Journaling Bibles have various illustrations throughout the Bible. The illustrations are related to relevant verses on the Bible pages throughout the Bible. This is perfect for Bible journaling and creative worship.
Daily Bible journaling is a creative way to scribe your reflections as you are meditating on God’s word. We already know the Bible is a living book, Bible journaling allows you to add some creative coloring to word of God.
The great thing with the Bible journals listed below is that none of the illustrations are drawn over the word of God. This can be very distracting and not many people enjoy coloring or painting over the word of God.
There are hundreds of journaling Bibles available today, here are the best journaling Bibles which include illustrations and have some blank spaces for you to write notes or add your own creative scripting.
King James Version (KJV) Journaling Bibles
The King James Version (KJV), also known as the King James Bible (KJB) or simply the Authorized Version (AV), is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, begun in 1604 and completed as well as published in 1611 under the sponsorship of James VI and I.
The key characteristics of these Bibles include:
- Imitation Leather Hardcover Bound
- Beautiful Printed Page-Edges
- Lay-Flat Spine
- Attached Ribbon Page Marker
- Elastic Band Closure
- Complete KJV Text in Single-Column Setting
- Standard Text Size – 8.65pt
- 2 Inch Wide Ruled Margins
- Black Letter Text on Quality Cream Bible Paper
- Presentation Page for Gift-Giving
- Nearly 400 Full or Partial Page Hand-Drawn Scripture Illustrations That May Be Filled
New Living Translation (NLT) Journaling Bibles
The New Living Translation (NLT) is a translation of the Bible into modern English. Originally starting out as an effort to revise The Living Bible, the project evolved into a new English translation from Hebrew and Greek texts.
The key characteristics of these Bibles include:
- LeatherLike hardcover.
- Over 400 full- and partial-page Scripture illustrations to color.
- Large 10.8-point font and high-quality white Bible paper.
- Many pages have open space in the lightly-ruled 2″ wide margins for creativity to blossom.
New International Version (NIV) Journaling Bibles
The New International Version (NIV) is an English translation of the Bible first published in 1978 by Biblica (formerly the International Bible Society). The NIV was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by Bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available.
The key characteristics of these Bibles include:
- Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
- Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art
- Thicker white paper for coloring and enduring note-taking
- Lined, wide margins for notes, reflections and art
- Easy-to-read black letter text in single-column format
- Lays flat in your hand or on your desk
- Ribbon marker
