Review: The Reformation Study Bible by R.C. Sproul
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
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I'm getting the synthetic leather edition. I do want to point out that if you are a Confessional Particular Baptist (broadly called "Reformed Baptist") as I am, the Reformation Study Bible does include the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
I'm southern baptist so it's the Baptist Faith and Message
@@Giancarlo_1997 lol
As a reformed baptist, I do love the notes in the ESVSB quite a bit. I'm a broad thinker and enjoy that the ESVSB includes information about many different perspectives and in a fair and clear manner, something that the RSB only does within the reformed tradition. I actually have the 1st edition of the RSB and love the idea of having the creeds and confessions in my bible, but I have a hard time justifying the purchase since I have the 1st edition already. I heavily considered the new condensed edition of the RSB provided that it at least had the creeds and confessions in the back. I thought that would be a perfect bible to take to church even though it lacked the theological articles and the topical articles in the back, but lo and behold the condensed edition does not have the creeds and confessions which is unfortunate. I feel that those would have made the condensed edition the best reformed portable bible ever. I would have purchased it in a heart beat. It would've been like the good old westminster reference bible back in the day which had the westminster confession and larger and shorter catechism.
Excellent review. I have both and use them both. After seeing Joel Beeke's Reformation Heritage Study Bible, I really wish the The Reformation Study Bible included scripture references for the Creeds and Catechisms.
Hi Pastor Matt,
It's good to see you on the mend. I'm a big fan of the ESVSB for the color, comprehensive notes, charts, articles and graphs. And I'm thinking of adding the RSB because of the creeds and confessions. The RSB, I think, has always been black and white but it's concise reformation references make it unique in the marketplace. Thank you for another fine review. MikeInMinnesota
Nice Review. PCA myself and I have both RSB and ESB. I like to carry the ESB as it is a little broader if I'm using it to evangelize. I have diamond reformed LOGOS on the phone and tablet but it's hard to navigate compared to having it all on one page in front of me.
I've got the condensed rsb and I love it. I've been really wanting original.
I got one to review and it has become my favorite study Bible of all time and has helped change my Eschatology.
In what way?
knpstrr I think it’s amillennial.
Another binge-worthy installment! Very well done!
I own the Reformation Study Bible. It is a fantastic resource. What I wish it had was some commentary from the reformers themselves.
Just ordered both 😁. I ordered the student edition of the the reformation study bible though. Thanks for your review
Love my Reformation Study Bible. Love it even more since I had it rebound by Jeffrey Rice.
I hesitated buying the E.S.V. Study Bible, since I trust CONFESSIONAL study Bibles more, and I did buy it eventually; I already had the earlier Reformation Study Bible, but having it in its enlarged edition and in the N.K.J.V. text compelled me to purchase it. I am happy to have both!
Wish this and other study bibles had the two column page format instead of one. I like having reference notes in the center column area also. The other item of desire is to have the larger book style script set to make it easier for longer study periods as it is easier on the eyes especially at night.
For the ESV, there is a LARGE PRINT edition. I think I am going to get one as my eyes are not what they used to be.
Matt, it looks like a 3rd Edition of the RSB is soon to come out. I was curious if you could discuss those differences? Thank you, I appreciate your work!
Nice review brother!
I have both of the Bibles in ESV AND NKJV
Much appreciated, Matthew, thanks!
Between the ESV Study Bible and this study Bible which are you choosing? Do you use a study Bible in your daily studies?
I enjoy my ESV Reformation Study Bible quite a bit. I did however notice a typo this morning in Luke 11:37 where the "r" is left off the word "reclined" so it appears as "eclined." Curious if it is this way in everyone else's or if it has since been corrected?
Matt,
Have you ever done a comparison between the Reformation Study Bible (ESV) and the Reformation Heritage Study Bible (KJV)? I was wondering how the structural quality compare between the two.
This Bible will be released this month here in my country Brazil
Any idea if the NOTES comes in a separate book similar to the MacArthur Bible Commentary (same as the MacArthur study Bible notes)?
I prefer those due to larger font on the notes. I also already have an ESV and NKJV. Thanks
This was one of my primary Bibles for a long time until I switched to the CSB as my primary translation. I hope they come out with this in CSB someday.
Bill Anderson - i would be interested to know why you switched to the CSB.
Christian Standard Bible?
