A Breakdown of the Synthetic Leather Bibles Available at Ross Paint Shop

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Looking to order an engraved Bible but not sure what the Bibles entail or just want more details? This is the post for you! We’re sharing a list of all the synthetic leather Bibles we have in stock here at Ross Paint shop with complete details, measurements, font details, pictures, and more.

Okay, let’s get to it! If you want to jump to a certain version quickly, click on the version below! Here are the main ones we have on hand (we are always willing to order others based on your needs, but these are the options we keep on hand):

ESV

ESV Gift Bible

The ESV Gift Bible is our most affordable Bible option, made of a quality brown synthetic leather cover with a great size for portability. It’s a Thinline Bible style, being just 1 inch thick, making it great to carry around with you!

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover

  • Double-column, paragraph format

  • 8 point type

  • Concordance

  • 8.50" x 5.50" x 1.00"

  • All black text, NO red letter

  • NO ribbon marker

  • White page edges, no gilding

  • The pages are pretty thin and you can see through them a bit, so keep that in mind!

ESV Study Bible

The ESV Study Bible has a beautiful brown, synthetic leather cover, gilded pages, and was created by an outstanding team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities. The ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools equivalent to a 20-volume Bible resource library, making it an invaluable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God's Word.

This Personal Size edition retains all of the original 20,000 study notes, 240 full-color maps and illustrations, charts, timelines, and introductions. To conserve space, some of the extensive articles have been removed from this edition and placed online for free access.

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover

  • Concordance, 200 full-color maps, thousands of study notes, extensive book introductions, timelines, cross references, illustrations, full color diagrams and architectural renderings, and over 200 charts providing concise summaries and key insights

  • Smyth-sewn binding

  • Single Column text format

  • Words of Christ in black, NO red letter

  • 8.25” X 5.75” X 2.25”

  • 7 point text, 6 point study notes

  • Ribbon Marker

  • Gilded Page Edges

ESV Red Letter Bible (or ESV Thinline Bible)

Our ESV red letter Bible is a Thinline design and ideal for use at home and on-the-go. It’s just 1 inch thick, has beautiful gilded page edges, and has a stunning espresso brown synthetic leather cover.

Features:

  • Espresso brown synthetic leather cover (deep brown color)

  • Double-column, paragraph format

  • Concordance with over 12, 000 references, new full-color maps, presentation page, birth, marriage, and death records

  • Words of Jesus in red

  • Durable Smyth-sewn binding

  • Gilded page edges

  • Ribbon marker

  • 8-point text size

  • 8.75" x 5.75" x 1.00"

ESV Journaling Bible

The ESV Single Column Journaling Bible features high-quality Bible paper, two-inch ruled margins, and an easy-to-read, 9.5-point type. This new edition is perfect for those seeking a large-print Bible with plenty of space for notes, prayers, reflections, or artwork.

Features:

  • Deep brown synthetic leather cover (It’s pretty dark, almost black-looking)

  • Large, line 2" margins

  • Bible reading plan

  • Single-column paragraph format

  • Words of Jesus in black, NO red letter text

  • Ribbon marker

  • 9.5-point text size

  • 9.75” X 6.75” X 2.00”

NIV

NIV Red Letter Bible (Or NIV Thinline Bible)

This NIV Thinline Bible has a beautiful, textured synthetic brown leather cover and red letter text, and it is a Passaggio Setting edition. This means you'll experience a Bible that merges the traditional single/double column formats to display God's Word in a way that demarcates literary styles with a musical flourish. Where appropriate, the Bible changes the format from single column to double column, marking the change in the literary style from prose to poetry.

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover (has an almost canvas-y type texture)

  • Passaggio Setting skillfully unites single and double columns into one clear, beautiful arrangement

  • Presentation page

  • Words of Jesus in red

  • Gilded page edges

  • Two satin ribbon markers

  • 9-point print size

  • 8.50” X 5.38” X 1”

NIV Journaling Bible

Excellent for a gift or for personal use, the NIV journaling Bible features God's Word presented in a double-column layout. This Bible has been condensed to have a thinner profile and is lighter to carry. You might think the double column format would reduce the space for journaling, but the extra-wide margins have been carefully considered so that you can express your thoughts and feelings alongside verses that capture your heart and mind. Made with unique and beautiful covers, this journaling Bible features thick, cream-colored paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins, perfect to engage God's promises and enhance your study.

