Bibles I Don't Like 🚫
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As an Air Force veteran and pastor, I couldn't agree with you more about the patriotic bibles. Thank you for your gracious approach to this potentially difficult topic, Tim.
Nicely done Tim. I'm a vet and I have to totally agree on the "patriot" bibles. Our citizenship is in heaven.
Yep.
John 17:14-16
Our flesh lives in a hostile kingdom once we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior.
I agree too. I'm patriotic. Both my dad and my best friends dad served in the military. But I think we shouldn't make the Bible political. Very good opinion on that Tim!
@@stackthepackcollectibles6055 Our faith is not merely an individual affirmation, it is a communal thing, we ought to seek Christendom on earth!
On Earth as it is in Heaven… an unchecked political system is very dangerous. We can have good politics that are Christ based. Others will benefit from it as well even if they don’t want to admit it.
If your citizenship is in Heaven why did you fight for America
Your description of wanting your Bible to be about "god's word" and not wanting American stuff in there (or another stuff!), was so spot on. It hits the core of the issue perfectly.
I haven't been to church since I was 10 and I'm 41 and drinking a 12 pack at 7am like every day and for some reason I had to click on this video. I don't know if its a sign or what but it's nice to see someone so positive and gives me hope. Thank you.
I hope your a better with that after a week. God bless you!
I’ve recently started attending church after not going for 20+ years. Find you a good church family. There’s thousands to choose from. Meet with the pastor. Several times.
Please open your bible.
If you are watching and commenting, you have maintained a level of dignity and character. My body can't handle alcohol; maybe yours is the same. Ask for help--- there's plenty out there. Don't get hung up on religious issues, it won't help you get sober. Do you WANT to get sober?
Your Hope should be in Jesus the Christ.
Bright colors do make it easier to find on the bookshelf 😂
True!
I know I’m in the minority, but I wish more premium Bibles were offered with thumb indexing.
Move over, Gerry. I'm with you 100% on thumb indexed Bibles.
Oh, me, too! I Iove thumb-indexed Bibles, but they are difficult to find sometimes. I don't like Bible tabs that you have to add yourself.@@guymontag349
100% agree. I didn't think I was going to be in the thumb indexing until I used a Bible with one and now... I have to say I prefer it. And one of the biggest reasons I don't own a Schuyler or more than one Cambridge (I own a Cambridge cameo but no others) is because there are none with thumb indexing. When a new Bible comes out, the first thing I do is see if there is an edition with indexes. It makes navigating the Bible just so much quicker.
I have a wonderful Cambridge Concord (KJV) in black calf split leather which is thumb indexed.@@caomhan84 I also have a great NKJV verse-by-verse in Comfort Print from Thomas Nelson which is thumb indexed.
,, Well, if you read your Bible on a regular basis, you can just open it to what you want and be very close to what you want to read. It takes time and study.
I am 1000% with you on the patriotic bibles. Keep the main thing the main thing.
I am so proud to be an American, it hurts.... but I think it's borderline blasphemous to put the U.S. Constitution into the Bible. How is that not adding to scripture?
Ouch!! Forgot about that one.
It’s a clearly separate set of documents in the back of the Bible added for convenience. It doesn’t purport to be the Word of God, so no, it’s not blasphemous at all. 😊
@@gloriaanngomez3238 To be fair, I said "borderline," and I suppose if it's very clear that it's in a separate "non-inspired" part at the end, kind of like the Apocrypha in some Bibles, it would alleviate most of my concerns.
But although I'm not a liberal, we as conservatives have to reckon with the fact that many of the founding fathers (but not all and maybe not even the majority to be fair, but many nonetheless) didn't even believe in Jesus as the Christ (Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin come to mind, both admired Jesus, but they did not believe he was divine).
I've actually read Ben Franklin's autobiography and yup, any fair reading indicates that at least at the time it was written, Ben Franklin was not a Christian, at least not in any traditional sense of the definition.
The U.S. Constitution was an amazing achievement, but the Bible's light will burn brighter and inspire more people far longer than the Constitution will ever be remembered, and it does seem not right to me to put it together with the Bible, but that's just my opinion.
@@gloriaanngomez3238per 3 different religious denominations where I reside felt it is Blasphemy to have added the constitution etc to the Bible, they referred to Revelation 22:18 🙏
@@JustAskingQuestions8571very well spoken 🙏
I like brightly colored Bibles! Makes me feel like the Bible is joyful and a Light! But, to each their own.
