It's cool you got to meet Joey Dodson in person. After seeing him discuss Romans 7 on your channel, I had my 77 yr old mother watch too; his incredible enthusiasm and mastery of these passages, despite her confusion over his hip hop/pop culture references, won her over and convinced me to select "Conquerors Not Captives" for our family book club. So thank you for that interview, JM. And your bible reviews are simply the best around. Thanks for offering such candid feedback.
Thank you for that little editorial aside (almost missed it) on “ark-shaped theme parks”. I have grown so weary of people talking about the Ark exhibit as if it were the Christian Smithsonian. A reasoned discussion of this topic, with the emotion taken out of the equation, is what is needed here. Unfortunately it has become as divided as the political culture in this country. 😞
This may just be my personal preference, but I would rather see all the commentary presented as a separate book. Although many articles may provide useful and much needed guidance in thinking about various issues, they are not per se scripture. Yet, less mature individuals may well be sucked into the thought vortex of thinking "well, my Bible says...." I would prefer to see study Bibles that are limited to the translation, translators' notes (why the passage was translated the way it was), and major alternate readings of texts, where such exist (e.g., the end of Mark 16). At the same time, I would like to see more "Protestant" Bibles include the apocrypha. So, I probably represent a demographic that would be very difficult to monetize.
This is not really a Bible for me, but I really appreciate the quick summary of the approach of this translation. I really like the layout as well, but also would like more notes for a Study type Bible. Thx for sharing👍
Thank you for and excellent (spirited, passionate, entertaining - and informative) review! You are surely today’s King of Bible Reviews! ……. The layout of this Bible is very good; and the notes do seem to be very worth reading. So, I suppose that I’ll need to get a copy. Fortunately, the UK price for either hardback leather cover is only $4/5 dearer in the UK. But, as with you, I feel that there is just too little for our money, and/or that we are being charged twice. 1. Why market it as NIV? The notes could surely accompany almost any version? 2. Where are the cross-references? 3. Why are the notes not simply published separately at a lower price?
Big difference between daughters having sex with their own father (incest... disgustingly gross) and Tamar having sex with her father-in-law. I don't get comparing it because they're trying to "preserve their family line."
I agree, my other thought on this tension was that Lots daughters also violate their father’s will (getting drunk and graping) where Tamar did not violate Judas will.
What I’m gathering industry wide is that there are bibles that are more thematic / devotional than traditional study bibles. Publishers just throw that label to make the Bible feel more academic. I am encouraged that this Bible exists and I appreciate that they are nuanced in their approach to sensitive topics. This is on my purchase list.
Thanks JM, towards the end of your review you discuss the different purposes study Bible’s take, such as theological, archaeological and discussion. Have you done or know of a resource that compares some of the best options for each of these study Bible categories?
Not my cup of tea. I’ve been in it for about 2 months and I have to admit to being put back by several comments in this Bible. Yes, its nice to read a comment that stirs emotion and forces questioning. To be honest… Al Mohler Jr.s Grace & Truth holds a better degree of direction. Imo. 🙏Thank you for the content🙏
Thank you for this review. The general layout of the Bible looks appealing for reading, but as you say it should probably be called a Thematic Bible or a Discussion Bible. The omission of even short historical background notes would limit its value as a Study Bible. One can't properly assess the context in which things were written unless one knows something of the times in which the text was written. It does seem to have some balanced discussions of topical controversies... but why the omission of discussion of the predestination debate and of the millenial/rapture debate? These are extremely divisive issues, and one's opinion on these can influence one's entire view about what the Kingdom of God - the "Upside Down Kingdom" - is. Were these two major topics just deemed TOO divisive for the broad-ranging contributor group to discuss? Overall, it does sound like a valiant and generally well-intentioned effort. Thanks to your excellent review I will watch out for it and consider purchasing it as a supplementary resource.
