ESV Study Bible - An Honest Review (of a Complementarian Calvinist Bible!)

[@danielannutto792]

I am a pastor and neither a Calvinist nor Arminian and absolutely love and recommend this bible. It reads well and, in my opinion, is an excellent bible for anyone of any Christian faith. Those who seek to dig deeper can, and as you rightly pointed out, it is chock full of research material. I have a plethora of bibles that I use for study and to prepare sermons, whether topical or expositional. But this is my absolute favorite, and if I could only have one bible, this would be it, hands down. In any case, nice review.

[@MachianDebater]

@@danielannutto792 Are you a pedobaptist or a pedophile ?

[@brucebjorkman9336]

This video is an EXCELLENT, intelligent review of the ESV Study Bible. Your overview analysis is one of the best I have watched on KZbin. You are very thorough in your explanations---enlightening without being boring. I would love to sit in on one of your classes, because this video shows what a great teacher you are. I purchased the ESV SB a few weeks ago. (Found a used version with very few markings in it). And became extremely impressed with the articles, which you mentioned, and the numerous charts and maps within this version of the Bible. Thanks for a truly A++++++ review of the ESV Study Bible.

[@5150show]

I’m a catholic and I use this bible , it’s exceptional

[@Mark3ABE]

Well, every Catholic in England and Wales will also soon be using this translation, since the Jerusalem Bible is being phased out. The Lectionary is in the process of revision and the new Lectionary, using the ESV, will soon be introduced. The ESV has been in use in India now for several years, as they made more rapid progress in revising their Lectionary.

[@reality4330]

Perhaps you will realize you’re in the catholic cult , while reading scripture. I pray God shows you this

[@5150show]

@@reality4330 happy new year

[@DrGero15]

@@Mark3ABE Doesn't the Catholic church use the NABRE? Why would they switch to a protestant translation?

[@Mark3ABE]

@@DrGero15 The Catholic Church in the USA uses the “New American Bible” (previously known as the “Confraternity Bible”) as revised. The Catholic Church in Canada uses the NRSV and the Catholic Church in England and Wales uses the RSV (second edition 1971/72) and is soon to replace this with the ESV. In 1943 Pope Pius XII laid down guidelines for Biblical scholarship, which involved a direct translation from the best of the original sources into the modern language. These required the Douay-Rheims and the Knox translations to be set aside, as they were translations from the Latin Vulgate and, being translations from a translation, did not comply with the new norms of Biblical Scholarship. As a result, two translations were approved - the Jerusalem Bible (1966 edn.) was approved for use in the Liturgy and for private and public devotional use and the RSV was approved for teaching and study purposes. It would have been possible, of course, to adopt the New American Bible, by preparing an Anglicised version of this for use in England and Wales, however, as the Church of England and most Protestant Churches were using the Authorised Version in one or other of its revisions, a decision was made to simply adopt the Authorised Version, as being a reliable, direct translation from the original languages, thereby complying with the norms of translation set by Pope Pius XII.

[@ryanh779]

This is the best ESV study bible that I have seen. This review made me want to get the Bible and I did. This bible will shred your mind and teach you more then you thought possible. This guy knows his bible.

[@reneallen9556]

I have the ESV Study Bible in hardcover. I've not dived into it as much as some of my other study Bibles, but I think I will this year. I've had this Study Bible since the Fall of 2021. You did an excellent job on this Review.

[@eclipsesonic]

I have the large print leather edition of this study Bible. It's over 3,000 pages, so it is pretty heavy, but it's worth it for the larger print for both the text and the notes. I absolutely love it. I consider this to be the perfect study bible (bar the Calvinistic leaning though), but I can overlook that as the wealth of information here is almost unparalleled. It's done by conservative scholars and I'm grateful for all the hard work they've done with this!

[@brians5661]

John Oswalt and Grant Osborne are Arminian, so there are a couple other non-Calvinist contributors.