Bright and cheerful. Yep, especially when you read gruesome stories of god asking his chosen to slaughter men, women and children.
I like orange and green Bibles. I'm searching for a yellow Bible. I love bright colors!
Just watched your video on ‘Bibles I Don’t Like’. Nicely done. Everyone has their personal preferences and it’s really good to finally see someone stand up and say what they like or dislike.
Since everyone else have already said all that’s needed to be said, I will just say thank you for your honesty on reviewing and admitting that there are actually bibles that you don’t like as much as others. Always a pleasure to watch your reviews, Tim! You’re still awesome!
Thanks!
Thank you Tim for your honesty!!! I’m glad you finally did a review like this one. It makes me trust your reviews more. That question was always lingering in the back of my mind as I watched your reviews. Your reviews have always been so positive for the most part. I knew there had to be Bibles that you didn’t like but you never really said anything about it. That made me question your reviews just a little🤔🤔🤔. Thank you for making and sharing this review✝️🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽✝️. You were very professional and genuine to the makers of these Bibles.
Thanks, Sharon!
I really enjoyed watching this and listening to your points of view, Tim. It is perfectly good for us all to know what we love about our bibles, and what we buy! One thing I am doing is selling on eBay the ones I no longer read now that I have changed up my translations, however being sentimentally attached is making it hard!
Great video, I personally love the Thompson Chain. yes, the older ones were very "busy" but the new ones are much improved. I think what I like about the Thompson the most is that if you want to just read the Bible, it is there with no intrusions from super-scrips, sub-scripts, letters, numbers, or symbols, and no fear of the text falling into the gutter. if you find a passage interesting, you can look to the margin and and get references or parallel passages, or even follow the whole chain. the strength of the Thompson is that instead of an authors commentary (which may or may not align with your views), it really only uses scripture as commentary on scripture. Some of this may be nostalgia from when I was young and saw the maps in the back that showed the travels of different people laid out in an easy to understand form.
I have looked at the Thompson Chain Bible and have no idea how one uses it. It always seemed crowded with words and wasn't appealing. I need to have someone explain how to use it.
@@flowerlass READ the pages at the beginning or use RUclips to figure it out. All Bibles explain in the beginning pages how to use it, RUclips also has videos that explain it.
Oh I loved those maps too! I was into maps as a kid, all kinds of maps. (Yeah, I liked the Hobbit maps too!) It made it easier for me to feel engaged in the stories. It gave the stories a sense of progress, I think, like they were going somewhere. Yeah, nostalgia!
I love colours and I love bright colourful Bibles! 💖❤🧡💛💚Im so glad they finally exist in premium Bible format 😍
Meee toooo
I don't think it matters what color the Bible is it's what the Biblle says
I myself have a purple Bible, only because I like that color. I think women tend to go for a specific color. If I’m going to put a cover on it, then I don’t care about color.
@@kertekroth8568True. But it’s ok to have a more personalized experience when buying a Bible you plan on using every day. If that weren’t the case, then I wouldn’t buy a physical Bible anymore since I can download it onto my phone.
we women LOVE a bit of colour
❤
This discussion highlights how very fortunate we English speakers are to have such a multitude of choices! I don’t know of any other language in which the Bible is available in such a variety of translations, formats, editions, different study helps etc etc. So very blessed!
Yes! My grandma’s first language is Spanish, so I was trying to find her a Spanish Bible. I’m having such a hard time with it. There are Spanish Bibles out there, but not many high quality ones from what I’ve found.
Though I will say that the most beautiful Bible I’ve ever seen in my life was a Portuguese Bible, and I wish I could read Portuguese just so I could justify buying it. But I don’t think it’s worth it to buy a Bible I can’t even read, as beautiful as it is.
@@Maria-jq3zvLook for the 1602 Valera Purified. It’s available online to buy. God Bless!!! They even have leather Bibles and bilingual Bibles on the main site. I would post the site but YT cracks down on links.
I dislike how many "translations" there are. How many changes and corruptions. Some of them say different things. The Word of God says the people who changed them are cursed. So I probably wouldn't be proud in any way. There seems to be no positive side to this reality.
