MacArthur Study Bible vs MacArthur Commentaries

[@ClaimingChristianity]

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[@AmazingGrace1729]

We use his commentary for small bible study group. Dr. John is a gift from God for those who didn’t go to bible school☺️

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

:( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@stuartkidney3257]

Thanks for your overview of the various books; showing actual page views particularly of table of contents, etc. is very helpful!

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful! thanks for the encouragement.

[@JohDan6969]

Great to see the comments open again :-) Thanks to you I have both the ESV Study Bible and the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, so I'm somewhat set in the Study department... For now :-) SO for me, I think the Bible commentary would make the most sense. They are all lovely though. Loving you doing the video among all your other tools.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

It was the best lighting I could find. I’m glad you found a couple of good Bible’s!!! I checked and the whole Bible commentary is only $22 on Christian books!! That is a great price.

[@SaneNoMore]

I wish I had been content with a couple study bibles. With over 40 I’m still buying them…

[@flowerlass]

I love your videos. I can always count on you to be clear in all your explanations. I also appreciate what you choose to review. I always learn a lot, so I have been going back to your earlier videos. Thanks so much!

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you for the encouragement. Couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m glad the vid’s are helpful Soli Deo Gloria and My pleasure!

[@CleanWithConfidence]

Thank you for the video!

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@youeyed10tango76]

Thank you for the clarity. You made it easy to understand the difference between a commentary and study bible.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@mennie20]

Awesome video, very helpful information. God bless you.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you! Soli Deo Gloria

[@OrondeB]

Heyyy brother! I just purchased this Bible earlier this month and looking for reviews and found that you reviewed it as well. Awesome review man. I always enjoy your channel. God bless you man🙏🏾

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@OrondeB]

@@ClaimingChristianity you’re welcome

[@robertshirley624]

Very good information. Just a couple of notes: 1. Most of the maps in both the ESV Study Bible and the MacArthur Study Bible are exactly the same. However, I think that the ESV Study Bible has more maps (although some of the maps are just shown multiple times). MacArthur has (I think) 2 maps which the ESV does not - one being a map of Ezekiel’s Vision of Israel’s New Boundaries during the millennium. 2. I am fairly sure that the comments in the MacArthur Study Bible and in the one-volume commentary were very similar, if not the exact thing. The commentary, however, is a much larger size - so it is easier on the eyes. 3. MacArthur also has a separate book which contains introductions of the 66 books of the Bible also found in the Study Bible.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thanks for this information!

[@Steve_Blackwood]

That’s helpful info! I have the MacArthur Study Bible, but wasn’t sure about picking up the single-volume commentary for that very reason.

[@carloscelis6625]

Thank you. This has been really helpful. Thank you for even taking the time.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful!! Soli Deo Gloria

[@amazinggrace9114]

Superb video. Thanks

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful!! Soli Deo Gloria

[@sharongordon2960]

Thank you this was very helpful.

[@mariagutierrez4721]

I Have The John Macarthur 2nd addition Goatskin Study Bible NKJV its so amazing really love it

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

:( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@kountryedge]

I just received as a gift from GTY this bible in LSB hardcover, but beware, the paper is super thin that when I removed the folded ribbon, it tore a page.

[@themanwithnoname6899]

Would you recommend to have both study bible and bible commentary? I already have the study bible and I would like to know if it's useful tontake also the commentary

[@ClaimingChristianity]

If you have the SB the One volume Commentary really isn’t all that necessary. I’d start collecting single volume book commentaries.

[@addictedtojesus922]

This is a fantastic review. I notice a lot of my favorite pastors happen to be Calvinist. Lol

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you for the encouragement and support! I’m definitely Reformed so I follow a lot of Ligoneer and reformed pastors. Soli Deo Gloria

[@MeName-xv5fe]

When you said go to a used book shop I did and I got the full set of 33 volume for 195 pounds It's 845 euro to buy new Thanks I appreciate your videos

[@sesamesprinkles]

Great in depth overview! Besides maps and charts, does the MacArthur study bible contain ALL the commentaries from The Macarthur Bible Commentary (the thick book). Wondering if the stand alone Macarthur Bible Commentary has any EXTRA commentary that is not included in the study bible. Thanks!

