Is the NLT Bible a good Bible?

It has a ton of good information, and checks every box of a good Study Bible. I think it is a great Bible for those at the early to mid-point in their Walk with Christ. The NLT is a very casual “thought for thought” translation that lends itself to easy reading and the study notes are a PERFECT match for this purpose.

Why do you like the NLT?

The clarity of the NLT helps in teaching; It brings understanding to the weekly lessons. I participate in a ministry that serves hot meals to the needy in the community; a prayer and a devotional are said before dinner. The NLT has been a blessing in speaking to the attendees.

What book of the Bible is good for encouragement?

If you are looking for encouragement, light in times of darkness, promises of God’s protection, or assurance of God’s presence, Psalms is the right book for you. Genesis, the first book of the Bible, is one of the most famous.

How many books are in the NLT Bible?

66 books
The Bible is a collection of 66 books. 39 Books in the Old Testament and 27 Books in The New Testament. With daily devotion it can about a year to read.

What’s the difference between NIV and NLT Bible?

NIV: Fairly literal but uses a fair bit of interpretation in order to make the text’s intended meaning (as interpreted by the translators) clearer to a lay person. NLT: Considerably less literal than the NIV, aims to put things in plain English (according to the translators understanding).

What is the NLT Bible Translation?

The New Living Translation
The New Living Translation (NLT) is an English translation of the Bible. The origin of the NLT came from a project aiming to revise The Living Bible (TLB). This effort eventually led to the creation of the NLT—a new translation separate from the LB.

What book in the Bible is about hope?

Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.

Is NLT a Catholic?

Tyndale is pleased to announce the NLT Catholic Holy Bible Readers Edition, approved by the Catholic Church for reading and study and including the official Imprimatur. The Holy Bible, New Living Translation communicates God’s Word powerfully to all who read it.