Exactly!! The more editions, formats and translations there are the more they sway away from the original texts.
I find it funny that many disagree with you. And then bring out "corruption" as if they can read Koine Greek and Ancient Hebrew to point out which of which is corrupted.
I just found your channel (from the God Bless the USA Bible review)... To me, the importance of a video like this is that it gives people "permission" to think about what they DO and DO NOT like about whatever Bible they have been exposed to... As a teen, I found it very hard to try to read through the Bible - something my teachers and elders told me that I REALLY needed to do. I had an somewhat old KJV to read from and deciphering the language kept derailing me. I always thought that something was wrong with ME... I grew up during a time that younger followers didn't question what they were taught or told by teachers...
An honest message like this with no JUDGEMENT, only opinions, would have saved me a lot of anguish and might have helped me find what I needed to grow. The message that it is OKAY to know what presentation works and doesn't work for me.
I love how you approach this, as some two of my favorites are on your list. We all have different opinions on what we look for in a Bible.
I’m with you on all points Tim! Thanks for the video and your amazing channel.
I LOVE your heart, Tim. Being critical isn’t a skill. Being an optimist is. And screw the haters, they aren’t worth your time!
Thanks, Jesse!
No need to stress Tim. I'm just happy we are so blessed with so many bible options. I just got a Treveris recently. I'm still up in the air on it. I think I may prefer the double column. But I'll give it a little more time.
Well done. Enjoyed this video, great job! Sorry that it was so stressful for you. Thank you for all your work and reviews to help us find the right Bible for each of us.
The bright colors I think are for girls and women, because a lot of women want the softer tones. I do.
I agree with you on everything except the brightly colored Bibles. As an artist and musician I like the idea of rebinding or buying a new Bible that is in your favorite color. I guess it's an Identity thing you know it's your Bible in a pile of other's belongings at the end of church or church event when you bring your Bible with. Like a perse it can be a self expression. I feel like Bibles are personal when you own one you often put your name in the front maybe buy some personalized bookmarks for it why not have one in a color that pleases your eye. Yeah some are gaude looking but eh I'm not against a colored Bible. Humans come in different colors.
That last sentence. Different colors, different tastes, different colored lenses - it's all good. 🙂
This was so well done. Opinions abound, and people can get really divisive. You are correct in that you have regularly mentioned in your videos how certain things in a particular Bible you are reviewing are not your thing. Like, for example, the use of red letters. You are gracious as usual. I love your channel. And, you have helped push me into a true Bible nerd! 😀Take care, best to you and your channel.
Thank you so much!
I am enjoying your reviews. Your focus on the construction and readability are factors that are omitted from other discussions. I do most of my reading electronically, from news to literature. It would be interesting to hear your comments of features on electronic versions. Thank you for these enlightening videos.
This is my second video of yours that I've watched. The first was about the LSB, "is it hear to stay?". You just seem to be someone who really enjoys what you do. The delivery, the smile, the photography always keep me glued. It's enjoyable watching someone who's genuinely happy in what they do. As far as this video's subject matter, don't "sweat" it. You were as kind and non judgmental as you could be. Keep up the good work.
It’s funny you say that about the Thompson Reference chain!
I recently got it and my wife opened it up for the first time and she was like “whoa!” And immediately said she didn’t like it. There was just too much on the pages!
Hello Brother Tim. This was a great segment. Bibles are definitely personal and nobody likes the exact same bibles or else there would only be one format of bible sold. Blessings to you and your family 🙌👏
That was brave! Way to go! This was a fun video. I appreciate all you do to help us find the right bible match for ourselves in these times of distraction and plenty.
Keep up the good work and looking forward to your book coming out. So blessed by the Thompson though :)
Love drop caps. Love single column across the page. Love the simplicity of no headers, verse numbers, footnotes in the text. Love the Treveris - you did it, you found the Bible for me! And also, love this video and all your reviews. Thanks for what you do. Have enjoyed your videos for years.
Awesome, thank you!
Fun video! Thanks so much for sharing! And thank you very much for your positive approach to Bible reviewing. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of a lot of your supporters when I say that we are grateful to have at least one sphere of our lives that isn’t drowning in negativity and cynicism! Again, thanks so much for all the amazing work that you do!
