Book Review: NLT Wide Margin Filament Bible

This book review is being given in exchange for a copy of the book. No monetary stipend was involved. All opinions are my own.

Perhaps you are wondering why I am doing another book review on a Bible. When I was a young child going to Sunday School every verse we learned was taught from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. When I was in high school I was given a copy of the Word in the New American Standard (NASB) version, which at that time was supposed to be the most word for word translation. I became a fan and for years that is the only Bible I would use. Even now, I most often use NASB 1995 on my blog and in my study. However, I have also become acquainted with the English Standard Version (ESV), and the New International Version (NIV), so when this opportunity to review a New Living Translation (NLT) of God’s Word came along, I signed up.

When I opened the sturdy box this NLT Wide Margin Filament Bible came in I was so excited to see this beautifully designed, leather-like cover making it not only perfect for the season of spring, but also for Easter. I am a Fashion Blogger, and a girl who likes pretty and colorful clothes also likes pretty and colorful Bibles. I especially love the verse they included on the back cover. Simple, but elegant.

This Bible has a lot of interesting and practical features. From the single column of text per page, the extra wide margins for taking notes or making doodles, the words of Jesus in red, and other features at the back like the Tyndale Verse Finder, maps and other interesting charts and facts this Bible is already a great choice for your own personal study or as a gift for a family member or friend.

However, this Bible has an additional feature that makes it even more perfect for anyone interested in deeper study and understanding of God’s Word. This Bible is Filament Enabled. Filament is an app that removes the need for large, cumbersome Bibles with extra notes and cross references, and also removes the need to own a huge library of extra study sources. When you download the app, you have at your fingertips a wealth of videos, maps, study materials, reading plans, devotionals and more. All you have to do is scan the page you are reading and the app will give you numerous interactive choices. (At the time of this post I have not had the time to download the app, but as soon as I can I am going to download it and use it.) You can see more information on the app here. You can also watch a video on the app here. The app is free, so if you have a phone or a tablet this is a great resource to add to your personal Bible study.

Here are a few pictures of a few of the features of the NLT Wide Margin Filament Bible:

Single Column of Text per Page; Words of Jesus in Red Letters:

Tyndale Verse Finder:

I like this feature as it makes it easier to look up verses on a specific idea or topic.

A Visual Overview of the Bible:

Maps:

Pages with other interesting info:

This NLT Wide Margin Filament Bible offers the Holy Scriptures written in a way that is true to the original text, but in an flowing, easy to read style. I am very excited to download the Filament App and start using this Bible right away.

This is the perfect addition to your own personal library, but will also make a beautiful gift for a friend, loved one, or ministry leader. I do not see this exact Bible on the website, but there are lots of other beautiful options that have all the same details.

I hope you enjoyed this review.