The Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible

[@really2k1]

This is the best study Bible out there IMO. The notes are great and so pastoral. The topical essays are very good and get to the heart of the matter. I love the confessions and catechisms.

[@radical7663]

I was hoping you would disuade me from buying this - I just ordered! 🤦‍♂️ Awesome review - thank you!

[@colleenmartineau3787]

Another stellar review! I am SOLD on purchasing this!

[@Scrubjay001]

What a fantastic review. Subscribed.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks, Isaiah!

[@Pastor4all52]

I have this Bible and have really enjoyed it. The notes are a treasure trove of insights, explanations, and show the archaic words with their modern equivalents. I have about every study bible out in the market (a whole lot of them anyway). And I like the notes that put a maximum of info into the relatively brief notes (a real strong-point). The articles are quite interesting and thought provoking. One of the special features this Bible has is the listing of various creeds in the back (including the Westminster Confession of Faith). As usual I don't agree with all of the various theological views and perspective presented in the Bible--but for me that's the usual. And as I always say of any Study Bibles and as we say it in Texas--"Eat the watermelon and spit out the seeds." This is an excellent review of this Bible.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Pastor4all52! I'm not a fan of study Bibles in general -- I'd prefer to have the notes in a separate volume -- but as study Bibles go, I like this one quite a lot.

[@Pastor4all52]

@@RGrantJones Actually what I like the most is a wide-margin Bible where I can write notes drawn from my own study. I enjoy watching the videos you post. Keep it up, brother.

[@michaelboucher4544]

Another excellent review. I will be purchasing based on your thorough critique. The 1560 Geneva bible will have to wait😢. Thank you!

[@RGrantJones]

Thank you for your kind words, Michael. I hope you're pleased with that choice.

[@michaelboucher4544]

@@RGrantJones Grant, I'm an old school bibliophile from way back. Your channel is unique in that it is technical but accessible, and I have been able to expand my own knowledge from the information you provide. Your review of the NET bible prompted me to try my hand at learning koine(sic?) Greek via KZbin. Anytime I can learn something is time well spent. I hope you continue to provide content well into the future.

[@stephenwilson9924]

Found your review. Awesome!

[@OrthodoxJourney359]

Wow! I like the Study Helps section in this Bible. I wonder if there is a booklet with the notes without having to buy the whole Bible.

[@RGrantJones]

I haven't heard of a separate booklet with the notes, but that's a great idea.

[@chrismuller6563]

I believe that once you’ve bought the Bible, you get digital access to the notes online.

[@einarengemoen2486]

Your good at this…

[@RGrantJones]

Thank you for saying so, Einar!

[@radical7663]

I always keep my library out of the sun. Funny, I was looking for some covers - very cheap. However they don’t help with the brown spots on top of the paper (from dust?) I keep all my books in see through uniform plastic boxes. I would like to pass on a good tip I saw from a fellow Christian. Use black card stock under the page to eliminate ghost/bleed through. Black card stock Amazon. Would you get the goatskin of this? I think it’s a bit extravagant And could I ask your opinion of this: GOD...Please Buy Me A Jet | Today`s Church...Years Later

[@hassanmirza2392]

If I ever finish reading ESV study bible, I might order Reformation Study Bible, it looks quite neat. What do you think are the next best Protestant study Bibles after ESV?

[@RGrantJones]

The MacArthur Study Bible and the Reformation Study Bible are both very good. I'm not sure which is better. Thanks for the comment, Hassan!

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

Amillennialism -- ah YES...! Never ever ever did the Millennium interpretations make sense to me, even as a child, until I learned of amillennialism just a few short years ago. Now THAT makes sense! Referring to the commentary on Isaiah 9:1-3, you are absolutely right -- commentary that confuses enough that I cannot help but wonder if it was "an extreme typo" at best, or shabby and misleading at worst. I hope not to find too many like that in this Bible, but it is still the best study Bible in my own estimation I have seen thus far. I may disagree with a number of the commentaries (but not as many as I disagree with in other Bibles, haha). You did a very nice review, Mr. Jones, and pointed out many interesting things about this Bible.

[@BeingConsciousness-yw3zw]

I was fortunate enough to be taught amillennialism at a church I attended for 3 years before I got saved at an independent fundamental Baptist church. The first church was wrong on the gospel (Lordship salvation), but right on Jesus’ position as the King who sits upon the throne of our heart, conquering forth with the gospel (revelation 6). The IFB church I got saved at was right on the gospel (salvation by faith alone) but wrong on eschatology.

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

@@BeingConsciousness-yw3zw I have never found even one teacher or preacher who gets everything right (in my opinion), but it's a great reminder to me that there is only ONE who KNOWS it all perfectly, and I can live with that. And it helps keep me from any tendency toward idolizing any teacher or preacher, etc.

[@BeingConsciousness-yw3zw]

@@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953 For a more thorough explanation of Amillennialism search Kim Riddlebarger on KZbin and he has a great series on this topic. I disagree with his interpretation of Romans 11 (I believe the fullness of the Gentiles being brought in is the same thing as All Israel being saved) and I don’t agree with infant baptism but he completely debunks premillennialism.

