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I will never forget how I discovered this channel. It was 2 years ago on a road trip to colorado. It came through my RUclips feed as a suggested video. It was one of the reformed view series videos. I had recently started attending a Reformed Baptist church, and I was curious about reformed theology, so I clicked on it. Mind. Blown. I kept listening to One after another. It was quite an education all the way to colorado! I became a subscriber to this Channel and also to the gospel Fellowship channel. I like that Pastor Matt makes theology easy to understand and accessible to us normal people!
As a brand new Christian i.e. Reformed Presbyterian, you channel has been invaluable to me. I truly appreciate your authenticity and love for the Lord.
@@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975 Dude, chill out. He's just letting Matthew know his tradition/denomination. Besides, he clearly said he is a Christian and, btw, a new one, so you can easily become a stumbling block for him.
No, I agree with old mate… if he hasn’t accepted Jesus eternal gift and rest in that assurance then he isn’t saved. If he’s responded to a Calvinist presentation of the Gospel, he may not be saved. Lordship salvation/perseverance of the saints is works righteousness, pure and simple.
Came for the reviews and stayed because you expanded. If you just reviewed bibles outside of my price range I wouldn't have stuck around. Love your preaching content. Thank you. My church, which I absolutely love, only has one service on Sunday. I crave more. And you opened me up to Jonathan Edwards. Thank you for that. I now have my own, very sad, attempt at a miscellany form of note taking, which is so much better than what I was doing before. And I am creating my own blank Bible. Thank you again for opening so much up for me.
Amen! that is exactly what it's about. I have watched you for years but finally subscribed. We need more preaching and teaching. I love my bible reviews but the core is GOSPEL.
Currently using Cambridge Wide Margin, Pitt Minion, and Jonathan Edwards note-taking system all because of this channel. Totally understand the shift and really appreciate the heart behind all of it.
Thank you, pastor. Like others here, I became a Reformed Presbyterian thanks to this channel and the good people from my local church. And I found this channel thanks to your bible reviews. My money was very limited and I was looking how to best spend my money. But I love the direction your channel is taking. God bless you and your family.
I didn't realize your channel has been around so long! Like many viewers, I came for the reviews but have stayed for the strong biblical teaching. If I was in your state, I would seriously consider attending your church, even though there's some specifics where I likely would not agree. Thank you for your ministry and your focus on Jesus Christ.
Finding your channel while looking to get a new bible helped me so much in figuring out my faith to a more solid foundation and seeing the change in your programming has only made me happier.
I wanted a new Study Bible, so that is how I found your channel. I appreciated your reviews because a good Bible is important. But now that I have my Bible, I enjoy your other content. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to people who are not part of your congregation.
I found you because I was considering seminary, and you convinced me to try to go in your "homeschool seminary" video. Adopting your note-taking systems have revolutionized my devotional life. Thanks so much for all you're doing.
Introduced to your channel in my search to find ideas for journaling into my Bible. Became a subscriber because of Your note taking suggestions, teaching & Christian message. Thank You. Blessings to All
I guess I found your channel after the reviews. Like the channel a lot. I do follow a couple of bible review channels as they are my ASMR relaxation escape. Keep up the great work!
Brother I did find you because I was looking at buying a Bible but what I found was someone who was dedicated to enabling Christians to further their walk as you told us about how to journal, how to organize notes, how to pray, how to have a time of devotion, and yes it's not necessarily what each video did when you were speaking of a Bible but it was the sum of the whole of all these videos. I've been following you for a couple years now and if you take the video content you've produced you have helped me and I'm sure many others, immensely and though the Bible review was only one part of what brought me your way there was so much more that I have gained by watching you and listening to you and hearing you because your heart is in the right place and your desire is for all to learn of Christ, to walk with Christ and to be humble before God. Psalm 1:3
Great stuff Pastor Matt! I've enjoyed the reviews (grabbed the Creeds and Confessions ESV after watching) and really enjoy the Gospel. Have a great weekend!
I first came to your channel because a friend sent me a video about a Bible review you did . I ended up sticking around and watching a lot of your videos because you helped me understand reformed theology better. You have been a real blessing to me Mr. Everhard!
I was getting a little burnt out on researching premium Bibles anyway. Had to give it up. So glad you’ll continue using your channel to teach and preach!
I came to this channel to learn how to take notes in my bible and loved the Jonathan Edwards miscelanies system! I use it for sermon notes. These were practical tips for my own growth.
Thank you mathew for your faithfulness to the gospel. As a new Christian it is hard for me to understand how many people who say that they believe the scriptures do not believe the gospel has the power to save souls and to priotise the preaching of the gospel as of first importance. May God bless you your family and your ministry. Ps an occasional bible review would be be befitting in my eyes. God bless :)
I really love your mash up of content. From the Bible reviews, to the Christian book reviews, to the preaching. I found you from your pilgrims progress review actually, and loved your Christian book reviews. I have recently been reading Puritan and deeper Christian books this year, and definitely got some good recommendations from you.
