Blatantly Biased Bibles? (Review of Popular Study Bible Editions)

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LINKS TO ALL THE BIBLES IN THIS VIDEO (AND A BONUS)
Geneva Bible (1560) - www.amazon.com/Geneva-Bible-P...
Thompson Chain Reference - www.amazon.com/KJV-Paperback-...
Scofield Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Old-Scofield%C...
Scofield Study Bible (Update Version) - www.amazon.com/Scofield%C2%AE...
NIV Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Study-Bible-Co...
ESV Study Bible - www.amazon.com/ESV-Study-Bibl...
NKJV Study Bible - www.amazon.com/NKJV-Study-Bib...
NASB Inductive Study Bible - www.amazon.com/New-Inductive-...
Ryrie Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Bonded-Leather...
The Reformation Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Reformation-St...
The Catholic Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study...
Apostolic Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Word-Aflame-Ap...
Life Application Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Life-Applicati...
BONUS** NIV Cultural Background Study Bible - www.amazon.com/Cultural-Backg...

[@lt.boltzmann4116]

Hi I just saw your channel and it is an absolute gold mine. I was looking for christian channels but most of them are cheesy and cringry but your content is like a needle in the haystack.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Well that's the nicest thing anybody's said to me all day Joshua. Thanks man. I hope you enjoy the rest of the content.

[@shirleygoss1988]

The Ten Minute Bible Hour I’m just curious, have you ever looked into the Orthodox Study Bible?

[@SM-JIL]

@@shirleygoss1988 - I have it :)

[@shirleygoss1988]

S M That' good. What do you think of it?

[@WatchmanofMKDN]

Joshua Castillo A certain group or groups of people have even used the bible as a means of claiming history for another nation. In the book of Daniel, where he mentions Alexander the king of Macedonia, in English modern version bibles it says he was the “king of Greece” or “the king of the Greeks” Daniel never wrote about Alexander as the king of Greece, he wrote in his original text as “The king of Javan” That’s why modern teachings say “Javan” refered to the Greeks, and it says that in English version historical accounts, but Javan actually referred to Macedon or Macedonia. When Daniel wrote his book he referred to Alexander as “The king of Javan” meaning “The king of the Macedonians” In the book of Jasher, by the Jewish historian, which is referenced in the books of Samuel and Joshua, Jasher in his book in chapter 13 verse 10 says; “And the children of Javan are the Javanim, who dwell in the land of makedonia” And we know from true history and the New Testament and all maps for over 2000 years that Macedonia and Greece and Macedonians and Greeks are 2 separate people and nations. I know it may not be a big thing about the bible, but the bible shouldn’t be used by anyone for propaganda and theft of history!!!

[@matthewmartin7639]

My father has been using the John MacArthur NKJV study Bible for as long as I can remember. When I graduated from high school he gifted me with my own copy. But he had gone through it, page by page from Genesis to Revelation, and transcribed BY HAND every single note he had ever written in his. Every verse he ever highlighted. Every part of the commentary he thought was important enough to highlight. Then wrote me a note in the front saying to read it, study it, breathe it, live it, and always look there for any answer to any question I may have. So I have the word of God, the thoughts of one of the best (in my stupid humble opinion ;)) theologians in modern day Christianity...and my fathers notes. It is so much more than a study Bible to me. To this day that is the bible I take everywhere. It is my "burning house" item.

[@tannerbuckley2037]

I am very partial to my NKJV study Bibe from MacArthur. I really like it. Your father is a great man, this is something that I am doing for my son as well, he is only 7 but now that I read how impactful it is, I will make sure I finish the task.

[@fonhollohan2908]

I have to say your so bless to have a father who has invested into your life as much as your father has. I don't necessarily agree with a lot of John MacArthur views but I do love the njkv. Its one of my all time favorite translations.

[@bewater8966]

That is so beautiful! You are so blessed to have a father so full of love for you ❤

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I agree...... I started using this bible in 2002.. and used it all the way up to 2006 or so when I switched to the KJV.. I now use Falwells... Nelsons KJV study bible.. and that is my Burning house bible..... well ok.. I may carry out the MacArthur NKJV as well if I can fit both of them in my arms with the screaming baby...

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I actually gifted my daughter a NKJV Believers Study Bible..previously known as The Criswell Study Bible" Genuine Leather Black ...when she graduated.. from Bible college.. back in 2005...

[@bjh13us]

Respect for covering Bibles of a different theological tradition than your own in a positive manner.

[@WatchmanofMKDN]

Benjamin Handelman A certain group or groups of people have even used the bible as a means of claiming history for another nation. In the book of Daniel, where he mentions Alexander the king of Macedonia, in English modern version bibles it says he was the “king of Greece” or “the king of the Greeks” Daniel never wrote about Alexander as the king of Greece, he wrote in his original text as “The king of Javan” That’s why modern teachings say “Javan” refered to the Greeks, and it says that in English version historical accounts, but Javan actually referred to Macedon or Macedonia. When Daniel wrote his book he referred to Alexander as “The king of Javan” meaning “The king of the Macedonians” In the book of Jasher, by the Jewish historian, which is referenced in the books of Samuel and Joshua, Jasher in his book in chapter 13 verse 10 says; “And the children of Javan are the Javanim, who dwell in the land of makedonia” And we know from true history and the New Testament and all maps for over 2000 years that Macedonia and Greece and Macedonians and Greeks are 2 separate people and nations. I know it may not be a big thing about the bible, but the bible shouldn’t be used by anyone for propaganda and theft of history!!!

[@adude9442]

What he does is good because even if their is one actual truth, someone needed to do this unbiased

[@napper8879]

@@WatchmanofMKDN One only needs to study classical history to understand the place of Alexander the Great in world history. Alexander was the King of Macedon, his father Phillip united the Greek city states. Macedon was a Kingdom within the Hellenic world just as Sparta was. To speak of Alexander as King of the Greeks would have been accepted as accurate in his day. Alexander was quoted by his own teacher Aristotle on numerous occasions making it clear he was Hellenic. Many of Alexander's speeches started with the sentence "We Hellenic peoples"................It is more than obvious that the culture of the people of Macedon was Hellenic, look at the Hellenic cultural influence across the east due to Alexander's conquests. To say otherwise is akin to stating that George Bush is Texan not American. So was Bush a President of the American people or the Texans? ..and for you to state that Ancient peoples that lived in Macedon were not Hellenic is wrong! BTW I am not of Greek background.

[@Kylemathews1]

@@Ali-ei8po Vatican is Satanic, just look at the Pope's audience hall. Looks like a snake

[@robertedwards909]

There's an orthodox study Bible also

[@charliexoxox]

You missed out on those cringey “cool” teen study bibles!

[@trishahamrick7062]

I wore out two NIV Student Bibles; when I was in my teens. Now I look back at it and wonder what I was thinking.

[@sorenpx]

@Trisha Hamrick Why? You were a teen. It makes sense those Bibles appealed to you at the time. They were designed to.

[@dmgdguds7563]

I had one called "The Rock". I loved it and wish I still had it. I think my parents sold it or gave it away.

[@AarmOZ84]

I had one of those! Mine had notes that read like a 50 year old talking like how they thought 14 year olds sounded. It got an A+ for going the extra cringe mile!

[@joshchambers4968]

Extreme teen study bible was what I used when I was a kid.

[@wendy2cc]

I love my Thompson Chain. First one I ever got was when I was a fairly new Christian over 30 years ago. They were expensive and I really wanted one but at the time it didn't fit the budget. I was driving down the road and there in the middle of the road I saw a book flapping in the wind. It looked like a bible so we pulled over and to my amazement it was a Thompson Chain Reference study bible. I call it my miracle Bible lol.

[@popertop]

God is so cool for doing that

[@wendy2cc]

@@popertop yes He is!