[@ClaimingChristianity]

It does have a little extra. But one or the other would really be enough. IMHO I’d do a study bible then start collecting book by book.

[@jesusaddict7698]

I love Dr. John MacArthur. I had his ESV study Bible. I might get the commentary.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Yeah...I listen to his sermons too. I’m never disappointed. Challenged and convicted for sure. I really like his commentaries and they way they’re written.

[@addictedtojesus922]

He's a great pastor. 😎

[@addictedtojesus922]

I'm currently looking to get a study bible by him.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Do it!!! You won’t be sorry

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

:( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@RevanJJ]

Anyone know what the font size is on the Commentary? I have his Study Bible(s) all of which are around 9pt which is odd for such a big Bible. Hard to read with diabetic eye issues now. Usually more comfortable with a 10pt like the Charles Stanley uses or higher. Heck, got a super giant sized regular NASB95 which is 16pt with 12 pt font footnotes. That thing is too big! I could fight off a yeti with that, lol. I really want this commentary because Mac has spent 50 years preaching and I would say is one of the best expository pastors I’ve ever heard. Ty

[@ClaimingChristianity]

The single volume?? I’d say 8-9. It’s not huge. But it’s very readable

[@RevanJJ]

@@ClaimingChristianity 9 can work. It’s a great time to love God’s word. We have so much information available and used rightly, can be great. I wish the Lord would increase my vision just for while I am reading though, lol. Anything 9 and up is ok though. I bought the MacArthur NKJV Daily Reading Bible and it’s about 7.5-8 which is brutal. Also the letter in the front said from Mac, but kept using things like “Our wish for you is..” and “we the publishers thank you.” Basically Thomas Nelson slapped his name on it, threw a few of his notes in it and called it a day before his contract expired. Ty for the advice. Sorry for the long reply. I’ve been up a little bit too long lol.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you guys for watching! If you haven't subscribed already please do. Subscribing, commenting and hitting that thumbs up really helps the channel...which means more people can be encouraged and equipped along the way! Thanks for your continued support!

[@chasingtheLord96]

Just picked up Macarthurs new testament commentaries on Romans (2 volumes) from a used bookstore in brand new condition! Excellent addition to my macarthur study bibles

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I'm a big fan of MacArthur and his commentaries are incredibly helpful in my opinion. Glad you found a couple!

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

:( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@JerynToney]

Thank you, this is what I wanted to know.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@johnnhymiller9174]

The Absolute Best, "No Nonsense" Reviewer on line!!!!!!!!❤

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Humbled.

[@kountryedge]

As for the commentary book, I read where someone is literally the same as what is in his study Bible verses.

[@Fourwedge]

I love the commentary series. I paid 360, Five years ago. Now it 500-600. Love it.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I got seriously “lucky” (we don’t believe in luck) and found the set for $100 at a used book store😳. It was a great day!!

[@SaneNoMore]

@@ClaimingChristianity Amazing. I almost bought it on a recent 50% off sale and it was still over $300

[@kellywicker8985]

Dr John MacArthur Commentary's will only go up in value especially since he's 😢 not getting any younger.

[@JamesMarshall-xr8qz]

Is the material in the MacArthur Bible Commentary duplicated in his individual book commentaries?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

No...The individual book's are kinda like (because I believe they are) his sermons on each verse/package. So you get quite a bit more.

[@gungasam3000]

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[@ClaimingChristianity]

At the time I was just looking for a better spot to film. Lol. And it happened to work in. I thought the lighting was better in there. So I filmed a few things there. I live my wall. lol. It makes me happy

[@JD-xh3ex]

great video Steve. I have the NKJV Study bible and love it.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thank you for the love amd support!! Soli Deo Gloria (I almost got the NKJV cause I don’t spend much time in the NASB but as it’s currently Johnny Macs preferred translation...I figured ...why not)

[@JD-xh3ex]

@@ClaimingChristianity I was looking for the NASB, but the NKJV was the only one I could find at the time. 😂. Worked out real good though. I'm very happy with it.😊

[@ClaimingChristianity]

At the shop they only had NASB and NKJV. If there was an ESV I prob would have gotten that. But I’m happy. The commentary is the commentary. It’ll get used.