Such a good example you are to us. Bible review are very satisfying to watch but hearing you nerd out on manuscripts, and teach the Bible is better! God bless you brother thanks for reminding us what is the most important thing.
For what's worth, I really appreciate all those Bible reviews. It was really good food for thought. After reading through various translations I settled on ESV.
It has been a joy to follow your work as you grow your channel. I love your Bible reviews but I love your scripture application to American culture even more. What a blessing!
You are correct! Anyone can sell products on RUclips but not just any one can teach and preach. I understand your desire to share the gospel, when the Lord saved me all I wanted to do was to share the good news! Sadly not many people around me are interested so I started what is probably the smallest bible you tube channel ever! I only have 19 subscribers and there are times that I get no views, but that does not stop me, I imagine my kids might one day want to watch my videos. But If I can reach just one person! You never know, the good Lord used a gardening you tube video to save this sinner! Please keep doing what you are doing, I learn every single time I watch your videos and your manner of teaching is clear, concise and best of all biblical. God Bless!
am really moved by your testimony ‘to proclaim the Good News’ as mentioned in Luke 4:18-19. additionally I might add, as mentioned in Isaiah 61:1-2, ‘to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God’, awesome, thanks
Thankful for you being here on RUclips Pastor Matt, you’ve helped me with your preaching and videos. I’d still like to see how you study in your bible if this changes or you have tips. But it doesn’t need to be a review per se 😊
I liked your bible reviews and that's what drew me to your channel. But when you started the theology talks that is what helped me start down a more reformed path. So thank you.
am inspired by your teaching method-expository-an am in search for a local ministry-Atlanta-follows that same methodology. have coined my search ‘The Hunt for Red October’ … thanks much for your encouragement …
Like many others, I came for the Bible reviews, was fascinated by the notetaking methods, and stayed around for the Gospel. Appreciate the work you do. Your videos have been helpful starting points for me (nondenominational, nonreformed minister) as I broaden my understanding of other traditions.
Hey Pastor Matt! I was introduced to your channel 4 or 5 years ago because of your bible reviews. However, I will say that I thoroughly enjoy your theology content. I am a Baptist (albeit reformed) so I don't always agree with all of your conclusions (most likely due to my own personal ignorance), but I am thrilled that the Lord is giving you an even greater platform for Gospel ministry through this channel. I am regularly encouraged and edified through your videos and your ministry. Keep it up faithful servant of the Lord!
Thank you. In a way this will also prevent people (me included) from buying better reviewed or better quality bible but will focus more on who is the precious subject of the Bible. We look forward to learning more from you. Grace and peace to you and your family.
Not all folks out there, we laity, obsess about leather-bindings on Bbibles. It seems to me (or simply for me) that a good hard binding for a Bible is, well, just fine! I seldom purchase a leather-bound Bible for that reason's sake. It astonishes me no end that folks go bonkers with joy at the sight and smell of a fine leather Bible. For a Bible that I only use very ocasionally, even a paperback Bible is adequate. You're on to something, pastor!
I agree. I am much more interested in the features inside the binding (ie introductions, maps, etc. ) that help me to actually read and study the Bible for myself) rather than the outside cover. Yes, buy a long-lasting cover, if you can afford it. However, it is what is inside that matters the most.
I totally thoroughly commend your transparency. Your comment to reach souls to God is the core of who we are as Christians. I realize it is a huge risk to transfer from one part of the RUclips Christian community in the world of Bible reviews to pure Gospel content but I pray God blesses your channel double the more with triple the viewers for the Gospel message as opposed to the physical collection of Bibles. God bless dear brother
Love your channel for the Christ centered theology. While I lean towards the 1689 LBC I’d attend/join a reformed PCA enthusiastically. Unfortunately where we live in rural Michigan only dispensational Baptist and LCMS/WELS Lutheran churches remain. We attend a GARBC affiliated church with 3 Pastor/Elders that works for us. I appreciate your Jonathan Edwards emphasis in your postings and preaching.
Good on you Matthew for taking the responsibility of your platform seriously It's a good reflection of your faith and character and integrity It also shows you have your priorities right Some people have multiple / many Bibles and err on the side of focusing too much on the the quality of the Bible and can miss the whole point and preciousness of the Word itself and application of it It is not wrong to have more than one bible or to have a small collection but we need to be sure our heart and motivation is in the right place Thanks for having the courage to be true to your calling as a christian 2 Timothy 2:15
Hope you will keep on doing videos on how you use your bible and on how to make notes in the bible. But I can understand why you quit doing bible reviews. It‘s more interesting to see and hear what a tool can do and what you can achieve with it than how it is built and manufactured. Great stuff! Love your channel! Thanks a lot. God bless you!
