Study Bibles?

[Aino]

Hi! I've been wondering whether I should get a study Bible but aince they are so pricey I thought I'd ask for some opinions on them first. So, if you have a study Bible, what kind is it and have you found it useful? Where did you get it? If you'd choose now, would you pick the same one or change into another one? Or would you maybe get a separate commentary instead? If you have experience of several study Bibles, how do they differ and which do you like best?

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

Hi! I've been wondering whether I should get a study Bible but aince they are so pricey I thought I'd ask for some opinions on them first. So, if you have a study Bible, what kind is it and have you found it useful? Where did you get it? If you'd choose now, would you pick the same one or change into another one? Or would you maybe get a separate commentary instead? If you have experience of several study Bibles, how do they differ and which do you like best?

"Study Bibles" are commentaries. There has never been any commentary that is worth the paper it is printed on. As for translations of the Bible I primarily use NIV and KJV, but disregard their explanatory soteriological notes since they not correct.

 

[High Fidelity]

You can get an excellent study bible that's reasonably priced for $20-30. It's called the ESV Study Bible.

You should be able to find it on Christian Book, Evangelical Bible or Amazon.

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

You can get an excellent study bible that's reasonably priced for $20-30. It's called the ESV Study Bible.

You should be able to find it on Christian Book, Evangelical Bible or Amazon.

There are no "Study Bibles" that are other than soteriologically incorrect.

 

[High Fidelity]

There are no "Study Bibles" that are other than soteriologically incorrect.

That's your opinion.

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

That's your opinion.

There are only a few people who ever find out what the gate into God's kingdom is is His stated FACT! No footnote interpretation in any "Study Bible" explains what that gate is.

 

[High Fidelity]

There are only a few people who ever find out what the gate into God's kingdom is is His stated FACT! No footnote interpretation in any "Study Bible" explains what that gate is.

Few will find it, right. But that's irrelevant to the point and regardless of whether someone tells you accurately how to, it's still on the person to do it. Same can be said for things even in the Bible itself. If people paid attention and heeded words in front of them we wouldn't have rampant sin like we do.

Anyway, we're getting off topic.

To the OP, again, I recommend the ESV. It is, in my opinion, one of the best study bibles out there and it happens to be reasonably priced as well.

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

Few will find it, right. But that's irrelevant to the point and regardless of whether someone tells you accurately how to, it's still on the person to do it. Same can be said for things even in the Bible itself. If people paid attention and heeded words in front of them we wouldn't have rampant sin like we do.

Anyway, we're getting off topic.

To the OP, again, I recommend the ESV. It is, in my opinion, one of the best study bibles out there and it happens to be reasonably priced as well.

Every "Study Bible's" soteriological interpretation is an error.

 

[High Fidelity]

Every "Study Bible's" soteriological interpretation is an error.

Thank you for your opinion.

 

[Celticflower]

I have a NRSV Wesley study Bible which was not expensive and is quite helpful. I also have an NIV that my husband bought for me - nice, but I like the NRSV better. Never tried the ESV.

And yes Theodore, you have made your opinion quite clear and no further reiteration is needed.

 

[JM]

I would recommend a good reference Bible instead of a study Bible. Something like the Westminster Reference or Thompson Chain. This allows for scripture to interpret scripture or give us the picture and meaning of what the Bible is conveying to the church.

Your in the Lord,

jm

 

[graceandpeace]

Hi! I've been wondering whether I should get a study Bible but aince they are so pricey I thought I'd ask for some opinions on them first. So, if you have a study Bible, what kind is it and have you found it useful? Where did you get it? If you'd choose now, would you pick the same one or change into another one? Or would you maybe get a separate commentary instead? If you have experience of several study Bibles, how do they differ and which do you like best?

I don't really care for most typical study Bibles on the market. A good scholarly commentary, such as something by N.T. Wright, is probably better. I do like the New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha in the NRSV. I own the 3rd edition, here is the 4th: http://www.christianbook.com/nrsv-a...rdcover/9780195289558/pd/289558?event=ESRCN|M

 

[JM]

Eh, N.T. Wrong.

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

Eh, N.T. Wrong.

You got that right about Wright, but every other commemorator's commentary is in the same sinking boat.

 

[random person]

Go with a great reference bible with wide margins for notetaking instead.

Then acquire a Strong's Concordance and Lexicons. Bookmark sites such as "biblehub" which allow one to view interlinear verses, passages, and chapters in their original Hebrew and Greek.

The problem with Study Bibles, the notes are subject to the biases of its writers in regards to doctrines, theology, eschatology, etc.

They suck in this regard and quite overpriced too.

 

[Theodore A. Jones]

Go with a great reference bible with wide margins for notetaking instead.

Then acquire a Strong's Concordance and Lexicons. Bookmark sites such as "biblehub" which allow one to view interlinear verses, passages, and chapters in their original Hebrew and Greek.

The problem with Study Bibles, the notes are subject to the biases of its writers in regards to doctrines, theology, eschatology, etc.

They suck in this regard and quite overpriced too.

Every commentary is a biased statement that projects the author's religious opinion(s).
However none of them fail to exceed the limit of "Do not go beyond what is written." 1 Cor. 4:6.

 

[JCFantasy23]

I love my ESV study bible. I don't agree fully with everything it states, but I find it useful when I am uncertain about a piece of scripture and am curious on views with it. I also enjoy the sections before chapters, the background history, helpful maps and illustrations. I don't see it as a replacement for individual interpretation and thought, but a helpful study tool, as it's meant to be.

 

[JM]

If you really want a study Bible the Matthew Henry Study Bible can be purchased rather cheaply. Henry's notes contain classic Protestant theology and have been trusted by the church at large for a long time. Heritage Reformed Books has them on real cheap.

 

[Mister_Al]

Try the Amplified Bible. It is more of an expanded translation than anything else. I've really found it useful over the years.

Alan

 

[SinnerInTheHands]

Hi! I've been wondering whether I should get a study Bible but aince they are so pricey I thought I'd ask for some opinions on them first. So, if you have a study Bible, what kind is it and have you found it useful? Where did you get it? If you'd choose now, would you pick the same one or change into another one? Or would you maybe get a separate commentary instead? If you have experience of several study Bibles, how do they differ and which do you like best?

Used to be biggish on Study Bibles. Had a Geneva, a Scofield, a Lutheran Study Bible (LCMS). Then got sort of fed up with 'em and switched to just plain Word.

Now I'm right in that middle area where I can't quite decide between translations, bouncing off the NASB [which I think I prefer] and the ESV.