[@johnhaslett6714]

Yeah. I have a friend who loves them as well. I bought one for a brother in Christ.

[@wendy2cc]

I just received a new one for my birthday last year after all these years.

[@amypattie7004]

I was looking for a review of Thompson Chain Reference. This is perfect and I take this as a reconnection!

[@joshuazampella8542]

You have one of the best Christian channels on youtube.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

That means a lot.

[@reigenlucilfer6154]

i agree! keep up the good work. you have my full support.

[@Maradudin]

It's because the anchorman is so lively!

[@iannnebbe4789]

I would dare to say one of the best channels out of all of 'em.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@iannnebbe4789 Pastor Steve Waldron's are very good as well and very informative.. But I am not too fond of " A Frisch Perspective".. as he advocates a lot of bibles as being ok to use.. I think his latest preference was NASB...

[@shrewdthewise2840]

I thought maybe I was the only one who took into account the smell of a Bible when determining how much I like it. 😂

[@allancuseo7431]

Me too

[@naomi.s1799]

*sniff sniff* the word is strong in this one

[@beccaann6866]

Well idk about you but I don’t have any more christian book stores in my area for me to smell the Bible before I buy it :/ so that sucks.

[@dollymadison2397]

Oh wow!!! One of MEEEE!!!

[@Heaven_Leigh702]

I just smelled mine this morning. 😂

[@suzical_the_musical]

Interesting video. Amazed at the many judgmental comments! I started reading the Bible recently for the first time and am enjoying my NIV. Not sure where I will go to next but nice to know there are options.

[@muffmallory5934]

NIV is a good Bible to begin with. I read NT seven times before I started on the OT. One of the best experiences of my life. ❤️

[@JohnDoe-wt9ek]

I think its strictly the KJV crowd, and the fact that the NIV does make a bit of liberty with adding a word or modernizing a term that many modern English speakers cannot understand (which, to both I think it really doesn't matter). Even more so that the entire process of its culmination seems well steeped in trial and error to ensure proper authority to the original manuscripts, without being overbearing in the KJV standard, but also not losing the potency of the scriptures as they were and keeping the truth of the gospel intact... To be honest, I think its just KJV crowd not liking their lack of monopoly of Bible translation and getting upset with anyone and everyone who reads anything that is a little more palatable to literary tastes outside of the Old English textual form found in KJV (which turns a lot of people off to the Bible in such a translation).

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@JohnDoe-wt9ek If you want to see exactly what are the issues with the NIV translation.. please pick up a copy of "Look What's Missing".. by Davud W. Daniels.... it's a real eye opener../// I guarantee you will Not feel the same regarding the NIV after you read it...

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@JohnDoe-wt9ek also... though there may be some who are KJV only users.. for no reason that they can think of except to be biased toward one translation... there are plenty like me that have done extensive studying and long hours of comparisons.. between the KJV and the modern translations... such as the NASB... NKJV... NIV... ESV.. RSV.... ASV... ERC... NSRV...the Message.... the Voice... and a few others.. that can definitely point out examples as to why the KJV is the strongest translation... read "LOOK WHAT'S MISSING".. by David W. Daniels.. his book lists and explains the causes and effects of over 200 missing or changed words and what damage or misrepresentation those changes caused... across 47 different modern bible versions...

[@MapBot11]

Definitely not Matt's mom here. Thumbs up to this video.

[@maxonmendel5757]

Is that just a running joke? I think in his video about the Psuediographic books, he says "I have an internet think that my mom watches half a dozen times so listen to me" s/ Lol

[@MusicBlik]

@@maxonmendel5757 It's definitely a running joke. In both his early material here and in the "No Dumb Questions" podcast, Matt has asserted that every one of his youtube views comes from his mother. Sure, it's self-deprecating humor, but never too overt because he doesn't play it too hard.

[@zayan6284]

How can you be matts mom if I'm his dad?

[@jonnytex117]

Also want to commend you on how you are cutting your video now. You've gotten way better at this! I totally mean that as a compliment, man. Great polish on this video.

[@XSquibX]

@KnightOfTheKing Video unavailable =/

[@langwaydpful]

I loved the slide whistle accompanying each graphic

[@ohmightywez]

I always appreciate your videos and the level of research and respect with which you approach each topic. I’m Catholic, a catechist, which in Protestant language means Sunday School and Bible Study combined I suppose. lol but with the added requirements of teaching the reasons why we do what we do and believe as we believe. My daughter is a junior in college, far away from home. She went through her adjustment period where she didn’t go to church, ignored her inner life, etc. She didn’t go crazy, but she was free from her scheduled religious activities and among tons of people who didn’t believe at all, etc. In the past year she was challenged by a couple of friends who are very faithful evangelical Christians and she found she was seriously out of practice with her apologetics. She started going to KZbin and watching channel after channel, atheists, agnostics, Protestants of the doctrinal variety and evangelicals. She got her Bible out and did some serious flipping back and forth, note taking, page flagging. She is back at Church and has had her own rebirth of Faith. About a year ago, right about started watching your channel, I got a text from her telling me I should watch Ten Minute Bible Hour. We had even had the same video come up in our recommendations. lol. I enjoy your whole series, I definitely enjoy your exploration of other Christian churches and faith families. We as Catholics have a deep love for the orthodox churches, so I especially enjoyed that video. There are some orthodox churches that have reunited with the Catholic Church so one of my teachers in high school was a Catholic priest in the Byzantine Rite, married with 5 kids. God bless you and your beautiful family and keep up the good work.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I teach RCIA at my parish so I tend to stick with Catholic Bibles when I give a recommendation to people. Having said that I also have quite the collection of protestant Bibles from my days of wandering away from the Church. I really like one called The Founders Bible. It is filled with commentary from our founding fathers and shows which verses and sections of the Bible influenced them as they created our nation. I prefer the RSV-CE from Ignatius press for everyday reading. Cheers

[@duhbghaill9306]

Watched this last night, while half asleep. Had to watch it again today to make sure I caught it all! Good video!

[@jongeiser7569]

I absolutely love your philosophically of presenting information but letting think for themselvesand being okay with not agreeing with them. I also agree it's important to know the slight nuances when going into a study Bible. Great video!

[@EmethMatthew]

Definitely greatly appreciated

[@johnpike5836]

opinions and inanimate objects or your dog are not things u need to love. u can "appreciate" an opinion or really like your car or doggy. sorry for my cultural deference. I Europe if u stated that u love your dog or your car, folks would Get Up and put some serious distance between y'all. it's Pagan.

[@Ryklenkramer]

@@johnpike5836 you don’t love your dog? You don’t love the world around you?

[@johnpike5836]

@@Ryklenkramer wow...did that comment a while ago? westerners us the term Love (as in "I love my can / I love my wife) interchangeble) (PS dont forget to correct my spelling because when Westerners lack content in a reply, they like to correct grammer and typos) OH...sprry; you LOVE to do that... We CARE for our pets better than you and use the notion of LOVE discreetly. Had more dogs than most Of You have had hot means. But I took exception to the application of Loving. Bit of course u Woke Folks never hesitate to Make judgement on folks u dont know.

[@Ryklenkramer]

@@johnpike5836 I never judged you. I asked you two simple questions. Now you’ve answered them, thank you. I understand that we use the term “love” differently lol. The only one being judgmental in this situation is YOU. Bold of you to assume that Americans don’t take care of their pets. The US is a big place there is a huge variety of “Americans” there is no universal standard of being American just as there is none for Europeans. I’d urge you to sit down and take a look at your attitude before you try and act holier than thou. Have a great day, John.

[@MireyaRivera]

I currently use the Harper Collins Study Bible. I settled on this one for now because I asked my sister - who got her masters from a seminary - which one she recommended. And it was that one. But, when I'm ready to invest in a new Bible, I'll definitely be referencing back to this and the other related videos to help me make a more informed decision. Thanks for all the information!