Every few years it seems like someone comes out with a new study Bible or translation and it becomes all the rage. Christians are just as susceptible to slick marketing as any other group. If you buy a quality, leather bound Bible it will probably outlast you. I have my grandmother's Bible sitting on a shelf in my den. Of course, it looks old, but it's still in usable condition and she carried it with her all the time.
Companies know that if they give these youtube channels free stuff to show and demonstrate its very profitable for them. And some youtubers can't resist becoming sales reps for them, especially when they get you to purchase from their links. Nothing wrong with making money but I've learned not to pay heed to most recommendations, at least not without doing further research. I admit I almost bought a new Bible I really didn't need. I'm not a Bible scholar and realized if I need something besides my KJV or NASB(1977) I can find just about any version on Biblehub.
Still a sub and learning lots about text families, perspectives on Christian Nationalism, reformed theology etc.! Christ shines through it all! Follow where the Spirit leads you Matt, He's working through you mightily!
I think that many Wide Margin Bibles have been getting “pumped out” because the industry finally gets that we love note taking! And you have turned on thousands to Jonathan Edwards style. So thank you very much for those videos. Looking forward to your continuing content and wise words. Thanks Matthew. 🙏🏻
I made the decision to purchase a KJV Cambridge Black Goatskin Concord bible after watching your fantastic review on it. Thank you for that; I absolutely love that Bible. I understand your reasons for no longer doing bible reviews so no worries. God bless you brother. 🙂👍🏽🙏🏽
Wow! You read my mind! I watch these Bible reviews and always wonder about the excitement they gave the presenter. I said to myself, how about telling people about the excitement of reading the Bible! These Bibles are $200 - $500 and the insides are the same if it were a $3.00 Bible or a free one. Thank you sir for pulling back from Bible reviews and now preaching and teaching what's inside the Bible. That is what is going to save, deliver and bring the knowledge of the Almighty. Don't be a Bible collector...Read it!!
Mathewl---I very much appreciate your heart to share Jesus and the Gospel of Salvation. Your sincerity is very evident and I applaud you for it. Having spent the majority of my life in advertising-media and marketing---I understand your feelings, and thank you for encouraging your viewers to seek out other Bible reviewers on RUclips. I would encourage you to consider doing a review on a new edition of a Bible, because you have people who trust your love for Scripture and truthfulness. Its important that Christians, and those seeking Christ be pointed towards reliable, accurate Bibles in order to gain not only a firm foundation in the faith, but also find a Bible that they can enjoy reading and studying. I use the CSB Study Bible as my daily Scriptures. While I can discern Baptist theology in some of the study notes--I have found it to be a reliable translation, highly readable and good, honest scholarship. I do not agree with all of the notes, but there's nothing in them that causes me any concerns. Keep up the great work. Thank you for your love of Scripture and for your ministry in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God
Bible review channels can easily fuel an obsession for the quality and luxury of the expensive materials and workmanship, rather than a love for the word of God. I went down a rabbit hole of Bible purchases for several months myself. I Spent far too much money and wasted too much mental energy on that vain pursuit. Bought multiple Schuylers, premier collection versions from zondervan, Thomas nelson and others. In the end, being an almost exclusive user of the Authorized KJV, I could have saved myself a lot of money and time if I had found Church Bible Publishers, or Trinitatian Bible Society first. My midsize turquoise from CBP is just built like a tank and will likely last me decades having paid well under $100 for it. I have started to gift some of the other more expensive Bibles to family. Honestly when I see some Bible review channel videos these days, I get an uneasy feeling that some form of idolatry is taking place. I see people fawning over the gold gilting, smelling the leather and rolling their eyes back as if it was a drug while caressing and massaging the book with this weird sensual demeanor. Don't get me wrong, a good quality Bible can enhance your reading experience with better quality ink and a font that doesn't tire your eyes easily, more resilient paper, and good binding that helps the bible lay fully flat while reading and the such. But you just need to find ONE such well made, built to last Bible. Then study it, read it incessantly and use it until you wear it out. No need to buy 10 different luxury Bibles. I do encourage people to keep the printed Word alive by buying from ministries like Church Bible Publishers and Trinitarian Bible Society and gifting those great Bibles to new converts, family members and friends. Just don't turn a love of God's word into a love of luxury materials instead.
Yes we need to be careful with crossing the line with idolatry. I like to shake things up with different bible styles and translations to stay in word (just the way my brain works) so having a collection of bibles at different price points (and I love CBP Btw) for me is great and I can afford it. I buy them for the word first and foremost. I am also happy in a $20 bible as I am in a $200 bible. So I have a variety. We can’t treat paper and leather as an idol. I agree - in reality, a CBP bible will last years. And you don’t need to break the bank to buy one.
Same here as regards the money-draining rabbit hole, and kudos to everything else you wrote there. I think the $27 Trinitarian Bible Society's hardback large-print edition of their Westminster Reference Bible is one of the most insanely terrific deals out there. If I'm honest my most-loved and most-used Bibles probably didn't cost much over $100 total. My weakness has been less about getting the best goatskin but rather going down the rabbit hole of trying to get every English translation under the sun. I've settled now on the KJV, NKJV and ESV.