Bob Hawkins I find the CSB to be a good combination of the readability of the NIV and the accuracy of the ESV it’s a good middle of the road kind of translation
What bible do you recommend for a visual learner and is a born again/beginner
Where can i get a free download of the ebook edition of this bible? I cannot afford to buy it. I really wanted to have this study bible.
Our church in Sydney, Australia will be supporting Ligonier to translate the Reformation Study Bible into Thai!
I have an original hardcover reformation study bible from '05, is the update worth the extra money?
The RSb is one of the best study bibles.
Thanks for the video. My pastor gave me a ESV SB when I started attending there. I was just wondering, how come reformed theologians accept Wayne Grudem ? I know that he wrote Systematic Theology, but it baffles me why the reformed camp would have no issue with some of Wayne's teachings.
I've been around the Vineyard movement community myself to and I'm wondering this as well. I haven't picked through Systematic Theology- but I will say this- per his definition from the book on page 21- “Systematic theology is any study that answers the question, “What does the whole Bible teach us today?” about any given topic. (page 21)- I find that to be a poor definition of Theology. Here's why- it doesn't pertain to the historical/etymological roots of theology's meaning- which is Latin- and the roots are- theo-god ology- knowledge/study of- ergo the most clear definition is the Study/knowledge of God. There's almost an implied supposition of literalism upon the grounds of The Bible being the Word of God. To fit the two operates of that supposition. I suspect under those grounds the reformed camp doesn't find issue with it... That said though the vineyard community is a bit of a bother and I'm wondering if Wayne Grudem himself endorses the idea that the pastors in this community don't need or shouldn't go through formal/seminary training- that in and of itself bothers me greatly.
They have no issue with Wayne's teachings, because he's a Christian!!
Yeah after leaving the charismatic circles myself , spent over 25 years in it , I don't / won't listen or read anything from the charismatic group.
Which one do I pick! I know I shouldn't get both,
I'd like to get a Reformation Study Bible, but I have the Reformation Heritage Study Bible. Is there a big difference? Should I still make the purchase?
I would add, the RSB is for more mature reformed Christians and the ESV is for those who need more info on each topic.
Less color reduces the printing cost, keeping it within a sell point. And don't get bogged down by all the unnecessary encumberances of the various leanings of the notes and note providers. Just read it! It's God's word given to us and He'll give you your own commentary and insights, provided you invest the time and energy to study it!
I have the white hardcover Reformation Bible. The print is a very light gray tone; it is very difficult to read. It has so many good articles. I need dark black print.
Just bought one...2020 thanks for the review..
How do you like it?
Exciting!
Can you do a review of the ESV: Story of Redemption Bible? I am genuinely curious what it looks like. Looking to get one but don't see any sample page online.
@Gary Teeters great.. another IFB KJV onlyist flat earther... Like the Covid 19 isnt enough. Sigh...
@Gary Teeters
Thanks for the laugh!
Is this the expanded edition?
I am looking to purchase this Bible !!!
I am traditional (free will) Southern/Conservative Baptist and have both the ESV and Reformation Study Bibles and while there are obvious points of disagreement (mainly soteriology) I find both to be nice references. The ESV Study Bible definitely leans Reformed but provides excellent all around scholarship useful for any biblical Christian (ie Protestant). The Reformation Bible is as you said a much narrower theological focus but still has a lot of “meat on the bone” for those of us who believe the Bible over Calvin.
Matt, I currently own the 2nd edition of the 2005 Reformation Study Bible (it has maps in the back). While I'd love to have the revised version, I know I'd never lug it to church, due in large part to its size and heft. I would consider purchasing the condensed version, but I'm curious: Do you know if that would be an improvement over the 2005 edition I already own in leather? I'm fearful that it would be a bit of a wash, which would be a rather costly wash. What say ye?
One suggestion: There are custom-made carry cases for Bibles on sale at Christian Book. Myself, I would not feel comfortable carrying my Bible to church without one, whatever its size or weight. It's just too valuable not to have the carry case.
Does the Reformation Study Bible teach Postmillennialism, Premillennialism or Amillennialism? Just wondering.
Would this be good for 1689 reformed Baptist?
Thank you for the nice review! I was wondering about this one or the Reformation Heritage study bible? I prefer the NKJV now, but used to read the KJV. Other than translation, do you prefer one over the other? Thank you
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Mr. Everhard, good day sir. Will it be possible for you to send me the ISBN of the ESV Bible you showed at 7:05? Much obliged for your help.
