Hear from Dr. Gene Getz
Dr. Gene Getz created the Life Essentials Study Bible to connect timeless biblical principles to real life. In this short video, he explains the heart behind the Bible and how it can transform the way you study God’s Word.
A Bible Designed for Real Life
The Life Essentials Study Bible is more than just a translation — it’s a tool to help you understand, apply, and live out God’s Word every day. Each passage is connected to clear, timeless principles with study notes and teaching videos that make Scripture practical and relevant.
This Bible has already impacted countless believers worldwide, and now it is being translated into Vietnamese to equip pastors, leaders, and everyday Christians with the same life-changing resource.
What's Included
The Life Essentials Study Bible is designed to do more than help you read Scripture — it helps you apply it. Inside, you’ll find practical tools like 1,500 life principles, clear study notes, and video teaching links that connect God’s Word directly to daily life. Whether you are new to the Bible or have studied for years, these features make Scripture easier to understand and live out.
1,500 Life Principles
Discover biblical principles drawn directly from Scripture, guiding you to apply God’s Word in daily life.
Study Notes & Applications
Easy-to-read commentary alongside each passage explains the principle and how to live it out.
Video Teaching Links
Over 250 hours of video teaching, accessible via QR codes, provide deeper insights into every principle.
Tools for Leaders
Small group questions and application steps make it perfect for teaching, discipleship, and preaching.
How to Use
Every page of the Life Essentials Study Bible is built for action. Alongside the biblical text, you’ll find a principle, an explanation, an application, and a QR code for deeper teaching. Together, these elements make it simple to move from reading God’s Word to living it out.
Simple to Use. Powerful in Application.
Open your Life Essentials Study Bible to any passage and you’ll find:
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The Principle — a timeless truth drawn directly from Scripture.
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The Explanation — concise notes connecting the principle to the broader story of God’s Word.
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The Application — questions and action steps to help you live it out.
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The Video Link — scan a QR code to watch in-depth teaching on the principle.
Whether you’re studying alone, teaching a group, or preaching to a congregation, the Bible equips you with everything you need to apply God’s Word with confidence.
Ways to Use
The Life Essentials Study Bible was created to be more than a reference book — it’s a practical tool for every area of life and ministry. From personal devotions to preaching, small groups to higher education, the Bible offers clear guidance for applying God’s Word. Here are four ways believers, families, and leaders can use this resource to grow in faith and equip others.
Ways to Use This Bible
Read through the Bible with focus and continuity, guided by 1,500 life principles.
Personal Reading & Study
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Choose a book or topic relevant to your children, or use the Principles and reflection questions to spark meaningful group discussion.
Family & Small Groups
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Quickly find Principles that speak to real-life issues like anger, fear, jealousy, or suffering.
Mentoring & Discipleship
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Build entire message series from topical Principles (for example, 18 different lessons on gratefulness).
Sermon Preparation
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Ways to Use This Bible
Explore teachings on Christ, new life with God, judgment, and other core doctrines of the Bible.
Doctrinal & Theological Study
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Use the Principles for Sunday school, midweek Bible studies, leadership training, or adult education classes.
Teaching & Training
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Build entire message series from topical Principles (for example, 18 different lessons on gratefulness).
Sermon Preparation
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A powerful resource for students to grasp the whole story of Scripture and apply it personally.
Higher Education
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Explore Principles in Two Ways:
Search by Book
Search by Topic
Walk through the Bible book by book and discover the Principles to Live By in every chapter. See how the entire story of Scripture unfolds — and how its truths apply directly to your life.
Use the Principle Finder to explore 1,500 biblical principles organized under 241 life topics — from anxiety and fear to marriage, leadership, and worship. Quickly find what God’s Word says about the situations you face.
A Resource for Every Believer
The Vietnamese Life Essentials Study Bible is designed to equip the church with practical, trustworthy tools for discipleship and growth. Whether you are a pastor, small group leader, or new believer, this resource will help you live out God’s Word with clarity and confidence.