Bible Question:
Being my first question, I thought I would ask for an opinion on the best study bible out there. I'm actually looking one with wide margins, and good notes. If possible a KJV, NKJV, or NASB translation. Any help would be appreciated. I know this is not so much a Theological question, but it would fit under II Tim. 2:15, "Study to show thyself approved unto God." Which Study bible would best help me. Love in Christ jak |
Bible Answer: Greetings jak! I think it is a good thing to try and find a good study bible, no problem there. Always remember though, the notes are there to simply aid in our understanding of what Scripture is saying, they aren’t Scripture itself! There are three study bibles I have used and continue to use that are NKJV and NASB. The MacArthur Study Bible is NKVJ and is packed with study notes. I would almost classify it as a commentary at some points! I also have used the Reformation Study Bible, which is NKJV as well. As far as NASB is concerned, the NASB Study Bible put out by Zondervan is, in my humble opinion, the best study bible out there that uses the NASB. The notes give you a good variety of what differing opinions believe about a certain passage or verse from Scripture. There is a new line of bibles put out by Zondervan that are specifically made with wide margins; I think the name of the line is NASB Wide Margin Bible. The wide margin bible is not a study bible, which is with notes, but it has very nice margins. Overall, I would say the bibles listed above are very much interested in deep study of the Word of God. There are many, many study bibles out in the market that to me are simply interested in making a buck on some niche market. The above three to me are more interested in serious study of the Word of God, and to bring Him glory. Hope this helps, you can find all of these bibles at the link below if you want to do more research on them… In Christ, Joe http://www.christianbook.com/html/specialty/59339.html/113899084 |