Thank you for a POSITIVE look at these Bibles. I honestly did not realize that the five ridges on the spine stood for the five solas. My favorite leather Bible has them on it and I had thought it was just for aesthetics and to protect the type from wearing off. Not a big deal for me but it is nice to know. God bless!
Great video, Tim! You can stop sweating now! I appreciate your heart in these matters. May the Lord continue to bless you and your ministry!
Great video, as always. I know it’s hard to say something negative about what someone else may like.
My first study Bible was a Thompson Chain Reference. It was great, but I now have trouble seeing it. It’s too busy and I need larger prints.
I absolutely love my Treveris KJV. It’s my first premium Bible and I was looking for a readers KJV. And I like the drop caps because it reminds me of old manuscripts (I have a degree in NT textual criticism). So for me this is perfect. But I realize it’s not for everyone.
Again, great job on a topic I know was hard for you to do. And, apart from the Terveris I completely agree - and even here I understand it’s a matter of personal preference. 😊
Thank you for your honesty! Appreciate you!
I appreciate your reviews. Very informative. I enjoyed this particular review and agree with most of your points. I'm not too fond of any study type of paper Bibles. There are many better options in the electronic format these days that make Bible study more efficient for my workflow.
Wow! Thanks! I learned something new. I never knew what the 5 raised areas on the spine of the Bible was. Never gave it any thought. Thank you for mentioning the 5 Solas. It will allow me to make an informed decision on any future Bible purchase.
It took a lot of courage for you to do this, Brother, and I respect you and appreciate it. Also, I happen to have similar thoughts on most of those Bibles. Grace to you!
I appreciate that!
Of those you listed, the patriotic Bibles turn me off the most. A lot of our patriotism treads too close to idolatry for my tastes, and patriotic Bibles always send me running.
However, I like the look of the Treveris for the very reasons you don't. I hope one day they put up a KJV with Apocrypha (tall order, I know).
Well said!
Great video, great channel, thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, God Bless ❤
Great video thanks Tim yes I always wondered what you don’t like too because you are always so positive. 👍🏾 Agree with you on the TCR, it’s so popular and I tried to get into it but agree it’s so overwhelming and I haven’t been able to use mine yet 😂 And yes I got an orange Humble Lamb because it’s so popular right now but it’s way to bright to take anywhere lol. I got a red as a replacement which I like much better. So on the bright Bibles it depends on the color you like. I love my KJV Treveris 😁😁
This felt like I just witnessed a tough therapy session 😂 Glad you got through it!
Huge fan of the Treveris, the layout is new and different, but did not take long to become integral to my study. I would consider it a perfect EDC bible and recommend it to anybody looking for a new bible. Cheers.
Just ordered an ESV Black Pearl version. Super stoked. I read the sample and really enjoyed the layout. Can’t wait to hold it!
Great video, Tim, I’m really looking forward to seeing if in the next year Schuyler does an ESV Quentel in that prussian blue that almost feels like velvet.
Good afternoon.
I've watched several of your videos and I found them refreshing. I've been searching for a new Bible and wanted some Pros and Cons from other people.
As far as color, I lean towards a Black color. Yeah, I'm Old School. My first Bible was given to me by my parents. It had a Blue Binding. In 1970, I bought a Black Zondervon Bible. In about 1980 I bought a Brown Thompson Chain Bible. I recently bought a Black Thompson Chain Bible but, I've been looking at the R.L. Allan and the Schuyler Bibles as well. The Allan and Schuyler Bibles are very nice and, the price of them reflects how nice they are.
I really appreciate your honesty on your appraisals of the different Bibles Pros and Cons.
Aside from my preference for the color Black, I also lean towards the KJV.
Thanks for sharing your input and honest thoughts on selecting a Bible for your daily Bible reading.
Stan
Love the TCR!! Have worn out several. I guess I’ll keep watching 😇
I just got a Chain-Reference this year and i use it every day.
Well done! Thank you Tim 🙏
I appreciate the way this review was done. Professional. Concise. Brief! Great job. God Bless! 🙏
I love that you do this for us, it is GREATLY appreciated Tim😊!
Great job Tim. I like how you tread lightly on these subjects. I’ve seen way too much bashing of bibles or translations. We should fear that the Lord is using said bibles in someone’s life and for us to squash that should be a fearsome thing.