Enjoy your Contant! Keep up the good work! Random video idea: can you explain Hebrews 10:19-38 in the context of TULIP? Trying to understand it and how it fits in with Perseverance of the Saints.
I’m mixed on this. Though I learned much about the various Bibles through yours and from others reviews, over time I found myself spending more time watching the reviews than ACTUALLY READING the Bible! 😮. So I had to begin a deliberate effort to pull away, and just focus on the one Bible I was already using.
I slowed way down on the reviews as well. Crossway has been great, but other publishers who are not owned by Christians, but once were, changed their review programs. They began limiting review options to only editions they wanted to push. This put me off. I wanted to review higher quality Bibles that I would be interested in, not poorly made editions that were falling apart right out of the box. I didn't stop writing though. I was approaching retirement age for my chosen profession, and was focused on getting my house in order. I've enjoyed your videos over the years, especially when you tried recovering a Bible with couch leather.
I do appreciate the way you see the Bible as an art object. The cover, the quality, the beauty of the thing as a kind of representation of the most precious contents! We are very fortunate in our day to be in the position of being selective. How did we get to this place?
Idk if you'll see this but I've recently starting practicing my faith again as I've had quite a few callings to come back to God through Christ. I decided to make the decision to really get into his word. My father is a KJV onlyist, and told me it's the only true English translation. I tried to read the KJV and even though I could understand some of it, a lot of it just confused me. As I was researching what Bible I should pick out I came across some your videos. You (and a few others) have been a big help in my decision making. I decided to go with the NKJV. It's close enough to the KJV to if I decided to do some reading and studying with my dad I could follow along, but it uses modern enough language to where I can actually understand and comprehend what I'm reading. Now I'm just watching your content because I find it genuinely interesting. So I would like to say Thank you and God bless you.
Hello Pastor Matthew, I love your videos and I have a question. What do you think about the RSV? It is personally my favorite translation and I wanted to know what Presbyterians thought about it. Much love brother.
That's how I found you and I'm just south of you I'm Morgantown WV at ROPC. WE BOTH GO TO GREAT (sorry for capps) reformed, bible believing, Presbyterian church.
Don’t ever forget that Bible reviews are much more than a simple book review. If you turn someone on to a particular Bible, it will continue to speak to them long after the review is over. 😊
New subscriber here, this is my new favorite channel! Thank you for all that you do Matthew. Might I recommend the ESV Archeology Study Bible made by Crossway? I just got one and it is beautifully made and an invaluable research tool to supplement my actual Bible study with an ESV Study Bible and my trusty KJV. There's so much extra material in there that adds historical context and all the archeological evidence corroborating the Biblical account.
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Came for the reviews stayed for the preaching 👍
Amen; same here. Thank you, Pastor Matthew.
Agreed. Blessed ❤️
Whole heartedly agree and love it.😎
Me too!
Aye, aye!
I came for the binding but stuck around for the contents. Thank you for what you are doing.
Nice phrasing!
I’m glad you’re taking God’s calling seriously! So many don’t. I appreciate you.
I will never forget how I discovered this channel. It was 2 years ago on a road trip to colorado. It came through my RUclips feed as a suggested video. It was one of the reformed view series videos. I had recently started attending a Reformed Baptist church, and I was curious about reformed theology, so I clicked on it. Mind. Blown. I kept listening to One after another. It was quite an education all the way to colorado! I became a subscriber to this Channel and also to the gospel Fellowship channel. I like that Pastor Matt makes theology easy to understand and accessible to us normal people!
As a brand new Christian i.e. Reformed Presbyterian, you channel has been invaluable to me. I truly appreciate your authenticity and love for the Lord.
Unless you have a relationship with Jesus, your religion is useless
@@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975 Dude, chill out. He's just letting Matthew know his tradition/denomination. Besides, he clearly said he is a Christian and, btw, a new one, so you can easily become a stumbling block for him.
So glad you are a new believer. Enjoy your church
@@bepreparedforwhatscoming4975 chill broski
No, I agree with old mate… if he hasn’t accepted Jesus eternal gift and rest in that assurance then he isn’t saved. If he’s responded to a Calvinist presentation of the Gospel, he may not be saved. Lordship salvation/perseverance of the saints is works righteousness, pure and simple.
Came for the reviews and stayed because you expanded. If you just reviewed bibles outside of my price range I wouldn't have stuck around. Love your preaching content. Thank you. My church, which I absolutely love, only has one service on Sunday. I crave more. And you opened me up to Jonathan Edwards. Thank you for that. I now have my own, very sad, attempt at a miscellany form of note taking, which is so much better than what I was doing before. And I am creating my own blank Bible. Thank you again for opening so much up for me.
