I enjoyed it, with the words and scriptures being just ...
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I enjoyed it, with the words and scriptures being just what I needed to understand God's timing. I wished for more.
145768
I loved the scriptures, transparency of the author, and bite-sized takeaways. Something I will continue to look back on. I even shared this with my hubby :)
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It is easy to read with Chapters and verses clearly defined.  I like the the format, outline and topical titles that give insight as to the subject of following scriptures.
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I like the way it reads and how accurate and easy to read it is. Some of the wording is hard to accept like where the kjv says 'kingdom of heaven' this bible and the YLT say 'reign of the heavens'. But overall I enjoy reading this bible.

Rick
2478736
Good story ,but I would have enjoyed it more if when dealing with the scriptures don't twist them as it may cause some to have doubts about the greatest book available for the benefit of all mankind.
2670691
Besides the odd and random throwing ins of God, this was a good book.  I really enjoyed it. It was easy for me to skip over the bible verses.
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I was pleasantly surprised at how much scripture was included in this book. I will recommend it to my friends, both believers and non-believers. It would make a good study, too, as each chapter includes questions (at the end).
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The back cover of The Book of Revelation Made Clear by Tim LaHaye and Timothy E. Parker states that this is "a fun and fascinating way to learn about the book of Revelation". I don't know that I had much fun reading this book, but it does offer a basic understanding of just what the heck John is writing about in the last book of the New Testament.

The Book of Revelation Made Clear is divided into 22 chapters, one for each chapter of Revelation. Each chapter breaks down the verses into bite-size chunks and then gives an explanation of what those chunks mean. I found it kind of jarring to be continually interrupted in the middle of scripture and then jump back into it over and over again, especially because some of the scripture I didn't really think needed explaining.

Before each verse passage, there is also a three-question multiple choice quiz to see what you know or don't know about Revelation, and then the answers to those questions are reviewed after the explanation of the verses. The authors say they do this for maximum learning and retention potential. They write that readers may be able to review the quizzes months or years later and still know the answers. I looked at some of the quizzes again a few days after reading them, and I still got some of the answers wrong. But how important is it that I know how John described Jesus' hair? Isn't the more important thing that I understand the basic message of Revelation, that if I don't follow God now, I won't be saved and life is really going to suck on Earth for a long time.

Speaking of time, the authors of The Book of Revelation Made Clear seem very certain about specific time frames, and I wasn't sure where that info was coming from. In Revelation 8:9-11, for instance, John writes that a poison star/plant will fall into the rivers and springs and kill the men who drink the bitter water. Okay. But in the explanation, the authors say that this will happen over a period of three and a half years. Did I miss something? Where did that number come from?

As you can see, The Book of Revelation Made Clear didn't make everything clear to me. I still have questions, and this book was a little too basic for me. I really need, and expected this to be, something more in-depth with a more flowing reading style instead of a bunch of quizzes and jumps. This is more of a textbook or Bible study book than something you can actually sit down and read.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 : Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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I loved that it has many ancient Hebrew words and its meaning. The sad part is that it is a small amount of words. It deserves a 5 star non-the-less.
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i enjoyed reading this text...God bless Tozer for he writtes with out fear of beign judged by his readers. Amen
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I love that it also had Bible verses.....I also added a few of my own extra verses!!! It could of had more about God in the name of Jesus too..  It is a nice book to share with others who don't like to read too much...it is simple to read and understand!!! So for this reason I love it!!
900237
I enjoyed it and would like to see more books of the Bible in this manner.  Thank you for making this available.
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It's funny how one person can skim over a portion of scripture to get to something "more meaningful", while another can find great meaning in that same scripture, study and meditate on it and come up with a book.

I enjoyed the book.  While much of the symbolism is conjecture, it is plausible. She never claims that the meanings she assigns are scripturely proven. Her heart for God is obvious throughout the book.  The teaching in the book (and by teaching I do not mean the meanings of the stones, colors etc.)is deep and leaves you wanting progress in your walk and intimacy with God.  I liked the prayers at the end of each chapter. They helped you to focus on the spiritual lessons and internalize them.  Please excuse the pun but there are real "gems" in this book.

I was given a free ebook version by the publisher.
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i am enjoying adding this to my Bible reading. I do enjoy my NIV for study however, The Message is enjoyable as as more of a "reading" text.
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I enjoyed reading the poetry in this book, and the Scriptures that complimented each poem added a biblical perspective to the message that was shared poetically.  These poems were included in Stephanie's first book, Poetic Storms and a great way to read just the poetry separate from her story.  I enjoyed reading Poetic Storms also.  I'm am avid reader of Stephanie's literary work.  Great book!
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The concept and execution of this Bible are excellent. Every verse in is arranged in the order of which it happened. So for example, you'll find Psalm 90 right after Number 36, as the Psalm was written by Moses. Similarly, Psalm 63 is put smack dab in the middle of 1 Samuel 23 and 24, as it was written by David at that precise time. Deuteronomy 4 and Exodus 20 are written side-by-side, as are many of the events of the four gospels.

Some of the choices aren't going to be without controversy; for example, you'll find the contents of the book of Job right after the account of Joseph, even though scholars don't all agree that he lived in that time period. Still, it's a fascinating way to read the Bible, as it's a way to take it all in like a chronological history book.

Adding to the "history" feel of this Bible, the contents are divided into several distinct periods of history, including:

- Creation through the Patriarchs
- Exodus to Conquest
- Conquest Through United Kingdon
- Divided Kingdom and Exile
- Return to the Land
- The Life of Jesus
- The Early Church

Each of these sections has an introduction that provides context into the period of history, as well as a fascinating timeline that points out milestones by year. In fact, on the bottom of every page of the Bible is a running timeline that shows exactly where you are in history.

Even though the Bible is called a "Study Bible", it doesn't have any study notes nor commentary. That said, for seasoned Bible readers, it's a fascinating way to read the Bible and understand some of the passages in context with others around it.

As is customary whenever I review Bibles, my star rating is on the format and "value-added" features that the Bible editors added, and NOT the text of the Bible itself nor the translation. I admit, I'm still undecided about whether or not I like the new 2011 NIV translation. Personally, I don't mind reading it as a second Bible, but I'd still want to keep a KJV, NKJV, or RSV around as my main Bible.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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All popular religious texts have some value.  I'm secular, but try to read all the known religious texts in the world. Obviously, I can't criticize this book too much for concern over my health (which in itself criticizes the book). A lot of the book has multiple retellings of Old Testament stories, which I found interesting. About a third of the book is one retelling or another of stories about Moses, Abraham, et al.  Much of the rest of it is a 'how-to' of living in a desert climate.  It does have a great many insights and well-meaning concepts for interacting with your fellow man, but there is also a fair amount of smiting and warring (again, similar to Old Testament brutality), which in my opinion is not what a love-based religious book should entail.  Yes, it was written in a time when such was the standard way of life, but to now, in the modern age, still adhere to such harsh concepts is a testament to human stubbornness.  Well worth the read even if you are not Muslim.  There is a lot to be learned here.