Which do you use? What should I expect to find in one? Any specific one you would recommend for a very new Christian?
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Yes, I use the Orig. Edition of the Scofield KJV. It is most dependable down through history. You can get it at BibleTruthPublishers. com. Look up always!
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Try this site, it is the best bible site on the Internet, you can even study the Greek and Hebrew text: Biblos.com: Search, Read, Study the Bible in Many Languages
Lately I have been reading the Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB). It will teach you the fundamentals of the faith and ground you in the truth of scripture. Link: http://www.christianbooksbibles.com...tics-study-bible-hardcover-9781586400248.aspx
Lately I have been reading the Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB). It will teach you the fundamentals of the faith and ground you in the truth of scripture. Link: http://www.christianbooksbibles.com...tics-study-bible-hardcover-9781586400248.aspx
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Thank you SoldierOfSoul! I had never heard of the Holman Christian Standard before.
I have several online references I am using. I would like a study Bible too, though.
Keeping all these great ideas in mind.
I have several online references I am using. I would like a study Bible too, though.
Keeping all these great ideas in mind.
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The Woman's Study Bible- Opening the Word of God to Women.
It's very helpful and taught me a lot about my role as a woman.
It's very helpful and taught me a lot about my role as a woman.
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I use the English Standard Version study Bible. Its written in modern English and has some nice diagrams, maps and charts. Its very user friendly and you can access the entire works online using a key code you get in the hard copy.
I have found it very useful, especially the footnotes.
I have found it very useful, especially the footnotes.
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NIV is probably the most recognised version, very easy to read.
I keep hearing great stuff about the ESV study bible. ESV is slightly more 'literal' than NIV so it might be a little harder to read but the study bible itself is choc full of of helpful stuff.
The leadership of my church is currently looking into both the lastest version of NIV (we currently use the '84) and HCSB and will be preaching from both in the near future. HCSB I find very easy to read. I don't know what the study bible is like though.
I keep hearing great stuff about the ESV study bible. ESV is slightly more 'literal' than NIV so it might be a little harder to read but the study bible itself is choc full of of helpful stuff.
The leadership of my church is currently looking into both the lastest version of NIV (we currently use the '84) and HCSB and will be preaching from both in the near future. HCSB I find very easy to read. I don't know what the study bible is like though.
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Sister,
I would recommend that the best investment for a study Bible is the KJV Thompson-Chain Reference Bible. It is an excellent investment, it is durable, beautiful, and full of information.
If I could only have one Bible, that would be my choice. God Bless.
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I would recommend that the best investment for a study Bible is the KJV Thompson-Chain Reference Bible. It is an excellent investment, it is durable, beautiful, and full of information.
If I could only have one Bible, that would be my choice.
God Bless. -Andrew
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This is what I was looking for as far as info. I'd like to know what is in others study Bibles. If I can expect to find maps and charts, etc. Thank you for your input Miser!
Not quite sure I know what you mean by the study Bible being more literal than others? Would you explain please? Thanks Paldasan!
Sister,
I would recommend that the best investment for a study Bible is the KJV Thompson-Chain Reference Bible. It is an excellent investment, it is durable, beautiful, and full of information.
If I could only have one Bible, that would be my choice.
-Andrew
I was actually looking at a chain-reference online yesterday. Not sure I understand exactly what they are. Can you explain how a chain reference Bible works? Thanks Andrew!
Have a blessed day all!
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This is not exactly what you were asking, but you can download an electronic Bible program at Bible Software theWord!, and load it with several Bible versions, commentaries, books, and other aids. And a ton of it is completely free, and more modules become available daily.
Some of the Bibles have Strong's numbers embedded, so you can do instant lookups of original languages (and you can view the definitions in a hover bubble-up, so you don't even have to click). And all the Bibles have embedded cross-references, which are golden.
So with a bit of digging, you can really get a lot of insight into the text. Highly recommended.
Some of the Bibles have Strong's numbers embedded, so you can do instant lookups of original languages (and you can view the definitions in a hover bubble-up, so you don't even have to click). And all the Bibles have embedded cross-references, which are golden.
So with a bit of digging, you can really get a lot of insight into the text. Highly recommended.
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Sorry, it's not the study bible that is more literal but the bible translation. All bible translations exist on a continuum between a direct word for word translation to a concept to concept translation. Translating is an inexact science because there isn't always a single word that translates for all uses so translators have to work out what the original text is saying in its original language and find the best fit. Most translations will aim for a balance between a literal translation and something a layperson can actually read without turning their head in a knot. ESV is a little more literal than NIV, NKJV and Good News is a little more conceptual than NIV. If you aren't sure about what translations you find easiest to read I'd suggest going to a good Christian bookshop and sitting down with a few versions and read a particular passage, perhaps something like 1 John 1.
The 'study' portion of a study bible will be things like maps, concordance references, verse cross references (a great way to see points where Jesus quotes the OT) and better ones will give some history about each book, when it was written and who the earthly author was. They should also have explanations for many of the passages to help the reader understand more about it. As far as that goes I've only used the NIV study bible and have been recommended the ESV.
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well in the margins next to the scriptures where you find the reference verses, and alternate words, there is also a 4 digit number. That number corresponds to the chain reference in the back of your bible. it gives topical info, verses by topic & sub topic. maps, charts, currency exchange tables, and even archaeological research & information. that isn't even including the maps and concordance found in the very back of the bible. there is so much info, and once you see it in person, it is very organized and easy to find.
I hope that helps, if you have more questions, please feel free to ask here or PM me.
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well in the margins next to the scriptures where you find the reference verses, and alternate words, there is also a 4 digit number. That number corresponds to the chain reference in the back of your bible. it gives topical info, verses by topic & sub topic. maps, charts, currency exchange tables, and even archaeological research & information. that isn't even including the maps and concordance found in the very back of the bible. there is so much info, and once you see it in person, it is very organized and easy to find.
I hope that helps, if you have more questions, please feel free to ask here or PM me.
I am glad you explained this. I was thinking it would be something very different. Thank you!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write out such a great explanation. I see now what you mean. God works in such wonderful ways! I was just now reading this article from BibleStudyTools.com on how to choose which version and then read your explanation. God is so good he made sure I got the information twice.
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I had never even considered this version before. Now after reading your preference and seeing it recommended in another article I read, I will be sure to have this in my list of choices.
This is the version I am most comfortable with. Having read only it and the KJV before, the language is natural and comfortable to me.
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