I am regularly sent new Bibles to review, but I was uniquely blown away by the uniqueness and relevance of this new CSB Life Counsel Bible.
Here is its official description:
Whatever you’re facing, the Bible has something to say. The NEW CSB Life Counsel Bible contains articles from leading biblical counselors that will give YOU the tools you need to take action and FIND HOPE through all of life’s storms. Featuring over 150 articles on topics related to marriage, parenting, relationships, mental health, and so many more- this Bible is like having a complete biblical counseling toolkit in one resource! Check out www.lifecounselbible.com for a full list of topics and order yours today!
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LIFE COUNSEL BIBLE PRODUCT FEATURES:
- More than 150 full-length articles from respected Christian counselors and scholars on topics like anxiety, depression, abuse, sexuality, marriage and divorce, parenting struggles, finances (full list available at lifecounselbible.com)
- Callout quotes placed near each article provide truth, hope, and encouragement to apply to life
- Over 100-word studies focusing on key words applicable to personal healing, growth, and counsel
- Book introductions including “Circumstances of Writing,” “Structure,” “Contribution to the Bible,” and a special “Truth for Healing” section with an overview of key truths related to healing from each book of the Bible
- Wide margins for notetaking and journaling
- Robust page-end cross-reference system with over 25,000 cross-references connecting Scripture from Genesis to Revelation
- Easy-to-read 9.5-point type size
- Presentation page for gift-giving (this makes a great wedding/parenting gift!)
The CSB Life Counsel Biblefeatures the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB captures the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
As I have pointed out several times before, I am a big fan of the CSB version of the Bible (it is actually the version I most often read and recommend). I was very happy to see that this new Life Counsel Bible comes in the Christian Standard version, as the CSB is faithful to the original text of Scripture while also prioritizing ease of readability and comprehension, which are also important.
Now on to other features of this Bible which I especially admire and am so grateful for!
I am all about doing word studies (in fact, looking up the Greek and Hebrew on the Blue Letter Bible website or app is always one of my first recommendations when people ask me for Bible study tips!). For there to be a Bible now where you don’t even have to always resort to accessing a separate book or website for that word study is huge!
Having said all of that, however, there is an aspect of this new Bible that is what I am most thankful for and excited about.
I am so grateful that this Bible seeks to address topics that have been treated as taboo or all-out ignored for too often in Christendom – topics pertaining to mental health, PTSD, single parenting, and more.
Finally, we have a Bible in which we can find over 150 articles that apply God’s truth and wisdom to the everyday struggles so many of us face on a daily basis – struggles that are too often ignored, like mental illness, military life, or how we view sex and teaching our children about it.
This is invaluable – it truly is the resource we need to bridge the gap between the truth and wisdom of God’s Word and the everyday life struggles we need to be better equipped to apply it to.
To grab your own copy of the new CSL Life Counsel Bible, click here, and to enter a giveaway to win a copy, head here! I highly recommend it!
*I was given a complimentary copy of this new Bible in exchange for my honest review.
