8 Study Bibles You Might Not Know About [But Should] 

ESV and NIV are calvinistic, too.

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you are finding them helpful. God bless.

Thank you! Kent Dobson writes the study notes. I don't know much about him and I don't believe he is affiliated with Gordon Conwell. The similarity of the pictures and layout is probably the result of both books being from the same publisher. I agree -- I think the title is misleading. Sometimes publishers just want to make a title attractive to buyers, though I'm not sure that's the case here. In a few weeks, I will come out with a video on a commentary that it, according to the author, NOT an exegetical commentary, but the publisher titled it an exegetical commentary because that phrase sells better. I wish they wouldn't do that kind of thing.

@@BestBibleCommentaries Also, it seems the First-Century Study Bible is now out of print, except as an ebook. I recently bought one on eBay.

Hi Raymond, both the translation and the study materials are revisions of the original HCSB Study Bible. Because it's a revision, there is significant overlap in content. The CSB changes certain words and phrases (e.g. "Lord" is now "Yahweh.") The layout and visual presentation is different in the CSB (e.g. full-color photos) and there are a few new articles.

Thanks for the great comments, Peter. I agree about the CSB Study Bible. It has so much information. Sometimes it takes some time for a resource to gain momentum in the marketplace, but I anticipate that one will find an audience. Interesting comment about the Chronological Study Bible. I will put some more thought into that. I imagine that you would say that it's good for readers to understand the historical setting of each book of the Bible, which is my primary point. But, if I understand you correctly, to the extent that the divisions in chronological Bibles are based on the presuppositions of scholars, they can more harmful than helpful. Very thought-provoking.

I strongly agree with you about the American Patriot's Bible. Interesting point about the chronologically ordered Bibles!

Well said, Peter. I agree. And to make a less objective comment, it seems some of these study bibles have paid to promote their Bible version. The American Patriot’s Bible really has no place unless in the hands of their obvious audience. In addition, the storyline Bible was never opened up to view even 1 page.

I just finished reading a chronological Bible. The one I read was the "Day By Day Chronological Bible." This is not really a study bible, as the notes are simply brief narrative helps and simple qjestions. This was a real eye opening experience. Being rearranged means nobody will use this for general purpose, as it is very inconvenient to turn to a particular passage. BUT, for a straight read through, it was very helpful to see context. Particular Psalms were placed in context, Prophets were.placed in context with historical books, The overarching story of the Old Testament made so much more sense. The real surprise to me was the insight gained by reading Paul's letters in context of the book of Acts. I think _everyone_ should read a chronologically arranged Bible at least once to get this type of context. I have read the Bible a few times before, but this time was the best experience, because of the chronological arrangement. Chronological Bibles are not meant to replace your standard ordered Bibles, but to be useful supplemental tools. The theological reasons for the canonical order will still be there in your other Bibles. I will be looking at the various chronological study Bibles, as I would like to do this read through again at a slower pace with more notes. For regular Bible study, I will continue to use non-chronological Bibles.

The American Patriot Bible is a fun read. And I hate all the negative comments

No problem! I think you meant "first-rate thinker"? :) I really appreciate that comment. I think that's the first feedback I've ever heard about him. Sounds like you have some Gordon Conwell connections!

@@BestBibleCommentaries yes, meant first-rate so have changed it, thanks. No direct connection with GC just profited from their work.

Que gusto encontrar a alguien ma por aquí hablando español, y que mejor que paisano. Bendiciones hno 🙏

@@edgarrocha2009 Dios te bendiga hermano, desde aquella vez q escribí adquirí 2 Biblias de estudio: the ancient study bible y csb study bible; las conseguí a buen precio, pero me di cuán a de algo la csb study bible corresponde a la biblia de estudio Holman, solo q la versión inglesa tiene los mapas y los gráficos en ocasiones más grandes y trae poco más de fotografías, la la tenía en español, no me arrepiento de haberla comprado en inglés ya q me sirve para leerla en inglés Saludos hermano

@@ricardomontoya9480 bendiciones hno. Yo tengo varias biblias de estudio pero gracias a este canal estoy haciéndome de algunos buenos comentarios bíblicos que, gracias a Dios están siendo traducidos a nuestro idioma. Tengo varias series completas y algunos tomos qué diversas editoriales están publicando. Definitivamente la literatura en inglés en todos los temas pero específicamente en comentarios bíblicos esta muy avanzada respecto a los hispanohablantes. Por mencionar un ejemplo, el comentario a Romanos de Charles Hodge es un clásico de más de 1 siglo y recién este año acaba de ser publicado en español. Existen muchas series académicas importantes que las editoriales en español no se atreven a publicar. Aun así, hoy en día gozamos de contar ya con algunos títulos importantes como el Comentario a Marcos de RT France, Filipenses de Gordon D Fee, Romanos de Douglas Moo, Hechos, Hebreos, Colosenses, Efesios Y Filemón de FF Bruce o Apocalipsis de Robert H Mounce. Saludos desde Coahuila México hno.