[@OrondeB]

If this is a “Calvinist” Bible, then it’s super fair. My favorite study Bible ever, and I’ll admit I was sketchy at first when I got it, but they’re pretty fair when it comes to other theological point of views (Arminianism, free grace theology, Lutheran etc..).

[@daleclark3138]

Have been collecting Bibles for years. I have had this one for years. Latest new addition is the Chronological Life Application NLT Study bible. Thanks for another good review.

[@johngeverett]

Very fair and thorough review! I am NOT Calvinist, so I use the notes with respect for the scholarship and caution for the Reformed-tinted content.

[@KalliBella1]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber. I really like and appreciate your reviews of the study bibles I've seen in a couple of your review videos. I commented on another video (top 7 study Bibles) that I really enjoy and appreciate the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible, but my primary study Bible is the ESV Study Bible. I like it for all the reasons you enumerated. As for its Reformed leanings and its complementarian point of view, I don't find them limiting to my personal view and they don't bother me, and I say this as a woman who loves to study the Word of God (complementarianism is not a trigger for me). But I do understand and accept that there are other believers who hold a different view, and that is fine with me. Good review. Thank you for the time invested in your reviews. Helpful! :)

[@DiscipleDojo]

Thank you for watching and for the comment. I agree completely!

[@dalethomas5392]

John Oswalt is also a Wesleyan. He teaches at Asbury too and is an ordained UMC elder.

[@DiscipleDojo]

Yes, thank you for noting what I missed!

[@gleasonparker1684]

I like the ESV LARGE PRINT STUDY BIBLE.

[@amandasteven1400]

i gots that one too :) but evn in the Large Print version the notes seem relly small? i sometimes log into the ESV website and read it online... u can set any size font and even choose a sepia background.

[@escapingdeception5799]

Old Testament brother. I love it! I tell people all the time the old testament is the gospel

[@nicholasthroop5394]

I have a ESV Key word study bible. I’m no Calvinist but I do enjoy it. I don’t believe one bit that God was sitting there by himself thinking “I’m gonna create humans, choose the ones I like, and destroy the rest”. We all have the choice.

[@amandasteven1400]

this review is amazing (kudo's to the Disciple'Dojo'guy) and told me more about how the ESV Study Bible would apply "to ME" than any other review... i watched a ton of them! Thats what us, new to the Bible people do by the way... we watch lots of reviews :) So i now have my very own copy and could't be happier! It is everything i was hoping it would be and more! For me personally, it is probally better than investing in a Bible commentary? i mean, a lot of this stuff is still over my lil'head :) because the notes are printed kinda small (for me) i sometimes log into the ESV website and read it online. unfortunately, not all the articles are available in their online version.

[@arsenalboy4ever]

Thankyou for this review, I'm a new Calvinist

[@georickcastillo4868]

I own an esv study Bible and they actually gave the possible routes in the setting of exodus they only highlighthed the traditional route.

[@SaneNoMore]

While I am not a Calvinist I have noticed that all my expensive premium study bibles are and I love them.

[@joehinojosa24]

If I buy an ESV STUDY BIBLE WAS THAT PREDESTINED?

[@DiscipleDojo]

I mean...if the contributors are right, then, yeah. 😁

[@joehinojosa24]

@@DiscipleDojo God is Sovereign. That's reassuring. Like Einstein said,' God( Pantheism) DOES NOT PLAY DICE WITH THE UNIVERSE".

[@Samy-sx6kn]

@@joehinojosa24 The biblical god is not pantheistic.

[@Lochlannach661]

J.I. Packer is another Arminian that worked on it. He's an Anglican iirc.

[@Warriorking.1963]

I really enjoyed this video, but you said you wouldn't recommend this Study Bible for a beginner - a new Christian in my case. Would you be able to suggest one or two Study Bibles that would be suitable for me? Thanks.

[@DiscipleDojo]

Life Application Study Bible or the NLT Illustrated Study Bible would be my recommendations for people newer to the faith or to Bible study.

[@Warriorking.1963]

@@DiscipleDojo I took your advice, I've ordered the Life Application Study Bible. Thanks so much for the help!