[@gleasonparker1684]

What is font size? Does MacArthur have a large PRINT? Will there be one for LSB?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Here's a link for the large print. Although it's not the 2nd edition. I'm sure the 2nd edition and the LSB will have a large print. They're pretty standard these days. My guess would be about an 8-9 on the font for this one.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

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[@BMB125]

I don’t know if you’ve seen them, but Johnny Mac also has Bible study guides. They’re individual books of the Bible with notes and commentary in it. Are the the same notes as any of these?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I don't have them. My guess is that the info in them is similar just with "questions" to help you read. But again...I haven't really put my hands on one.

[@daledickerson-r9u]

I use the study Bible when I want to look up something quickly . For more depth, I go to the Bible commentary. (If it is OT, I use the one volume. If it is NT, I go the the commentary set.) I started the Bible commentary set by buying one at a time (back in 1992) as suggested above and then when I got caught up to date, I bought each new one as they came out.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

One at a time. That's a great way to do it! Thanks for the comments

[@sesamesprinkles]

In terms of commentary, do you know if the Macarthur Bible Commentary (the thick book) have any EXTRA commentary that isn't in the study bible? Thank you

[@daledickerson-r9u]

@@sesamesprinkles Yes, the commentary does have the same notes as the study Bible. Did you really think he would write a whole commentary otherwise? However, yes, the commentary DOES have extra notes and charts. The print in the commentary is larger than the study Bible, so if one has trouble reading the study Bible they can go to the commentary and read that. Also, in the commentary at the end of each book is a list of further recommended reading. To me, if MacArthur recommends a book I know it will be Biblically sound. Look below for other comments concerning your question.

[@akhiker01]

You said JMAC study Bible available in NIV ?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Yeah...He did make and NIV. And hearing him mention why...(way back in the day) was kinda funny. But he did it because the NIV is the most widely distributed and used translation of the Bible in the world. So he wanted those folks to have solid commentary.

[@reneallen8302]

Very helpful overview of Study tools. I use Study Bibles, Commentaries, Bible Dictionaries, Concordances, and Reference Bibles. Also, books on the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit are helpful. Enjoyed this! 🌺🌄

[@ClaimingChristianity]

That looks like a great list of resources!! Thanks for the encouragement! Soli Deo Gloria

[@warrenmuller6716]

Are the notes in the MacArthur SB 2nd edition by Thomas Nelson's the same as the MacArthur SB 2010 edition by Crossway?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I haven't read them ALL. But in effect they're the same. just with some updates here and there. If you had an earlier edition...I dont' think you need to buy the latest...but if you don't have one...I'd get the latest.

[@eddyskripko4595]

I’ve got the Bible commentary on my kindle. Is the study Bible worth adding?

[@willcooper7345]

As much as I would like the premium MacArthur ESV, 2nd Ed. - but I cannot afford one. So… my question is about the Hardcover as compared to the Brown Imitation binding. What are your thoughts? I mean… I saw the comment about your idea to use as reference and the Hardcover sits best on shelf for reference. For me, I would like to carry easily and also ensure it lays flat while studying. I thought I would add I also have a somewhat portable ESV Systematic Theology Bible I take to church and everywhere. Maybe I should consider the commentary but I think the 2nd Ed. Study Bible would be best. I would appreciate your thoughts. 🙏

[@ClaimingChristianity]

To be honest. Most hard covers I have tent to “lay flat” right outta the box. Some prefer them for just that reason. That being said. The quality of imitation leather these days is really good in my opinion and if it’s going to be your every day carry….that’s not a bad option.

[@willcooper7345]

@@ClaimingChristianity thank you for your reply… and this is exactly what I am thinking… except that maybe I should get a zip cover because here in Michigan, the weather can be a factor

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Yep. Weather sure isn’t a factor here in So Cal! Lol. Although I love zippers!

[@robertshirley624]

Zippered covers are great - not only for bad weather, but for at least one other reason. If you drop your Bible, the pages will not open up and tear from the fall. In a zippered cover, the pages are protected.

