What version

[saved11990]

If you use a study bible what version and which one do you use? :scratch:

[newbeliever02072005]

I have a Womens Study Bible (KJV)

[daveleau]

I use several versions. I voted for all of them except the NLT, which I rarely use.

My favorites are 4 that I have:
Thompson's Chain Reference KJV
NIV Study Bible
Today's Parallel Bible (NASB, NIV, KJV, Amp)
KJV/NIV parallel (this one I carry to church and make notes in)

I want a parallel with the KJV (or NKJV), NIV, ESV, NASB and HCSB. A superb mix of thought-equivilent and literal. I didn't use the ESV or HCSB until recently, but have really grown to like them a lot.

[aReformedPatriot]

I am an ESV only man :)

[MrJim]

Thompson Chain Ref NKJV
Catholic Study Bible ASV
Scofield KJV
New Geneva Study Bible (aka Reformation SB) NKJV

Eclectic collection...

[arunma]

I am an ESV only man :)

That almost describes me. I almost always use the ESV to study the Bible. But when I'm not using that, I'll also use the KJV, NKJV, and sometimes the NIV.

[Flynmonkie]

Main for deep study right now is -KJV 1611 + E.W. Bullinger’s Companion Bible (and appendixes)
NLT For general reading and paraphrasing
Originally started study with NKJV McArthur Study Bible
Grew up with KJV "Open Bible" and studied in elementry school this language. So KJV is familiar to me.
Sometimes reference others for paraphrasing but pretty rare..

:D

[Stacey]

My church uses NIV, and so do I. I also use KJV to really understand or find original words. If not, I have a Greek-English Bible (New Testement) that is VERY helpful because it is the ORIGINAL words exactly. So it makes it easier for me to grasp the meaning. I want a Hebrew version on the Old Testement.

-Stace

[Glenn316]

NAS Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study Bible

[Quentin]

NLT for me ;)

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Normally I use my E-sword (http://www.e-sword.net/) and Logos (http://www.logos.com/) software were I do passage searches. Using the software I can also do easy translation and commentary comparisons for the sake of posting on forums and chats. When I go to church or a Bible study that's not on the net I always use my NKJV John MacArthur Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0849912229/qid=1125545633/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-4702369-7628020?v=glance&s=books&n=507846), which I have a Logos version of as well.

[arunma]

What do you know? E-sword and Logos are my favorites too!

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

What do you know? E-sword and Logos are my favorites too!

It's good to know you have a good taste in computer software. :P

[Flynmonkie]

When I go to church or a Bible study that's not on the net I always use my NKJV John MacArthur Study Bible (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0849912229/qid=1125545633/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-4702369-7628020?v=glance&s=books&n=507846), which I have a Logos version of as well.
Hey! I use the library too... ‘corse I found it after I had already purchased half the books. I really like it but I have never heard of Logos? Mine is a CD from Mac Arthur? They have theirs at logos listed for $199 it is the same? I believe mine was quite a bit cheaper? $40 maybe? I have never used e-sword-(last time I checked it was a download and I hate loading too many on my system the Mac Arthur program is very large & difficult at times and that is about all I will load. Any more would probably cause serious conflicts)

What is the difference between e-sword and BLB?

[seebs]

I voted for a whole handful, because what I value is being able to compare notes between translators.

I picked up Alter's new translation of "the five books of moses", which is just plain incredible.

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Hey! I use the library too... ‘corse I found it after I had already purchased half the books. I really like it but I have never heard of Logos? Mine is a CD from Mac Arthur? They have theirs at logos listed for $199 it is the same? I believe mine was quite a bit cheaper? $40 maybe? I have never used e-sword-(last time I checked it was a download and I hate loading too many on my system the Mac Arthur program is very large & difficult at times and that is about all I will load. Any more would probably cause serious conflicts)

What is the difference between e-sword and BLB?

Basic Logos comes with The MacArthur LifeWorks Library which it sounds like you have. It's that library with many of his works. You can get it and other LifeWorks packages from Sam's Club website (http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?mt=a&n=0&coe=0&oidPath=0%3A-23542%3A-23589%3A-43881%3A-44006%3A-44023%3A914891) still for $18.77. As for the Logos packages I have I originally got the Scholar package which is just loaded with stuff and costs a good amount. I paid about $500 for it. I also have Lucado's and Jeremiah's LifeWorks Library. I also have Geislers package for Logos. Also there was a ministry that use to send out free Logos CD's once a month with works from people like Spurgeon and Pink so I have some of those as well.

What is BLB?

[Flynmonkie]

Basic Logos comes with The MacArthur LifeWorks Library which it sounds like you have. It's that library with many of his works. You can get it and other LifeWorks packages from Sam's Club website (http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?mt=a&n=0&coe=0&oidPath=0%3A-23542%3A-23589%3A-43881%3A-44006%3A-44023%3A914891) still for $18.77.


Hey look at that! I thought it was cheaper! But I purchased mine about a year and a half or two years ago. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have gone to the Companion Bible - E. W. Bullinger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._W._Bullinger) - His work is fascinating and exhaustive. But just recently started studying his work. The are still working on publishing The companion Bible online (http://www.thecompanionbible.com/cgi-bin/frames.pl) - but the appendixes (http://www.therain.org/appendixes/) are out there. Very few delve this deep in study it seems so it is hard to find study partners.
:sigh:

What is BLB?

