Lutheran Study Bible Hardcover

This volume contains complete introductions for every book--including Gospel emphasis and pertinent statements by Martin Luther; exclusive NIV cross-reference system in center column; in-text maps, charts, diagrams, and illustrations; 35,000 entry concordance.

Readers will engage in devotional, Christ-centered Bible reading and study with the distinctive, comprehensive notes and practical application of The Lutheran Study Bible. This edition of TLSB features a commemorative cover design of Luther's Rose in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Lutheran Study Bible, the world's most widely used Lutheran study bible, is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from more than 20 Lutheran church bodies. current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians. The Lutheran Study Bible features: More than 26,500 uniquely Lutheran study notes, More than 2,000 application notes and prayers for every part of the Bible, 80,000 center column cross-references, More than 900 cross-references to 120 full- or half-page maps, charts, and diagrams, More than 220 articles and introductions to biblical books and topics, 31,000 concordance entries, Insights from early church, medieval and Reformation-era church fathers, English Standard Version translation, one of the most precise English translations available, Durable Smyth-sewn binding, Word of Christ in red, and 9-point type.

"Following Jesus is hard enough without having to navigate the rocky terrain of church culture all by yourself. The Lutheran Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone trying to become a well-informed church-goer and have a chuckle now and then. Timeless biblical truths stand alongside everyday life situations that everyone meets, with step-by-step instructions that make the going easy" -- BACK COVER.

For more than 100 years, the Apocrypha has been left out of English versions of the Bible. Concordia Publishing House is proud to announce the 2012 release of the first and only ESV edition of the Apocrypha with notes and annotations by Lutherans.

Enrich your Bible study like never before with this visually stunning and practical resource which includes:

A blend of understandable explanations and real-life stories. "Why I Am a Lutheran explores the foundational teachings of the Christian church. In each chapter, Daniel Preus calls upon more than 20 years of pastoral experience to reveal Jesus as the center of the Christian faith. As he addresses central doctrines such as sin and grace, Law and Gospel, the person and work of Jesus Christ, worship, the Sacraments, and the office of the ministry, Preus keeps the focus on Jesus Christ--who is "always and only at the center of all Christian teaching."

The Lutheran Men in Mission edition of the Serendipity Bible for small group and personal study. Contains six courses of six sessions each - with tracks for beginners and advanced students and a variety of other study helps and tools.