[@akhiker01]

QUESTION ?? I would like to know why some bibles don’t have the words of Christ in red . specifically JMAC , R.C. Sproul , ESV Study Bible ? Thank you

[@ClaimingChristianity]

It’s really a personal preference of both the buyer and the producer. No real reason some don’t like red cause it effects their eyes. Some don’t like it cause it feels like those words are more important when they’re not. Some like it cause they stand out. Humble lamb does them in Blue…which I personally love. But it’s all personal preference.

[@carllamb1565]

Is the whole bible commentary the exact same as what’s in the study bible notes? Or is it more extensive?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I’d say slightly more extensive. If o had to choose. I’d get the study bible and then start collecting the NT series

[@AngelRamirez-sq6vr]

I was going to buy the MacArthur commentary bible, but went on Amazo and the reviews were terrible. Everyone kept saying there's about 50 pages that are the same, or upside down, or repeats, and its content is very inconsistent with scripture. I don't know anymore to get it or not.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I always take amazon reviews with a grain of salt. If you're looking for the information in the commentary...who really cares if the page happens to be printed upside down. ya know...lol. But I do understand... I believe there is a new edition of it now...heres a link. Maybe the problems have been solved. amzn.to/3CPRXfJ that's NKJV...but you can look for 2nd edition. Either way...It's solid info inside. Thanks for watching.

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

Please don't get it. He's a false teacher. You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@nathan_789]

@@KristaBrewer-rq7mo lol

[@gerardongbuhaymo]

i already have the study bible. would you recommend getting the bible commentary (blue book) as well?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I’d say if you have the Bible…skip the big commentary and Start collecting single book commentaries. You don’t get a whole lot more in the Big one.

[@gerardongbuhaymo]

@@ClaimingChristianity i thought so, thank you so much. just subscribed to your channel btw. 🤜🤛

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Thanks Gerardo! I hope I earn the privledge of your time.

[@gerardongbuhaymo]

@@ClaimingChristianity I was having doubts for months if I should get the blue book cause I can't see its contents (very limited bookstores sell this in the Philippines), this video although as you say "not detailed" gave me the idea as to what their differences are. so yes, and thank you again. 🙇‍♂️❤️

[@joelsingh6954]

Can you please tell what is the size of john MacArthur commentary book

[@mrlpz1636]

I just bought my son , ESV MacArthur study Bible

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY????????????????? :( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@sarahfranklin2958]

So I ordered the bible commentary to go with my esv study bible and then bibles went on sale and I bought the macarthur study bible. Is there much difference between the two sets of commentary? They both just showed up today and it appears they are the samething and I didn't technically need both :)

[@ClaimingChristianity]

The commentary really just has a little more. Between those two really you don’t need both.

[@sarahfranklin2958]

Thank you, I'm sure I can find someone to gift one to! :)

[@joelsingh6954]

What is the size of john MacArthur commentary books. Please let me know I will be highly thankful to you

[@ThePaulKM]

Would you recommend against getting both the Study Bible and the separate commentary? Or does the separate commentary have more information where it would be worth getting it as well? Because I already have his Study Bible, but was looking for supplemental study resources to use in conjunction to my normal reference Bible.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I’d say if you already have the SB…start getting the full set one at a time. They’re pretty inexpensive.

[@dynamite6117]

Hey I was wondering if you have ever had a study book from John MacArthur such as “Mathew study Book” i can’t find any reviews. I’m wondering how they are for my small Group

[@dynamite6117]

Also thanks for the video I appreciate it as I was wondering about those books as well.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

First...thanks for the support and encouragement! Soli Deo Gloria As far as the "Matthew Study Book" goes...I'm not sure I understand exactly what you are referring to. I do have the Matthew Commentaries Such as the ones shown. But I don't have a specific study book. Sorry

[@nicuflorescu6572]

What do you think about John McArthur commentary vs William MacDonald, which one will you recommend if asked to choose one? I know it's a tough question, but just asking.

