Refuel-Ncv-New Testament for Guys

by Richard Jacobs and Nelson Bibles Staff

This BibleZine is a totally cool new way for teen guys to read the Bible. Formatted like a sports or entertainment magazine, this New Testament Bible comes to life with relevant application. Based on... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718006763
• ISBN13: 9780718006761
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

Think about it

I think these new style Bibles are great. Anything to help teenagers read the truth. There is enough garbage out there that our teens are reading. Some of the reviewers should obviously not be writing a review for a Christian book, let alone a version of the Bible. Sure, it may not be my taste of a sit down and read Bible, but I am long past being a teenager. The teens I have talked to think it is pretty cool to have a Bible they can take somewhere that doesn't look like a typical Bible. Don't let a couple negative reviews keep you from getting any of these for your teen. Check out the New Century Version and make sure it is ok with you. Well, you all take care.

For the Brave

I think this is the sort of thing you either love or hate, and if you don't have any idea what it is or what the content of it is so you poke fun at. Refuel is a good tool for any guy, but it is geared towards high school aged kids. It has many categories in it, including thoughts about girls, questions and answers, challenging your faith with difficult scriptures, and ideas on living your faith through service opportunities. I feel sorry for the people who can't see the spiritual value in something like this. Guys who have never picked up a real bible will read this, and yes, they'll like it. I recommend it, and plan to send a few copies to our Troops overseas.

Innovative approach to interest teen boys in the Bible

I really enjoy finding a Bible that will get people talking and this one will definitely do that. "Refuel" is basically the New Century Version of the New Testament. But that is where the resemblance to a traditional Bible ends. A lot of people will probably have a hard time accepting a Bible of this nature but a lot will also find it the best idea in youth Bibles in a long time. I tend toward the second group. So, what makes this Bible so different? The first thing that grabs your attention is the fact that it has the same layout and style as a modern teen magazine. In addition to the Bible there are music reviews, suggestions on how to live your faith, life guidance ideas, tips for understanding girls (the Refuel version is designed for teenage boys) and a lot of other items of contemporary interest. I have to say that this is one of the most difficult reviews that I have ever had to write because you really cannot appreciate the appeal of this Bible until you actually see it. It stays true to the traditional Bible and New Century Version and so provides the complete story of the New Testament while at the same time providing visual appeal and guidance in a manner that is much more likely to appeal to a teenage boy. It is easy to pick up and just start reading and inviting to leaf through and read a few sections at a time. Now, having sung the praises of this wonderful Bible and how strongly it appeals to teenagers I will have to note that although the scripture is an accurate rendering of the Bible as translated in the New Century Version, the filler pieces, columns, and short articles do at times advance particular positions that all Christians may not necessarily hold. I might as well go after one of the really big ones as an example. Page 126 has a listing of ten "Random Causes Worth Standing For". The first item on the list is "The Rights of the Unborn". While this is somewhat vague it obviously comes down on the side of Pro-Life. Some Christians agree with this and some do not, and most seem to want to take all the facts and circumstances of a particular case into consideration (such as when the mother's life is in danger). Of course, the wise parent can use these things as a way to open the door to discussion and an opportunity to teach their children. My point is not to attack or defend the various positions but to make the reader aware that such items are in the book. All in all "Refuel: The Complete New Testament" is one of the most exciting innovations to come along in youth Bibles in a long time. In my opinion a Bible that a teenager will actually pick up and read is far more valuable than one that sits on a shelf and is rarely, if ever, opened. "Refuel" is a complete marketing makeover for the Bible while still retaining a true translation at the core. Brilliant!