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover with embossed gold cross in the top right corner

  • Lined, wide margins for notes and personal reflections

  • Thick cream paper for enduring note-taking

  • Double-column format

  • Satin ribbon marker

  • Words of Christ in red

  • Exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print. typeface

  • 8-point print size

  • 9” X 7.25” X 1.5”

NKJV

NKJV Wide Margin Bible (referred to just as NKJV Bible in the Etsy shop)

The NKJV Bible has a beautiful brown, synthetic leather cover and is a Single-Column, Wide Margin Reference Bible that invites you to interact, not simply read, God's Word with your written reflections. Designed with wide margins for you to take notes alongside Scripture, this Bible also features cross-references for you to experience God's wisdom in assembling the biblical stories across the centuries so that you can see His Word reflect the harmony of His Truth.

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover

  • 1.5" unlined margins for notes and reflections

  • Extensive cross-references on the inside margin and NKJV translator notes at the bottom of the page

  • Flexible sewn binding

  • Two double-faced satin ribbons

  • Gilded page edges

  • Clear and readable Comfort Print in 8.5-point type size

  • 9.25” X 6.25” X 1.75”

KJV

KJV Single Column Bible

For a classic reading experience of God's Word in a classic translation, the KJV Single-Column Bible is compact and ready for you to take it along on your journey of faith.

Features:

  • Smyth-sewn durable binding

  • Brown synthetic leather cover

  • Single-column text format

  • Topical page headings

  • Words of Christ in red

  • 10-point type

  • Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages

  • Concordance

  • Full-color maps

  • Gilded page edges

  • 8.50” X 5.50” X 0.75”

NLT

NLT Thinline Reference Bible

The NLT Thinline Reference Bible, Filament-Enabled Edition is a new edition of a Tyndale classic, with a highly readable text, an appealing layout, and cross-references that fit into a thin, easy-to-carry size.

The Filament Bible app turns this Bible into a powerful study and devotional experience, enabling you to use your mobile phone or tablet to connect every page of this Bible to a vast array of related content, including study notes, devotionals, interactive maps, informative videos, and worship music.

Features:

  • Brown synthetic leather cover

  • Thousands of cross-references

  • Quality lay-flat Smyth-sewn binding

  • Tyndale Verse Finder

  • Presentation page

  • Ribbon marker

  • Gilded page edges

  • Words of Jesus in red

  • 9 point type

  • Free coinciding Filament app to add to your studying experience

  • 9” X 5.50” X 1”

CSB

CSB She Reads Truth Bibles

The She Reads Truth Bible aims to live at the intersection of beauty, goodness, and Truth. Featuring devotionals by the She Reads Truth team and Scripture reading plans that include supplemental passages for deeper understanding, this Bible invites every woman to count themselves among the She Reads Truth community of "Women in the Word of God every day." The She Reads Truth Bible also features 66 key verses, artfully lettered to aid in Scripture memorization.

Features:

  • Champagne or rose gold synthetic leather covers

  • Almost 200 devotionals, artist-designed key verses, full-color timelines, full-color maps, full-color charts, detailed book introductions

  • Reading plans for every book of the Bible

  • One-year Bible reading plan

  • Sewn binding-lays flat when open

  • Wide margins for journaling and note-taking

  • Champagne Bible- plain, white page edges

  • Rose gold Bible- gilded page edges

  • 8.50" x 6.13" x 2.00"

There you have it! But don’t fret if you don’t see what you’re looking for! We’re always willing to look for other options, so let us know what version/details you’re hoping for and we’ll see if it’s something we can order!

And if you’re not sure what version you should even be looking for, we have another blog post all about the differences between each version. Check it out here!

