The New Living Translation is a very readable and trustworthy translation. Written in today’s language people will understand what it’s saying and therefore will have an easier time understanding what it means.
In cultures where Christianity is not threatened or perceived as threatening, the word “encouragement” may even lose a bit of its edge—a pity, when the crux of the word rooted in courage.
Jesus’ final week began with Mary anointing Him with costly perfume. He entered Jerusalem as the Messiah, riding on a donkey as throngs of His followers welcomed Him as their Prince of Peace. Responses to His teaching varied. Some clung to His side, but in the end, all fled. How should we respond to Jesus, our suffering Saviour?
You don’t need a Bible college education or seminary degree to understand The Swindoll Study Bible. All of it relates to life as we live it, as we see it. Anyone from new believers to long-time churchgoers can use and understand this study Bible.
Stories help us relate one thing to another and the Bible is no different. Chuck Swindoll shares stories from his life in The Swindoll Study Bible to help us connect the real word of the Bible with the real world of today.
God’s Word is relevant—but it’s also practical for our lives today. Chuck Swindoll’s goal in writing this study Bible is to make the complicated simple without being simplistic so anyone can grasp scriptural truth and deepen his or her walk with Jesus.
If I am going to lead others I must connect with them. Listening is connecting. Connecting is the key to influencing. Influencing is leading. If I don’t listen then I don’t connect and I won’t lead.
God’s desire is that we’d learn His Word so that we’d walk closer with His Son. Chuck Swindoll has spent his entire life studying the Bible and he decided to share his love for it and what he’s learned along the way about it.
To those who weep from loss, Jesus offers hope—a future resurrection and eternal life to all who believe. When God delays answering our prayers, remember that He has a better time and way. When facing our old enemy death, remember that Jesus has charted a redemptive plan that leads us to eternal life.
Jesus claimed to be the Door. Only through Him can people enter the door of salvation, just as only through the gate of the sheepfold can sheep enter the safety of their pen.
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