[@fredharvey2720]

I LOVE the Thompson Chain Reference! Unbelievable! The categorical study helps and book outlines are UNMATCHED.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@Fred Harvey... if you like Thompsons ... have you ever tried a Dake's...?.... it has a ton of notes as well.. Dake's uses a lot of lists... like 7 ways for this or 10 ways for that.. etc.. in it's ref. notes... good teaching tools...

[@danadams3465]

The life application study bible has helped a lot of new believers in their walk with God.

[@georgelogreco8810]

My favorite is the Key Word Hebrew Geeek study bible. You can look up original language words with meanings and idioms.

[@olabashanda]

I totally agree. Except his commentary is awful re: miracles and such, he was clearly a skeptic (who died prematurely from his health issues). Tragic.

[@georgelogreco8810]

@@olabashanda rarely pay much attention to commentaries. Interesting to see approximate dates.

[@deanmoore1752]

My mom gave me mine when I was 18. I'm 53 now, and it's been to camp a dozen times, been read to thousands of teens, was preached out of in folsom prison, and is now held together with duct tape. I have dozens of bibles, I don't preach out of it anymore, but it's definitely been a big help to me and thousands of teens over the years. Now it's in semi-retirement next to my easy chair. This was a fun video...

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I used that one for a short while..... I shelfed it years ago.. still have it somewhere...

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@georgelogreco8810 date in regards to what?.. when the commentaries were published...?.. cuz ...if you're looking for a commentary when dates happened in the bible.. No two commentarries.. agree.. however some Do fall back on Ussher;s.. date of 4004 B.C. as the time of creation.. even Scofield.. I think Calvin may as well...

[@SgtPwnVids]

your very non biased approach to these reviews is something to be appreciated. I got recommended this when i was watching philosophy videos and just kept watching because you are great at what you do :)

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

I'm very appreciative you decided to stick around. Thanks for watching this stuff!

[@476429]

If you want to be impartial, you should add a couple of comments. You said: ". . . . understand that you are holding a Bible that is entirely through the lens of Reformed thought, which could overwhelmingly be defined as Christian thought." And a Catholic would say: ". . . . understand that you are holding a Bible that is entirely through the lens of Catholic thought, which could overwhelmingly be defined as Christian thought." And an Orthodox would say: ". . . . understand that you are holding a Bible that is entirely through the lens of Orthodox thought, which could overwhelmingly be defined as Christian thought." And an Arminian would say: ". . . . understand that you are holding a Bible that is entirely through the lens of Arminian thought, which could overwhelmingly be defined as Christian thought." Even as a Protestant, I would say Orthodox and Catholics have the best claim to that statement.

[@larrywarner1630]

I do not understand why you as a Protestant would claim that Rome and Greece have the best claim. Rome is full of forgeries and idolatry and Greece is full of idolatry. The only thing I can think is you have fallen for the forgeries or you don't actually familiarize yourself with scripture.

[@calbo1954]

I appreciate your honest caveats about your preferences and theology. Great Channel and very informative for someone seeking info on the various study bibles

[@adrianthomas1473]

I recommend the Orthodox Study Bible - from an Eastern Orthodox perspective.

[@theturtwig50]

The joys of being in the Church. We got only really 3 different bibles to choose from.

[@_____c___482]

Yes! I own one and it is amazing!

[@jeffreydotson1780]

Recently picked up a NOAB, would very much recommend

[@noahwilhelm9201]

If I ever need a new study bible after the one I have now becomes unusable (although it has been through so much over the years, so it is surprising that I still have it in good shape), I’m definitely coming back to this video. Great video as usual, and I hope you’re enjoying the sabbatical!

[@anaanguiano6658]

Excuse me you write and highlight your bible? Thank you

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Have a look at the Founders Bible. It is truly enlightening about how our founding fathers used the Bible to create our country (USA). That and the Didache Bible are great.

[@alexmeier7372]

I appreciate that you used the word deutorocanonical. I’m the only one I know outside of my seminary class that has used that word. I also see the books as apocryphal, but when explaining why the Catholics have “extra books” (or why we as evangelicals are missing books), it’s really useful to have words for both perspectives

[@allansluis4268]

I like having the Septuagint which has the Apocrypha included along with my Catholic study and regular Bibles and from what I've researched, our Jewish friends opted to reject the Apocrpypha books since while they view them as being important historically, they don't view them as being inspired by God.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I try to avoid using words non scholars don't understand though.. I think the Bible needs to be taught at a level where simoketins lije me cab y=understand it.. I just started using the word "complicite".. the other day...

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@allansluis4268 yes I know what those 2 words refer to...

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

@@jeffcarlson3269 Theres no reason Christians shouldn’t understand what Deuterocanonical means. Its not the same thing as the apocrypha so its just incorrect to say they are the same

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@DANtheMANofSIPA all I want to know is why when I typed in the word deuterocanonical...the internet transfers me to a Catholic site...?... Naturally a Catholic site is goung to be biased regarding the importance of the deuterocanonical books what wikipedia offers is this term refers to books belonging to the "second canon"... WHAT?.... there is only 1 canon... and that only includes books that were deemed to be placed in the Bible...and wikipedia goes on to state these books are the books considered by Protestants to be apocrypha... so Yes.. the deuterocanonical.. books does refer to the Apocrypha.. according to that,.. and from what I have read.. the apocryphal books were added to the original canon of scripture... and the only reason I can think of that "other books would be added to the original designated scripture.. would be for Catholics.. or any other religion to explain away some of the falsehoods they believe in... such as the existence of Purgatory.. infant Baptism.. Praying to Mary or Peter or any other Apostle..for instance.. 1 Tim 2:5.. specifically states "there is one mediator between God and Man.. the Lord Jesus"... why do Catholics confess their sins to a Priest... ?.. no where in scripture.. does it state we should call a Priest by the name, Father .. in fact in Matthew.. Jesus forbids this saying call No man Father but your Father in Heaven... and why are people praying to Mary or the Apostles?.. at the day of Pentecost.. in the beginning of Acts... Mary and the Apostles were praying the same as you or I... Mary needs a Savior just the same as you or I...Avts 8:37.. is removed from the Catholic bible... why?.. because it implies.. much water is needed for Baptism... I even have a Catholic commentary from 1952.. that states on page 861.. that Baptism by sprinkling is not taught anywhere in scripture,... but it has become accepted as a matter of convenience...Please do Not try to convince me that the Apocrypha.. is the same as Canonized scripture.. it makes for good reading.. but that is the limit of it;s value....

[@elizabethchatfield695]

I took Koine Greek in college and have since read from Jay P Green's Interlinear Greek/English NT. And, boy....how different other translations can be from a "word to word" literal one! Thanks for sharing with us:)))

[@VicRibeiro777]

The problem is (and knowing Koine Greek, you can attest to this) when you come to figures of speech. If you translate it woodenly literally, it could end up making no sense to your target audience. Idioms can't be translated literally unless your target audience is informed what the idiom means.

[@ambassadorforchrist2Corin]

Just get your KJV already

[@LynnJynh9315]

There's also an Orthodox Study Bible (in English). Gf uses it.

[@HerveyShmervy]

Too bad it's the only orthodox Bible translation

[@bentond3889]

@@HerveyShmervy it is the only study Bible translation for Orthodox is English but not the only Orthodox translation. The OSB is based on a translation of the LXX for the OT and the NKJV for the NT. there is also the ESB version, which is New Testament only, and specifically translated by Orthodox. Also, there is the Catena Bible App which is heavily resourced with the teaching of the church Father and includes a Greek and a Coptic lectionary. Unfortunately it is an app only

[@HerveyShmervy]

@@bentond3889 thanks for the info!

