Bible (Archive 4)

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Bible Question: I would like to know your thoughts on study bibles with commentaries in terms of do you feel that they should be avoided to prevent any bias influence of the commentators and rely on none other than the Holy Spirit for the understanding of scripture, or otherwise? I have ran into some concerns with my own study bible, such as commentators using non biblical documents, although similar to events in the bible, some historical fact and otherwise to shed light on biblical truth which concerns me. Also, I feel that you run the risk of someonse elses interpretation that may not be completely accurate. I've been encouraged to only study from a bible that only uses cross references so that you are able to use scripture to interpret scripture in parallel.

Bible Answer: Shalom Fcs,
I personally use a very simple bible with just center-column references.
When I hit on something hard to understand, then there are the commentaries (Christian and Jewish) to be looked into. And, of course, right here on SBF, can be found great insights!

There are many benefits for not having a "study" bible - one being it is much smaller and easier to carry around, the print can then be much larger while still keeping the book quite manageable.

Just as when I was in college, it was cheaper to buy used textbooks but it was also too easy to get lost in the previous owner's notes rather than my own. Soooo, even though it cost me more in money, a plain new book gained me more in productive study and learning.... :o)
Cheri