100% on every point (and I am confessionally Reformed). Thanks for the honesty. Your reviews are always helpful to me when looking at purchasing another bible.
I really enjoy this, truth well-spoken.
Sometimes we need to hear this kind. So satisfying, I'm so relief.😄
I have a thompson bible and i kind of agree with you it is very overwhelming to read and use daily. But I use it even a lot for topical study (hats the goal lmao) but i stick with my Darby for the rest. A good point you raise is the font style and a lot of bibles are really small or compressed so the reading is very hard...
Good video!
It's kind of sad how many times Tim had to ask people to be kind in the comments section. Such a kind, humble person who's just trying to help people find a Bible that's a good fit for them. I think watching his videos helps me to learn how to appreciate the good in something even if it isn't up my alley.
Thanks for your videos, Tim. You rock!
Thank you, James. Much appreciated.
Speak the wisdom of true godliness, not hot topic divisive baby shit. It's not your Bible. It's not to fit you. Rather, the Holy Spirit it the one who morphs.
@@duncescotus2342. What??? You say a bad word… what for? Don’t understand the meaning of writing what you wrote.
@@duncescotus2342”Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water?”
@@TheDareD3vil No, and you devils need to check your plug. Into what outlet is it meant to fit?
I would say any Bible that does not lay flat from Genesis to Revelation kind of irritates me now.
That’s a good one.
I have the newly released Humble Lamb NASB HIStory edition in bright yellow. For the most part, I don’t take it to church and I’ve definitely never preached from it in our adult settings. However, I did have it with me while teaching a youth class once and it came in clutch as an illustration. Also, I’ve found that it is a FANTASTIC conversation starter. Anything I carry a bible that sparks conversation (something that can’t really be said about other bibles I have,) it is always note worthy to me and I remember to try and carry it frequently. So I agree with your assessment of bright color bibles from a more personal stance, but I also see some place for them that could ultimately be valuable. Great video!
P.S., 1000% agree on the patriotic Bible stance.
How blessed are we that we have so many "choices" when it comes to Bibles in this country. Our missionary conference this year had testimony shared on places that do not yet have a Bible in their language. We debate colors of the covers. We also heard of a woman who was put out of her home to read her Bible. She could come in, but not her Bible. Praise God for His Word and to Him be all Glory.
I like the bright color bibles because they look pretty and girly. That's probably why you don't like them lol 😅
Thanks for sharing. As a Navy veteran, I agree with your position in patriotic bibles and brightly decorated ones.
Great vid, you have a very pleasant manner that “ draws me in”. I have a 1985 Ryrie study Bible and I love it cuz it draws me in. The layout of the text, spacing, margins, everything, LUV IT. $5 at estate sale, hay you should do a vid on old Bibles from thrift stores and such, lots of great finds. God bless🙃
ALL GOOD BROTHER!!!! Thanks so much for the video! I don't like bright color bibles either but I recently got the yellow lunar from Humble Lamb. I was going to use it when I was invited to preach but my wife advised me not to do it :) I followed her advise.
It's funny: my family has always used Thompson Chain Reference Bibles, so for me the layout doesn't bother me. It's what I'm expecting.
Neat to hear that someone else has a different opinion. I probably feel similarly to interlinear or parallel Bibles - multiple columns do make the text harder to follow.
The Thompson Reference "wings" just seem so natural to me that I don't notice them 😂
Exactly what i was thinking
Thompson chain is the best. Especially the old style.
Do you have an ISBN for the old Thompson Chain Reference KJV?
Hi Tim, I am from England an English speaker. I have only ready the King James but still finding it hard in some areas to understand would you recommend the NKJV and if so which one? thankyou for your videos.
I really loved this video! You did a great job articulating features that you've found that make Bibles "that aren't right for you" -- often figuring out what we don't like about certain Bibles helps us narrow down and focus on the versions best for us.
I'm unsurprised you're not a fan of brightly colored Bibles as I recall you mentioning that bright color not being one you'd personally want to bring to church. I love the look of brightly colored Bibles, but understand why many think they're garish or not somber enough for a daily Bible.
Totally agree with you about the Thompson Chain-Reference Bibles! I've tried to use one before and found myself consistently overwhelmed or distracted. Glad they're around and so popular as many people seem to benefit greatly from them.
