Book Review: CSB Life Essentials Bible + #GIVEAWAY

In the CSB Life Essentials Study Bible, renowned Bible teacher, Dr. Gene Getz guides readers through Scripture by expounding on 1,500 life principles found throughout the Bible. Distilling these truths into life principles, Dr. Getz helps readers remember and apply the Bible’s wisdom to everyday life.The CSB Life Essentials Study Bible integrates a multimedia digital study system with more than 250 hours of in-depth video teachings from Dr. Gene Getz on these essential life principles (accessed through smartphone-accessible QR codes). Questions follow each principle to inspire personal reflection or group discussion. A topical index and cross references for all 1,500 life principles is included, and each book introduction provides a list of corresponding life principles found in that book.

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Features include:

• Commentary and application questions on 1,500 life principles
• 250 hours of free in-depth video teaching to accompany each life principle
• Two-color interior design
• Smyth-sewn binding
• Presentation page
• Two-column text
• Topical subheadings
• Black-letter text
• 9-point type
• Textual footnotes
• Concordance
• Full-color maps

The CSB Life Essentials Study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to 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.

Before I get started, there is a giveaway. I RARELY participate in these, so know that this is a BIG DEAL.

Leave a comment below on why you need this Bible and I will choose one US winner April 15th to receive The CSB Life Essentials Study Bible. This is a $44.99 value and it is worth every penny. Make sure you leave an email so I can contact you in case of a win.

Now for the review. When I read it took Gene A. Getz seven years to complete this work, I wasn’t surprised. This is comprehensive, encouraging, uplifting, helpful, and a must use in my daily reading. At first glance, it appears overwhelming. Don’t stay intimidated. There is so much available to get maximum use out of this Bible.

One, there is the Life Essentials app. The app clearly marks everything out so you know where to start. At the bottom of the app is the intro video. That’s very helpful.

The QR Code scanner is important and easy to use. The Bible has 1500 videos/Life Principles that Mr. Getz shares. You don’t want to miss these. The codes are easy to find in the Bible and once you scan, it takes seconds to take you to the video. I watched quite a few videos and they are not only Biblical, but he shares personal storied about lessons he learned, beautiful visuals that enhance the video and principles. Some are like mini sermons, lasting a little longer, some are shorter. It just allows so much more to your study experience. I can’t say enough about the app and how much it adds to the Bible.

The Bible has a lot to study with blue highlighting, cross referencing, the principles, overviews, maps, and more.

I’ve already ordered highlighters, but you can see in the image the blue highlights, my pen marks on the right, and what the QRcode loos like. There’s also the brackets for cross-referencing, as well as notes on bottom.

I think this is a perfect Bible for pastors, Bible enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to dig deeper into God’s word. They also suggest that some of the principles, especially in Proverbs, might make for great family devotion time. It might be a little intimidating for someone unfamiliar with Bible reading, but I think if they download the app and do the intro video, they will succeed. I absolutely recommend the CSB Life Essentials Bible.

Learn more and purchase the CSB Life Essentials Bible HERE.

I received a copy of the CSB Life Essentials Bible for review purposes. The opinions are mine, and I was not compensated.

Now, don’t forget about the giveaway! Leave a comment on why you need this CSB Life Essentials Bible, with your email in case you win. I will choose one US winner April 15.

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