Ready to shop?! Check out some of our favorite designs below and head to the shop to get your personalized Bible!

11 Christian Graduation Gifts For Guys

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Springtime means graduations are fast approaching, and if you’re in the market for a unique and thoughtful Christian gift for a friend, son, boyfriend, husband, or another special guy in your life, here are some of my absolute favorite ideas for this year!

With a variety of price points, personalized gifts, Bibles, jewelry, accessories and more, you will find something he will love and be the perfect addition for his next stage of life!

1. Disciples Hoodie

This hoodie is the perfect neutral color, and it has an even better message. Based off of Matthew 28:19: “"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..." This hoodie is the perfect cozy piece for him to bring to school and remind him of his ultimate purpose.

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2. Mountains Personalized Leather Bible

The perfect gift to send? Obviously a Bible! You can get this simple mountain design or choose from a variety of other designs as well as choose your choice of Bible version! A personalized Bible is such a unique and special gift that’s perfect for a college student to have by his side.

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3. Christian Stickers

Your graduate will likely have a bazillion papers to research and write on their laptop, so why not get them some fun stickers to make studying a little more fun! Stickers are perfect to add to phone cases, notebooks, water bottles, coolers, and so much more! If you scroll down on the website you can see all the options they have. Grab a few and pair with some other things for a fun gift basket!

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4. Philippians 4:13 Insulated Water Bottle

I don’t think you can ever have enough water bottles, but especially high quality insulated ones. This one even has a built-in straw and loop for easy carrying. You can customize the color of check out some of the other designs the shop has as well.

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5. Romans 8:28 Engraved Brass Pen

I think a nice pen has always been a classic gift, and these brass pens are a great option. They’re sturdy, beautiful, and come engraved in several Bible verse options, depending on what you’re looking for. They also come in a nice case, which makes them perfect for gifting!

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6. Gold Cross Necklace

If the guy you’re shopping for wears necklaces or you think he’d love one, this is a perfect option. It’s simple, not too big or heavy, and something he can wear non-stop with any outfit. It’s the perfect way to add just a little bit of jewelry that’s subtle and reflects what’s important to him.

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7. Finish the Fight Graphic Tee

This is another one of my favorite Christian clothing brands. The designs are so creative and modern, but have amazing messages. This shirt is based off of 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." What a powerful and inspiring message, especially for a grad entering their next battlefield in life, so to speak.

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8. Bible Verse Engraved Leather Wallet

Let’s be honest, guys don’t take great care of their wallets or remember to get new ones, so it’s probably time for an upgrade! This gift is perfect because he’ll use it every single day and can be reminded of his faith every time he opens his wallet. It’s customizable, so pick yours or his favorite verse and you’re all set!

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9. Soar On Wings Like Eagles Snapback Hat

This hat has an epic message of renewing our strength in God so that we can run and not be weary, so that we can carry out God’s mission boldly. If you have a guy who loves hats, this is a must and will likely become a new staple, not only because it looks so cool, but also because of it’s awesome message!

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10. The Bible Study Book

Let’s be honest, the Bible can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. This Bible study book was literally created to help use better understand how to read the Bible, provide thought provoking questions, and help someone read through the entire Bible in a realistic, helpful way. It breaks the Bible down into sections that you can cover weekly, and it would be the most amazing tool to send along with your grad as they enter the next phase of life!

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11. Crown of Thorns Personalized Engraved Bible

We have one more engraved Bible to share because we love this design so much and think it would be perfect for your grad! The crown of thorns is representative of Jesus’ suffering and endurance, the ultimate sign of what brought about our salvation. You can get it on a variety of different Bible versions and add a name so it’s special to its new owner.

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Alright, that’s it! I hope that list was helpful and get’s your juices flowing to create a fun and heartfelt gift basket that will not only be fun to receive, but also inspire a closer relationship with God! Happy shopping!

Our Favorite Wedding Bible Guest Books from Ross Paint Shop

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We’re just starting a new year, and it has me feeling incredibly grateful as I look back over all of the Bibles we’ve had the pleasure of working on over the years. In 2022 alone, we sent out over 1,500 Bibles!

