NIV, Upside-Down Kingdom Bible

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” (John 18:36)

From the publisher: “God calls believers to live faithfully in a way that flips the wisdom of our worldly kingdoms on its head. The goal of this Bible is to reflect the counter-cultural, or upside-down nature, of God’s Kingdom as opposed to earthly values. We developed this Bible to answer the questions we hear from Bible readers—especially younger readers in the Millennial and Gen Z generations—asking how to think biblically about the slew of issues they confront in their daily world. What does the Bible say about sanctity of life, reproduction and abortion? How does the Bible help me think about God’s creation, and my role in caring for the world he created? What am I supposed to think about the refugee in my land? I hear political jargon about immigration, but is that the same as loving my neighbor, wherever they come from? These questions and so many more are what led us to publish this topically-focused specialty Bible. With contributions from 44 scholars and teachers who are respected as experts in their area of contribution, this unique Bible provides commentary throughout Scripture to address the subject matter prevalent in culture today, but using the Bible as the foundation for providing the framework and foundation for how to live out God’s Word.”

In a culture that has become exponentially polarized, it can be difficult to think biblically while loving well. The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides readers with Scripture-based notes from a set of forty-four trusted Christian voices and explores difficult issues facing Christians today, with notes and articles that are honest, nuanced, and filled with grace.

The NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible provides hundreds of side-column notes, full page articles, essays, and book introductions that skillfully and thoughtfully address the prevalent topics at the forefront of living in our current context.

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV).
• Project leadership by general editor Dr. Preston Sprinkle, along with contributions from forty-three other experts, scholars and teachers, widely considered trusted voices in their field of study.
• Book introductions
• Full page articles throughout
• Hundreds of side-column notes
• Two color page design
• Single-column Bible format for an easier reading experience
• Satin ribbon marker
• Durable hardcover that lies flat when open
• Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print typeface
• Print Size: 8.5

Full list of topics:

Sanctity of Life – What does the Bible say about Abortion and Reproduction • Art and Worship • Baptism • Creation Care • Death and Afterlife • Divorce • Family and Kinship • Festivals, Food, and Drink • Grace • Holiness • Lament and Grief • Leadership and Power • Mental Health • Migration • Politics • Race and Ethnicity • Sabbath • Satan, Demons, Angels, and Giants • Science • Sexuality and Gender • Singleness and Friendship • Slavery • Social Justice • Technology and Media • Trauma and Resilience • Violence and Warfare • Wealth and Poverty • Witchcraft and Magic • Women in the Bible