reference system enables you to search the Scriptures for terms, ideas, and themes that reappear in various books.
Study notes: What is the Bible saying here? God’s Word was written down many years ago by different authors in different settings. The study notes at the bottom of each page explain or give background on words, phrases, and the flow of the argument to aid you in better understanding what God is saying in his Word. Each note was thoughtfully crafted to guide you in more clearly comprehending the Word of God.
Maps, charts, illustrations, photos: Where did this happen? What else was going on during this time? The easy-to-use maps and charts will shed light on the Bible, its places, and its times. Illustrations and photos provide images that will enrich your experience with God’s Word and give you rich insight to aid your study, for example, by demonstrating or illustrating the many events in the Bible that are anchored in ancient history.
Articles: What does the Bible say about . . . ? At the end of the Bible is a library of biblical-theological articles covering topics such as “The Bible and Theology,” “Law,” “The Gospel,” and “Justice.” Their purpose is to help you trace major biblical themes throughout the canon.
Concordance: A concordance to the New International Version text is located at the back of the Bible. It will help you find the location of words or phrases that are found in the Scripture text.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16–17).