[@bentond3889]

@@HerveyShmervy my pleasure. I also just discovered the “Ancient Faith Bible” which is essentially a CSB translation with heavy notations from church fathers. I understand it’s weakness is that is is pretty Protestant-oriented and, therefore, does not include deuterocanonical books and, in some areas does not include the full range of notes available but the notes that are there are from the the church fathers and , therefore, it may be a good resource… I haven’t checked it out personally, but will soon.

[@brytelyte7088]

Great Work Bro. I also think people should try *THE HOLY SPIRIT STUDY GUIDE* Where do you find one? In you

[@adude9442]

I'll admit he's good, possibly great at these videos, hey I'd even say fantastic! But I have not heard of his theological differences in teachings of scripture. But he does handle these in a loving way so thats the Holy spirit working in him.

[@merrillschannel]

I was thinking the same thing. Thank you holy spirit that leads and guides us into all truth.

[@gray_mara]

As a Catholic I really appreciated your non judgemental attitude. I sometimes feel like some Christians have a lot of hatred towards the Catholic faith that filters down to hatred for Catholics. These were really good reviews. I have several study Bibles and commentaries I use to compare when I'm doing my Bible study.

[@gohantanaka]

C M C Most of us don’t hate Catholics. It’s just that you guys have SO MUCH extra stuff on top of the Bible that you seem to take more seriously than the actual Word. Case in point; Protestants will quote scripture, Catholics quote the Catechisms. This is all anecdotal, mind you. Now, on the flip side, Catholics do seem to have a more intense focus on Education, something I think the other denominations could benefit from. Again; anecdotal observation.

[@zachpw]

Gohan Tanaka Same reason when most people talk about galaxies, they’ll reference physicists and books and encyclopedias etc. Most people aren’t a scholar or expert, so it may be more helpful to quote the people that have already dedicated their lives to understanding the scriptures. The Catechism isn’t just one guy’s opinions. It’s essentially a summary of 2000 years of thought and philosophy and tradition. And most passages have extensive footnotes of citations to both Scripture and secondary sources (such as Aquinas).

[@bigmacsalad]

Why is the most powerful telescope in the Vatican (and I think the world still) named Lucifer...😯

[@thecleaninglady8421]

@Joseph McCracken Methinks I smell a troll...

[@thecleaninglady8421]

@Sith'ari Azithoth "There is only one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus." 1st Timothy 1:25 :)

[@TyrekeCorrea]

Your analysis of the NIV Study Bible is most helpful. Thank you.

[@dam1371]

This is why the word says study to show yourself approved rightly dividing the word of truth

[@jonnytex117]

Matt, just noticed your new gear. Also noticed way fewer booms coming out of my subwoofer. Great upgrade!

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Awesome! The high pass filter has become part of the finalizing routine; glad to hear it's working.

[@andrewvorhees4033]

Great channel! Your videos are concise with just the right amount of content. (I imagine that’s a tough balancing act.) Plus, I enjoy your fair and complementary perspective on other faith traditions as well. Keep the content coming! Thanks brother, I’m definitely hooked.

[@HarGoat13]

Recently subscribed and love your content brother, it’s amazing to find fellow believers who actually have good theology and know history. 👍🏼

[@DBrown-ig8em]

I really enjoyed this -- very informative. As are all of your videos I've seen so far. However, after hearing the discussion of the Catholic Bible I was surprised that neither of the excellent Lutheran Concordia study Bibles were mentioned. One uses the NIV, the other uses the ESV. They are the product of solid biblical scholarship.

[@allansluis4268]

Just ordered the Lutheran ESV study Bible a few days ago and it should be here in about a week or less.

[@robbit89]

Good reviews! When we bought our son's first study Bible, one of the simple features that we really appreciated was that the study articles had a background color and were formatted to visually separate them from the Scripture text. It helped us teach our kids that the Scripture is God's word but the study notes are someone else's opinion. They can be helpful, but we must be careful not to view them as having the same authority.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

which Bible was that?...

[@robbit89]

@@jeffcarlson3269 That was many years ago. I don't remember the specific title, just that it was a Zondervan NIV youth/teen study Bible of some sort. I mainly liked that it visually separated commentary from scripture as I've seen some young people mistake the study notes and commentaries for Scripture.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@@robbit89 yes I remember buying the teen study bibles for my kids as well.. I think theirs were life application ones.. I do not remember the translations.. but that is one thing I noted as well the seperation of commentary from scripture.. usually by different colors and shapes... they... had geometric designs... encapsulating the side devotions or comments...

[@pjf2675]

I was introduced to the NIV Quest study bible. It has helped me a lot in understanding more of the full Bible's meanings and relationship with other books in the Bible. But what has helped me more is the weekly Bible study at my church. Thanks Matt - always the best video of my week.

[@skippy8696]

I really enjoy the ESV study bible, personal size edition that doesn't come with all the extensive theological articles (although the full size is still OK, depending on what you believe). It's a great tool for a new Christian to use. I've been saved for about 5 years now and when I first started reading the bible and studying it, I was taught that the KJV was the way to go, that all others were corrupted and that study bibles should be generally avoided. I held onto this belief for quite some time and I now believe that it was pretty damaging in the end. It definitely hindered my progress. If someone had handed me an ESV study bible or even a Macarthur study bible (which I also own in the ESV translation) when I first became a Christian I would have learned so much more, so much quicker. This is important for people who weren't raised in a Christian home or a Christian school and didn't pick up a bible until their adult years. You feel like you're constantly playing 'catch-up' with everyone else and that's where these bibles really help people out.

[@HerLovesBooks]

Great point. I grew up in church and still didn't read the Bible. I didn't understand it. Now I read with multiple translations for deeper understanding. I agree with you, new Christians struggle and almost any Bible is better than none.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

The KJV reads at a 4th grade level. All other versions have in them somewhere, where they take glory from God.

[@charliexoxox]

TERRORoftheLORD you write at 3rd grade level aha. Not really sure what you’re saying here

[@Kylemathews1]

@@charliexoxox Some parts of KJV are easier than other but overall it's not the easiest to understand fully with all the old English. It's my main bible but I'm looking for an easier one to read alongside it.

[@Maradudin]

A good answer, Skippy! What do you find better: an ESV study bible or a Macarthur study bible? Have you ever learned an NKJV life application study bibles or any life application study bible at all?

[@jgoble100]

I loved the background music. Super nostalgic.

[@RumorHazi]

1560? Well, there is a good place to start. (Sigh) And we wonder why folks don't get a clear idea of the basis for modern Christianity that is Catholicism. Might want to check out the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition/The Ignatius Bible. And, for your entertainment, here are a few facts to ponder: The Catholic Church finally agreed on which writings should go into the Bible at the Council of Rome in 382 AD during the time of Pope Damasus. Damasus encouraged St. Jerome to translate the Scriptures into Latin since Latin was the common language of all educated people. Throughout the Middle Ages, portions of the Scriptures were translated into vernacular languages. In the mid-1400s, the Bible started to be translated into European languages more widely. In the 16th century, some Reformers published Bibles with bits missing, faulty translation work, and subversive notes. The authorities tried to regulate which Bibles were acceptable in order to control erroneous teaching. Throughout the years, the Catholic Church encouraged Bible reading, but kept control of the interpretation of the Bible as part of the Church’s inspired authority to teach the truth and preserve the unity of the Church. Pope Leo XIII published a letter in 1893 encouraging Bible study. Pius XII in 1943 also encouraged the faithful to study and love the Bible. The second Vatican Council in the 1960s encouraged all the clergy and people to study the Bible faithfully.

[@tompalm64]

GSRider thank you for that little walk through history of the Bible! I hope he looks into it!