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tell he/she I sent you, for it's not by might nor by strength but by thy spirit saith thy lord ( Zachariah 4:6) you shall testify to the glory of God. God bless you.
I purchased the hardback of this. And the one thing I didn't like was the extremely thin pages. It sounds very picky, but after owning the Bible for only about a year now my pages are already starting to rip and tear. If you don't close the Bible perfectly the pages will crease and wrinkle, causing them to tear and rip. Has anyone else had this issue? I love it besides that. But I was really hoping the hardback would be a little more durable to take with me to church, and maybe an EDC. But I've already retired it as my home Bible due to the wear and tear it's already received after just one year.
Has anyone else had this issue or am I being too picky?
Dan Lister I've had similar issues with the hardback MacArthur Study Bible - very thin pages and way too big and bulky to take to church and weekly Bible study. I also use it for home study only.
Bible publishers are not exactly run on Christian principles. They get greedy and cut corners on the paper quality while charging top dollar for their Bibles. AND they get away with it.
I’m having the same problem
I decided NOT to buy this Bible....not because of the Theology behind it but because of the very poor quality of construction put into this product. We as the Christian Public need to tell these uncouth Bible Publishers we will not accept a sub-standard product produced out of GREED.
@@henrybemis8913 Yeah, except thiner pages are more expensive. They make them thin sothat the book is not as bulky. Sure they are making profit, but thats what they worked for.
Where is this bible made?
The creeds and confessions are indexed with the text? Thanks
What’s your opinion about the MacArthur study Bible, and how does it compare to the Reformation SB ?
I got the MacArthur study Bible NKJV. Has been really helpful for me in solving and understanding verses in a deeper setting. I don’t have this one but I’ll probably be getting it. Can’t get enough of learning about Jesus
Hey Pastor Matt, there are no Reformed Presbyterian churches near me, there is however PCUSA churches but they don't offer weeknight studies. Are southern Baptist convention churches reformed? I'm considering trying that.
Southern Baptist churches are generally Armenian. Have you checked for OPC churches near you (Orthodox Presbyterian)? Solidly Reformed and use Westminster Confession of Faith.
There is a pretty big resurgence of Reformed doctrine in the SBC. Currently it stands at about a 40/60 split. Almost any SBC church you attend will likely have a congregation that consists of both camps.
I have a strong leaning toward Reform Anglican view, and very much study Dutch Reform theology so I think Reform study Bible might be a good fit for me.
One question I have is would the Reform study Bible be better than a Thomason and Chain study Bible?
Be encouraged to know reformed calvinism is a twisted deception of God The Most High.
I like the Jon MacArthur Study Bible second edition. I have four of them so I don't have to carry one around.
@Gary Teeters slander...and false.
Gary Teeters oh? And whose a true teacher to you?
My Bible and religion professor at Erskine College, Dr. William B. Evans of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church, helped work on this. Lots of my friend use it.
Cultists gonna cult.
Now do the Lutheran Study Bible review please.
I'd love to hear what he had to say about TLSB.
ESV complete reformation study bible... Im dont have enough 😢
Can you recommend a good book on the Reformation?
+1
It's hard to tell from the video but the paper quality looks significantly better than the ESV study bible by Crossway. The Crossway bibles usually have some minor 'rippling' which I find kinda annoying but this bible looks like it doesn't have that issue. I think this is important, especially if you're buying a premium edition or even a rebind. If you're paying $200+ for any book, you wouldn't want that.
God be with you forever, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you, I saw blessings but spiritual forces are holding onto them. In prayers I saw dark force in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life with a motive to destroy all you've been working for. But as I speak to you now, this dark force time is up. I urge you to render a hand of favour with anything you can afford to give to this Orphanage home (DIVINE MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) somewhere in Edo state Nigeria before 3DAYS with faith. As I raise my hands towards heaven and pray for you, they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of Grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their account details and donate to them. Call the M.D in charge of the orphanage to get their account details. (+2348167600219) or Email them on
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tell he/she I sent you, for it's not by might nor by strength but by thy spirit saith thy lord ( Zachariah 4:6) you shall testify to the glory of God. God bless you.
God point. I kinda wish Crossway would consider creating an alternate form of the ESV: multiple volumes (at least two, or even three or four!). Then they could use a slightly heavier paper and slightly larger font. Each volume would, of course be lighter and easier to carry. There is an ESV with LARGE FONT, which I might get a copy of. Naturally, it will be even bigger and heavier than the regular one.