It was a kindness to point out publicly that not everyone is looking to purchase a 5 Solas rebind and that rebinders are limiting their potential market when they make them without a particular purchaser in mind. You weren't unkind, didn't mention any companies by name in a negative manner, and if I were a small business owner this is feedback I'd be interested in.
Love the Treveris! There's definitely been Bibles you've pointed out as some of your absolute favs that I wasn't enthused about -- we're so lucky there's such a wonderful diversity of Bibles to choose from in today's market!
I completely agree with you about patriotic Bibles. I'd never been a fan of them as they seemed to be pandering, but you're right: it's really not cool to be mixing our allegiances to God and to our country in a copy of the Scriptures. Sorry, USA, but though I love you, you're coming in second place to God if there's a competition.
Great video Tim. I agree with you on 99 percent of what you said, but really man, the TCR. I'll pray for you brother. Keep up the good work.
I have gained so much from the Chain-Reference Bible. The objection to it that it feels like too much to learn about on each page, I really do not understand that at all.
8:15 on your point about the drop caps, I didn’t know what you were talking about until you showed it to which I was like UES!! Me too!! Bc when I got my recent bible (in person) and saw that it had that, I was thrown off! Like they’re pretty, but I never studied the Bible with that so it rubbed me wrong. But when I think about the ways people memorize the Bible by using the first letter of every word in a verse, I’m thinking maybe that’s the usefulness of it? To help with memorization 🤷🏾♀️ it’s an idea right😄 Praise the Lord!
I’m in full agreement, except perhaps on the TCR. I very much appreciate the very gracious and kind way you handled this topic. Love your reviews!
Thanks you!
The Treveris looks lovely in my opinion. I might want to buy it now 😂
Tim, I really value your insight and videos. Please ignore the haters, don't let the negative comments get you down. Keep doing what you're doing!😊
Thanks, will do!
I love the bright colors! I agree about the patriotic Bibles and the five solas rebinds. There have been so many beautiful rebinds that I wouldn’t buy because of the solas, and I’ve felt like the rebinders are excluding a lot of people from purchasing. I like the Treveris, but there are better readers. The drop caps are unappealing to me, and I wish they hadn’t included the verse numbers, but I enjoyed reading it more than I thought I would. Another Bible I don’t like is the Humble Lamb because of the illustrations. If there were an edition without them, I would try it out.
What are your thoughts on the Passion translation? I don’t know that translation is the right term . . . Maybe paraphrase is a better term?I love your videos, including this one! Any thoughts you can share?
Thanks for this. I've always thought that you never met a bible you didn't like - turns out that you have both positive and negative opinions..but are nice about it. People take note - we need more of this.
Agree with your comment about the 5 solas. I recently preordered the LSB compact bible. I wanted the black goatskin, but thought having the 5 solas on the spine looked way to busy.
Just take a piece of your favorite duct tape and cover the spine. Jk
Yep. I thought the same thing. Wanted the black, but ended up ordering the navy.
@@67MercuryXR7 wished now I had ordered the Navy. I ordered the black cowhide with paste down binding instead.
Your tats felt a bit weird at first, but your content and the way you deliver it have me coming back to your videos. Thanks for what you do. God bless!
😂 "I don't like the Colors"
"I don't like the Thompson Chain" 😂
😝 I know, I know! 😄
I agree with most everything you said. The Trevaris is what threw me off a bit. I had collected quite a few nice bibles from Allan in the past. ESV, NIV and KJV. I then purchased a full sized Canterbury KJV and was blown away at how nice it was. To be honest, my Allan bibles fell a bit short of it. I then bought a personal size Canterbury and it was every bit as nice as the full size. Well, I have been wanting to size up a little bit from my EDC Allan ESV (my eyes are getting old) and was leaning toward the Trevaris. I do like the drop caps in the Canterbury and really enjoy the single column for reading. Should I be looking to something else?
The 5 Solas hurt a little bit as I am reformed. Reformed Baptist specifically, but I respect your opinion sir.
You did this video in a respectful way and it was great!
I agree... Which Solas do you not agree with Tim? Love your thoughts
God made ALL colors! ❤ They are all acceptable!
I learned something. I never heard of the “five solas”. Had to Google it and still not sure I understand. My Bible is the NKJV with indents or cut out tabs for the Book names. I’m looking for a new English Bible version, but the Bible’s I’ve come across do not have the name tabs. Any suggestions?