[@Zigurat7]

What’s your main study Bible?

[@DiscipleDojo]

I teach from the Archaeological Study Bible by Zondervan because it has all my handwritten notes in it from the past 15years.

[@livingwords2159]

As a pastor to preach,which study Bible to buy ?

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for this detailed review.

[@GM-tu7di]

What study Bible do you recommend most? I am looking for a well rounded study Bible

[@DiscipleDojo]

Life Application Study Bible

[@lynnd.5135]

I just bought this in NLT, should I have got it in nkjv? ​@@DiscipleDojo

[@Daniel-id6le]

This is the best and most accurate study bible.

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

Im by no means Calvinist and i really like this bible. It's extremely well thought out, and very easy to understand

[@kman8628]

Great review, thank you. I’m slowly working my way through your videos, but which study Bible versions would you recommend that would present non-Calvinist and/or egalitarian views?

[@DiscipleDojo]

See my Top 7 Recommended Study Bible videos for my suggestions that fit that description.

[@kman8628]

@@DiscipleDojo thank you!

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

The best Study Bible!

[@isacglpr]

Praise the Lord! I like how in depth you go into explaining the side notes and some of the notes that you would include in them. Never really had a study Bible, I’m trying to buy one or two. Which one would you go with if you had to only pick one or two at the most?

[@DiscipleDojo]

See my video "Top Recommended Study Bibles" that I posted a few weeks ago for my answer to that very question! 🙂

[@isacglpr]

@@DiscipleDojo Thank you and God bless!

[@sofiawhite9337]

So what is the best study bible for a new believer?

[@DiscipleDojo]

I would recommend a Life Application Study Bible in NLT or NIV for new believers.

[@mchaywood83]

I hate the map colors. For anyone that struggles with shades of green, they are difficult to read on some of them. Wish they would use better contrast in future versions.

[@veronicaturner5050]

I would really really really love to see you review The Lutheran Study Bible by Concordia Publishing House

[@DiscipleDojo]

I will be reviewing the Lutheran Study Bible by Augsburg Press sometime this year, hopefully. Is that the same one or are they different?

[@RachelSemeson]

Mine doesn’t have color photos but black and white 👀

[@DiscipleDojo]

Weird.

[@jaksdh-u4t]

Because you have the large print edition.

[@jonasaras]

Where can I get a non-Calvinist, preterist, continuationist study bible?

[@aetimberpine]

Thank you. My job gives us points that can be converted for merch and I was able to get the esv study Bible and the cultural background based on your feedback among others as well.

[@jamesmccart9438]

I GOT THIS ESV STUDY BIBLE

[@DiscipleDojo]

How do you like it? What did I miss in the review? :)

[@khaleelbenoit8223]

I have the big hardcover one

[@Poppop-yp7zm]

As a complementarian calvinist. I really enjoy your channel and content! Always interesting!

[@DiscipleDojo]

That means a lot to me! Thank you!

[@gungasam3000]

What is your main, go-to study bible?

[@DiscipleDojo]

@@gungasam3000 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnKoiIejjbyol5Y

[@wesleynunez3825]

At 10:18-11:06, when you were talking about Revelation 3:16 about how Christ is talking to the Laodiceans being similar to the water they received either warm or cold. Doesn't the Laodiceans' lukewarm religious lifestyle pertain to the modern followers of Christ today? Wasn't that the takeaway message that we cannot be lukewarm ourselves? Similarly, when Paul wrote solely to the Corinth church in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, wasn't the message NOT to live a sinful lifestyle or else you will not inherit kingdom of God? I always believed that those verses were meant for us too. In your video you made it seem like it was ONLY directed towards the Ladocean churches, which I understand given that the message was originally for them. However, what other meaning could possibly be attributed to that verse (Revelation 3:16)? Forgive me for all the questions. I always thought that the message for Revelation 3:16 was for us too, despite being directed towards the Laodiceans. God bless and good video review!

