completely revised version -- most current evangelical scholarship and resources -- international and cross-denominational -- uses NIV but also refers freely to other translations and the original languages -- comprehensive introductions -- short and precise bibliographies -- detailed outlines -- insightful expositions of passages and verses -- overviews of sections of scripture to illumine the big picture -- occasional reflections to give more detail on important issues -- notes on textual questions and special problems -- transliterations and translations of Hebrew and Greek words -- a balanced and respectful approach toward marked differences of opinion