[@uteoverlook]

@6:27: This "Exodus map" is incorrect. (a.) The drawn exodus route does not cross the Red Sea. (Psalm 136:13-14) (b.) Mount Siani is in Arabia. (Galatians 4:25)

[@FernandoSerna1654]

How are you finding the book A Puritan Theology by Beeke? This Bible you reviewed seems like a very good resource despite its size. Thanks for all that you do to honor God’s word.

[@RGrantJones]

I made it about halfway through before other interests and activities put it on the shelf. My impression of what I've read so far is favorable, and I certainly intend to finish it at some point. Thanks for the question!

[@austinhellier7667]

Did you know about the KJV 2016 translation? I found it online several days ago and the entire New Testament is downloadable. I'd like to hear your opinion if you have one. Austin Hellier.

[@RGrantJones]

I've heard of it, but I haven't seen a copy. I'll have to find it and take a look.

[@radical7663]

Do you have any of the World Bible Publishers Inc. red letter KJV Iowa The text looks awesome

[@RGrantJones]

Paul - We have a couple of old World KJVs in the house, and the print in them is bold and crisp. The red is very good as reds go. I wish it were a bit darker, but I always find something to complain about!

[@radical7663]

So, even you almost like the red! I take it then it must be awesome😆🥳👍🙏

[@BMB125]

Are these the same notes as the New Geneva Study Bible/Reformation Study Bible?

[@RGrantJones]

No, they're different. Thanks for the question, Brian!

[@BMB125]

Thank you

[@radical7663]

I got to interject! I have the Turquoise- goatskin. The text is awesome (if you like bold) and the red is about the best you can get (brick red)

[@sylviafriessen9124]

Of all the reformation study bibles.. Which do you recommend??

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for the question, Sylvia -- but it's a hard one to answer. If you don't mind the light, thin font and wide columns in the Reformation Study Bible, I would go with it. But those are deal breakers for some people. (I reviewed the NKJV edition here, but it also comes in the ESV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYi4nZmLfspgh7s .) A second option would be the older Reformation Study Bible, which had two columns and a darker font. You may be able to find one on eBay or Amazon used. I reviewed it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfdknaIZpJoe9k . The Reformation Heritage Study Bible is very good as well, particularly if the KJV is your primary translation.

[@sylviafriessen9124]

@@RGrantJones Thank You Grant.. I have watched a few of your reviews on these reformation study bibles.. I'm good with either of the 3 translations ( NKJV ESV or KJV ) .. I will watch a few more of yours.. I just want it for the study content but definitely want the most readable font also

[@sylviafriessen9124]

@@RGrantJones may i ask also.. Would you recommend the oxford annotated or the orthodox study bible over the reformation one?

[@RGrantJones]

@@sylviafriessen9124 - no, I don't think I would. If I could only acquire one at a time, I would get the Reformation Study Bible first, then the Orthodox Study Bible, and finally the Oxford Annotated.

[@sylviafriessen9124]

@@RGrantJones Thank You so much

[@RGrantJones]

I noticed a typo at the 10:20 point. That should read, "Because of its skinny characters on a grayish background."

[@Airik1111bibles]

2 For 6:11-13😂 I love that 1600 slang LOL trying to figure out that one with a Strongs Concordance is not possible LOL Still love my KJV 😇

[@RGrantJones]

Me too! It's kind of interesting that the '67 Scofield just replaces those three verses without enclosing them in its normal | lines. It reads, "O ye Corinthians, our speech to you is candid, our heart is wide open. On our part there is no constraint in your affections. In fair exchange (I speak as unto my children), open wide your hearts to us." And it gives the original KJV passage in a footnote. They made a few word replacements in the Galatians passage, but, as far as I can tell, the only thing they did to Isaiah 9.1-3 was replace "not increased" with "increased." That change helps a bit, but the total sense is still obscure, because 9.1 is perplexing as written.

[@Airik1111bibles]

R. Grant Jones We can pray that the Queen orders an update to the King James translation 😁 I'd call for a fast but suicide is wrong😉

[@TheBrownsberg]

Strong is totaly unreliable in bible study, why would you use study strong's, James Strong was a heretic and that is a fact. If you want to learn the maning of 1611 words get a old oxford or webster dictionary. But it is up to you.

[@Airik1111bibles]

@@TheBrownsberg well I'm glad it's "up to me" ... 🤣

[@knpstrr]

Just ordered this for $20 on their Black Friday sales! What a steal!

[@RGrantJones]

That is an excellent price!

[@jessegandy7361]

What do you think of postmillennialism?

[@RGrantJones]

I haven't thought much about the various millennial views in recent years. The last time I studied the topic in detail, I couldn't determine which one was most likely true. Thanks for commenting!