[@DiscipleDojo]

It is indeed for us too. But "lukewarm" vs. "hot" & "cold" has a very specific meaning that knowing the background at Laodica helps us better understand. See the final video in our "Bible for the Rest of Us" playlist for a discussion of that passage in detail.

[@offroad5798]

What would be the opposite of "complimentarian"?

[@DiscipleDojo]

Egalitarian

[@offroad5798]

​@@DiscipleDojo thank you

[@micahwatz1148]

If anyone is looking at getting this just get the big one. Easier to read. Its heavy tho. But i doubt most people would be hauling this around.

[@Billster1955]

Excellent review. Most of my adult Christian life was spent in the Nazarene church. That being said, which study bibles would you recommend for me? I do have KJV & NIV Thimpson Chain Reference Bibles.

[@DiscipleDojo]

NLT Illustrated Study Bible, then you'll have a spectrum of translations to compare.

[@Billster1955]

@@DiscipleDojo thanks for the quick reply brother. I was thinking about that one after watching some reviews. I was wondering about it's font size and if there was a large print version. I may just need to up my readers a bit lol. I do have a NLT Prayer Bible, a NKJV Maxwell Leadership Bible and a Thomas Nelson NKJV Foundation Study Bible. With the mess our country is in, I'm encouraged all the more to stay in the word and witness to others. God bless you and your work.

[@quik9123]

Thanks for the excellent review.

[@Ethan-eh7ct]

Still new to these study bibles does anyone know if this version is a chronological study bible I’m looking for an ESV chronological study bible

[@e.m.8094]

I'd like to get my Dad either the ESV or NIV study Bible for a Father's Day gift. Which would you suggest?

[@DiscipleDojo]

It depends on where he's at in his biblical knowledge. ESV is more advanced, NIV is more general.

[@e.m.8094]

Thanks!

[@NorthRiverKennels]

Cool bookshelf

[@revdavidpeters]

Glad to see it is complementarian in the greatest study bible ever written.

[@roccorubino6288]

ESV or Biblical theology study Bible

[@Samy-sx6kn]

Both. But like the ESV more.

[@Mark3ABE]

The Authorised Version is widely accepted across the whole of the Christian Church, in one or other of its revisions. The Eastern Orthodox Churches in English speaking countries tend to prefer the New King James Version. The Catholic Church in Canada, England and Wales, India and other English speaking countries, tends to prefer the RSV, the NRSV or the ESV. The Church of England uses the NRSV. Most Protestant Churches accept the Authorised Version in one of its revisions. The New King James Version is very popular with Pentecostal Churches, for example. There is really no need to stray from the Authorised Version if you wish to find a safe and reliable translation. Of course, as a Catholic, I need not concern myself with whether a translation, or the associated study notes, is “Calvinist” or “Arminian”. The Council of Trent did not consider it necessary to enter into this particular debate. It found, as a trend, that many of the Protestant Reformers strayed into one or other forms of the Pelagian heresy, by which they did not stress, sufficiently, the doctrine of sanctifying grace.

[@Cammed5point3sierra]

I’m catholic can I read it ?

[@DiscipleDojo]

If you are literate, sure. 😁

[@Cammed5point3sierra]

@@DiscipleDojo 😂😂😂😂😂

[@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq]

Okay, it's a Calvinist leaning bible. Do you know of bibles that lean to Arminian teachings?

[@sheldon3996]

Hi David, There are no Arminian bibles; there are only bibles. The Arminian view of salvation must be eisegetically derived, same with female pastors. Different types of Grace - man made. Free will - one verse in the ESV and one in the NASB, four in the NKJV. God’s sovereign election/choice - more than 100 verses in all translations. Zero female pastors, elders, bishops, or overseers. One female deaconess. Both of these conclusions are man’s desires and man-centered vice God’s decrees and God glorifying. Next thing you know, homosexuality will fully accepted within main line churches and explained off as being “made in God’s image” vice a personal choice … oh wait. The vast majority of people will not accept the Bible as written. They believe in themselves and worldly teachings.

[@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq]

@@sheldon3996 The United Methodist Church has fully accepted the homosexual lifestyle.

