ESV Gospel Transformation Bible (Black)

The apostle Paul summed up his whole ministry as existing to testify to the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24). That single-minded goal is the heartbeat of the ESV Gospel Transformation Bible. Produced out of the conviction that the Bible is a unified message of Gods grace culminating in Jesus it is a significant new tool to help readers see Christ in all of Scripture and grace for all of life. The Gospel Transformation Bible features all-new book introductions and gospel-illuminating notes written by a team of over 50 outstanding pastors and scholars. This specially prepared material outlines passage-by-passage Gods redemptive purposes of grace that echo all through Scripture and culminate in Christ. The notes not only explain but also apply the text in a grace-centered way. Focusing on heart transformation rather than mere behavior modification their points of application emphasize the Hows and Whys of practical application to daily livingin short how the gospel transforms us from the inside out. The Gospel Transformation Bible will equip both new and seasoned believers with a gospel-centered reading of Scripture enabling Gods people to see that the message of the Bible is a unified oneto testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Features: Size: 6.0" x 9.0" 9-point Lexicon type (Bible text); 8-point Gotham type (notes) 1 904 pages Black letter text Double-column paragraph format Book introductions Gospel transformation study notes Introductory essay Concordance 80 000 cross-references Ribbon marker Smyth-sewn binding Packaging: L-card (HC) clamshell box (leather and TruTone)