That's why the old Encyclopedia Britannica had as many as 32 volumes with limited volume sizes: the books were so much easier to handle and read that way, though the font was still pretty small. With 44 million words, it was pretty hard to get it all in there, even at 32 volumes.
I see the "Condensed" version of this online. It says 2018. I'm looking for a good solid study bible as a gift for my husband.
1. ESV STUDY BIBLE
2. NASB MACARTHUR STUDY BIBLE 2nd Edition
@@benhuremmanuel why not the Reformation bible has showing here? I just ordered myself the ESV study bible!
@@juliequates9529 ESV Study Bible is reformed, it has more notes, resources than Reformation Study Bible.
ESV is broader. Reformation study Bible notes is solely based on Reformed Convictions.
While in ESV you get everything from the study notes of different perspectives to the different religions. It stands on reformed view. Its more balanced. It has Different eschatological perspectives. It explains everything.
@@juliequates9529 as you bought the ESV already. i think you should buy the Reformation Study Bible Maam.
This vs McArthur study Bible, which would you pick for better Bible understanding?
I would recommend getting either the ESV study Bible or the Reformation study Bible. The MacArthur one is only him doing the commentating throughout the entire Bible. These other two are like 50 different scholars doing the commentating.
Would stay away from the MacArthur, he is a dispensationalist and will mess up the theology alot.
Kyle C thank you for giving your advise. I struggle with this verse 1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Dispensationalists would say that this verse does not apply to believers today.
Are all our future sins already forgiven or do sinning believers have to practice 1Jn 1:9 to make it to heaven. Thanks for help.
@@kylec8950 MacArthur is not a dispensationalist...
ruclips.net/video/lxtT-XD2jig/видео.html
Thank you for that link; it reclarified Pastor McArthurs’ position much and he is clearly not a Dispensationalist, and this is consistent with his other sermons and writings.
Remember the Ninth commandment says not
To hear false witness, so let’s not attack on false pretense or repeat rumors. The World system is not an example for our kingdom.
ESV study Bible is outstanding
God be with you forever, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you, I saw blessings but spiritual forces are holding onto them. In prayers I saw dark force in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life with a motive to destroy all you've been working for. But as I speak to you now, this dark force time is up. I urge you to render a hand of favour with anything you can afford to give to this Orphanage home (DIVINE MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) somewhere in Edo state Nigeria before 3DAYS with faith. As I raise my hands towards heaven and pray for you, they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of Grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their account details and donate to them. Call the M.D in charge of the orphanage to get their account details. (+2348167600219) or Email them on
(Divinemotherlessfoundation@gmail.com)
tell he/she I sent you, for it's not by might nor by strength but by thy spirit saith thy lord ( Zachariah 4:6) you shall testify to the glory of God. God bless you.
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I like much that the Reformation has brought forth, but I cannot, based on over 70 years of Bible Study, believe in the Reformation concept of Election. Free Will given by God seems to have insured that even though God is not willing that any should perish, that many, if not most, have chosen to reject His wonderful gift of salvation. I do not wan t to argue this ancient question, rather I have hopes that you can direct me to a Study Bible that supports the view of Election that I so briefly stated. Please help me if you can.
Donald Denison hmm, i think the Macarthur study bible would be a good study bible to look at regarding that
Dear Sir: Thank you for your suggestion, I will be sure to check out this study Bible. Do you know if it is offered in the Authorized Version?@@allensagalla6340
Donald Denison You're very welcome Sir. Sadly, as far as I know, the Macarthur Study Bible is available in ESV, NASB, & NKJV. But then again, I may be not that updated. I'm also hoping that it is available in the Authorized Version
Dear sir: Sadly it is not offered in the Authorized/KJV. Further, I did some research of my own, and found The Reverend Mac Arthur is a convicted Dispensionalist, many such believers including him hold views that I assert are contrary to a whole reading of scripture. I will stick with the works I purchased as a freshman in high school in 1955 though they are nearly worn out from use, they are: A Goatskin covered Cambridge Concord KJV, a Matthew Henry Commentary, and a Cambridge edition ofCruden'sConcordance. They have served me well thus far, and will see me home. Go With God Sir.
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Donald Denison oh I thought that you wanted to know more about the doctrine of election with the help of a study Bible, that's why I recommended the said study Bible. But, I fully understand & admire your adherence to the Scriptures. May you grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18) as well good Sir
I find it ironic that you can a have "Reformation Study Bible" and have the ESV, a translation which does not use the NT text of the Reformers. Nonetheless, it looks like a "good" study Bible. Very detailed.