[@sheldon3996]

@@DavidRodriguez-hg6kq It’s all about money and a woke agenda. Liberalism in the church and in life destroys people and leads them astray. The UMC leadership brought the denomination into apostasy and therefore the UMC can no longer be considered a Christian church (although I sincerely believe there are many Christians still within the denomination who either don’t know or don’t understand the implications or they feel they can’t escape). They are among us but they are not of us. They have fully adopted a world view vice a biblical view, and have not the Father. They rejoice in their sinfulness, encouraging others to do the same. Ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing; false teachers preaching a false gospel.

[@eddielusk9086]

I got this stuby Bible with the Buffalo Leather.

[@user-mq3vy6ov8e]

So great. Does it open flat

[@DiscipleDojo]

that would depend on what binding you got it in.

[@TexSquirrel]

My hardback version does open flat.

[@tracy197]

If it wasn’t for the Calvinistic slant this would be an amazing study bible

[@DiscipleDojo]

I agree. But even as a non-Calvinist I think it is a very good study Bible, though the Calvinist/Complementarian bias throughout makes it less ideal than it could be. But it is from Crossway, after all!

[@tracy197]

@@DiscipleDojo true. I actually have two copies of it myself and it does help with studying. I guess someone just has to use it with caution. Kinda like using a pressure. It can clean but it can also do a lot of damage

[@ashleycapulso9200]

romans 9 issue.. I'd rather believe it is for individuals.. if you insist that it is corporate it would be harder to take if you're Arminian(non calvinist) because it will compose thousands of people..

[@DiscipleDojo]

Israel was thousands of people, so as a non-Calvinist myself I don't see a problem with that.

[@BitesOfFaith]

When Calvinists ask you what about Pharaoh's heart being hardened, tell them that was only for a time!

[@DiscipleDojo]

I actual point just them to the video here on the channel where we discuss that topic in detail. :-)

[@davidgagnon7806]

Buffalo Bill can bind it in human skin for you if you really want it.

[@DiscipleDojo]

Not unless you put the lotion in the basket.

[@johnneufeld6019]

Is rome giving you more manuscripts 😅

[@DiscipleDojo]

Not sure what that means.

[@jessjessup2361]

Do you know if the ESV has explained why they translated Gen. 3:16 differently than every other literal leaning version?

[@BillWalkerWarren]

Cool review. But the ESV study Bible is not reformed enough lol 😂 Great and honest review brother. Blessings

[@TexSquirrel]

This is my favorite Bible. I have the hardback version, so it stays at home, because of the weight. I have a “travel” Bible that goes to church. This Bible was so valuable as I did a study of Revelation.

[@jaredhammonds8255]

ESV = Extra Spiritual Version

[@carolinetrace894]

This dude chooses every position that the world would approve of.

[@DiscipleDojo]

What does that even mean?

[@carolinetrace894]

@@DiscipleDojo Your theology is weak. Study the Reformation. Doctrine is armor of God. Get real armor. Calvin, Ursinus, Turretin, English Puritans, Scottish Puritans, Dutch Puritans.

[@Daegdon]

Dojo I am with you: give me a hardback to put up on the self every time!

[@MachianDebater]

Amen King James Bible . The perfect words of God.

[@DiscipleDojo]

That's not even remotely true.

[@MachianDebater]

@@DiscipleDojo Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word... Mark 4.15

[@DiscipleDojo]

Yep. And satan also deceiveth people unto belief that an English translation 1600 years later is "perfect." You have been deceived.

[@MachianDebater]

@@DiscipleDojo it's only 413 years old , your also terrible at basic math

[@Yesica1993]

The Bible was not written in King James English. Or any English.

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

Beware of the ESV Study Bible bound in human skin! If you find it, before you touch it, you must recite THESE THREE WORDS!! VERY IMPORTANT!!! DO NOT FORGET THESE, OR ATTEMPT TO SUBSTITUTE OTHER WORDS!! (I'm looking at YOU, Ash!!) *KLAATU* *VERATA* *NICTO*

[@DiscipleDojo]

NECKTIE!

