Hello Beautiful People,

Coolness is in the air this week, and I am looking forward to Fall.

The Bubbling with Elegance and Grace team recently had the opportunity to review the new Alexander R. Maclaren Study Bible (New King James Version), published by the Thomas Nelson Bible company. The Bible is beautiful, and the one sent to me was bound in a soft, faux-leather version. The Bible also includes two ribbons, and the pages have a gray design.

Who was Alexander Maclaren?
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on February 11, 1826, Alexander Maclaren was the pastor of Union Chapel in Manchester, England, from 1858 to 1903. Heralded as the “Prince of Expositors,” he is considered by many to be one of the best preachers of the nineteenth century. The popularity of Maclaren’s published sermons rivaled that of Charles Spurgeon, helping him develop a global acclaim for his remarkable biblical insights, delivered in a poetic style. Maclaren’s works continue to be read and studied due to their timeless relevance, verbal beauty, and profound freshness. He was a contemporary of  Charles Spurgeon in his time.

Good review of the Bible with Philip Nations, with Thomas Nelson Bibles and Publishers.
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You can purchase the Bible on Amazon or directly visit the Thomas Nelson website.

Alexander R. Maclaren Study Bible invites you to learn from his powerful insights as you explore the Scriptures. Study notes drawn from his more than 1,500 published sermons illuminate every chapter of the Bible. Passage outlines based on his sermons guide you in a systematic study of key texts. Short notes encourage you to apply the Bible to your life and see Christ’s relevance to all Scripture.

Features include:
66 book introductions featuring insight into Maclaren’s work
1,400 study notes covering every book of the Bible
380 Christ Connection notes
380 Life Lesson notes
209 passage outlines Maclaren’s sermon outlines
8 essays addressing central doctrines and faithful living
Concordance and index of features
Line-matched, double-column typesetting
Clear and readable  9-point NKJV Comfort Print® – I enjoy reading Comfort Print text because it’s easy on the eyes.

Watch this review of the Bible.

This Bible, accompanied by study notes, will provide you with a unique perspective on the Bible from one of the most influential preachers of the 19th century. You will learn about Maclaren and realize how biblical teachings have evolved through the generations. Having multiple perspectives on the Bible is essential as we strive to gain a deeper understanding of God and who He is, as well as what He is telling us through His Word.

Giveaway
In conjunction with the release of the McLaren Bible, we are offering our readers a chance to win a copy of this amazing Bible for their own collection. To enter the giveaway, please leave us a comment, saying Who is your favorite teacher of the Word of God? One comment will be selected at random, and we will contact you via email to get your complete mailing address. The last day to enter the giveaway is September 15, 2025, and the winner will be contacted on September 16, 2025. The winner will have 24 hours to email their full mailing address. If we do not hear back within that time, we will select a new winner.

Disclosure:
Many thanks to HarperCollins Christian Publishing for providing a sample of the Bible for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.