Thank you for the this review, it looks interesting, but as much as it looks good I don't think it's for me. I have a question though about the origin of satan, wasn't he the covering cherib? Didn't he get defeated in heaven and didn't Jesus see him cast out of heaven, and isn't he going to be thrown into the lake of fire eventually? Aren't we supposed to water the armed of God as we fight not against flesh and blood but the rulers of the darkness? I thought it was very clear in the bible, and now you are saying it's not that clear based on the Hebrew text? I am utterly confused now, are you saying we have been taught wrong, and if so how can I be sure I understand anything in the bible correctly?
It's a pity they're tried to basically bend the Bible to fit contemporary politics and issues ... why? trying to push sales? get on the best seller list? Most of the comments you highlighted start well, but only make sense to people in 2024 ... will the comments as presented be relevant in 2050, would the comments as presented be relevant to say Martin Luthor 500 years ago ... mostly NO. "What's global warming?" Martin asks. Publisher replies, "it's a fad that helped sales in 2024 ... but hey, any Bible is better then none even if it's just 'pop culturing' it." The Bible is ageless, yes written variously to people 2000 - 4000 years go but still relevant for us (when read properly ... for instance you highlighted Genesis 1..2 ... in short it's the narrative that matters, not so much the length of a day (as JWtn summarises 'irrelevant to the narrative; and it's the narrative that is it's [almost sole] reason.") Not easy, the Bible is beyond masterful; but adding comments [ esp right there within the Bible ] they really should at least attempt to be far more ageless-relevant. OIOW I wouldn't buy it because many, if not most of the "expert comments" good as they are today will become useless for my children and 99% WILL BE useless their children.
It's cool you got to meet Joey Dodson in person. After seeing him discuss Romans 7 on your channel, I had my 77 yr old mother watch too; his incredible enthusiasm and mastery of these passages, despite her confusion over his hip hop/pop culture references, won her over and convinced me to select "Conquerors Not Captives" for our family book club. So thank you for that interview, JM. And your bible reviews are simply the best around. Thanks for offering such candid feedback.
Thank you for this review and sprinkling in some of your interviews and deep dives. I have a whole list of videos to watch 😂
This is a really good Bible to have mature conversations in the church
@@Yugi601 I agree.
I've been waiting for this one! Thank you for your honest review! 🙏🏻😁
I followed along in my copy. Excellent overview of this Bible.
Thank you for that little editorial aside (almost missed it) on “ark-shaped theme parks”. I have grown so weary of people talking about the Ark exhibit as if it were the Christian Smithsonian. A reasoned discussion of this topic, with the emotion taken out of the equation, is what is needed here. Unfortunately it has become as divided as the political culture in this country. 😞
Great video! Well said, JM!
This may just be my personal preference, but I would rather see all the commentary presented as a separate book. Although many articles may provide useful and much needed guidance in thinking about various issues, they are not per se scripture. Yet, less mature individuals may well be sucked into the thought vortex of thinking "well, my Bible says...." I would prefer to see study Bibles that are limited to the translation, translators' notes (why the passage was translated the way it was), and major alternate readings of texts, where such exist (e.g., the end of Mark 16). At the same time, I would like to see more "Protestant" Bibles include the apocrypha. So, I probably represent a demographic that would be very difficult to monetize.
This is not really a Bible for me, but I really appreciate the quick summary of the approach of this translation. I really like the layout as well, but also would like more notes for a Study type Bible. Thx for sharing👍
Thank you for and excellent (spirited, passionate, entertaining - and informative) review! You are surely today’s King of Bible Reviews! ……. The layout of this Bible is very good; and the notes do seem to be very worth reading. So, I suppose that I’ll need to get a copy. Fortunately, the UK price for either hardback leather cover is only $4/5 dearer in the UK. But, as with you, I feel that there is just too little for our money, and/or that we are being charged twice. 1. Why market it as NIV? The notes could surely accompany almost any version? 2. Where are the cross-references? 3. Why are the notes not simply published separately at a lower price?
You win RUclips today because of your awesome shirt!
Big difference between daughters having sex with their own father (incest... disgustingly gross) and Tamar having sex with her father-in-law. I don't get comparing it because they're trying to "preserve their family line."
I agree, my other thought on this tension was that Lots daughters also violate their father’s will (getting drunk and graping) where Tamar did not violate Judas will.
