Bibles Again

[FaithT]

If I can interject — It's always good to be mindful of what church body has produced the study Bible, because they do say different things. There's really no such thing as a "regular" or neutral study Bible. If you want something neutral, then you want to avoid study notes altogether and rely entirely on God's Word.

For a quick comparison, 1 Peter 3:21, says: "Baptism, which corresponds to [the flood], now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ"

Here's a note from the NIV Study Bible (Calvinism / Arminianism): "... In reality, believers are saved by what baptism symbolizes. ..."

And here's what the Lutheran Study Bible says: "... By grace, Baptism is a means of salvation through which the Holy Spirit produces faith (cf Ephesians 5:25-27) ..."

So, simply, the Bible says: "Baptism ... saves you ...", and the Calvinist and Arminian commentaries say "Baptism doesn't save you", but Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox say: "Baptism saves you."

If you want a good free commentary, I can recommend one I'm working on publishing, by Kretzmann. So far, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are online here: HOLY BIBLE – Luco

Which study Bible is quoted in your second paragraph 1 Peter 3:21? NKJV?

 

[Daniel9v9]

My church uses the ESV for Worship. I don’t know which Study Bible my pastor recommends but since we use the ESV during Worship I’d assume they’d recommend the ESV Study Bible too. No?

Which Lutheran Study Bible is good for a member of the LCMS?

Which study Bible is quoted in your second paragraph 1 Peter 3:21? NKJV?

Yeah, the LCMS tends to use the ESV, and they have published an ESV study Bible called The Lutheran Study Bible. You can find it in a few different sizes and designs, and several of them, if not all, can be found on Amazon. Some of them you may be able to get second hand for cheaper.

The second quote is from the same ESV Lutheran Study Bible.

LCMS also have another older study Bible, the NIV Concordia Self-Study Bible. This NIV translation is decent and easy to read, and the commentary is good as well. There are many other more comprehensive commentaries, but the ESV Lutheran Study Bible and the old NIV Concordia Self-Study Bible are good.

 

[lanceleo]

I already have several Bibles and I don’t really need another one but i was curious about the study notes so I compared the first note in Genesis with three of my NIV Study Bibles. They aren’t the same. Two say we have at least a billion galaxies, one says at least a trillion. I assume that the study notes are changed as more is learned.

They don't matter.

 

[FaithT]

They don't matter.

What doesn’t matter, the study notes?

 

[lanceleo]

What doesn’t matter, the study notes?

Yes with regards to the age of the universe. No one was there from the beginning to ascertain.

 

[Margaret3110]

What does it say that you disagree with?

Well they have a different view of the sacraments, for instance. I use it as a resource among other study bibles. If you're looking for something you can use as a primary resource and that's in line with Lutheran theology, it may not be the best.

 

[JM]

Last time I checked I owned 48 Bibles after giving away 7. If you any questions about a specific Bible I'll try to answer based on my experience with that particular Bible. I own the ESV Study Bible, Reformation Study Bible, etc. Although I'm done buying Bibles this one looks interesting, Anglican ESV with apocrypha.

 

[FaithT]

Last time I checked I owned 48 Bibles after giving away 7. If you any questions about a specific Bible I'll try to answer based on my experience with that particular Bible. I own the ESV Study Bible, Reformation Study Bible, etc. Although I'm done buying Bibles this one looks interesting, Anglican ESV with apocrypha.

48? Wow! I thought I had a lot, at, I think 11. Most of those are Catholic Bibles from when I was a Catholic.

 

[lanceleo]

It's not good to be a hoarder. Give if you can.

 

[JM]

It's not good to be a hoarder. Give if you can.

I do give plenty of free Bibles usually to the homeless but they often use it to start fires at night to keep warm. I haven't given any Bibles away since I was shot at during a visit to the last encampment.

 

[FaithT]

I do give plenty of free Bibles usually to the homeless but they often use it to start fires at night to keep warm. I haven't given any Bibles away since I was shot at during a visit to the last encampment.

That’s a shame.

 

[FaithT]

I do give plenty of free Bibles usually to the homeless but they often use it to start fires at night to keep warm. I haven't given any Bibles away since I was shot at during a visit to the last encampment.

Goodwill might take them off your hands.

 

[RileyG]

It's not good to be a hoarder. Give if you can.

I own hundreds of books. Last I checked, I own 15 or so Bibles. Not going to lie, I will probably buy more.

Blessings

 

[JM]

Goodwill might take them off your hands.

Won't do that. These are premium editions, collectors items and so I like to build a relationship with someone and give them away. I gave away 7 last month.

 

[FaithT]

I own hundreds of books. Last I checked, I own 15 or so Bibles. Not going to lie, I will probably buy more.

Blessings

I’m glad it’s not just me buying so many. I bought the ESV Study Bible from Hobby Lobby tonight for Christmas.
Edit to add: the font is really small but i have a bad habit of not wearing my eyes (glasses) when I read. I put them on tonight and I could read it very well!

 

[FaithT]

I’m glad it’s not just me buying so many. I bought the ESV Study Bible from Hobby Lobby tonight for Christmas.
Edit to add: the font is really small but i have a bad habit of not wearing my eyes (glasses) when I read. I put them on tonight and I could read it very well!

I decided that the cover was too plain. They sell a plain one and another has swirly etchings on the cover. That’s what I thought I was getting since I didn’t take it out of the box and look. So today I ordered the exact one I want and it’s to be delivered. I’m going to return the other one tomorrow.

 

[FaithT]

I returned it and my other one is due to arrive sometime tomorrow.

 

[lanceleo]

I returned it and my other one is due to arrive sometime tomorrow.

Show us a picture of it.

 

[FaithT]

Show us a picture of it.

I will

 

[FaithT]