Search for “indexed” on Amazon or ChristianBook. Several publishers make bibles in both options.
I appreciate your honesty and your videos, Tim! ❤
Also, I was serving in a communist country once, and my team had a box of Patriotic American Bibles donated to us to give away. So cringe and inappropriate!
I imagine it was embarrassing too. Yeeks!
There is an issue that you’re embarrassed by the flag of one of the last free countries on earth.
@Deanna65 I'm not embarrased by freedom. As for the flag, it's all about "for which it stands". These are important issues, and there is a nobility of heart with true protectors of our freedoms..
But that is not on the level of the word of God. To confuse the patriotic messages with the word of God, IS idolatry, making our favorite things into a god, and recommending them for other people to worship. That IS idolatry, and being "embarrased" by it, in the context of sharing the gospel so that people may be saved, is way beyond embarrassment, and way beyond "cringe". It is grievous, not just embarrassing. It is idolatry.
We love you, Tim! I’m very proud of the approach you took. And you never need to mention the topic again (don’t do a follow up)! Perfect!
I appreciate that!
I still appreciate the single column, side column reference Bible, usually only in the NASB and also now in LSB. It’s very helpful in teaching and preaching. ESV had one early on but it’s seemingly out of print now.
Thank you! Someone finally said, Thompsons Chain Reference Bible is overwhelming. Great episode, I’ll subscribe.
I overall agree- I feel sentimental about the Thompson Chain because it was the Bible that was super popular when my parents got in church and everyone had one back then. I think the new one is better than the old one.
I like it more as a study tool than a reader. It can be bit busy.
Back in the day, we used to call it the Tommy Gun.........😉
@@redsorgum love it!! Lol
Oh Tim you broke me! I just ordered the Schuyler Treveris ESV in imperial blue. But that's okay and I love your videos. I took it to heart when you said you should get a bible that speaks to you. When I saw the Treveris, it has all the features I was looking for in a bible. The bible I ordered will be a daily reader and I like the uncluttered look of the single column. I also love the look of the drop caps and the verse numbers in the gutter. This bible spoke to me and I'm sure it will be wonderful! You do an awesome job in your reviews and I’m so glad I found your channel. My next bible will be a Schuyler NIV PSQ hopefully in matching imperial blue. Take care and God Bless!
You will dig it love mine
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts.
Good stuff bro! Thanks for sharing! I appreciate what you had to say!
Good morning everyone, hope everybody has had a great week. Well let’s get down to business Tim. If you don’t like the Bible, then it must be really bad. I can’t wait to see which ones they are
This was a fun one! I'm still trying to figure out why a man who wears subdued clothing would NOT want a bright bible for a pop of color. haha I'm with you on the Thompson and the treveris. I actually don't like the Schuyler Quintel because the words all blend together in my mind (all the pages look alike too) and it makes it hard to read and remember where something is. My son thinks the same way as I gave him mine. Could be us! It's a gorgeous bible though.
Ha! I literally wear black, brown, and gray almost all the time. What you see in the videos is what I wear in real life.
Great job, Tim! wonderful review of YOUR individual taste and preferences! You have a right to dislike elements of even the most gorgeous bibles. Right? right. I enjoyed you sharing your style preferences. Keep it up brother! Much love!
You are a new channel to me and I had to grin because I agree with every 'not my favorite' and the reasons! I am a big Vols fan (orange n white wreath, orange curtains, orange n white sheets, etc) but I would not carry an orange Bible.
I laughed out LOUD! I have used my Thompson since 1970. We all have our opinions. What really matters is that I READ and study the word. Because of your honesty and positivity I am a new subscriber.
Welcome!
As a retired military man, I share your views about patriotic-themed bibles. A national flag has no place inside the sanctuary of a church or on the Holy Bible.
Thank you for your service!
We actually had to make a formal policy to ban flags from the sanctuary.
@@spiceweasel1145Yeah, they say "God and country", "God and country", and have an Ametican flag on one side of the "stage", and a fake "Christian flag" on the other, as if that's going to counterbalance the American flags place of reverence, and make it alright. And it does exactly that: it counterbalances them, making the American flag, and the ersatz "Christian" flag equal. "God and country"...
Great job Tim! You handled the topic well.
Great video Tim. Thanks for sharing ❤