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

@@DiscipleDojo And with THAT, we cue the skeletons bursting out of the ground and poking/slapping at you, Three Stooges-style!!😆🤣

[@sandracoombs2255]

Klaatu Barada Nicto. 😊

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

@@sandracoombs2255 And with THAT, we cue the eight-foot-tall robot standing RIGHT BEHIND YOU!! Amazing how Gort got so close behind you without making a sound . . .

[@piqone1]

That's because the egalitarian view has very weak scriptural support to it. Over and over again egalitarians overstate, stretch, or flat out misrepresent most of the points they try to make in Scripture. Mike Winger has a very thorough video on their claims.

[@DiscipleDojo]

I like Mike. But I believe he is wrong on this topic. See the discussion Carmen Imes and I had here on the channel for why I say that.

[@ogmakefirefiregood]

Hmm. Could it be that all well translated Bibles are "Calvinistic"? Lol.

[@DiscipleDojo]

Nope. :-)

[@sophialopez3552]

Buy me one like u have just kidding

[@JohnnyMacs-BibleNightInCanada]

A Complementarian Calvinist bible? So a Biblical, Biblical Bible. Amazing!

[@DiscipleDojo]

User name checks out.

[@Samy-sx6kn]

Just the Bible is Calvinistic. If you like it or not.

[@RUT812]

Calvinist. All I need to know. I’ll pass. There are other good translations.

[@DiscipleDojo]

That's unfortunate.

[@Yesica1993]

LOL! What does that even mean?

[@thomasK411]

Okay review even though your anti Calvinist, and your anti complimentarian views are unfortunate for your knowledge

[@DiscipleDojo]

Meh...If you are correct, God predestined me to not be Calvinist, so you have to take it up with Him. 🤷

[@Samy-sx6kn]

@@DiscipleDojo That is just one of your false presumption on Calvinism

[@aperson4057]

@@Samy-sx6kn Not really when most Calvinists are determinists or compatibilists (which in my view is just determinism with extra steps).

[@mitchdickson254]

Oh that thing is a miracle alright. And it is one of the better of the 200 Apostate Bibles. This one only has 64,000 differences from the King James. But I have questions ;) The more expensive versions of the ESV have the celtic cross stamped into the cover. Why would a bible have the Nazi Iron Cross, you know the one on German WW2 Planes, and the same one the SS wore on their uniforms stamped into the leather front??? Are you going full pagan? I guess the ESV is not quite as bad as the New King James. They got an entwined trifecta printed on that puppy ;) If you google that it is 3 entwined sixes. So at least the ESV doesn't have 666 stamped on the cover ;) That is probably a plus LOL! So tell me preacher man which Jesuit text do you prefer, The one they found in the Vatican basement, the one they found in a Monestary in the trash bin, or the combination of the two that the athiests Wescott and Hort wrote they call the "Critical Text"????? Every one of these things is a ticket to hell for somebody. So you go ahead and I'll wait here ;)

[@DiscipleDojo]

What a litany of foolishness in a single comment. Oy vey

[@mitchdickson254]

@@DiscipleDojo LMAO! You didn't explain the Celtic Cross on the ESV or the 666 stamped on the New King James. That is very real! The 64000 differences are very real. The garbage Jesiut base of the Critical Text is very real as well. You full well know the warning in Revelation 22. You real sure you want to meet Saint Pete with that thing in your hand? And your gonna get to explain the others you led down that path. Even the math is against you. 6 billion King James that created 2 billion protestants. The NIV is the closest at about 2 million copies. So Satan's best try came in at .0003%. You got a ways to go with that little Vatican counterfit ;) And I am foolish? ROTFLMAO! If you try real hard, why soon you can be Baptising Aliens and blessing Homosexuals right there by the Pope ;) And the "Oy Vey", now there's a thought. Why you can convert to Judism. They long ago abandoned the Torah in preference to the babblings of the Phasisees in the Talmud. Come to think of it, you and this ESV are mirroring their nonsense pretty close LOL!