Amen! that is exactly what it's about. I have watched you for years but finally subscribed.
We need more preaching and teaching. I love my bible reviews but the core is GOSPEL.
Thanks for the shoutout... I think. 😉
Currently using Cambridge Wide Margin, Pitt Minion, and Jonathan Edwards note-taking system all because of this channel. Totally understand the shift and really appreciate the heart behind all of it.
Thank you, pastor. Like others here, I became a Reformed Presbyterian thanks to this channel and the good people from my local church. And I found this channel thanks to your bible reviews. My money was very limited and I was looking how to best spend my money. But I love the direction your channel is taking. God bless you and your family.
Matt... it's amazing how different we are... and how similar we are!
I didn't realize your channel has been around so long! Like many viewers, I came for the reviews but have stayed for the strong biblical teaching. If I was in your state, I would seriously consider attending your church, even though there's some specifics where I likely would not agree. Thank you for your ministry and your focus on Jesus Christ.
Thank you for this video. I couldn't agree more.
The Gospel of the Kingdom, the King and His Word!
Matthew, it will be a joy travelling with you on your "new" path. Thank you for sharing your heart. God is faithful.
Great decision Pastor Matt. I would love for you to do a detailed study on The Doctrines of Grace, and then The Westminster Confession of Faith.🙏🏻
Finding your channel while looking to get a new bible helped me so much in figuring out my faith to a more solid foundation and seeing the change in your programming has only made me happier.
I wanted a new Study Bible, so that is how I found your channel. I appreciated your reviews because a good Bible is important. But now that I have my Bible, I enjoy your other content. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to people who are not part of your congregation.
Thankyou for your videos! Thay have been very helpful to me in understanding God's word.
Amen my brother . Thank God for you
I really appreciated your comments on the book why johnny...
Living out your calling is so vital... Thank you for being an example of that
Your transparency about your priorities is refreshing! (coming from a fellow diehard Cambridge fan) Thank you for your desire to exalt Christ publicly
I found you because I was considering seminary, and you convinced me to try to go in your "homeschool seminary" video.
Adopting your note-taking systems have revolutionized my devotional life. Thanks so much for all you're doing.
Do more on Edwards! That's your forte! Thanks for all you share! Blessings!
Follow your calling, you’re doing the right thing, my blessings
Introduced to your channel in my search to find ideas for journaling into my Bible. Became a subscriber because of Your note taking suggestions, teaching & Christian message. Thank You. Blessings to All
Right on! This is great to hear brother 👍🏻
I guess I found your channel after the reviews. Like the channel a lot.
I do follow a couple of bible review channels as they are my ASMR relaxation escape.
Keep up the great work!
Brother I did find you because I was looking at buying a Bible but what I found was someone who was dedicated to enabling Christians to further their walk as you told us about how to journal, how to organize notes, how to pray, how to have a time of devotion, and yes it's not necessarily what each video did when you were speaking of a Bible but it was the sum of the whole of all these videos. I've been following you for a couple years now and if you take the video content you've produced you have helped me and I'm sure many others, immensely and though the Bible review was only one part of what brought me your way there was so much more that I have gained by watching you and listening to you and hearing you because your heart is in the right place and your desire is for all to learn of Christ, to walk with Christ and to be humble before God. Psalm 1:3
I found your channel (very recently) because of the reviews but stayed, keep digging through and watching for the Scriptural Stuff.
God Bless!
It's been nourishing to watch your sermons from FL to PA over 5 years plus.
Great stuff Pastor Matt! I've enjoyed the reviews (grabbed the Creeds and Confessions ESV after watching) and really enjoy the Gospel. Have a great weekend!
I first came to your channel because a friend sent me a video about a Bible review you did . I ended up sticking around and watching a lot of your videos because you helped me understand reformed theology better. You have been a real blessing to me Mr. Everhard!
I was getting a little burnt out on researching premium Bibles anyway. Had to give it up. So glad you’ll continue using your channel to teach and preach!
Thanks for the explanation of the turn for the better in your ministry. 5:39
I came to this channel to learn how to take notes in my bible and loved the Jonathan Edwards miscelanies system! I use it for sermon notes. These were practical tips for my own growth.
I searched your site for an 1901 ASV review. They ain't one! Would love to hear one on that translation. I like it very much.
Thank you mathew for your faithfulness to the gospel. As a new Christian it is hard for me to understand how many people who say that they believe the scriptures do not believe the gospel has the power to save souls and to priotise the preaching of the gospel as of first importance. May God bless you your family and your ministry. Ps an occasional bible review would be be befitting in my eyes. God bless :)
I really love your mash up of content. From the Bible reviews, to the Christian book reviews, to the preaching. I found you from your pilgrims progress review actually, and loved your Christian book reviews. I have recently been reading Puritan and deeper Christian books this year, and definitely got some good recommendations from you.
Such a good example you are to us. Bible review are very satisfying to watch but hearing you nerd out on manuscripts, and teach the Bible is better!