That honestly makes my jaw drop. Considering this was once a hobby and now helps support my family (not to mention spreads Gods word all over the country!) I could not be more grateful to all of you who’ve made that possible and supported Ross Paint Shop.

As a way to commemorate figured it was time to share some of my absolute favorites over the years, beginning with the Bibles that got us started…wedding Bibles.

If you’re new here, our custom wedding Bibles are hardcover Bibles available in several translations (NIV, ESV, NKJV, KJV, NRSV, NLT), and they are all journaling Bibles with lined margins where guests can sign and leave notes for the bride and groom. I truthfully cannot think of a better way to weave God into your wedding day as well as provide you with a lifelong keepsake!

We know wedding planning can be completely overwhelming, so our job has always been to give simple options that you can customize as little or much as you want, integrating your wedding color palette, bouquets, destination, and more.

So…without further ado, here are some of our most favorite wedding Bibles you’ve asked us to create here at Ross Paint Shop!

Text-Only Wedding Bibles


Floral Painted Wedding Bibles

This category has the most because there are a million color and floral combinations, and I simply couldn’t narrow down my favorites! If this is something you’re looking for, hopefully these will give you some good inspiration :


Landscape Painted Wedding Bibles

These are probably the most interesting of the bunch. I only do a few a year, so they span farther back than some of the other Bibles. As you can tell, the lettering looks a little different on some of these, and it’s because those are from several years ago. To be honest, I didn’t really want to share the older ones because I was self-conscious of that aspect, but it’s honest and shows my growth over the years, and I still love the paintings!

We don’t actually offer landscapes with people in them anymore, but I wanted to share since they are still some of my all-time favorites. We also only offer the landscape Bibles in general on a limited basis (because they take so long to paint), so if you check the link and it says sold out, you can either ask us when they will be available again or check back every now and then.

Leather Engraved Wedding Bibles

Last, but certainly not least, the engraved Bibles! These are great because they ship in just a few days, are super simple and perfect for any couple no matter their style, and are super durable and great even for daily use. We have a few specific wedding design in the shop, but then really any design can be turned into a wedding gift or Bible guest book just by adding the couples wedding flowers, name, date. etc. Check out what some other people have done that we love!

And there you have it! I hope it was as fun for you to see all of these as it was for me to look back on them! I truly appreciate everyone who has ordered so much and can’t wait to see what Bibles come out of the next few years!

4 Different Personalized Bible Guest Book Options For Your Wedding

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If you’ve landed on this blog post, you’ve already decided you want to do a personalized Bible guest book for your wedding day (or as a gift for for spouse-to-be, friend, anniversary, etc.), but then we have the real question…what do you want it to look like?

Do you want a simple painted Bible so that it can be in your home and match for years to come? Or have flowers to match your wedding day? Reflect a landscape that’s special to the 2 of you? Or would you prefer a softcover leather engraved Bible?

So many options! But that’s where I’m here to help. Let’s break down your options so that you can decide which one you’re the most drawn to, and then you can get to the nitty gritty of customizing it!!

Text-Only Bible Guest Book

I’m putting this one first because it’s probably the most simple painted Bible option that still allows you to choose the colors and wording that you want without going overboard.

What you get to customize:

  • Choose the journaling Bible version you want (NIV, ESV, NKJV, KJV, NLT, NRSV) that has lined margins where guests can sign and leave you notes

  • Background color (each Bible is hand painted with colors mixed to fit your needs, so it can be any color)

  • Wording on front, spine, and back (add your first names, last name, wedding date, the Holy Bible, any verse you’d like, etc., and mix and match it up however you want)

  • Wording color (gold, silver, black, white, rose gold, or navy blue)

Timeline: These Bibles will ship within 3 weeks of your order date with priority 2-3 day shipping (and we have rush options as well if you need the Bible quicker)

So say your wedding colors and navy, gold, and white. You could choose a navy background with white or gold text, or a white background with gold or navy text.

