I'm reading through the NET Bible this year. This is my early impression. I like the translation. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a modern translation that is faithful to the original texts. At first I thought the notes might be distracting for simple reading purposes, but that has not been a problem. I like the paragraph format in any Bible I read, and the NET is no exception. I have found, though, that the chapter divisions are hard to recognize. I understand NET's position on this, but for reading certain chapters each day, it poses a bit of a problem. Perhaps put the chapter and first verse reference in bold.

I have long loved the NASB. I am happy they decided to take out the archaic language that earlier versions preserved. I wish, however, they would publish it in paragraph format. The verse by verse format is harder to read and tends to mask the context. By that I mean that it's easier to understand the full context when we quit thinking of the verses as individual sayings. The verses (and chapters) are human constructs after all, and we should use them for reference points and nothing else.

I had the privilege of being a student of Dr. Archer's at the time he was publishing this book. I purchased it as soon as it was available. It has been an invaluable resource to me over the years. It is not a commentary, but it deals with many of the hard questions and issues that come up in Bible study, or when talking to someone who doubts the reliability of Scripture. It is well worth the price.