[@RumorHazi]

Rafal Omnom Great response Rafal! Full of inaccuracies, bitterness, vitriol, and baseless lies. I especially liked the profanity! It gives the readers a real insight into your way of thinking. The saying goes that we lose the worst Catholics and we gain the best Protestants. We will keep praying that you start getting your information from a different source. As for your “cultural” Catholicism? Good luck explaining that.

[@thefreshprince81]

@Rafal Omnom I have no idea how people can follow the Catholic church if they have actually read the Bible? To me it fails in so many ways and ignores so many important things that the Bible teaches us. But im no theologian!

[@kevinphillips150]

@Rafal Omnom As you have stated, if one reads the Bible and takes their faith seriously, one cannot be a Roman Christian. I completely disagree with you. A reason I am a Roman Catholic is that I continue to read scripture over and over which persuades me to take my faith seriously. Considering Luke had his readers acknowledge that the mother of Jesus was to be honored by doing the will of God. Since Jesus gave His authority to someone to continue His ministry/work, it would seem reasonable that someone should do what Jesus had them do. As for Paul telling the Galatians to stay away from novelties and additions, remember when Paul said to Cephas (Peter) (2:11) that what Cephas had been doing was wrong living according to the Gentiles and not by the Jews (2:14-15). Being seduced by false teachers who had been Jews and were instructing all Christians, even those who had been Gentiles to observe Mosaical laws. As for Peter's faith, who had a greater faith other than Peter? Someone needed to continue to do the work Jesus was going. Who was going to do it? This was not the process of elimination. Jesus could have chosen anyone He wanted to but chose whom He decided to choose. Yes, Peter denied Jesus three times afterward. Jesus even said this would occur. As all Christians do, Christians at one time or another think like men and not as Jesus did. Besides, with the respect of the 5 wounds man produced on Jesus, Jesus was still able to survive such a treatment and still find Himself in heaven. No. Catholicism is not void but your perspective seems to be. Pax tecum!

[@kevinphillips150]

@@RumorHazi If someone leaves the Roman Catholic Church, were they a Roman Catholic, to begin with?

[@fredacuneo5180]

I really like how you up the whole topic with referencing the two economics books. I really liked the way you presented the material in a really down to earth way.

[@ohhithere8055]

Man you really just cleared that up for me!! I was starting to think that maybe I’ll read only my study Bible each day in replacement of studying the word on my own. The way you simplify things really puts it all into perspective and now I see there needs to be a balance of both. Thank you

[@stalemateib3600]

Companion Bible (E. W. Bullinger) is also an older study Bible worth mentioning.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I pull that bible off my shelf about once a year and try to give it a go.. but honestly I don't know which bible is harder to follow the notes in.. the Companion Bible.. Dakes.. or Thompsons....?

[@mpatberg7623]

Interesting. Do you memorize scripture? If so, which version?

[@dylan-ii5qp]

Matt, thank you for your service.Love the wealth of information.

[@LynnePedigoRidayReiter]

Thank you! Been wanting a fair and 'erudite' video on this topic for a long time. Plus you made us laugh! God bless you!

[@jamesellis1190]

Thanks for your awesome channel! I really love the "HarperCollins Study Bible", which is the NRSV (formal equivalence) translation. It is essentially a must at my Theological College. Have you come across it? If so, what are your thoughts?

[@jeffcarlson3269]

thats what I have as well the Haroer Collins NRSV...

[@marshamiddleton5910]

Wesleyan Arminian here, and Harper Collins is one of my go-tos

[@PartTimeSarah2]

Ever since college my go to has been the New Oxford Annotated NRSV Bible. It’s academic and I love it

[@jeffcarlson3269]

hmmm.. I bought one... it's ok... haven't had to use it much.. have pulled off shelf a couple of times to help with passages.. but the passages.. others skipped over that one did too.. so not much help to me...

[@msft777jf]

Really a pleasant and informative video. Thank you brother

[@bikeninja956]

your channel is really good. Keep it up, I learn a lot watching it!

[@toddzaske]

Love the channel!!! Thanks for the level headed scholarly approach. As a Missouri Synod Lutheran I have to shout out to The Lutheran Study Bible by Concordia Publishing House. Yes it’s Lutheran, but it is orthodox.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I do Not have that one yet but I heard good things about it...

[@trailrvs]

I love using Olive Tree app so I can have the notes from all of those study bibles accessible with every translation in a small space.

[@thecrew777]

Congratulations! You're the FIRST Bible Review Video I've watched that made me laugh almost all the way through! Great sense of humor, polished to make a point without upsetting anyone too much (think "milk toast"! hahahahahahha) and actually, a really good review of different TYPES of study Bibles! P.S. The Apocrypha only has notes to the Apocrypha. Something I noticed. And of course, what I called it just gave away that I'm not Catholic. However, it only has notes to the Apocrypha from the Apocrypha (in other words it's like a separate mini Bible in the middle that acts like it didn't know it was going to land in a Bible!) whether you're a Catholic or not! Really ENJOYED this review.

[@Bombadil777]

Absolutely brilliant job! Bang on with your assessments . Subscribed

[@kingneutron1]

You brought out some versions I hadn't heard of; thanks. Started out with NIV Study, gravitated to NASB Study for a long time (helps if you're studying with Messianic Jews), and will be looking into the Reformed (Sproul) version. Stay away from "new living translation" - it's a paraphrase.

[@CaffeinatedLifeMFF]

That's not accurate. The Living Bible is a paraphrase. The New Living Translation is very much a translation, using dynamic equivalency to render a very readable and accurate translation of the original language texts.

[@kensanderson1492]

Great content as always. In the Catholic realm of study Bibles I find the Didache Bible to be very useful for getting into the teachings of the Church it links a great deal of scripture to the catachism. The Catholic Study Bible is fantastic for apologetics however. Keep up the great work!

[@marmeemarch7080]

What translation is this Didache Bible?

[@cl9826]

@@marmeemarch7080 it uses the RSV catholic edition translation

[@manfredcaranci6234]

I disagree with your assessment of the Catholic Study Bible which is based on the NAB, certainly NOT the best translation for Catholics. The RSV-CE or the New Jerusalem Bible (full-size study ed.) are way better. The notes in the Catholic Study Bible are considered by more "traditional" Catholics to be a bit too "liberal".

[@timjones1583]

Catholic bible is BLASPHEMY!!!

[@putodango]

tim jones well the Bible is a Catholic book.

[@DanAbsalonson]

This was informative and cracked me up. Well done.

[@tellitstraight8031]

You’re videos are fun to watch ! But you’re serious at the same time and I can tell you love history. You put in effort, I had to subscribe !

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

I really appreciate it! Welcome!

[@sullym1867]

I’m glad you were honest about the NLT. It is wildly helpful for Christians that do not know the Bible. It’s a really good sign that people outgrow it quickly. It means they actually learn with it.

[@jamescam04]

The NASB is on balance my favourite translation - that, or the (much less conservative) New English Bible from 1970. The notes in the 1966 Jerusalem Bible and 1970 New American Bible are very full. The 1885 Revised Version has loads of references, which is very useful for study.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Your comment is the first I’ve ever seen that mentions the 1966 Jerusalem Bible. I love the Bible and discovered that it is the Bible used in all English speaking countries for Catholics and Mass. I also like the Navarre Bible and RSV-CE from Ignatius press. Cheers

[@jamescam04]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 I have seen the Navarre Bible, or parts of it, but never a complete copy. I think that the Ignatius Press Bible is almost identical with the 1965(?) edition of the RSV that was approved for Catholics by the bishops of England and Wales. It is interesting that it has taken root in the United States.

