NKJV Thompson Chain Reference Bible - Black Bonded

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NKJV Thompson Chain Reference Bible - Black Bonded

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ISBN: 0887073107

Publisher: Kirkbride Bible & Technology

Binding: Bonded Leather
Indexed: N
Red Letter: Y
Color: Black
Reference: Side-Column/Chain
Version: New King James Version (NKJV)
Concordance: Y
Width: 7
Thickness: 1 1/2
Length: 9 1/2
Point Size: 9
The Thompson Chain Reference Story
Dr. Frank Charles Thompson was a young preacher in the late
1800s when he became disappointed with the reference Bibles
being sold to preachers. Dr. Thompson believed the Bible
should be presented in a simple, but scholarly way. He saw the
need for a well-organized reference Bible that would be of
practical use to the layman as well as a minister.

In 1890, Dr. Thompson began the work he would continue for the
rest of his life. He completed the "thought suggestions"
opposite the verses throughout the Bible. These are what
became the "chain-links" that are the heart of the Thompson
system. Some of the men in Dr. Thompson's church saw his Bible
and told him this would be a great help to them in their Bible
study too. They encouraged Dr. Thompson to have his Bible,
with marginal references, published so that everyone could
enjoy the blessing of this helpful study tool.

In 1908, the first edition of the Thompson Chain-Reference
Bible® was printed by Methodists Book Concern of Dobbs Ferry,
New York. It became known as the most helpful, trustworthy and
unbiased study Bible available. The Thompson® Bible continues
to have that reputation today.

In 1913, Dr. Thompson joined with B.B. Kirkbride in
Indianapolis, Indiana to form the Kirkbride Bible Company.
This was to assure the constant improvement of this remarkable
study tool, and the widest distribution possible.

Today, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Study System offers you
a complete study library in one volume. With over 78 practical
features for in depth Scriptural appreciation and
understanding, nothing can match what the Thompson
Chain-Reference Bible® offers:

* Over 100,000 topical references
* Over 8,000 Chain Topics
* Updated Archaeological Supplement with photos and maps
* Outline studies of each book of the Bible
* Journey maps and Bible harmonies
* Biblical Atlas
* Bible Book Outlines
* Over 4,000,000 Thompson Chain-Reference® Bibles sold!
The Thompson Difference
Thompson® Bibles are unique. Each Thompson® Bible is carefully
hand-crafted, one at a time, using the finest Bible paper,
leathers and craftsmanship.
Thompson® Bibles are made for those who use their Bibles every
day. A Thompson® study Bible will help you in ways other
Bibles can't. It's the unique Chain-Reference® System that
allows you to follow any subject, person, place or idea, from
the front of your Bible to the end. Thompson® users say it's
the best way to study your Bible. No other Bible has this
superb, patented, "Chain-Reference® System" developed by Dr.
Frank C. Thompson in 1890. Since that time, Kirkbride Bible
Company has been adding thousands of additional topics and
links. The Thompson you buy today has over 100,000 links
covering over 7,000 topics. Every page is stuffed with
treasure. Your Thompson® Bible will become a trusted friend.
Your Thompson® Bible comes with extras, found only in premium
study Bibles, like gold-foil gilded pages and double-sided
real silk ribbon bookmarks.
How to Use a Thompson Chain Reference Bible
The Thompson® Chain-Reference® Study Bible is fully
self-directed. You choose what and how to study the Bible in
ways that will best meet your own personal needs and
interests.
The Thompson® Study System is easy to use. You'll quickly feel
at ease with the powerful Bible study tools unique to the
Thompson® Study System.
Here is what you'll find in the margins of your Thompson®
Bible:
A. Keys for studying each Bible book. Key Verses and Key
thoughts provide basic information you can use to develop
your own study.
B. Chapter Analysis for every chapter of the Bible.
C. The Topical Guide Number allows you to identify and
locate every verse in the Bible on more than 7,000 biblical
topics. Use this number to find the first reference in the
Bible for the topic you are studying.
D. Chain-Reference®—This unique Thompson® feature points you
directly to the next verse in the Bible for the topic you
are studying.
E. Complete Verse Analysis shows the topics and themes of
every verse of the Bible and provides easy reference to
every other verse on the same theme or topic.
F. Parallel Passages (p.p) lists other Bible passages that
cover the same topic.

Two important Indexes provide immediate links and guides to
every topic, theme, person, place and event wherever it is
mentioned anywhere in Scripture.
Alphabetical Index (It may be called "General Index" in your
particular Bible—depending on the actual edition you have
purchased.)
Alphabetically lists every significant topic, theme,
person, place, and event in the Bible
Includes items found in the maps, charts, databases, and
special Thompson materials as well as the Bible text
itself
Every listing includes the Topical Guide Number tied to
the Numerical Index where you will find the complete
listing for the topic, its contents, and all of its
locations in the Bible.
Numerical Index (It may be called "Index to Chain Topics" or
"The Condensed Cyclopedia of Topics and Texts" in your
particular Bible—depending on the actual edition you have
purchased.)
Numerically lists every topic, theme, person, place, or
event in the Thompson® Study System according to its
Topical Guide Number.
Gives the first biblical reference in each
Chain-Reference®—so you can go to that reference and
follow the topic step-by-step through the entire Bible.
Lists all verses on each topic so you can find a specific
verse on the topic your are studying.
By using this exhaustive Index to find the specific areas
you wish to study, you can develop your own study program
and see how each related verse and its context add to your
understanding and personal spiritual growth.
Comprehensive Informational Databases
Extensive helps. Aside from the incredible Thompson®
Chain-Reference System®, the biggest thing that makes the
Thompson® stand out is its extensive helps section. Useful
and practical tables, charts and illustrations, comprise
over 75 features arranged in 10 departments. On-the-spot
help for nearly any Bible study question you may encounter.
The Chain-Reference® System is found only in Thompson® Bibles.
It is the most helpful study tool ever assembled. Every
important verse of the New and Old Testaments has been
analyzed into topics which help to open up the meaning of the
verses and stimulates Bible study. Start with any verse of
Scripture and follow thousands of topics all the way through
your Bible.
Forward Chain-Reference®. These chain links are found on every
page of your Thompson® Bible. They will lead you to the next
Scripture verse in the chain, helping you follow any topic
from Genesis through Revelation.
New Topics. These marginal references direct you to a new
topic in this verse. You simply go to the Index of Topics
you'll find a wealth of information and the first place in
Scripture to begin the 'chain' for this topic.
Better than a Concordance. You'll find related topics not
mentioned by word in the Bible Text. This helps you to expand
the scope of your study in a way that goes beyond what a
complete concordance can do.
Analysis of Each Chapter. Each Chapter of your Bible has been
thoroughly analyzed into the main divisions and printed in
bold-face type, presenting a digest of the teachings of the
Chapter.
Index of Topics
At the back of each Thompson® Bible are 2 important Topical
Indices: The Numerical Index of Topics and the Alphabetical
Index of Topics.

These Indices help you quickly locate any Suject, Theme, Bible
Character or Thompson® Study Tool to begin a new study. Key
Scripture verses in each chain are printed out in the
Numerical Index, saving you hours of page-turning. Related
Topics are cross-referenced withing the Index, leading you to
additional discoveries.