I go to the Bible to get to know God better, to gain understanding, and to get practical help for life. With the HCSB Study Bible, I get that without having to be a biblical scholar or without having to dig. The extra information I need to give insights into what the Scriptures are saying to me at the place I am now is on the same page. No searching, no clicking to go to other websites, but written on the page. That makes me feel as if I am not alone on the search for answers. Someone else has been there before me and because of this, they've made a way for others to find understanding.
 
The HCSB draws a picture in the reader's mind of the people, events, and places. The charts, pictures, and commentary beautifully describe the environment and context of the Scriptures to aid in the reader's understanding. When reading through it, I can see Jesus walking through the streets, hear the words spoken, and make the connection that the Scriptures are not a fable, but a record of real people and real events that changed the world forever.
 
I love the explanations of the Greek words right on the page of the scripture being read. This makes study easier than having to dig through other books to get the meaning of words. Easy is good! It makes the study time that I have more productive and more focused on the learning process rather than the searching process.
 

Debra M. Douglas, D.Ed.Min.
Minister to Women
First Baptist Bossier City, Louisiana