What I’m gathering industry wide is that there are bibles that are more thematic / devotional than traditional study bibles. Publishers just throw that label to make the Bible feel more academic. I am encouraged that this Bible exists and I appreciate that they are nuanced in their approach to sensitive topics. This is on my purchase list.
Articles are decent, but this Bible is not a study Bible
Thanks JM, towards the end of your review you discuss the different purposes study Bible’s take, such as theological, archaeological and discussion. Have you done or know of a resource that compares some of the best options for each of these study Bible categories?
I feel like I learned a lot in this review
I do like the commentaries within this Bible. Is this version of NIV the 1984 or a later version? I do not think this is a study Bible.
@@CopCat34 all NIVs published after 2011 are the updated edition.
Not my cup of tea. I’ve been in it for about 2 months and I have to admit to being put back by several comments in this Bible. Yes, its nice to read a comment that stirs emotion and forces questioning. To be honest… Al Mohler Jr.s Grace & Truth holds a better degree of direction. Imo.
🙏Thank you for the content🙏
Good review. I have this Bible and look forward to reading the notes and articles. And I am not woke...just trying to be a thoughtful Christian.
@@kathya8421 we need more with that attitude. 🙏
Can you do the NIV messianic study bible review?
@@Nazarene_Judaism if someone sends me a copy
Nice thumbnail
Thank you for this review. The general layout of the Bible looks appealing for reading, but as you say it should probably be called a Thematic Bible or a Discussion Bible. The omission of even short historical background notes would limit its value as a Study Bible. One can't properly assess the context in which things were written unless one knows something of the times in which the text was written.
It does seem to have some balanced discussions of topical controversies... but why the omission of discussion of the predestination debate and of the millenial/rapture debate? These are extremely divisive issues, and one's opinion on these can influence one's entire view about what the Kingdom of God - the "Upside Down Kingdom" - is. Were these two major topics just deemed TOO divisive for the broad-ranging contributor group to discuss?
Overall, it does sound like a valiant and generally well-intentioned effort. Thanks to your excellent review I will watch out for it and consider purchasing it as a supplementary resource.
If you notice the layout is exactly that of the NIV Jesus Bible.
Thank you for the this review, it looks interesting, but as much as it looks good I don't think it's for me.
I have a question though about the origin of satan, wasn't he the covering cherib? Didn't he get defeated in heaven and didn't Jesus see him cast out of heaven, and isn't he going to be thrown into the lake of fire eventually? Aren't we supposed to water the armed of God as we fight not against flesh and blood but the rulers of the darkness? I thought it was very clear in the bible, and now you are saying it's not that clear based on the Hebrew text? I am utterly confused now, are you saying we have been taught wrong, and if so how can I be sure I understand anything in the bible correctly?
@@vanessaboman8143 see the Daredevil video linked in the description.
Think the shield of David might be showing 2 backwards kingdoms?
Color = bile.
You lost me when you said NIV. Bye
@@waterboy1556 no need to announce your departure
It's a pity they're tried to basically bend the Bible to fit contemporary politics and issues ... why? trying to push sales? get on the best seller list?
Most of the comments you highlighted start well, but only make sense to people in 2024 ... will the comments as presented be relevant in 2050, would the comments as presented be relevant to say Martin Luthor 500 years ago ... mostly NO.
"What's global warming?" Martin asks. Publisher replies, "it's a fad that helped sales in 2024 ... but hey, any Bible is better then none even if it's just 'pop culturing' it."
The Bible is ageless, yes written variously to people 2000 - 4000 years go but still relevant for us (when read properly ... for instance you highlighted Genesis 1..2 ... in short it's the narrative that matters, not so much the length of a day (as JWtn summarises 'irrelevant to the narrative; and it's the narrative that is it's [almost sole] reason.")
Not easy, the Bible is beyond masterful; but adding comments [ esp right there within the Bible ] they really should at least attempt to be far more ageless-relevant.
OIOW I wouldn't buy it because many, if not most of the "expert comments" good as they are today will become useless for my children and 99% WILL BE useless their children.