Make it as neutral or colorful as you want. We can do black or white backgrounds, or any color of your choosing with a text color that correlates. The options are limitless, but the result is simple and timeliness. And then add whatever wording combination you’d like and your choice of font styles.

Here are several examples to show what I mean:

Personalized Wedding Bible Guest Book | Ross Paint Shop

Floral Painted Bible Guest Books

Now, if you want to take things a step further or add a bit more detail to reflect your wedding day, the floral painted Bibles are perfect!

We have several layout options as you can see in the photos below, and once you pick one of the styles, you get to completely customize things from there. Choose all the colors, text, greenery, and flowers, and even send us your bouquet pictures to use as inspiration. This Bible is the perfect way to have a piece of your wedding day with you forever as you look back at your flowers memorialized in such a special way.

What you get to customize:

  • Choose the journaling Bible version you want (NIV, ESV, NKJV, KJV, NLT, NRSV) that has lined margins where guests can sign and leave you notes

  • Background color

  • Wording on front, spine, and back (add your first names, last name, wedding date, the Holy Bible, any verse you’d like, etc., and mix and match it up however you want)

  • Wording color (gold, silver, black, white, rose gold, or navy blue)

  • Greenery type and colors

  • Flower types and colors

The examples below are just a few of the ways people have customized the different layouts, so if you see one you like, picture it with your own color palette, wording, and flowers! You can also contact us for totally custom layouts and designs. The options are limitless and we are here to make your Bible special for you!

Landscape Painted Bible Guest Book

Now, for possibly the most fun of all the painted options, we have the landscape Bibles! We only offer these on a limited basis because they can be a bit time consuming, but if you want a truly special piece to remember your wedding day by, I highly recommend this option. We’ve painted chapels, outdoor ceremony scenes, mountain engagement scenes, and more, and each one is more special than the last.

Essentially, you send us a picture of whatever landscape you’re hoping for, we adjust the image so that it can fit horizontally across the Bible (which may require using 2 different pictures to sort of weave them together, extending parts of the scene, or making up bits to fill the space), and then we get to work painting!

Here’s what you get to customize:

  • Your choice of Bible version

  • Picture or inspiration photos used for your landscape scene

  • Wording on the front, spine, and back

  • Wording color (gold, silver, black, white, rose gold, or navy blue)

Timeline: These Bibles will ship within 4-5 weeks of your order date with priority 2-3 day shipping (we do not offer rushes on the landscape Bibles due to their level of detail)

Check out some of our favorites below!

Leather Bible Guest Book

If your wedding is more rustic, or you want a soft, flexible cover that you can really use without worrying about trying to keep nice, leather may be the way to go. You could ultimately customize a Bible any way you’d like, but we do have some designs in the shop that you can use as well if you’re not sure what you’d like.

The leather Bibles are also great if you’re in a time pinch. We can get these shipped out in 1-5 business days with priority 2-3 day shipping, so if you need something ASAP you’re good to go!

Here’s what you get to customize:

  • Your choice of Bible version (NIV, ESV, NKJV, KJV, CSB, and NLT- plus a few different varieties of some of the versions)

  • Design (pick one from the shop or customize your own)

  • Option to add a verse/other design to the back as well (this is an extra fee)

  • Personalization (could be your names, last name, wedding date, etc.)

  • Font (we currently offer a plain font, cursive/script, or all CAPS)

Timeline: As mentioned previously, your Bible will ship in less than a week from your order date with priority 2-3 day shipping, and if you need it quicker we have rush options as well as can usually get them shipped quicker without a rush.

Check out some of the options below or head to the shop to customize your own!

And there we have it! We also have various guest book signs, pen and highlighter sets, and beautiful suede gift bags in the shop so you don’t have to look anywhere else and can get everything in one place.

If you’ve been thinking about a Bible guest book, we hope this blog post has given you some inspiration and excitement about creating your own special Bible, and we’d love to help bring your vision to life if you have some in mind that you don’t see in the shop or want to add your own spin to one of our designs! Head over to Etsy to shop the Bibles, and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to message us!