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(ESV) English Standard Version Large Print Bible. Premium Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter Text (English Language)
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—¿Es necesario que me convierta en protestante?
—De ninguna manera. Yo no perdería el tiempo procurando convertirlo al protestantismo para que se salve.
—Soy católico romano y tengo un amigo que es pentecostal. Tal vez usted crea que una de esas religiones nos puede salvar.
—Le puedo asegurar que no es así.
—Pero usted es protestante. Me resulta difícil entenderlo. ¿Entonces usted piensa que el protestantismo tampoco puede salvar?
—¡Claro que no puede! Nadie puede salvarse por practicar ninguna religión, sea protestante o católica, sino sólo por medio de una fe personal en el Señor Jesucristo, el único Hijo de Dios.
—¿Cómo podemos estar seguros de eso?
—Leamos lo que enseña la Biblia acerca de Cristo: “La salvación no se encuentra en ningún otro, porque no hay otro nombre bajo el cielo dado a los hombres por el cual podamos ser salvos” (Hechos 4:12). “Lo llamarás Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados” (Mateo 1:21). Jesucristo mismo dijo: “Yo soy el camino, la verdad y la vida. Nadie viene al Padre sino por medio de mí” (Juan 14:6).
—¿Entonces qué debo hacer?
—“Todo el que invoque el nombre del Señor será salvo” (Romanos 10:13). “A todos los que lo recibieron, a los que creyeron en su nombre, les dio el derecho de llegar a ser hijos de Dios” (Juan 1:12).
—Pero ¿me recibirá Cristo a mí?
—Cristo dijo: “Al que viene a mí, no lo rechazaré” (Juan 6:37). Él lo ama tanto que hasta murió por usted. Cargó con los pecados de usted en la cruz del Calvario. Acéptelo. Confíe completamente en su muerte redentora en lugar de usted. Recíbalo ahora mismo como su Salvador. Él se compadecerá de usted y perdonará todos sus pecados.
—Ahora creo que Cristo murió por mí; pero ¿qué debo hacer para recibirlo como mi Salvador?
—Esta es una de las maneras en que puede orar: “Señor, sé que he pecado y que necesito tu perdón. Creo que moriste por mí y que resucitaste de entre los muertos. Te invito a entrar en mi vida para que seas mi Señor y Salvador.” ¿Quiere usted recibir a Cristo hoy mismo?
—¡Sí! ¡Quiero recibirlo!
—“Porque es por gracia que ustedes han sido salvados, por medio de la fe esto no de parte de ustedes, sino que es don de Dios, no por obras, para que nadie pueda jactarse” (Efesios 2:8-9).
Usted también puede estar seguro de ser salvo si pone toda su confianza en Jesucristo.
Crea “Crea en el Señor Jesús, y será salvo” (Hechos 16:31).
Confiese sus pecados a Cristo “Porque hay un solo Dios y un solo mediador entre Dios y los hombres, Jesucristo hombre” (1 Timoteo 2:5).
Confiese a Cristo ante los demás “Si confiesas con tu boca: ‘Jesús es Señor,’ y crees en el corazón que Dios lo resucitó de entre los muertos, serás salvo” (Romanos 10:9).
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #520178 in Books
- Published on: 2004-10-26
- Format: Large Print
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Leather Bound
- 1408 pages
Customer Reviews
Pure reading pleasure
Now that I am in my 50s I wanted a Bible that had larger print and I found it in the ESV large print edition. I bought the leather bound copy and it is a truly fine Bible. It comes with a ribbon marker (to keep the ribbon from fraying dab a little clear finger nail polish on the bottom half inch of both sides of the ribbon). The leather is stiff but will soften as it is held and also saddle soap can help. The 12.5 point font size is wonderful. It is so refreshing to read a Bible that is simply the Bible text and nothing else. There are translator notes which enhance the ESV but there are no cross references with this edition (which I am happy with). Just to sit and meditate on the pure text is something I wanted. The ESV comes in many fine variations- the Reformation Study Bible is terrific, their reference editions are also very fine. As far as being a good translation- this is bound to give the NIV, the NAS and the NKJV a real run for the money. I find it is elegant, precise and reverent. All in all, this is worth every penny of investment to have a large print leather bound Bible which with a little care will be a treasured companion for life.
Before you buy the "premium bonded" . . .!
I'll start by saying the ESV version of the Bible is wonderful. This presentation of scripture is eloquent and flowing. I would recommend this version to just about anyone.
Now about the binding . . . I own two ESV bibles. I purchased the Heirloom Reference Edition about a year ago, and was beyond delighted when I received it. The Heirloom binding is thick and luxurious. The pages are also thick, egg-white in color, with very generous margins, and "large" print. It is one of the finest Bibles I own.
I wanted a second less expensive ESV Bible to purchase for outside-the-home use. Thus I purchased and began using the "Premium Bonded Leather" version on July 1, 2006 (three months ago). First of all, it does not feel like bonded leather at all. More like "leatherflex" (which I believe is textured paper, made to look like leather). More importantly, the binding performs like leatherflex. It does not bend; it creases. Yesterday after only 90+ days use, the spine SPLIT. I can identify about four additional places that will also split in a matter of weeks. Also, the edges are worn down. I have always wanted a worn-out Bible like Kay Arthur's or Beth Moore's, but not this soon. This Bible is in worse shape than the Bibles that I have used extensively for several years.
If you are interested in this version, I would recommend purchasing the Heirloom Edition. Granted, it is quite a bit more expensive; however, a Bible is a lifetime purchase, and the Heirloom comes with a lifetime guarantee.
The Shoddiness Continues.....
Shoddy. Cheap. Glue-bound. Spine-cracking.Short ribbon marker. Junk. But, inside this inferior piece of work lies one of the finest English translations of the last fifty years. However!! Customers be aware!: In Summer, 2005, I, and many others, received an e-mail asking for suggestions for changes, because the English Standard Version Translation Committee is now working on a revision already!!!! It will probably be out in 2007. Everything is pretty hush-hush. The egalitarian folks on a few websites are probably pushing for more inclusive language. So, maybe purchasing ANY ESV should wait until the revision appears. Back to this edition. The print is fairly large(12.75),a better font could have been chosen, and could be darker. The ribbon marker barely extends beyond the bottom page. The spine cracks easily in front and back(already sent one back to Crossway for this). It has book intros and a fairly concise Concordance. Most Crossway Bibles are garbage.
HEY CROSSWAY!! If you can't make a decent Bible, give the rights to folks who can and will!!! As for me, I love the ESV, but I'm using real quality editions from Foundations Publications who do the NASB.
