The Reformation Bible.

[davidoffinland]

From Finland.

Any thoughts about the new "Reformation Study Bible" edited by R C Sroul?

In Him, david.

 

[Khoram]

Technically and theologically, it is very good. The notes and commentary are excellent from a reformed perspective. I highly recommend it.

The one thing I dislike about it is that I got the ESV version, which, while I like the translation overall, does not capitalize divine pronouns. Maybe it's just a personal hang-up on my part. I believe it is also available in the NKJV as well.

 

[GrinningDwarf]

I have the NKJV version. Excellent study Bible!

 

[xapis]

I have the ESV one and I agree that it's an excellent study Bible. Don't expect a lot of in-depth commentary for in-depth study. But it's very helpful for just your normal day-to-day reading.

 

[GrinningDwarf]

I have the ESV one and I agree that it's an excellent study Bible. Don't expect a lot of in-depth commentary for in-depth study. But it's very helpful for just your normal day-to-day reading.

Are there any study Bibles that truely have "in-depth commentary for in-depth study"? I don't think they would fit in anything less than a multi-volume Bible!

The way I see it, the best I look for is a Bible that doesn't have 'misleading' footnotes. The Reformation Study Bible has very helpful footnotes.

IMHO, the best study Bible is the Thompson Chain Reference. Seems to me that the footnotes are the least skewed, and it contains a wealth of Scriptural cross-references in it's extensive helps. (In a Thompson Chain Reference, Revelation is in the middle of the Bible...followed by about 600 pages of study guides including, but not limited to: a concordance, a harmony of the Gospels, a wide array of maps with Scriptural keys, analysis of Bible books, and an archeological suppliment.)

 

[xapis]

Are there any study Bibles that truely have "in-depth commentary for in-depth study"? I don't think they would fit in anything less than a multi-volume Bible!

...good point. NO!

The way I see it, the best I look for is a Bible that doesn't have 'misleading' footnotes. The Reformation Study Bible has very helpful footnotes.

...I have the old Liberty King James Study Bible which is systematically dispensational and "two-point Calvinist" (yeah... that sets my innards to boiling) through and through. I've used it for my daily reading and highlighting for years but I've just plain stopped looking at the study notes. The Reformation Study Bible has been a great alternative to my old standard.

 

[edie19]

I have 2 - one NKJV and one NIV. While I prefer the NKJV translation the NIV has some really nice additional resources (Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, Westminster Larger Catechism). Figuring the cost of buying all those individually it was a good deal.

edie

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

I have 2 - one NKJV and one NIV. While I prefer the NKJV translation the NIV has some really nice additional resources (Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, Westminster Larger Catechism). Figuring the cost of buying all those individually it was a good deal.

edie

But the Reformation Study Bible doesn't come in NIV. Could that one be the Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible?

If so, and translations aside, which of the two do you like better?

 

[StephanStrategy]

For me, The Spirit of the reformation Study Bible because of the extra resources.

 

[edie19]

But the Reformation Study Bible doesn't come in NIV. Could that one be the Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible?

If so, and translations aside, which of the two do you like better?

Sorry - I just saw this.

It is the Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible that I have in NIV - so far I haven't found any differences in the "helps" only in the translation.

I use the Reformation Study Bible for my regular reading/study (my church uses NASB and the NKJV is similar in wording). However, if I'm in a situation where I want to reference one of the confessions I use the Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible.

 

[linkboltus]

Its a great study bible. After reading it I went and purchased at least to more ESV's. I basically have about 4 KJV's 1 NKJV and 3 ESV's in the house including the Reformation study bible. Macarthur has released one as well.

linkboltus

 

[Kyle Alyea]

Love it. I have both in ESV hardcover and leather bound. I will admit, its focuses toward the Reformed Presbyterian perceptive and not all the Reformed perspectives like the Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible masters. Anywho, I give it thumbs up!

 

[Izdaari Eristikon]

My preference is the ESV Study Bible, which tilts a little toward Reformed views, but isn't specifically Reformed. I prefer it because the notes and articles are much more complete, even though it is heavier and bulkier.

I also have a Reformation Study Bible in ESV, which is a pretty nice study bible in its own right. The notes only seem scanty when compared to the ESV Study Bible.

I'd like to add a Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible to my collection also, and I probably will eventually.

 

[LiturgyInDMinor]

Technically and theologically, it is very good. The notes and commentary are excellent from a reformed perspective. I highly recommend it.

The one thing I dislike about it is that I got the ESV version, which, while I like the translation overall, does not capitalize divine pronouns. Maybe it's just a personal hang-up on my part. I believe it is also available in the NKJV as well.

When I got my ESV bible I noticed that too! It must be just a personal hangup on my part...but it did tweak me a bit.

 

[DD2008]

I love the Reformation Study Bible. I have the ESV version. I have the Macarthur Study bible NKJV, which I am growing very attached to, as well. My wife has the ESV study bible which is great.

They are all good resources. I also have the complete unabridged Matthew Henry's Commentary to consider when needed.

 

[green wolverine]

I love the Reformation Study Bible. I have the ESV version. I have the Macarthur Study bible NKJV, which I am growing very attached to, as well. My wife has the ESV study bible which is great.

They are all good resources. I also have the complete unabridged Matthew Henry's Commentary to consider when needed.

I do to--mine's a New Geneva Study Bible but I think they just changed the name when they went to the ESV. The New Geneva Study Bible is a NKJV.

I also have a 6 volume Matthew Henry Commentary that has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. Whenever I have a question about what a verse means, I read what he has to say as his opinion is what the church held down through the ages.

If you're ever having a bad day, reading Matthew Henry's comments on a favorite Psalm is comforting. I believe Charles Spurgeon said everyone should read Matthew Henry's commentary through at least once in their life. God truly grated him great wisdom and understanding.

 

[JesusFreak78]

Technically and theologically, it is very good. The notes and commentary are excellent from a reformed perspective. I highly recommend it.

The one thing I dislike about it is that I got the ESV version, which, while I like the translation overall, does not capitalize divine pronouns. Maybe it's just a personal hang-up on my part. I believe it is also available in the NKJV as well.

Seems like I have to check it out. I have the ESV study bible and noticed the ESV doesn't capitalize divine pronouns. I find it annoying, but can live with it if the rest of the bible is good.