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We’re excited to announce that throughout the month of February, the NIV Application Commentary on Genesis is available as part of the Bible Gateway Plus digital library!

The NIV Application Commentary on Genesis is as deep as it is accessible: you can confidently use it for everything from personal Bible study to sermon preparation. If you’re a Bible Gateway Plus member, you can log in and access it right now! If you aren’t yet a Bible Gateway Plus member, click here to try it free for 30 days (and get access to the NIV Application Commentary on Genesis along with dozens of other titles).

The book of Genesis contains many of the Bible’s most famous and important stories, yet a casual reading of those stories often raises as many questions as it answers. That’s where the NIV Application Commentary on Genesis can help, equipping you to explore questions like:

• What does a modern Bible reader need to know about the literary genres and styles used in Genesis?
• Should we understand the Creation account, the Flood, and other important stories in Genesis as literal history?
• How should we approach difficult stories like Abraham’s near-sacrifice of Isaac?

One of the the NIV Application Commentary on Genesis’ most important features is its relentless focus on the text of the Bible. Rather than trying to fit particular answers or a specific theological perspective onto Genesis, it instead sticks to what the text itself reveals to us. That means thoroughly examining the original language and cultural background to help you explore and answer questions yourself. Despite this depth, you don’t need an advanced degree to use and understand it—it’s written to be accessible to anyone, whether it’s your first time reading Genesis or your 50th.

The NIV Application Commentary on Genesis is one of the best reference works on Genesis available, and we’re thrilled that it’s part of the Bible Gateway Plus library. But remember, it’s only available throughout February, so don’t hesitate! If you’re a Bible Gateway Plus member, log in to start exploring Genesis today. (If you need a refresher on how to access your digital library, follow this short tutorial.) If you’re not yet a member, start your free 30-day trial today so you don’t miss out.