The NLT is respected for its clear and faithful rendering of the message based on the original Scripture text. In addition, its contemporary language makes it a great Bible for personal Bible study or group Bible study with teenagers.

• Introductions to each book of the Bible 
• Birdseye view of every book's content and themes 
• 800+ sidebar articles 
• 80+ full-page articles focused on spiritual growth and fundamental theological truths 
• 40+ character profiles of biblical characters 
• 2300+ topical ties connect articles and Scripture passages that share a theme or topic 
• 1700+ cross-references 
• Topical index 
• Index of articles and authors 
• 9-point font size 
• Presentation page
• Two ribbon markers 
• Thumb index