Mike Mullen and I were talking about how many Bibles we have. The "Admiral" and I collect different translations and types of Study Bibles. Also, there are endless translations and study tools available online. Vicky got me this one as a Birthday present. The study notes and comments fit right into discussions of holiness and Christian living that we have been discussing in Bro. Ron Knir's Adult Sunday School class. It also makes a great devotion Bible with the life application topics.
The descriptive link to Cokebury.com does not do this Bible justice. The binding is a supple leather-like covering with a ribbon marker inside. While it does not have a concordance, and is not listed as a study Bible, there are study notes similar to the NIV Study Note Bible, with references to Wesley and his works. The Life-Application and Wesleyan core thought inserts are excellent.
I know some would prefer the NKJV translation, but don't let the NRSV deter you from checking this out. I usually use the NASB, and found this to be a good translation, as I use several. When a student once asked Bible teacher Manfred George Goodsky what he would suggest as the best translation of the Bible, he replied,"The one you read." So far I don't see a "liberal slant" to this Bible. It is a great combination of a study and devotional Bible combined in one. It can also be ordered through the Vineyard Christian Bookstore (Evansville) and probably most others....keith 1 Cor 13
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