I finally review the Reformation Study Bible!

In this episode we're taking a look at the Reformation Study Bible by Ligonier Ministries, which a viewer sent and asked for my thoughts on.
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[@flowerlass]

Terrific and fair review! I grew up in the Reformed tradition. I have the older and newer editions of this study Bible. It was the only Bible I ever used until I started watching your Bible reviews. I have quite a few in ebook format now, so I can read the notes from different perspectives. I still belong to a Reformed church because I like the expository preaching, the importance of every member knowing what their Bible says, and the seriousness of worship. But you are right; some Reformed churches believe they are the ones with the real truth. But after listening to your channel, I admit that some things within some Reformed circles have always made me sad. Complementarianism is one. Election is another. But what bothers me the most is that I don't feel that I can invite "anyone" to church because some won't be warmly welcomed. Not many Reformed churches reach out to people who live on the margins of our society either. I always had to take my children to Catholic outreach ministries so they would learn to have a heart to minister to anyone in need. In my personal experience, I have witnessed male church elders dismiss the capabilities of women on several occasions. A woman interested in ministry can work in the nursery, teach Sunday School or a women's Bible study, or work in the kitchen on Wednesday nights. Reformed churches are not all the same, but there are only two Reformed denominations in my area - PCA and ARP. They are similar. Churches in my area seem to be ultra-liberal/nonBiblical or ultra-conservative/legalistic at times. Thanks for making these videos. I appreciate your videos and the youth work that you do in Charlotte.

[@McReb]

I wish I could afford one. I am a great admirer of R.C. Sproul.

[@karendash3274]

As a Christian, I don’t know what flavour I am and I don’t understand why we have to categorize ourselves… I think that it’s Satan’s way of having us take our eyes off the prize..of doing what we’re supposed to be doing…that is shining His light into a dark world instead of arguing amongst ourselves I liken it to God looking down on His squabbling children arguing that “I know God more than you do!” As long as you believe that Jesus died for you, that He was God incarnate..you are my brother/sister in Christ

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

The Calvinistic God is not the Christian God. That God has very different traits to the Christian God. That God is a cosmic dictator who misuses his sovereignty to decree people to hell before they have done anything deserving hell. The Christian God on the other hands wants to save the whole world but won't override anyone's free will to accept his will of life. Two very different gods. I agree with you that Christian sectarianism gets to a fever pitch in many ways, but some theological constructs are deserving of endless criticism.

[@danielsell7598]

Reformation Study Bible is my favorite study Bible. The notes and commentary are biblically solid. I have been reading through the entire study Bible and have found it to be extremely helpful illuminating Scripture. It is theologically conservative, which I appreciate.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great review, thank you for not only pointing out biases but explaining them.

[@thegothamite128]

I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for shag carpet (I’m reformed Baptist). 😎. I have seen this Bible in stores before but have not yet purchased it. I must say, your review of this Bible was utterly outstanding! Thank you for your in-depth review. I’m currently in seminary and I was excited that I was familiar with most everything you touched on. Keep up the good work!

[@genejoy637]

I have the NKJV edition of the Reformation Study Bible. When I still use a physical Bible (I more frequently use Bible apps on my phone these days), the Reformation Study Bible is the one I use. I must admit more of a Calvinistic bias as not only is this my primary study Bible, but I have been attending churches in the Presbyterian Church in America for over 20 years and many of my favorite authors share that same bias as well. All the same, I appreciate your review of the ESV edition and I found it to be careful, thoughtful, and helpful.

[@robertshirley624]

I, like you, am not Reformed (with a upper-case ‘R’), but I am reformed (with a lower-case ‘r’). Great review. It is one of the Bibles I use for reference on my Olive Tree app. (hence, it sits on my digital ‘shelf’). It is always good to be familiar with different perspectives.

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you,JM🌹⭐🌹Super fair!

[@Terrylb285]

Blank pages would be for notes?

[@sethhale235]

As a reformed guy, I really appreciate your fair review. Great to see.

[@DiscipleDojo]

Thanks. My goal is to treat my Reformed friends the way I wish they'd treat me.

[@sethhale235]

@@DiscipleDojo And vice versa!

[@TheTruthIsDeeper]

I myself might be Orthodox but I still really like all your reviews and how you really explain all the things and give different opinions. Overall just great channel bro :). Also will you improve the camera resolution in the future its a bit hard to see the text and the type of notes. Anyway Godbless!

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

This channel is awesome. ❤

[@Terrylb285]

When I became a follower, I was was learning from Rc Sproul and Norman Geisler .

[@edwinalvarez1619]

Cool review, haha it is like a house with a shag carpet. I used to have it but I gave it away I do have the ESV Study which I use for reference.