What is the difference between the NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible and the Reforamtion Study Bible?
As you probably already know the ESV has 16 missing verses in the New Testament..✅
I know but those verses don't appear in many manuscripts
Maybe your general, not mine
I am absolutely heartbroken...I can’t find an ESV Study Bible anywhere! Only the ESV Reformation Study Bible is available. How can it be...not a single one available anywhere...I guess, this wish won’t come true. I dearly miss your wisdom Dr Sproul ... RIP 🙏🏻😔
Gary Teeters ouch...that’s a nasty one!
You can get some nice bibles at olive tree bible app, mobile and iPhone. They have them.
The ESV study bible is always available on christianbook... and crossway. Cant believe you cant find
In the commentary does it record Calvin burning Christians on the stake in Geneva Switzerland for disagreeing with Calvin himself?
What does that have to do with anything should it have actually happened? This is an ad hominem attack and is a fallacy. WE ARE All SINNERS, including YOU. Do you think your sins are less than Calvin’s or anyone else’s?
Calvin actually had no power to put anyone to death... In fact he was against burning Servetus at the stake. He plead for him to be beheaded instead but that request was denied.
Servetus was a heretic who denied the Trinity and claimed to be divine himself. He wasn't burned for disagreeing with Calvin.
@@jasonbryan3135
They called Calvin a pope of Geneva he ordered the burning at the stake of another Christian that didn't agree with him. Read the book "What love is this" by Dave Hunt.
@@bobbyrobby3600 again, another ad hominem attack. You and many others when they make this claim, seem to forget that you don't attain sinless status once you are reborn. From what I can gather the one who was burnt - Servetus - was a heretic who rejected the trinity, would not repent and Geneva was under biblical law. If Calvin and by extension, Geneva, was following the law of the land according to the Bible then what was done was in accordance with said law.
Attack the idea, not the man, else you are arguing illogically.
There are a lot of people that don't believe in the trinity but that's no reason to burn them at the stake.
I think it would of been nice to see this Bible in the KJB.
Brian McClurg the KJV Study Bible edited by Joel Beeke et al., would be an excellent comparable.
Have you heard of the reformed heritage KJV? Look it up.
因为阅读障碍，我一直没有购买。在这里，环境是不允许的。
Too much talk about the case the Bible comes in and not enough about what study notes, etc. are in the Bible. Too much comparison with ESV. This review was to be about the Reformation Study Bible, and the rest was needlessly intrusive. I learned very little about the RSB from this presentation.
"Not equal with the bible, nobody claims that!" yet bound in the covers of a bible so with some implication of superior authority over other works that have not been bound in the covers of a bible. So yes, not equal with the bible but very exalted and authoritative.
The most accurate Bible on this planet earth is "The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures" with evidences available. The Bible clearly teaches only one true religion, so, why are their several different religions coming from this Book? Do you know the answer? Do you want to know this simple answer?
Actually the New world translation has been given a universal thumbs down by MANY biblical scholars. The translators of that Bible did not even have Proper education on the Hebrew or Greek language (only One out of the five translators) Former governing body member Raymond Franz listed Nathan H. Knorr, Fredrick W. Franz, Albert D. Schroeder, George D. Gangas, and Milton G. Henschel as members of the translation team, adding that only Frederick Franz had sufficient knowledge in biblical languages. This translation is actually extremely biased. All to fit the Watch tower’s evil and deceiving theology.
Now, the bible we have are translations, not Gods indirect inspired word. Remember that. The Greek txt are Gods inspired word. By the way, NASB bible is the one that is closed to the Greek. But still, if you want a very close translation, get the Greek txt.
And don’t blame the book. And why are there so many different directions? Does that mean God only stay where you go church? If your in that church, God is there, but not in other denominations? No, shame on you.
It must be because you don’t see that He’s church is not a building, but humans that got justified by grace without work, so we should not boost about our own merits or stature.
There where divisions in Jesus time to, the Pharisees and Sadducee, Romans and, high ranked people, normal people. There where also some other kinds. Jesus came Israel first, but did not turn any away. He did see people and they in need and faith, not buildings or classes.
He talk about unity, so let each of use practice this by manifest Gods love for the brethren, where every they may be.
God does not see denominations, but you do. And you already stumbling on your own words. Who are you to point who is with Him or not?