Enduring Word Study Bible authored and edited by David Guzik 
Publisher:  Thomas Nelson
Translation: New King James Version
Release Date: November 11, 2025

God’s Word is meant to be known—and lived.

God wants you to know, understand, and apply His Word. But sometimes you need help making sense of a tricky passage or knowing what it means to live in light of the Bible’s teaching.

For more than 20 years, readers have turned to Bible teacher David Guzik’s verse-by-verse commentary at EnduringWord.com as a source of practical and pastoral insights into the Scriptures. The Enduring Word Study Bible invites you to join them as you are guided into deeper knowledge of the Bible. Study notes based on Guzik’s commentary help you to explore the meaning of every chapter of the Bible. Pastoral application notes guide you to live in light of Scripture, and feature articles bring challenging topics into sharper focus.

Features include:

Clear and readable 9.5-point NKJV Comfort Print®
Introductions exploring key themes of every book of the Bible
Study notes to help you explore the meaning of every chapter of Scripture
400 application notes to help you live in light of God’s Word
50 articles offering a deeper exploration of key topics throughout Scripture
Concordance with more than 200 word studies
Translators’ notes and cross references
Line-matched, double-column typesetting

PURCHASE LINKS:
Amazon Hard Cover |Amazon Brown Leathersoft |Thomas Nelson

This is a beautiful softbound imitation leather Bible that’s easy to flip through and stays open no matter where you’re at. There’s not much embossing on this; just a simple open Bible emblem on the cover. The spine has the same emblem, along with the Bible title and version stamped in gold. The gilded edges are lovely. he paper is your typical lightweight Bible paper, so you don’t want to use anything too heavy if you plan to write or highlight in it. The text is small but easy to read. No squinting if you have normal or corrected eyesight. If you have significant sight loss like my husband, it is unlikely you’ll be able to use this Bible. This is a double-column format without room to write. Since it’s a study Bible, it’s intended to be used in conjunction with other things (notebook, another Bible, etc.). The beginning of the Bible contains an Introduction, information on getting to know God, and the story behind the NKJV. The books of the Bible are laid out in a way that resembles a periodic table. I really like this touch. In the back, there are a few maps. One disappointment is that the articles do not have an index so I haven’t been able to find all of them. The articles also aren’t very lengthy which also makes them difficult to locate.

Thoughts on the NKJV Translation Compared to ESV

As you may know from previous posts, I am an English Standard Version (ESV) reader. It’s considered slightly closer to the original word-for-word translation. If you are curious about the different versions and where they fall, then I recommend this article. However, it’s a pretty subtle difference, and in some instances, they both read the same word-for-word.

Why Having a Physical Study Bible Matters

I do have another study Bible, but it is specific to my denomination and is on my Kindle. If I were to purchase it all over again, I would not do Kindle but purchase a hard copy. Having the Enduring Word Study Bible in my hands only reinforced this. It makes it so much easier to study. It also makes it better for side-by-side comparison of different translations.

How I Use a Study Bible in Everyday Reading

One of the ways that I use a study Bible is to look up references when I’m reading fiction. If I feel like a Bible reference is not quite used in the correct context or if I’m just questioning how it fits into that context, study Bibles are great. Even though Guzik is of a different faith tribe than I am, I have not run into any notes or applications that lean heavily into his specific denomination. I even looked up a few that I know might be different from what others might believe and found no issue. The only exception is if your church practices infant baptism, although he does note that some believers do. However, I enjoy learning about others’ beliefs and think it’s important to understand all perspectives. However, if you are new to the Christian faith, I would recommend that you speak with the pastor of the church you have chosen to recommend a study Bible before you start branching out or collecting study Bibles.

Final Thoughts on the Enduring Word Study Bible

Overall, the Enduring Word Study Bible is a great resource for anyone wanting to spend time doing a deeper study of scripture. The introductions to each book are the perfect length, and the application notes are truly helpful. It’s clear that a lot of care went into creating this edition, and it is quickly becoming one of my everyday study tools.

Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the prod-
uct for this review. Opinions are 100% my own..

About the Author & General Editor

David Guzik is a pastor, Bible teacher, and author of the Bible commentary used by
millions at EnduringWord.com. David has been in Christian service for more than 40
years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a missionary in Germany where he was director and teacher for Calvary Chapel Bible College Ger-
many. David and his wife, Inga-Lill, have three adult children and three grandchil-
dren.

Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a Enduring Word Study Bible authored and
edited by David Guzik
(Brown Leathersoft version)

The giveaway begins at 5:00 am on November 10, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM CST on November 15, 2025. Giveaway winner will be contacted on November 16, 2025 and have until 5:00 pm CST on November 17, 2025, to respond or forfeit prize. US. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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