God bless you brother thanks for reminding us what is the most important thing.
For what's worth, I really appreciate all those Bible reviews. It was really good food for thought. After reading through various translations I settled on ESV.
It has been a joy to follow your work as you grow your channel. I love your Bible reviews but I love your scripture application to American culture even more. What a blessing!
I agree. There's far too much online material on Bibles, especially on very expensive ones. We need the gospel, so go for it, dear brother.
Amen - the conviction of The Holy Spirit is powerful.
God bless you!
Thanks for the shoutout! For the record, you're easily one of the best (and better than me).
You are correct! Anyone can sell products on RUclips but not just any one can teach and preach. I understand your desire to share the gospel, when the Lord saved me all I wanted to do was to share the good news! Sadly not many people around me are interested so I started what is probably the smallest bible you tube channel ever! I only have 19 subscribers and there are times that I get no views, but that does not stop me, I imagine my kids might one day want to watch my videos. But If I can reach just one person! You never know, the good Lord used a gardening you tube video to save this sinner! Please keep doing what you are doing, I learn every single time I watch your videos and your manner of teaching is clear, concise and best of all biblical. God Bless!
Love your Bible reviews, Love your commentaries, Love your preaching on Sundays
am really moved by your testimony ‘to proclaim the Good News’ as mentioned in Luke 4:18-19.
additionally I might add, as mentioned in Isaiah 61:1-2, ‘to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God’,
awesome, thanks
Loved your reviews and your love for God. E we may not see eye to eye doctrinally but I’m still here.
Thankful for you being here on RUclips Pastor Matt, you’ve helped me with your preaching and videos. I’d still like to see how you study in your bible if this changes or you have tips. But it doesn’t need to be a review per se 😊
I liked your bible reviews and that's what drew me to your channel. But when you started the theology talks that is what helped me start down a more reformed path. So thank you.
am inspired by your teaching method-expository-an am in search for a local ministry-Atlanta-follows that same methodology.
have coined my search ‘The Hunt for Red October’ … thanks much for your encouragement …
I initially found you because of the bible reviews and have remained because I just like you. You seem like a solid teacher and a nice dude. :D
I think I found you at around 10k subs. It's been such an encouragement to see your channel grow.
Love your emphasis on what matters the most. Keep it up.
All of your content is helpful. At the beginning I liked the note-taking material.
Like many others, I came for the Bible reviews, was fascinated by the notetaking methods, and stayed around for the Gospel. Appreciate the work you do. Your videos have been helpful starting points for me (nondenominational, nonreformed minister) as I broaden my understanding of other traditions.
Yes, I forgot to mention all the note taking stuff. I love it!
Beautiful. Stay the path our Father has called you to.
Keep doing the Bible reviews… and sharing your methods of study. Encouraging and inspiring.
Hey Pastor Matt! I was introduced to your channel 4 or 5 years ago because of your bible reviews. However, I will say that I thoroughly enjoy your theology content. I am a Baptist (albeit reformed) so I don't always agree with all of your conclusions (most likely due to my own personal ignorance), but I am thrilled that the Lord is giving you an even greater platform for Gospel ministry through this channel. I am regularly encouraged and edified through your videos and your ministry. Keep it up faithful servant of the Lord!
Thank you. In a way this will also
prevent people (me included) from buying better reviewed or better quality bible but will focus more on who is the precious subject of the Bible. We look forward to learning more from you. Grace and peace to you and your family.
Not all folks out there, we laity, obsess about leather-bindings on Bbibles. It seems to me (or simply for me) that a good hard binding for a Bible is, well, just fine! I seldom purchase a leather-bound Bible for that reason's sake. It astonishes me no end that folks go bonkers with joy at the sight and smell of a fine leather Bible. For a Bible that I only use very ocasionally, even a paperback Bible is adequate. You're on to something, pastor!
I agree. I am much more interested in the features inside the binding (ie introductions, maps, etc. ) that help me to actually read and study the Bible for myself) rather than the outside cover.
Yes, buy a long-lasting cover, if you can afford it. However, it is what is inside that matters the most.
I totally thoroughly commend your transparency. Your comment to reach souls to God is the core of who we are as Christians. I realize it is a huge risk to transfer from one part of the RUclips Christian community in the world of Bible reviews to pure Gospel content but I pray God blesses your channel double the more with triple the viewers for the Gospel message as opposed to the physical collection of Bibles. God bless dear brother
Love your channel for the Christ centered theology. While I lean towards the 1689 LBC I’d attend/join a reformed PCA enthusiastically. Unfortunately where we live in rural Michigan only dispensational Baptist and LCMS/WELS Lutheran churches remain. We attend a GARBC affiliated church with 3 Pastor/Elders that works for us. I appreciate your Jonathan Edwards emphasis in your postings and preaching.