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

NOOOOOOOOOOOONE :( You DO know he told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven, right? (and yes, the last I heard, he STILL believes that)

[@haroldbubuli8718]

Hello, I'm planning to buy from JMac. What should a beginner like me choose from those three?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Well if you have nothing at all start with the study Bible. But of you have a bible already and can afford it....I say get the whole set of commentaries. That’s years of study right there and tons of great information. Let us know what you get and how you like it!!

[@haroldbubuli8718]

@@ClaimingChristianity thanks for your response. I do have a bible but it's on my phone and right now I'm planning to buy the 2nd edition of the JMac study bible. Do you think that would be a good start as a beginner or should I buy the JMac commentaries?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Start with the Bible. I think you’ll get a lot out of it. Then you can add commentaries one by one if you want. That’s what I’d do

[@haroldbubuli8718]

@@ClaimingChristianity thank you and Gob bless!

[@cook7772]

Would I be better off hearing his free sermons then reading 33 books?

[@ClaimingChristianity]

We’ll. My gut says reading the 33 books. Lol. But they’re not exactly built for reading straight through. So I’d say do both. Listen to the sermons and supplement your study with the books when you need um. 🤷🏻‍♂️ that’s what I do.

[@JohnVianneyPatron]

You should have said which one is suitable for what purpose.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Sorry. The information given was supposed to help others figure out what’s best for them. I did my best.

[@oscarmeeks9752]

I have the study Bible and love it.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

It’s a GOOD one

[@oscarmeeks9752]

@@ClaimingChristianity I like it so much I just ordered the top grain leather Study Bible about a week ago.

[@oscarmeeks9752]

@@ClaimingChristianity I do have a question for you other than your pet minion what Bible would you suggest that is small and compact like that for an every day carry right now I am currently using a compact 316 publishers NASB Bible I like it but there are no references.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

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[@ClaimingChristianity]

@@oscarmeeks9752 I love that little CSB.

[@israelrivera3009]

I have the MacArthur Study Bible really like the study notes-comments, ...does the MacArthur Bible Commentary has more study notes than my Study Bible? Im thinking if it has 50% or more comments-study notes could be worth it.... like how much more percentage of notes has the Commentary? do you think is worth getting both ??

[@ClaimingChristianity]

I don't know if you need both. If it were me...I'd stick with the Study Bible and start collecting the individual commentaries. The all in one commentary does have a little more than the SB but the whole NT commentary set is what you want really.

[@israelrivera3009]

@@ClaimingChristianity Thanks for answering. 😎

[@MrPCApps]

beleive it or not reviews of the best or better is one that I see more then good teaching, useany bible like and then study to learn is 0 to nun on know or learning studing. I was right at the point of subscribing and that reveiw showed up, if you just teach good bible study ways, I'll be on board.

[@jamesbutler5995]

Dr.John Macarthur is a great evangelist,preacber and arthur,I may not agree with everything he says and belives in I do have Nsab,NkJ study bibles and a couple of his daily study bible which I use along side of my King James and New King James.Thanks for sharing video.

[@ClaimingChristianity]

Glad it was helpful! And I also don’t agree with everything He says.

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

Um NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I don't THINK so!!!! Anyone who tells the entire youtube world that you can take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven is NOT a great preacher (or even an OK one)

[@jeremycompton3010]

l just purchased a Macarthur bible, 2ed and l was very disappointed with it, to the point l am going to sell it, its that poor. Just the quality of the notes is very sub par.

[@NnifWald]

Answer: none of them.

[@mchevalier-seawell4438]

Not me. I wouldn’t touch anything John McArthur advises. His treatment of Mrs Gray was disgusting. His sermon on women twisted Scripture to fit his bias. No McArthur anything for me, thanks anyway.

[@KristaBrewer-rq7mo]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Of every single comment on here, you're the ONLY one who knows what he's talking about! John McArthur told the whole youtube world that you could take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven (and the last I heard, he STILL believes that), and I honestly feel REALLY bad for all those who are believing his crap. I just found THIS guy on here about a month ago. I've only seen a few of his videos and I've been liking them. I'm still gonna watch him because I like him (with the exception of this one; I'm not even gonna BOTHER watching this one). I'll still watch his videos but you have NO IDEA how disappointing it is to see that he and so many others put so much stock into this false teacher :(