The Ryrie Study Bible NASB

[@donwright5997]

Nice bibles. I have American stand. I love that Bible.. Keep up the good work I love listening to you. You're very knowledgeable

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for the kind comment, Don!

[@BJHewitt]

I have two NASB Ryrie Study Bibles, one with the ‘77 text and the other with the ‘95 text. Both genuine leather. Both still in great shape. Thanks for sharing your Ryrie.

[@RGrantJones]

You're welcome, BJ. Thanks for viewing and commenting! I have an old NKJV Ryrie I plan to show one of these weeks. It's not in as good shape as this NASB, since it's spent much more time out of the box. But the print quality is better, I think. I'm happy to hear that yours are holding up well, but I'm not surprised: The Ryrie Study Bibles seem to have been constructed well.

[@juniorjones5137]

Once again great review the Ryrie hasn't changed much since the 90's Ryrie was a member of Grant Jeffrey's church (president trumps pastor and grant uses this bible) i used this study bible for 5yrs great for memorization spacious and the sections in the back were excellent but the 10k notes on each verse in the nasb mainly consented of verse and text corrections already found in the NASB text and not in the colum but still great study bible and great review

[@RGrantJones]

I didn't know Ryrie was a member of Grant Jeffrey's church. Very interesting! Thanks for the encouraging comment!

[@Mattblaster0]

I have one of these which had belonged to my mom. My grandfather gave it to her for Christmas around 1980. I like the paper and font, but the bonded leather cover is in terrible condition. It is very dry and cracked. This surprises me because it still has the original box. I guess she stored it separate from the box for decades. I’ve considered getting it rebound, when I have the budget for it.

[@SteveM0732]

Mine is from around 2005 with bonded leather cover. The lines are closer, but I don't think the font is any larger. Based on what you show my Bible would fit the same verses in a column and still have about 1/2" of white space to spare. Ghosting is worse and the binding is glued - I've already had a page come loose from the back. This isn't a Bible to last your lifetime and to be passed on to your children and grandchildren. I have an NASB (not from Moody) from the mid 70's that belonged to my wife's late grandfather. It is a hardback with the cover in shambles and just about falling off, but thanks to the sewn binding there are no missing pages and won't be any time soon.

[@RGrantJones]

Steve M - At one time Moody made quality products. I have an NKJV Ryrie Study Bible from the same era, and it has held up well too. Thanks for the information on the more recent editions. I've looked at more recent Ryrie Study Bibles in book stores over the years, and my impression is that the ghosting has become worse, and the red letters are harder on my eyes. (But the lighting in book stores generally makes the print look worse.) I suspect publishers started gluing the bindings on Bibles to save money, anticipating that the Bibles wouldn't be used (except possibly as paperweights), so that it wouldn't matter anyway. Happily, in the past decade or so, there's been a move to produce quality, sewn Bibles with readable typefaces again. I understand that Zondervan will be printing 1995 NASBs with Comfort Print typeface early next year. I'm considering this one: www.christianbook.com/nasb-comfort-column-reference-premium-goatskin/9780310451181/pd/45118X .

[@SteveM0732]

@@RGrantJones I have two other books from Moody. A commentary printed in 1976 and Unger's from 1981. Both are hardback with glued binding, but seem to be holding up very well.

[@andyheller2691]

After watching this video I pulled out all my Ryrie bibles as I have several. I used it often for preaching because I really liked the layout along with type size and outline format. I found it perfect for preaching. They changed the layout around 2010 or around that time making a little thinner bible but I personally prefer the original layout. The paper was a little too thin for my liking but overall I liked the bible. I didn't always agree on his commentary but that's ok. It was good in many places. One thing you said that caught my attention was on the 95 update and how you preferred the earlier version. I'm going to pull mine out and do some comparisons. I'm interested in the new update to see the changes made but have a feeling earlier versions will remain better but wait and see.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for commenting! Yes, I definitely prefer the '77 NAS to the '95 update. One area the '77 is inferior, in my opinion, is in its textual choices near the end of Luke's gospel, where it relegates material to the footnotes (the so-called Western non-interpolations). But otherwise I like the '77 better because it's generally more literal, and it more consistently includes marginal notes when it isn't. Regarding the 2020 revision, I'm concerned that the editors may introduce too many so-called gender inclusive readings. But some of the changes I've seen in Facebook postings look like improvements. I intend to review the 2020 revision closely when it's published.

[@livingwithfaithbiblereview3413]

I have a NASB Ryrie in black genuine leather which I got approx 2 years ago and I feel the leather on mine would not be as nice as your top grain if they were in the same room but I have to say the Moody Press genuine leather is rather nice for being a non-premium genuine leather. I've thought about getting a KJV Ryrie in maybe burgundy but I cant justify it just for the sake of the translation. Oh, enjoyable video again!!

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks! It's good to hear what you say about the Moody Press genuine leather. Some genuine leather these days is just far too stiff. I may have to get a copy of the recent Ryrie just to compare it with the older ones. My impression is that the newer Ryries don't have as much of an "open," non-claustrophobic design. It may be that the columns are wider, or the references are in a larger font. And it may be that my impression, based on a few moments flipping through a copy in a bookstore, is flawed!

[@livingwithfaithbiblereview3413]

I was just a bit surprised when I got my NASB Ryrie, I was expecting that cheap stiff stuff but if certainly feels like a leather with ply-ability. My NASB, current one, is the traditional 2 column/paragraph w/ center column references but I think I like the layout on yours and the current KJV has the layout like yours...I feel note taking would be easier.

