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In The Simplified New Testament Study Bible, Dr. Glenn Rogers provides a contemporary translation and explanation of the New Testament that helps the reader understand and apply the biblical message to his or her life in meaningful ways.

The Simplified New Testament Study Bible includes:

• An accurate, easy-to understand contemporary translation based on the original Greek text,
• An introduction to each book of the New Testament identifying the author, the probable date, setting and purpose for writing,
• More extensive notes than other study Bibles--nearly 900 detailed explanatory notes focusing on the historical context of the original message along with helpful insights for applying the ancient biblical message in contemporary contexts,
• An overview of the biblical story to help the reader put the details of each part of the New Testament into a larger spiritual context,
• Guidelines and principles for effective biblical interpretation,
• A significant focus on spiritual formation in two additional sections: Following The Spirit To The Heart Of God: Becoming The Person God Wants You To Be The Things Jesus Did: God Incarnate Showing Us How To Live

From The Simplified New Testament Study Bible... John 1:1-5

The Word Becomes Human
1 Before anything else existed the Word had always existed. Not only was he always with God, the Word was God. 2 He was right there with God when everything was created. 3 In fact, it was the Word who actually created everything. Nothing exists that he did not create. 4 The Word was life itself and his life became a source of light for all people, 5 a light that shines brighter than all the darkness there is.

1:1-5 John introduces us to someone he calls The Word. He does not tell us who this Word is until vs. 29, where it becomes clear that he is talking about Jesus. The Word existed before anything was created. There was never a time when the Word did not exist. Not only was he right there with God through all eternity, he is God. How can he be God and also be with God? Because while there is only one God, God manifests or makes himself known in three different ways: as the Father, the Word (who became the Son), and the Holy Spirit. The Word was a different aspect or a different side of God, different from the Father or the Holy Spirit. Like a triangle has three different sides even though it is a single object, so God has three different sides, even though he is just one God. A man might be a husband, a father and a businessman. He has one role as a husband, a different role as a father and yet another role as a businessman. Yet he is only one man. So it is that the one God is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.

The meaning of word (logos in Greek) is difficult to fully understand. Perhaps the simplest way to explain logos is the expression of a thought, a thought or idea put into action. In vs.3, John says that it was the Word who actually created everything. God conceived idea of creating the universe and that part of God that is the Word put the thought or idea into action. The Word expressed the thought; he made it happen. But the Word is not separate from God's thoughts. He is God's thoughts. That is what makes him the expression of the mind of God, or to put it another way, the Word is God’s expression of himself. God is pure intellect. The Word, as one manifestation of God, is the concrete expression of pure intellect.

Not only did the Word create everything, including physical life, he is also the source of spiritual life. Humans will live forever because the Word created us as spiritual beings and, if we allow him to, he can give us spiritual life in the fullest sense of the word: eternal life with God. It is the spiritual life that comes from the Word that brings light to all people. By light John means understanding, insight into spiritual things. The Word gives spiritual life and insight, enlightenment.

What others have about The Simplified New Testament Study Bible...

I found this translation to be extremely helpful. The easy-to-read style and the additional commentary invite readers to delve more deeply into the holy scriptures without intimidation. The study helps are educational, inspirational and encourage one to seek a closer relationship with God.
Gail Newman, Women's Ministry Leader, Author, North Richland Hills, Texas

The Simplified New Testament Study Bible is worth reading. Dr. Rogers did an excellent job of combining an easy-reading translation and a commentary that helps the reader understand the historical and cultural context and the meaning of each chapter, including difficult passages. I recommend the SNTSB because it is suitable for Bible study, sermon preparation and daily devotionals. My sincere thanks to Dr. Glenn Rogers.
Carlos Acosta, Cross-cultural Minister, Arlington, Texas

A simplified translation and commentary that is at times thought provoking, challenging, and helpful to a better understanding of Jesus' ministry and the life of the early church.
Barbara Taylor Minton, Senior Pastor, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), former missionary in German-speaking Europe.

Rogers’ Simplified New Testament Study Bible is a welcomed discovery for the furthering of the reign of God, suitable for many audiences. Not only are the introductory sections easily comprehendible backgrounds and fitting platforms, the translation readable for a number of contemporary audiences, and the commentary notes digestible and lucid exploratory helps, but it also comes with powerfully effective tools for further growth and progression on multiple levels of spirituality in Following the Spirit to the Heart of God and The Things Jesus Did. I have found this portable repository for transformation to be an easily adaptable and flexible tool for different settings--personal, military, parish, and university.
Wade Shepard, Pastor, First Christian Church, Commerce, Texas

Author: Glenn Rogers
ISBN: 978-0-9792072-9-7
Publisher: Mission and Ministry Resources
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