'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliche. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what THE STORY is all about - the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, THE STORY sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand text of the New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, this book is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption. The story of the Bible - in its own words. Selections from the NIV Bible with short transitions to connect the reader to the continuing story. Events, characters and teachings of the Bible arranged chronologically. Time lines of Bible events. Bible text from the fully revised and updated New International Version (NIV).