Great testimony… praying for your continued ministry 🙌🏻
You brought me in with the Bible reviews, but I stayed because of your great teaching content.
This reformed Baptist appreciates and enjoys your content. Keep it up. God bless brother. Soli Deo Gloria
Amen, God shifted you. Be blessed in your calling with the Lord Jesus :)
Good on you Matthew for taking the responsibility of your platform seriously
It's a good reflection of your faith and character and integrity
It also shows you have your priorities right
Some people have multiple / many Bibles and err on the side of focusing too much on the the quality of the Bible and can miss the whole
point and preciousness of the Word itself and application of it
It is not wrong to have more than one bible or to have a small collection but we need to be sure our heart and motivation is in the right place
Thanks for having the courage to be true to your calling as a christian
2 Timothy 2:15
Thank You for Your love for the Word,I will be back.
Sad to see them go!
I love em, but onto more important things!
Hope you will keep on doing videos on how you use your bible and on how to make notes in the bible. But I can understand why you quit doing bible reviews. It‘s more interesting to see and hear what a tool can do and what you can achieve with it than how it is built and manufactured. Great stuff! Love your channel! Thanks a lot. God bless you!
Every few years it seems like someone comes out with a new study Bible or translation and it becomes all the rage. Christians are just as susceptible to slick marketing as any other group. If you buy a quality, leather bound Bible it will probably outlast you. I have my grandmother's Bible sitting on a shelf in my den. Of course, it looks old, but it's still in usable condition and she carried it with her all the time.
Companies know that if they give these youtube channels free stuff to show and demonstrate its very profitable for them. And some youtubers can't resist becoming sales reps for them, especially when they get you to purchase from their links. Nothing wrong with making money but I've learned not to pay heed to most recommendations, at least not without doing further research. I admit I almost bought a new Bible I really didn't need. I'm not a Bible scholar and realized if I need something besides my KJV or NASB(1977) I can find just about any version on Biblehub.
Thank you for redirecting your focus to presenting the Gospel of Christ to the lost.
You introduced me to miscellany note system and helped me develop a similar symbol hybrid 💜
Still a sub and learning lots about text families, perspectives on Christian Nationalism, reformed theology etc.! Christ shines through it all! Follow where the Spirit leads you Matt, He's working through you mightily!
I think that many Wide Margin Bibles have been getting “pumped out” because the industry finally gets that we love note taking! And you have turned on thousands to Jonathan Edwards style. So thank you very much for those videos. Looking forward to your continuing content and wise words. Thanks Matthew. 🙏🏻
I can recommend Randy Brown. He's an excellent reviewer. :)
Thank you!
love the direction your channel is going +1
I made the decision to purchase a KJV Cambridge Black Goatskin Concord bible after watching your fantastic review on it. Thank you for that; I absolutely love that Bible. I understand your reasons for no longer doing bible reviews so no worries. God bless you brother. 🙂👍🏽🙏🏽
Wow! You read my mind! I watch these Bible reviews and always wonder about the excitement they gave the presenter. I said to myself, how about telling people about the excitement of reading the Bible! These Bibles are $200 - $500 and the insides are the same if it were a $3.00 Bible or a free one. Thank you sir for pulling back from Bible reviews and now preaching and teaching what's inside the Bible. That is what is going to save, deliver and bring the knowledge of the Almighty. Don't be a Bible collector...Read it!!
I'm also new to this channel, Pastor Matt. Keep up the good work and the new direction.
Mathewl---I very much appreciate your heart to share Jesus and the Gospel of Salvation. Your sincerity is very evident and I applaud you for it. Having spent the majority of my life in advertising-media and marketing---I understand your feelings, and thank you for encouraging your viewers to seek out other Bible reviewers on RUclips. I would encourage you to consider doing a review on a new edition of a Bible, because you have people who trust your love for Scripture and truthfulness. Its important that Christians, and those seeking Christ be pointed towards reliable, accurate Bibles in order to gain not only a firm foundation in the faith, but also find a Bible that they can enjoy reading and studying. I use the CSB Study Bible as my daily Scriptures. While I can discern Baptist theology in some of the study notes--I have found it to be a reliable translation, highly readable and good, honest scholarship. I do not agree with all of the notes, but there's nothing in them that causes me any concerns. Keep up the great work. Thank you for your love of Scripture and for your ministry in sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God
Bible review channels can easily fuel an obsession for the quality and luxury of the expensive materials and workmanship, rather than a love for the word of God.
I went down a rabbit hole of Bible purchases for several months myself.
I Spent far too much money and wasted too much mental energy on that vain pursuit. Bought multiple Schuylers, premier collection versions from zondervan, Thomas nelson and others.
In the end, being an almost exclusive user of the Authorized KJV, I could have saved myself a lot of money and time if I had found Church Bible Publishers, or Trinitatian Bible Society first. My midsize turquoise from CBP is just built like a tank and will likely last me decades having paid well under $100 for it. I have started to gift some of the other more expensive Bibles to family.