[@michaelfahrer9859]

Just found your channel and its very interesting and informative, really great. You've done a good job of explaining the basics of study Bible 's. So congrats. I own every one except two the Geneva and Reformers. My personal favorite is the Holman Christian Standard Life Application Bible. I have been to seminary and have a M Div and and a Mars degrees. I love the notes their are great for thinking and application. I used the NIV Study Bible to preach from when I was the pastor of four Baptist churches. The most important thing of all is not always the Translation or the kind of study Bible, but rather that a person Reads the Bible on a regular basis, hopefully daily.

[@ivandinsmore6217]

Another excellent video, Matt. I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@reepicheepsfriend]

"safe and middle of the road" describes my feelings about the NIV translation in general - I have a ton of respect for what that translation represents, and yet when reading it I can't help feeling that they are purposely skirting around the Bible's awkwardness, rough edges, and raw power.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

I have a more positive view of the NIV, but I think your critique of its philosophy is fair.

[@lizhumble9953]

I think NIV is a good place for new Christians to start. Once you really want to dig into the meat of the Bible you need another translation.

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

One of the translation issues I've heard lately is in regard to translating singular Greek pronouns into English. I can't remember which translation it was, but the translators resorted to translating the third person singular neuter pronoun as "they", which is actually third person PLURAL. I'm not sure what the answer is to translating a construct with no English counterpart, except perhaps for the awkward "he or she". Taken as a whole, I don't think that the NIV is missing any essential Christian doctrine. I know that the KJV-only crowd will fight for any inclusion of a "key doctrine", even when textual criticism doesn't support it. Take the deity of Christ, which I believe in. Remove a few questionable references in its support, and the overall translation still supports it. (I think I could even make a case for it from the Jehovah's Witnesses' "New World Translation", flawed as it is!) I'm not sure that we should dogmatically believe anything that relies on a single verse for its support!

[@ebriggs3498]

Have to agree with you there! The NIV takes away from the glory and Majesty of God's names. For example, in the NASB God calls Himself the Captain of the Angelic Armies. The Hebrew is Adonai Tzva'ot. The NIV translates that word as 'God Almighty'. The correct translation is found in the NASB as Lord of Hosts. NIV totally incorrect and treats Believers as little children instead of the scholars that we should strive to become!

[@melissarosander2250]

@@ebriggs3498 NIV seems to do that in many places. It really tames down the language to make it politically correct in many areas, especially with the latest version of NIV which they updated to further gender neutralize everything. I'm woman enough to understand what the original wording meant, I don't need the NIV editors to water it down for me.

[@hollynonya6991]

I'm dying over your Bible collection! I have the new interpreters and Oxford study bibles, but I read my amplified Bible all the time

[@jeffcarlson3269]

his library looks like mine...

[@andrewpeters5165]

Just curious, in your opinion would you consider the ESV the closest to the NIV, not spasificly in notes but as far as using the tools it offers such as maps and understanding concepts that may be hard to grasp with a quick read. In other words If I were to purchase an ESV I'm looking for somthing to help me mabe grasp concepts in deeper ways and in keeping with the example use the tools like maps for instance to help me gain a deeper understanding with out a specific theology influencing the writen word of God.

[@TheBlindamerica]

Excellent review. We need to study for ourselves and it’s up to the readers and “maybe that’s the point.” Great job Matt!

[@nadiamalen]

I feel like 13 minutes 43 seconds wasn't enough for this topic, haha. But thank you for condensing it down and letting me know a little more about a topic I actually didn't really know much about!

[@pastorart1974]

My favorite study Bible is the Thomson Chain. I own 2 of them. KJV & NIV. In college and Seminary I used the NASB.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@pastorart1974……if you are a pastor. Do you recommend reading from the NIV and NASB. Translations. ? Although I use the 2 for some cross referencing. I do not find them to be trustworthy. And many have been gender neutralized. Among their other issues. The reason I am asking is because I know pastors and teachers at judgement will be held accountable more so for any of their teachings. And though I know all bibles will lead one to God. My experience is versions like the NIV or NASB do not help one to grow in the Lord like the KJV does. Yet .. the NIV and NASB are better than No bible at all .. I guess

[@pastorart1974]

@@jeffcarlson3269 Yes. NASB is still the most literal translation available today in English. NIV is the most readable. ESV is best combination of the two. Both are based on better manuscripts than the KJV translators had access to. At Illinois State University in the Spring of 1973 in one of my first official acts as a Church Elder, I suggested we fire King James and that was part of what led to over 12,000 hearing the Gospel and led to such a revival that six local churches from six different Denominations had to build new larger buildings.

[@CadillacBunner]

This is a very compassionate and smart rundown. I really liked your comments on the NIV study bible. I had one once and I loved it (It fell apart and I never bought a new one)

[@Ripvanw1nkl3]

Your introductions always crack me up oh my goodness

[@celruwethin2712]

Praise the Lord for your channel. God bless uou

[@fultonjackwaterloo4085]

As a Catholic, I must say you have done a fine job summarizing many of these Bibles. You might also look at the RSV-CV published by Ignatius press. Many of the notes are by a former Presbyterian minister who obviously converted to Catholicism. Again, you did a fine job. Ironically, as a Catholic, I like the NASB!

[@carl-ok9gn]

I have two questions about Catholicism if you'd mind answering.

[@thebiblestudyhelper9389]

If they read too many Catholic Bibles they will discover that Protestant Bibles have been altered to accommodate many Protestant theologies . I am willing and able to prove what I say .

[@julia_5383]

carl Hi Carl, although I was not the original commenter, I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have about Catholicism. I know you posted this comment quite a while ago, but if you still have questions, let me know.

[@balaportejean7015]

What i know is that the KJV is fine and Jesus proved me that. I hope you don t do rosary and all that stuff because i was born catholic too but Jesus took me out of that doctrine...🚶‍♂️ Have a nice day♥️

[@gsharp881]

@@balaportejean7015 KJV is one of the most beautiful translations of Scripture, but there are better translations depending on what you want to get out of Bible study. Regarding the Rosary: each prayer may be found in Scripture, as well as our trust in the intercession of others, even the saints. Jesus is always the centre and source of all grace, without Him we have nothing.

[@swilderspin]

Excellent explanations. Thank you. Great work!

[@getx1265]

Somehow just came upon this video and your channel tonight. Really loved your topic and style of presentation. Subbed and now looking forward to getting better acquainted with your work. Loved your comment about the Ryrie... I got mine back in 1981 and read it every day. Used to go to the same Dallas church as he, along with Dr Wolvoord himself whom I knew.

[@LawnD4rt]

Recently discovered the "Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible" NIV. It try's to give the reader a perspective of the people living during the respective times of the passages in the Bible. Also some, this is what the Hebrew meanings and the Greek meanings in context of history. Very interesting imho.

[@NoBite2]

I've wondered about that one. I bet I'd like it as I enjoy when Matt gives us similar cultural background.

[@LawnD4rt]

It even has ref to non-biblical text's to show relevant info.

[@ebriggs3498]

Would recommend caution regarding studying the scripture through the view of culture. God's word is eternal, regardless of how the Hebrew people lived at that particular time. When we start taking Christian doctrine and breaking it down into culture, it becomes easy to throw out what we have decided we don't like or don't want to obey.

