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1 | Study bible | NT general | Luke_P | 242664 | ||
Hi everybody, am also looking for the Truth and would appreciate tips on which study bible others use. I think NIV Life Application is among the best and seems right for me (www.test-study-guides.com/best-study-bibles) | ||||||
2 | Study bible | NT general | justme | 242670 | ||
Luke, Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. I personally have a number of Study Bibles. My wife and I used to give the NASB and the NIV life Application Study Bible as gifts to our four adult children and our grandchildren when they reached a age level of understanding. But we began to read more of the study notes. We found that the note in Genesis 1:1f made us change our minds. The note gives credence to creation taking " how did God create the earth? This is still a subject of great debate. Some sat there was a sudden explosion, and the universe appeared. Others say God started the process, and the universe evolved over billions of years." and "We will never know all the answers to how God created the earth, but the Bible tells us God did it." For us this ended our recommending the Life Application Bible. If these notes give doubt to what the Bible says that is going beyond what we can tolerate. The NIV in its newest version is a mixture of the 2004 TNIV which was gender neutral. The better 1984 NIV in the "STUDY BIBLE" is good and is available in the NIV and NASB. After years of reading study Bibles I do have a favorite. THE HOLMAN CHRISTIAN STANDARD BIBLE has conservative study notes and uses "Yahweh" for LORD as it should be translated which is unique for all but the Roman Catholic Bibles. I find the HCSB reads very close to most commonly used translations used by pastors in their preaching. Some like the English Standard Bible, and New American Standard Bible for being more literal. The NASB is a bit wordy and the ESV says "The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) is adapted from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright division of the Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. All rights reserved." I believe the RSV is a liberal Bible and the National Council of Churches is want nothing whatsoever to do with. So I prefer to only use my ESV in comparing verses, not a personal Bible. There are those who will disagree with my opinion of the ESV. Please take into consideration that Bibles are made on several reading grade levels. The New American Standard Bible at 11th grade level and the NIV at between 7th to 8th grade reading level. The HCSB is about 8th grade level. Just as an example most news papers are at 6th grade level. Also different Study Bible have different agendas A good place to look for deeper understanding is LIFEWAY books and Christian Book Distributers that give good descriptions on these different Bibles. But nothing beats going to a Christian Book store and looking for your self. I would hope the sales person might be knowledgeable about these bibles. I suggest getting the best binding and cover you can afford. I try to buy l genuine leather as they stand up better over time. Avoid bonded leather as it does come apart more easily. Some of the newer simulated leather or leather look covers are holding up well. I hope this helps in your selection. justme |
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