Exactamente, tengo poco desde que me hice "adicto" a comprar biblias de estudio, todas en ingles ya que Estados Unidos esta mucho mas avanzado en este tema tanto en cantidad, diversidad y calidad. Al igual llegue aqui porque una vez que descubri las biblias de estudio ahora no puedo dejar de estar revisando que proximo comentario comprar. Saludos desde Ensenada, Baja California.

@@edgarrocha2009 Al igual tengo ya varias biblias de estudio y llegue aqui buscando los mejores libros de comentarios. Los 9 Comentarios Reconocidos en Ingles que mencionas que existen tambien en español, esos 9 me los recomiendas como aun siendo de lo mejor aun actualmente inclusive en Ingles ? --Por ejemplo...Romanos de Douglas Moo aun seguira siendo el mejor comentario tambien en Ingles?? ....Saludos desde Baja California.

How do you like the Spurgeon one? I've been considering picking it up myself.

@@ThePaulKM giveaway

Is it? Christian book has it on sale right now for 14.99.

@@jonwilliams4866 Ya, they always have the ebook at that price but I like real books. I finally found one at a decent price on eBay.

I'm not sure where you are located, but many people in America and Europe get them from online stores like Amazon or maybe book stores in their area. If you don't have access to those resource, maybe a digital option would work, like Logos Bible Software.

Don't believe it is in print and more:(

I suppose scholars do reveal their positions on certain subjects based on where they divide a section, book, or passage of Scripture. Good point.

Missing verses? That's what they accuse modern translations bro

Hi Gary, thanks for the comment. I think those estimates are probably low. Depending on how one calculates, they could be off by a lot. Have you read through the Bible? That's not rhetorical or critical. In my view, to arrive at an objective conclusion about what the Bible (or any other book) teaches about a particular topic, I think accurately reflecting what it says about the entirety of the topic is important. Do you?

@@BestBibleCommentaries Many thanks for the reply. I've read the bible many times cover to cover. However, I'm not convinced that the bible is anything more than an old book written by sexist Bronze Age men. We don't know who wrote it and only have fragments of copies of copies. No originals. I am no longer convince that it is anything special at all. All so I don't think that faith is a very good tool to get anyone to the truth. What I mean is anyone can believe anything based on faith. Take the 9-11 horrible people that flew those aircraft. They had faith in their god and I assume you don't think that faith was well placed. If people have evidence they present that and that is my problem. I have never seen sufficient 'good' evidence for the claims of the supernatural. Hope this helps.

@@grayintheuk8021 Your estimations are really way off. God causes the death of every living being, man and beast. He is the giver of life, so makes sense if he has the right to take back what is given. While the Bible is written a long while ago, it doesn't make it false. I'm from the 21st century, but that doesn't make everything I write about true.

@@jessethomas3979 Thanks for you reply. When you say: "Your estimations are really way off. God causes the death of every living being, man and beast" the next part should have been, "what a monster". There are so many question here. Why would a perfect god need to kill innocent children, because he picked the particular universe where it all went wrong for him and he needed to start again. It's a good job it's not real and that there is no scientific evidence for the 'claims'. The story is not new and copied from older stories as we all know. Many theists don't take this as a real story which does make sense. The other question is when you say, "He is the giver of life" which is clearly just a claim. What good evidence do you have for that claim please because I don't know of any? Then you say, "so makes sense if he has the right to take back what is given' which is a vile thing of you could think putting others first. Does a parent have the right to kill their children because they raised them? Of course not that is just sick and that is the moral conclusion of that 'story' in that book. Yes the bible was written along time ago but it's more important that we don't know who wrote it or have any originals. That's more of an issue. I think it must be getting harder to remain convinced of these stories as time goes by. Best Gray

the Word of God is not altered in any way. Stop judging.

@@janjamesramos247 it is altered when people like this guy uses his work to make profit. That's what I'm judging.

@@MrJosephbussy get a life, Jo.