Christian Growth Study Bible [antikvár]

1 Embracing a Lifestyle of Growth Welcome to the Christian Growth Study Bible.Jhls Book contains powerful truth that can change your life and help you discover God's wonderful purposes for you. All of the features have been carefully designed to invite you to explore your own personal path toward knowing God more intimately and making him known more fully in the world around you. As you allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide, he will lead you into God's Word and help you understand and apply the truths of the Bible. He will reveal Jesus Christ to you and Instruct you in following his ways. He will teach you to better hear God's voice, drawing you closer to him. Features of the Christian Growth Study Bible This extraordinary study Bible features the text of the New International Version, a thirty-path study program with in-text notes, comprehensive path introduction articles, Bible book introductions, People With Impact articles, People Profiles and artwork, in-text maps and charts, a center-column cross-reference system, reading plans, indexes, special front and back articles, charts and an extensive NIV concordance. Book Introductions Each Bible book introduction answers important questions like,"Who wrote this book?";"When and to whom was it written?" and "Why was it written?" An accompanying article breathes life into your reading by highlighting important themes and practical ways to read the book, inviting you to look for the treasures of truth and life within each book. Study Paths—Introductions and Articles The Christian Growth Study Bible has thirty topical study paths, each with a comprehensive article of introduction. Located at a Scripture passage that draws you into God's heart on the subject, the introduction provides the foundational teaching for that topic. This study Bible also contains over 500 path articles, or in-text notes, summarizing significant teaching on the thirty path themes; these are designed to bring application into your everyday life. Written in an engaging and compelling manner, these articles cultivate a heart-to-heart intimacy with God as they bring to life such topics as the Father Heart of God, Pathway to Freedom, Testing and Trials, Life in a Confusing World, Leadership, Missions and Spiritual Warfare. For a complete listing of the study paths, see either the thematic reading plan on page xxxv or the introduction to the study guide on page 1360. Thirty-path Study Guide The thirty-path study guide, beginning on page 1361, is divided into two sections. The first traces a thematic route through the thirty paths featured in this Bible; this route is highly recommended as your first choice in your study of the thirty paths. It has been carefully crafted with a particular order of sequence to help you experience significant growth in your life as you allow the Holy Spirit to teach and guide you In a specific area. The second section traces each of the thirty paths in Biblical order, from Genesis to Revelation. This comprehensive study guide, highlighted by color edging for easier access, is designed to help you uncover God's counsel for many areas of your life. Be sure to read the introduction to the study guide on page 1360 for more information on how to receive the most benefit from your study. People With Impact God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The Christian Growth Study Bible contains 21 mini-blogra-phies, called People With Impact, that highlight the lives of men and women whom the Lord used in a powerful way to make a difference in the world. These articles encourage you to stay open to the Lord's will for your life. Recognize that he can use you, whatever strengths or weaknesses you have. See the index on page 1385 for a complete listing. People Profiles The Christian Growth Study Bible features stories and artwork of twenty-five unreached people groups to help you understand God's tender heart for his people who are still lost. The introduction on page 413 defines an "unreached people group" and explains how a representative list was chosen based on religious blocks, ethnic