Honestly when I see some Bible review channel videos these days, I get an uneasy feeling that some form of idolatry is taking place.
I see people fawning over the gold gilting, smelling the leather and rolling their eyes back as if it was a drug while caressing and massaging the book with this weird sensual demeanor.
Don't get me wrong, a good quality Bible can enhance your reading experience with better quality ink and a font that doesn't tire your eyes easily, more resilient paper, and good binding that helps the bible lay fully flat while reading and the such.
But you just need to find ONE such well made, built to last Bible. Then study it, read it incessantly and use it until you wear it out.
No need to buy 10 different luxury Bibles.
I do encourage people to keep the printed Word alive by buying from ministries like Church Bible Publishers and Trinitarian Bible Society and gifting those great Bibles to new converts, family members and friends.
Just don't turn a love of God's word into a love of luxury materials instead.
Yes we need to be careful with crossing the line with idolatry. I like to shake things up with different bible styles and translations to stay in word (just the way my brain works) so having a collection of bibles at different price points (and I love CBP Btw) for me is great and I can afford it. I buy them for the word first and foremost. I am also happy in a $20 bible as I am in a $200 bible. So I have a variety. We can’t treat paper and leather as an idol. I agree - in reality, a CBP bible will last years. And you don’t need to break the bank to buy one.
Same here as regards the money-draining rabbit hole, and kudos to everything else you wrote there. I think the $27 Trinitarian Bible Society's hardback large-print edition of their Westminster Reference Bible is one of the most insanely terrific deals out there. If I'm honest my most-loved and most-used Bibles probably didn't cost much over $100 total. My weakness has been less about getting the best goatskin but rather going down the rabbit hole of trying to get every English translation under the sun. I've settled now on the KJV, NKJV and ESV.
Enjoy your Contant! Keep up the good work!
Random video idea: can you explain Hebrews 10:19-38 in the context of TULIP? Trying to understand it and how it fits in with Perseverance of the Saints.
I’m mixed on this. Though I learned much about the various Bibles through yours and from others reviews, over time I found myself spending more time watching the reviews than ACTUALLY READING the Bible! 😮. So I had to begin a deliberate effort to pull away, and just focus on the one Bible I was already using.
Agree. Same here.
I slowed way down on the reviews as well. Crossway has been great, but other publishers who are not owned by Christians, but once were, changed their review programs. They began limiting review options to only editions they wanted to push. This put me off. I wanted to review higher quality Bibles that I would be interested in, not poorly made editions that were falling apart right out of the box. I didn't stop writing though. I was approaching retirement age for my chosen profession, and was focused on getting my house in order. I've enjoyed your videos over the years, especially when you tried recovering a Bible with couch leather.
I do appreciate the way you see the Bible as an art object. The cover, the quality, the beauty of the thing as a kind of representation of the most precious contents! We are very fortunate in our day to be in the position of being selective. How did we get to this place?
Idk if you'll see this but I've recently starting practicing my faith again as I've had quite a few callings to come back to God through Christ. I decided to make the decision to really get into his word. My father is a KJV onlyist, and told me it's the only true English translation. I tried to read the KJV and even though I could understand some of it, a lot of it just confused me. As I was researching what Bible I should pick out I came across some your videos. You (and a few others) have been a big help in my decision making. I decided to go with the NKJV. It's close enough to the KJV to if I decided to do some reading and studying with my dad I could follow along, but it uses modern enough language to where I can actually understand and comprehend what I'm reading. Now I'm just watching your content because I find it genuinely interesting. So I would like to say Thank you and God bless you.
Hello Pastor Matthew, I love your videos and I have a question. What do you think about the RSV? It is personally my favorite translation and I wanted to know what Presbyterians thought about it. Much love brother.
Right on! Nailed it!
I really love your channel 💗
That's how I found you and I'm just south of you I'm Morgantown WV at ROPC. WE BOTH GO TO GREAT (sorry for capps) reformed, bible believing, Presbyterian church.
Great video Matt!
Don’t ever forget that Bible reviews are much more than a simple book review. If you turn someone on to a particular Bible, it will continue to speak to them long after the review is over. 😊
New subscriber here, this is my new favorite channel! Thank you for all that you do Matthew. Might I recommend the ESV Archeology Study Bible made by Crossway? I just got one and it is beautifully made and an invaluable research tool to supplement my actual Bible study with an ESV Study Bible and my trusty KJV. There's so much extra material in there that adds historical context and all the archeological evidence corroborating the Biblical account.
I wonder about Legacy Standard Bible...what is your thoughts of LSB? Keep up good work for our Lord Jesus Christ! All for kingdom of God! 🤟
Rev. Everhard, are there any Jonathan Edwards publications in modern day English?
KJV w/Apocrypha Clarendon Cameo by Cambridge, Just love it ! Agape, Chuck
Have you thought of extending your channel to include your church bible study group?