Blue letter Bible - is e-Sword the same?

[Hisbygrace]

I use the NASB, Ryrie Study Bible.

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Hey look at that! I thought it was cheaper! But I purchased mine about a year and a half or two years ago. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have gone to the Companion Bible - E. W. Bullinger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._W._Bullinger) - His work is fascinating and exhaustive. But just recently started studying his work. The are still working on publishing The companion Bible online (http://www.thecompanionbible.com/cgi-bin/frames.pl) - but the appendixes (http://www.therain.org/appendixes/) are out there. Very few delve this deep in study it seems so it is hard to find study partners.
:sigh:


Blue letter Bible - is e-Sword the same?

I was reading Bullinger online after you mentioned him. So far I find his appendixes very interesting. I wouldn't mind doing a study using him sometime.

Isn't Blue letter Bible an online bible? E-sword is a free program you download. You can then download a bunch of free maps, translations, commentaries, greek tools, books and etc to use with it. Check out their website for screen shots and to see there vast list of free add ons, a list that surpasses all other free Bible software I have seen.

[abbygirlforever]

I grew up using KJV, but when I switched to a Methodist church around age 9 I started using an NIV. Then I went back to a Baptist church that also used NIV, which surprised me.

Ultimately I prefer KJV, but what I really want is a KJV/NIV parallel text (but that's like $75, a bit too much for my pocket, so I just have to use two at the same time).

I also use an electronic Bible with Strong's built right in. It has several differnt translations (in many languages), including the original Hebrew/Greek texts.

[Diakoneo]

NWT - New World Translation

[JPPT1974]

Been reading the Women of Faith NIV lately

[aReformedPatriot]

NWT - New World Translation

Man, get out of dodge. As your brother, I forbid ye from reading that smut! I say it is smut because it is altogether perverted.

:P

(I am glad I know your joking, right?)

[Sword-In-Hand]

NKJV and ESV

I have an Amplified lying around somewhere, but I never use it.

[DiscipleOfIAm]

Nelson's NKJV Study Bible!

[Tulip]

The Bible in the Norwegian language.

[mesue]

KJV :D

[Willo]

Mostly NKJV & KJV

Although my fav. bible program is E sword!

[Oxygen]

Hey, All...

I use New Living Translation almos exclusively. When I'm feeling wild and crazy, I may bust out a MESSAGE, but usually the NLT is the Bible for me. Currently, I use the LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE. I love its notes and little Biblical profiles. I have no problems with any Bible versions that I have come into contact with, except for the NRSV for aesthetic reasons. It is so ugly...

[saved11990]

Mostly NKJV & KJV

Although my fav. bible program is E sword!


E-sword is great! I use it too. :thumbsup:

[saved11990]

I grew up using KJV, but when I switched to a Methodist church around age 9 I started using an NIV. Then I went back to a Baptist church that also used NIV, which surprised me.

Ultimately I prefer KJV, but what I really want is a KJV/NIV parallel text (but that's like $75, a bit too much for my pocket, so I just have to use two at the same time).

I also use an electronic Bible with Strong's built right in. It has several differnt translations (in many languages), including the original Hebrew/Greek texts.

Check out www.cbd.com (http://www.cbd.com/) It has great prices and I am sure you can find the parallel bible that you want. :thumbsup: Christian book distributors

[edb19]

I mostly use the NKJV Reformation Study Bible. I also use the NASB Open Bible study edition. I've heard multiple pastors & theologians say that the NASB is an 'incredibly accurate' translation. I like it because it retains the poetry of the King James without the difficulties of old English. My NKJV is wonderful - again, the poetry with language flow that's easier to comprehend. As someone who loves and believes the 5 Solas my Reformation Study Bible offers wonderful insight into church history.

Having said all that, I really try to limit my use of the "study helps" though - been to too many Bible studies where people debate/discuss the what the helps say and not the Word.

While I don't have a copy of it - I understand the Aramaic Bible is an excellent translation also.

It comes down to - the best translation is whatever I'm reading:)

[Richard]

I use the NIV the most.

[McDLT]

I use a variety of Bibles. My biggest resource is www.biblegateway.com. I also have a collection of Bibles (over 35) which I use, although not all of them because a few are rather old.

[SanctusEst]

I'm a big NLT fan, preferably the 2nd Edition. I also like The Message: Remix, but I was only allowed to pick one and I hate checking "other."

[JPPT1974]

I have underline the scriptures of the Women of Faith NIV Bible!

[Razorbuck]

I teach, preach and study the Old Scofield KJV!

The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth,
purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Psalm 12: 6-7

[DeaconDean]

I was born into a church that used the KJV, and I'll die in a church that uses the KJV. Some claim the language is out of date, but as for me, in school we had to study William Shakespear and he wrote in the "Kings English." I personally do not not care which version of the Bible you use, as long as it works for then I'll not knock you. But don't tell me I'm wrong for LOVING the KJV.

[OrthoCanuck]

I use the Oxford Annotated NRSV Study Bible w/Apocrypha. It was a gift from a Lutheran pastor and it contains a wealth of notes, essays and such. The Apocrypha is separate in between the OT and NT.

But as for a favorite bible for reading and devotion I'm torn between the NRSV and the KJV (because I grew up reading the KJV).

Peace.