[@jasonpratt5126]

So, some other (English) scholarly study Bibles (and their blatant biases where I'm sure I know what they are {wry g}). These things will be focused on language usage and/or historical context in various ways. Unless you want to look like the Rock, you should try to find these in electronic form. But then of course you might have a hard time finding and parsing the notes. THE NEW JERUSALEM BIBLE -- this is a mid-1980s English edition of a French Catholic Bible, slightly updated from the French original. For a non-Catholic like myself this is a genuine treasure: even though it has a Roman Catholic bias (duh), it provides a fascinating look into the technical rationales, and also just has a bunch of solid (for the 1980s) scholarly work. Would skew somewhat "liberal" by evangelical Protestant comparison. THE (BOLLINGER'S) COMPANION BIBLE -- this is an older work from back in the early modern period originally, and features a snapshot of how technically gritty conservative scholarship could get back in the late 1800s (originally published in 1922) -- almost a lost period of scholarship, today being slowly excavated. I'm not sure what flavor of Protestant it is, but it's a KJV (1611) translation which constantly swings for for the parking lot on its ludicrously beefy footnotes about various technical things. If I were a KJVonlyist, I might not use any other Bible. NIV ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY BIBLE -- what it says on the tin. A 21st century production (2005), its main drawback is that this sort of thing tends to be a little outdated, relatively quickly, as archaeology (and related studies) progress -- and of course a lot of such studies are really more like theories than facts, sometimes hotly debated theories in the respective fields. There might be an update by now. NIV CASE FOR CHRIST STUDY BIBLE -- this also dates from 2005, and contains some of the same material as the NIVArch edition (naturally), but also a wider selection of technical apologetic topics, though simplified for easier digestion. Like the other NIV in this list, it tries to be broadly ecumenical, of use to anyone from any denomination or congregational group. Those feature both OT and NT. The next ones are NT only. MITCHELL'S NEW TESTAMENT -- this is an eclectic work by one guy, a trinitarian Christian universalist, but his unique approach minimizes his own biases. It serves as a one-stop grammatic-theory buffet, providing as many translation and interpretation options as possible for every clause in the NT, down to the phrase and individual terms sometimes (including variants from textual families when those are well-established and meaningful). I always like to promote his work, because I don't know of any other NT translation like it. Not for the easily distracted! CONCORDANT LITERAL VERSION -- originally also an eclectic work by one guy, Knoch, a late 19th/early 20th century dogmatic unitarian universalist (not a religious pluralist like the modern UUA group tends to be), but his highly disciplined methodology eliminates a lot of his biases. (I often use this in trinitarian apologetics, and I used it for several years before realizing he was a universalist, too! -- I was sure he held to some type of eternal conscious torment.) This is one of several translations into English more literal than the famous New American Standard (though I probably use that one the most). Naturally it's a bit clunky, but he's not so super-literal as to be mind-scramblingly unreadable in church (for example). His extensive English/Greek concordance in the back (giving even-more literal translations, and lists of where the terms can be found in the NT) has been superceded by online Bibles, but sometimes I like to just have a work in my hands to thumb around in. THE NESTLE-ALAND GREEK-ENGLISH NEW TESTAMENT -- this is an edition of the Revised Standard Version (one of the first widely published English attempts to update the King James / Authorized Version), married to the standard critical Greek text which stands behind most modern Bible translations. This is a pretty hardcore cross-reference and referential source: the compiled Greek text is sitting right over there on the other page, and not in an interlinear word-for-word fashion either! Plus it has many of the NestAl textual apparatus notes (about what Greek variants exist and where they're found). Again, a major online Bible resource is probably better at putting (some of) this information together nowadays; but if someone wanted a readable English Bible with the "textual criticism" information that Matt was talking about several episodes ago, this is a standard printed choice. (This and the CLV tend to be both fairly small, too, and won't strip the tendons from your arms. {g} )

[@sharonfleshman6961]

Clearly my Kindle is going to be burning up now ...

[@rembeadgc]

I had grown out of the "one version/translation/revision fits all" phase of study and into the fascinating world of every translation for every purpose and point of view! Seriously, it was eye opening and ultimately faith affirming. We never read the bible the same way as someone else. It's magnificent that scripture can be viewed and interpreted through so many minds and still retain power in its central, relevant theme and message. An interesting translation that I found very useful at a particular point in time is The Rotherham Emphasized Bible, which, because the grammatical element of "emphasis" is a part of the original languages, tells you which words or phrases were emphasized in a sentence. This opened up a door to interpretation of language use that I found very revealing and enriching. We don't realize how much of our current grammatical assumption is involved in our reading of scripture. It was fascinating.

[@sfspencer1]

Matt, nice! Like where you're coming from. Very scholarly and knowledgable, yet still very pragmatic, down to earth, and very relatable. I was raised Catholic, but have never really attempted to immerse myself into the study of Christianity. Attending mass every Sunday always felt a little robotic and dare I say, unfulfilling. It took me 58 years to finally decide it's time to enlighten myself. I'd like to know a bit more about your background as you have obviously made studying the bible your life long passion, for which I admire you greatly. You seem like the kind of guy I'd love to sit down with and have a beer and talk a little philosophy or, by god, maybe even a little religion one day. I'll have to check out all of your videos. I'm going to have to describe you to my friends as "the everyday man's guide to the bible". Thanks for putting yourself out there for all of us and God bless you brother. Shawn Spencer

[@Morna777]

NIV is middle of the road because it was translated by scholars from many different traditions. That does help with the potential bias issue.

[@GolerGulch]

I like your take on the NASB. Yes the early 70's NASB was so literal that it has been called "wooden" (i've heard 3 Pastors say that). Did you know that the Lockman Foundation responded to that by coming out with the 1995 edition (so far the latest). Then Zondervan picked it up in 1999 and added their notes taken from the NIV Study Bible and viola', you have an incredibly accurate Study Bible with great notes! I like this because to be honest it tracks perfectly with the Geneva and King James Bibles (I much prefer the Geneva as it is more direct in the O.T. than the KJV). That being said I'm back with a NKJV Study Bible-oh so many choices!!

[@jeffcarlson3269]

@Randy... yes... Lockman Had to come out with an updated version...since their first translation of the NASB was not only wooden, but it had left out certain portions of scripture.. necessary for the Bible to truly be able to be truthful..... One case in point...... read the newer NASB of Luke 24:51..... where it reads at the end of the verse.. :"and He was taken up".. now read the same verse in the original NASB.... that part is Not there..... but the event DID happen did it Not... ?.. How can Luke be telling Theophilis in Acts chapter 1 that he (Luke).. had told Theophilis..."all".. if he had seemingly according to the older version of NASB.. had NOT.. mentioned anything about Jesus' ascension?....

[@daisy23s]

This video helped me so much. Thank you!

[@TasJess]

Thankyou for the ideas for future bedtime reading to the kids. I'm sure they'll love it.

[@TroyLFullerton]

Hey, Matt...Just a little clarification for you--- with regard to the Apostolic study Bible, you are correct that it has a Pentecostal theological undercurrent; however, it definitely does not have a charismatic slant. I realize that some people lump Pentecostal and Charismatic together, but they're actually two very distinct movements, particularly when we look at the Apostolic genre. Both Pentecostals and Charismatics may believe in the baptism of the Holy Ghost but theologically, they're scarcely in the same zip code with one another.

[@jumemowery9434]

Amen!!!

[@dougbrown479]

You are correct distinguishing charismatic from pentecostal. It's the difference between a hedgehog and a beaver. Both look alike, but are not.

[@terriperry9434]

Can you please explain to me the difference? I always thought they were the same.

[@dougbrown479]

Another difference between Pentecostals and Charismatics is in the way they treat Salvation. Pentecostals are almost like Catholics in that they believe you keep yourself saved and that there is NO assurance of Salvation. Charismatic, while not uniform nor generic, believe it is Christ that keeps you secure and not you yourselves. One is a works gospel, the other isn't. Hope this helps.

[@marmeemarch7080]

And the word 'charismatic' can be applied to Anglicans, Roman Catholics, and lots of other Christians who are in all different denominations or communions.

