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Reader Submissions: Tell Us About Your Favorite Bible

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Readers often write to tell me about their favorite Bibles. Even though I've put together a solid list of top Bibles, I'm just one person. I can't possibly review all of the worthy Bibles available today. With that in mind, please take a few moments to tell us about your preferred Bible. We want to know why it has become your favorite.

New Scofield Reference Bible

The notes by Dr C. I. Scofield are of a dispensational background, copious in nature without being excessive.Although he advocates and holds to the theory of a gap in the creation account between Gen…More

The Evidence Bible

The wonderful articles and training by Ray Comfort on how to answer a non-believer's question about God, how to witness to co-workers, family members, and people of other religions.The article, "Why …More

Darby Translation

John Nelson Darby is the father of dispensationalism and his writings were gleaned from the study of Scripture not learned from man. He is the most prolific writer of the Christian era. His works are…More

The Daily Bible in Chronological Order

The complete NIV text of the Old and New Testaments has been organized into a single narrative, fitting events together in their historical settings. The story of David has been combined from Samuel,…More

New English Bible

Modern English! I also liked the fact that it is closer to the original texts, since it was translated directly rather than from other translations into modern English. Also, the committee set up to …More

NLT Study Bible

The best feature of the NLT Study Bible is the ease of understanding. The Bible text is a pleasure to read, and the study notes are interesting and applicable to my life. In addition to lots of study…More

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