[@vmax8481]

@@RGrantJones --- Clearly, the Bible teaches "Postmillennialism" --- One of the most ("Deceptive Bibles") is the "Scofield Study Bible" 👉 (1909) revisited (1917) --- Research "C.I. Scofield" and review his character... and also why he created "his" false teaching lies !!! ... People need to be "Warned"... True Christians need a true readable "Geneva Reformation Study Bible"... and a wise study of "postmillennialism" along with a Geneva Bible... that is "without" the ("Word Changes") of the KJV... the "Holy Spirit" needs to be the teacher !!!! ...

[@fnjesusfreak]

I agree with you on the NIV. And all the translations that followed the leader, and aimed for the gutter instead of trying to maintain a higher, more dignified language while still using contemporary English, as the RSV and NEB did in their day...it's a shame.

[@Airik1111bibles]

Psalms 68:18 THOMPSON CHAIN KJV CONCORDANCE has it😉 Captivity captive!

[@RGrantJones]

Do the Thompson chain references lead you to Ephesians 4? If so, then that will work!

[@Airik1111bibles]

R. Grant Jones Yes it does my friend! Eph 4:8😉 I can't wait to get my new CBP Thompson😇

[@RGrantJones]

Looking through the Canterbury in preparation for next week's review, I noticed that its concordance has both Ps 68.18 and Eph 4.8 under "captive." That's the way it works: I open my mouth and immediately I'm proven wrong!

[@Airik1111bibles]

R. Grant Jones No worries I suffer from the same condition, Futtinmouth Syndrome 😁😉 That happens to me all the time...You are right though, I can't think of any main subjects at the moment but, my wife and I have had that happen on many occasion's during bible studies . You are not crazy😉 I can't wait to see your PSQ video, I love those little guys, I kind of became disappointed with the Quentel over time. Don't get me wrong, Schuyler makes one fine bible but, those Quentel bibles are VERY heavy and almost to pretty. The concordance font is way to small, also what seems very odd is that there is lots of empty space on the pages??? I don't understand why they chose such small font when they had plenty of room left? Anyways the questions we bible geeks will never have answers for. Like RL Allan using Holman Korean print NKJV book blocks in their premium bound bibles yet still selling them for $200 just wrong on so many levels LOL Still wouldn't mind having one though.

[@radical7663]

I also got the Canterbury - and I live there!

[@geraldparker8125]

The study helps of the "N.I.V. Study Bible", fortunately, have been transferred to eiditons of the A.V. (K.J.V.) and of the N.A.S.B. translations to provide those versions as study Bibles with the same notes and features as what appears appended to the dreadful N.I.V. text. I have both of those.

[@vmax8481]

NIV is ("Satanic"), Also, 👹👹👹👹👹 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joselimjoco3367]

Dreadful indeed!

[@KJVPACKERS]

In my own opinion, I believe the King James Bible had a 400-plus year jump start... until the floodgates open with water down versions. But in an overall, this was a good review and thank you for going step by step and reviewing the Bible so I decide to purchase it.

[@geraldparker8125]

This is one of my favourite study Bibles. It has the nice confluence of being Reformed (hence, like Lutheranism, genuinely Protestant, not sectarian like the gawd-forsaken Arminians who are such a blight on North American Christianity) and it also uses the A.V. (K.J.V.), my favoured translation. All that it lacks of real importance is the A.V.' s Apocrypha. Most A.V. study Bibles are worthless rubbish from sectaries. Not this one! I like its sobriety, too, restrained and helpful rather than flashy.

[@geraldparker8125]

Premillennial bias in so many foolish study Bibles ruins them with a mania of prophetical speculation. I look askance at any study Bible that is overtly Premillennialist. They usually are deeply flawed and just downright stupid.

[@scottwest9299]

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

[@geraldparker8125]

"Show through" usualy is referred to as "ghosting".

[@RGrantJones]

I've heard both terms used.

[@fredeskridge22]

Think about the Bible character who wrote a book of the Bible that was greek but wrote it in Hebrew. Thats the example of preserving in different languages for us.

[@Is..4110]

Lol!!! Well, considering the spiritual state of the Christian church in America today and the plethora of versions "so called" it comes as no surprise that there are those that want to promote the Authorized Version.... At least the Authorized doesn't omit key verses that bring to light the deity of Jesus Christ...

[@fredeskridge22]

Believing the KJV is Gods preserved Word is Faith. These other translations really mess with doctrines esp that of Soteriology. I dont understand how someone could think or say that we are superior to the men of old that were endowed with the task of a real Literal translation. Word of word is how the translation was done. This isnt really to you grant but to whomever may read the comments. No ill will just love.

[@geraldcortez826]

KJV maybe the best we had but half were Catholics and the other half were Puritans but they was much compromising done. The only ture word is the Textus Receptus from where the kjv gets it's text.

[@fredeskridge22]

Gerald Cortez my question to you is why did God tell us his word will be preserved for all generations, but in return he allowed man to ruin his book? We say there was compromise not actually knowing that. It was hundreds of years ago. Now having faith in God to preserve his word sounds much like the Christian thing todo in my eyes. In the end the KJV isn’t a man thing it’s a God thing. Not a King James thing but a Jesus Christ thing. Idk I guess that’s the difference in KJO and not.