[@jonascole9172]

I really like the red letter editions.

[@PrentissYeates]

Very good review. I have this in genuine leather as well. How I wish it was in black letter. The red lettering plays havoc with my no line bifocals. It's beautifully made, but the print quality makes it a difficult read.

[@RGrantJones]

I agree -- those red letters are hard on the eyes. Thanks for the comment!

[@bobbyarmstrong4758]

The Ryrie Study Bible was popular among Baptist theology students in the late 80's. The cross references are a strong point in the Ryrie. I preferred the Scofield Reference Bible. Thanks for the review.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for commenting. I'm curious, do Baptist theology students in general currently have a favorite study Bible? If so, which is it?

[@andrewhodgeson8006]

@@RGrantJones I feel like there are a few in either ESV or NASB that are probably at the top of the list.

[@RGrantJones]

@@andrewhodgeson8006 - thanks for that information!

[@grannysharp772]

Oh how I’d love to find that red bible for purchase. I had a beautiful vintage but unused Cobalt Green KJV Open Bible genuine leather but a neighbor, a lady same age as my Mother, was wanting a bible like mine so I gave it to her. I had bought it in I think 1990 too.

[@Rankings-Revealed]

Great review thank you brother

[@wayne4134]

I have a verse by verse copy of the 1995 Ryrie - much better than the new lightly print and paragraph format edition available now. Also, have you considered doing a review on the Amplified Study Bible - 2017 (2015 Amplified). What are your thoughts on the Amplified Bible, new 2015 edition?

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for commenting, Terry! I haven't seen the new Amplified Bible. I purchased my copy in about 1983, I think!

[@wayne4134]

@@RGrantJones Thanks! The new 2015 is more readable than the older edition and cautiously gender inclusive. It is also verse by verse format and black letter text. The Amplified Study Bible is a perfect balance of text and notes - only 5,000 notes (more than enough) compared to so many Bible's today with 20,000 plus notes.

[@RosettaChryslerGreenlee]

Hi. I have been looking for the NAS Ryrie Bible with the columns on the outside with the star noted instead of in the middle. Would you be interested in selling that?

[@googleaccount570]

I have a Ryrie study Bible NSAB..and not sure if it's a discipline or a lack of understanding.. thinking it's part of both. If I had the understanding then the discipline wouldn't be a problem..my question if there's an app that that I could fellow along with my Bible..

[@andyheller2691]

Very good video!

[@BurtonBibles]

Looks like a helpful study Bible. Thanks!

[@RGrantJones]

You're welcome! I can't say I agree with everything Dr. Ryrie taught, but there's a lot to like about his study Bible.

[@BurtonBibles]

R. Grant Jones yes that’s the problem with a ‘named’ study Bible I suppose. I must admit I tend to prefer a vanilla Cambridge/Oxford Bible and make it my own with my own thoughts and notes. 👍👌

[@OrthodoxJourney359]

Really enjoyed the review 😃

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks, pastor!

[@christiancurcio2576]

When did they update all the notes in the Ryrie?

[@einarengemoen2486]

👍

[@matthewwilliamson484]

I like Dr Ryrie. I would hold to free grace. But I hold a view on the millennial kingdom that not all believers will serve with Christ in it. Justification is by faith Sanctification by works. Not all will agree of course but that's how it is lol. Great review God bless

[@gypsylane8723]

very nice bible.

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks, gypsy!

[@D-elvesm]

why is the red lettering "unfortunate"?

[@RGrantJones]

I find red letters much harder to read, particularly when they're printed lightly or in a shade of red bordering on pink. If they're in red, then I prefer a dark bold red, like that in the Cambridge Cameo (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqOliXt-bZuiaJo). Just my opinion.

[@D-elvesm]

@@RGrantJones That makes sense. Thank you so much. I am new to bible reading and very overwhelmed by the selection. This video was very helpful.

[@ButlerOTKing]

Any interest in selling it? I heard you say a few things were unfortunate about it, but I would consider myself fortunate if you were interested in selling it. 😄😄 I love the 95 NASB, and I have been looking for a red letter one for a while now. Just let me know please. Thanks a lot! God bless!

[@CULT45...]

Why don't you like the Red letters?

[@RGrantJones]

Thanks for the question, Gina! Red letters often cause me eye strain -- actual physical pain. Publishers seem to have difficulty printing them evenly, so you're more likely to find faded sections of red text. Black text is often printed on the opposite side of the page, causing show-through/ghosting, and I find red characters on a cluttered background harder to read than black characters on the same background.

[@CULT45...]

@@RGrantJones Thank you for your reply 🙂. I'm the same way with anything neon. Looking at it literally makes me ill to my stomach and gives me a headache. Your review was very thorough and I appreciate that. I'm looking for a bible for my daughter's birthday and am praying for the best English version. I had never heard of the MEV before and wanted to check it out. Thanks again. 🙏📖🙌💖🗡️🛡️👑

[@elizabethdaniel646]

I have the niv one

[@gbantock]

I have the Ryrie Study Bible, both in the A.V./K.J.V. and the N.K.J.V. editions. However, I almost never use it any longer. I awakened to the dangers of the Premil-Dispensationalist anti-Protestant garbage not long after I wasted my money on the Ryrie.

[@woofman4796]

good for you,,

[@kevincf77]

What??