I was provided a copy of this Bible for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
As someone who loves diving deep into God’s Word, I’m always on the lookout for study tools that help bring Scripture to life. Recently, I got my hands on the NIV Application Bible, and I love it! It has so much to offer. This isn’t just a Bible—it’s a study companion that makes the Word accessible and applicable to daily life.
So Many Features – So much extra content to understand more!
One of my favorite features is the combination of Original Meaning Notes and Application Notes. The Original Meaning Notes help you understand the historical and cultural context of the text, while the Application Notes guide you in connecting those truths to your everyday experiences. It’s like having an extra sneak peek at the context as you walk through Scripture, one verse at a time.

The full-color design is beautiful and easy to navigate, and I love how engaging it is. The in-text maps and charts are incredibly helpful—I can actually visualize where biblical events happened and understand complex ideas quickly. The Character of God articles and People to Know sections are also fantastic additions that bring key figures to life.

With features like reading plans, two satin ribbon markers, Words of Jesus in red, and a dictionary-concordance, this Bible is perfect for anyone looking to grow in their faith. Plus, the Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® makes reading easy on the eyes.
I’ve included a few photos of my Bible below to see the layout and design. Trust me, this is a Bible you’ll want to spend time with daily.
Buy Now: NIV Application Bible

This Bible is full of helpful information on every page.
- Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
- 45 full-color in-text maps help you visually follow along with the locations of biblical events.
- More than 50 in-text charts make complex information quickly understandable.
- Chart Your Course includes topical, one-year, and three-year reading plans to help you study at your own pace.
- Engaging full-color page design makes the features pop within the text.
- NIV Dictionary-Concordance
- 16-page full-color map section
- Words of Jesus in red
- Two satin ribbon markers
- Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface
- Print sizes: 9.5 (standard), 10.5 (large print), 8 (personal size)

Even Junior the cat enjoys spending time reading the Bible with me!