[@dallasmckinley]

Great vid. Really great! Some info to contribute: The NIV Study Bible has particularly insightful notes and had great contributors in the wisdom books. The Apostolic SB is made by Oneness Pentecostals and would not match the doctrine of mainline Pentecostals (Assemblies of God and most others) and Charismatics in many places. The Fire Bible would be a good example of a balanced SB created by Trinitarian Pentecostals. The NIV Zondervan SB is the most recent example of a balanced SB in the flavor of the ESVSB and original NIVSB and excellent in my opinion. Definitely check it out. Finally, the Cultural Backgrounds SB by Keener and Walton is a new contribution with a ton of unique notes that will not be found anywhere else in a SB. Blessings.

[@pappafrita9269]

Great video brother! Your presentation was entertaining and informative.

[@tanty2475]

Thank you for a good run through of these scholastic works. It is not easy to shift through the theological leanings (or biased) behind these study bibles. I came across New English Translation that has tons of footnotes. What do you think?

[@preston0808]

I've recently gone to a system where I have a study bible at my desk, and a reader bible to carry around. I study/take notes from the study bible daily, and follow a specific reading plan. This forms my "foundation" of biblical knowledge. With my reader Bible (no notes), I read on the couch, take it in my car, etc. I read this one more instinctively. I'll pore through scripture, pray, read more, pray more, and ask the Holy Spirit for revelation.

[@collinparkes1541]

I enjoy using the MacArthur Study Bible. There are multiple versions of it (NKJV, ESV, and NASB I think).

[@Savisoundman1]

Collin Parkes such a great study bible!

[@karenturner8322]

Agree

[@denleemel]

The Calvinist Indoctrination Study Bible.

[@ChaplainDaveSparks]

@David S. I agree, from another "David S." Minus those two quirks, cessationism and Calvinism, I like John McArthur. I happen to believe in libertarian free will, though. I'm with him on prophecy and secular psychology. I've thought long and hard about Calvinism. I'm confident in my salvation regardless of whether my faith in Christ results from a free will choice or an involuntary response to "irresistible grace".

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

That's a solid, concise response to McArthurism. Thanks Dave!

[@warriorlink8612]

I used Ryrie Study Bible, NASB in college. That study Bible helped form the foundation of my faith and discipleship. I now read the ESV study Bible, and I'm looking forward to delving further up and further in! 😁

[@BelindaTN]

I just discovered your channel, and I am impressed with your studies and knowledge on what topic you are speaking about. I began more extensive studies with the Life Application Bible and I still refer to it a lot. The commentaries come from various theologians from various view points. I like that as it has helped me see how different ones come to different conclusions or even no conclusion. Which helps me understand why some Christians believe what they believe. My biggest complaint with the Life Application Bible is that it does not hold up. The pages are glued in and many of the pages in my Bible are now unattached. I don’t think that is acceptable for a Leather Bible that I gave a good amount of money for.i seem to collect study Bibles, for the information that is in them. He ESV study Bible has soooooo much info in it that I spend more time in the info parts than the Bible. I have really enjoyed it. I also have several of the Pentecostal type. I learned very quickly, that was not for me. I found all the mystical stuff unnerving and it felt like it set on the line and dangerously close to the demonic. After being exposed to a Pentecostal type service, I knew I wanted no part of it. Thus far, I do not have the gift of seeing the difference in the influence of the demons and what they are claiming is the ‘Holly Ghost’.

[@TheTrollstigen]

I'm getting the ESV cause it gives free chiropractic care. Makes me worry less about the thing being to heavy :-D

[@sarahsunshine78]

I have it and used it exactly twice. It’s such a weighty tome that it’s just not practical for me to use regularly. I refuse to get rid of it because I may develop some guns some day and be able to utilize it efficiently, but for now, that beast of a Bible stays on my shelf looking pretty.

[@Species-rj9si]

The ESV is biased toward Calvinism. Finally! Someone dared to say it.

[@dougbrown479]

Calvin is a marvelous writer. What's not to like?

[@l1ttlelight]

Doug Brown it shouldn't take a scholar to see the danger in making the Bible be biased towards a man's opinion

[@ifacedownworship]

If Calvinism is not Biblical, then don't believe in it.

[@dougbrown479]

John Calvin, 1509-1564, died at the age of 55. His commentaries on Genesis, specifically, are deeply insightful, and yes, brilliant. His treatment of 2 Samuel is unparalleled. Calvin is the only writer I've read that dressed down Joshua for failing to follow through on the land grant acquistion given Abraham by God...that took nerve! People that take theologians like Scofield and Calvin to the woodshed probably haven't done adequate leg work to qualify them to form the opinions they form.

[@pastorart1974]

He said the ESV Study Bible leans towards Calvin, not the ESV itself. I am not a Calvinist, and I love ESV.

[@felicityparks]

lol I love how you introduced the NIV study bible, I always felt like that translation in general was very dumbed down so that makes sense with the extra notes. the Inductive study bible or the Catholic study bible does look like it might be more my speed, since I am currently in the Episcopal tradition. The one my New Testament class used in college (very recently) is the NRSV college edition.

[@manfredcaranci6234]

You also might not be uncomfortable with the New Jerusalem Bible at all.

[@johngeverett]

A very honest and useful presentation. I learned some things.

[@LaFedelaIglesia]

Very nice video! Thank you for including a Catholic study Bible in your review! I also recommend the "Didache Study Bible" (Catholic). Blessings!

[@GP-dp4mr]

No Douay-Rheims or Knox bible?

[@DISCODAN1]

Well done brother! Thanks for enlightening me as I am searching for answers transitioning from Catholicism to a more Protestant based faith ......? You are a natural and I am so glad that I found your channel!

[@ZachDames]

You mention theological persuasion in the Scofield Bible, I’ve never heard this term however I am very familiar with the Scofield KJV Bible and in fact used to own one. As for as theological persuasion, pros and cons? As I am uneducated on this subject, I would naturally assume that this could cause the same problems as believers in the very early days of the Catholic Church where they were taught from non English translations by the priests and basically had to believe the priests theological understanding. Could it be said that this is the same as theological persuasion?

[@jwhippet8313]

He was using persuasion in the sense of variety not in the sense of coercion. Like calling heterosexuality a 'sexual persuasion.'

[@davidwcooney]

Actually, the Douay-Rheim’s was originally printed as a study bible with very extensive notes.

[@jefftube58]

The Douay if I'm correct is a Catholic Bible. If true, I would not use it for serious study of the Scriptures.

[@graybeard2113]

@@alhilford2345 forget the Latin and go back to the original Hebrew and Greek..

[@CadillacBunner]

@@jefftube58 The D-R is neither "Catholic" or "Protestant." It was translated from the first written copies of the christian scriptures and the Septuagint. It was the bible of the 4th century. No other bible exists from that time and Protestant/Catholic churches did not exist

[@CadillacBunner]

@@graybeard2113 Jerome used the Hebrew and Greek to produce the Latin.

[@CadillacBunner]

The Haydock version (the Leather hardbound) contained notes on the Challoner revision, the original D-R contained no notes. Remember, that is Richard Calloner's revision from 1789 that many people have. Great comment.

[@jasonpratt5126]

"Witheringly heavy back-breaking edition" -- lolol!

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

I was going someone would look carefully at the little type on the Bibles. Thank you Jason.

[@CalvinLimuel]

I own a 1599 Geneva Bible, a restored version (updated spellings) of the latest facsimile edition by Tolle Lege Press. Get that instead of that one. Also, I kinda consider the Amplified Bible as a study Bible or an almost study Bible?

[@hcrawford115]

I've had a MacArthur study Bible for a few years and it has richly blessed my study of God's word. First ESV and now the NASB. Great resource from a teacher who has diligently preached the Word, verse-by-verse for over 50 years.

[@jeffcarlson3269]

I recently picked up a copy of the MacArthur Preachers Bible.. this is a wide margin bible with like 48 gsm paper thickness.. this thing is Massive... No study notes.. only God;s word.. but this thing is massive.. it weighs about 8 lbs...