[@AmericanShia786]

Reformed Protestantism of the Calvinist sort, I believe, is marketed wrongly. The Reformation Study Bible seems to present it pretty well. Firstly, I would not start with the Tulip. When I get to the Tulip, I would put a more positive slant on each point. 1) Totally Inability (rather than Totally Depravity) means that a sinner cannot be justified by his own power. It is God who justifies him. Limited Atonement doesn't mean that Christ dies for only a few. Paul states that Christ's blood was shed for many, but not all. God willing the Fall just means that God created finite humans who are not robots. Adam was finite and a moral agent. I came very close to becoming a Calvinist at one point. I still respect Reformed doctrine. I do believe everyone God elects will persevere to the end. Good review of the Reformation Study Bible.

[@spencers6263]

Idk, putting slant or spin on Tulip comes across a little shady whether that is positive or just the standard slant.

[@braydeavours8490]

Best study Bible around

[@GrammyGottaGo]

I feel like it was really hard for you to say, “let’s get reformed.”

[@Terrylb285]

Both sides CAL and ARM have people in their camp that would probably shed blood if it wasn’t illegal .

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

Lol. But sad. I would personally only denounce the system without condemning the adherents.

[@pastornickmcrae]

The newer editions are much better design- and quality-wise. Single column, thicker paper, etc.

[@DiscipleDojo]

@@pastornickmcrae that's good to know.

[@markwalker3484]

TULIP is the very antithesis of *good* news.

[@traviswilson36]

Wrong you little punk

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

Amen! A very depressing system indeed - unless you arbitrarily convince yourself that you are part of the elect that is.

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

Sad you think this way.

[@Bl_Radio]

Oversimplifying Reformed theology like that is not helpful. This Study Bible is frikkin' great while it also retains the warts of our Reformed peep's indiosyncracies.

[@thlipsislamont1352]

No it's not, that's not a biblical fact, that's your opinion.

[@SquabBob]

As a Calvinist I appreciate the effort, but, humbly, you got "What is Calvinism" so wrong, and we agree The Reformation Study Bible isn't meant to be theologically balanced across our disagreements.

[@DiscipleDojo]

@@SquabBob interesting, since the VAST majority of my Calvinist viewers specifically said that I did not, in fact, get it wrong. 🤷

[@SquabBob]

@@DiscipleDojo Hmmm... I have a rather lengthy reply, if you'd allow it and there a suitable place to send it. I sent it through gmail if that's OK.

[@Bl_Radio]

@@DiscipleDojo i think that the term "Calvinist" itself is so loaded and problematic that it lends itself to these types of disagreements. ... and you went to like- THE Calvinist Seminary. Lol

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

Calvin was a very intelligent man who came up with a very evil system which makes God the author of evil. God save people from this depressing system that robs the gospel of all its glory! Otherwise, this seems like a good Bible with that caveat! And for many Protestants (though not all thank God), Sola Scriptura practically devolves into Solo Scriptura in application. This can be demonstrated backwards and forwards.

[@mdp_lady]

How can TULIP still be apart of the house? I don’t understand how this “theology” is treated as fundamentally Christian? How can anyone in this belief system be assured of their salvation? Having doubts about faith is a human condition that shouldn’t label one a reprobate. TULIP, in my opinion, is misogynistic and heretical, but I’m open to a discussion about it in a living room with shag carpet.

[@Theos_thinker]

Many Reformed Christians would argue that, because, they are saved (in the same way non-Reformed are), they are assured in their faith. While others struggle deeply because they feel like they can’t be assure. I guess the answer may differ depending on who you ask. Idk. I’m not reformed. Also, how is TULIP is misogynistic? What does TULIP have to do with women?

[@mdp_lady]

@@Theos_thinker thanks for your insight; I don’t believe we can judge someone as a reprobate. As far as TULIP being connected to misogynistic ideas comes from John Piper’s representation of Calvinism in his staunch opposition towards women teaching men.

[@Theos_thinker]

@@mdp_lady Yeah, but John Piper’s views on Women have to do more with a more extreme form of Complementarianism and not Calvinism.

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

To the original poster: I agree completely. I would consider Calvinists adherents Christians but not the core Calvinist doctrine of TULIP. I would say the Calvinists adherents are Christians DESPITE their core Calvinists beliefs of TULIP.

[@user-rg4ni2hr6r]

​@@mdp_ladyTULIPs major problem is it's painting the wrong character of God. I personally find it satanic. A system whose logical implications are that God is the author of evil (no matter the denial of that due to cognitive dissonance by its adherents) is an evil system. Christ can and does (as far as I can tell) save people who mistakenly hold to wrong beliefs such as this, but if he does so it's probably despite this belief. If TULIPS main issue was it's view of women - I wouldn't even care. Even ARMs can't agree on that.