LSB MacArthur Study Bible | Full Review of BOTH Editions!

[@stringbender7190]

Next one on the list to purchase. Thanks Tim!

[@timwildsmith]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JenisonShorty]

Thanks for the review Tim. This answered so many of my questions about these 2 versions.

[@thomasshannon7793]

I have no need, currently, for either an LSB or a Mac Study Bible, but I love when you or the other Pastor Tim do these side-by-side comparisons. See ya then! Wait . . .what?

[@SeamusDelion]

Then why even comment?

[@thomasshannon7793]

@SeamusDelion Edification.

[@peanutman6593]

you then, of all people, need this bible.

[@gmcenroe]

Not sure that I really need another study Bible but my ESV study Bible is not my favorite translation, so the selling point of the Thomas Nelson LSB Study Bible that I prefer between these 2 bibles is the LSB translation and a chance to read MacArthur's notes. Maybe I will settle for the Leather bound one but I can't decide yet. Thanks for your video as always.

[@ChrisSheridan-k9z]

Very cool. Never get tired of your reviews

[@timwildsmith]

I appreciate that!

[@BGID7]

These look incredible! Definitely picking one up! Thanks Tim!

[@codyjlee]

I like the larger app and the darker brown, but both look very nice!

[@cameronjdecou]

Wow! Great. I got a lot of value out of this review because I was also SUPER confused by which edition the 316 one was going with. Thank you so much!

[@annacbrown1986]

Thanks for this video. Then I'll go with the Thomas Nelson. I know that 316 is a small Publisher but their prices are just not affordable for many. I hope they'll let others license the LSB

[@monicaaleixo5378]

These look beautiful. I’d like to get one in the near future. Thank you Tim for a great review as usual. Blessings 💕

[@BrianTLyons79]

Fyi they are offering a free LSB online through Grace to you...

[@destefanoj]

MacArthur study Bible has been my favorite Bible!

[@jeffmcneer6094]

Thanks for reviewing these Bibles. I didn't understand how two publishers could put this out. Now I do. 👍

[@timwildsmith]

Glad it was helpful!

[@claireusilton4066]

The LSB also translate the word Lord as Yahweh.

[@lllthink]

Very interesting 😊 I find the LSB a bit hard to understand and as you mentioned, I would prefer a study bible that was done by a panel of experts so I can form my own opinions. This is good for people who have a good grasp already of the bible and want to see how others interpret the bible. 😊

[@jacobivy2854]

I’d love to know how this compares with the Jeremiah Study Bible from Dr. David Jeremiah.

[@sheryl.sst1537]

Thank you for this review. I have the Thomas Nelson version and was thinking out getting the 316, now I know I don’t need to.

[@spiritus.script]

I loved the comfort print. Now there's an LSB version. Awesome!

[@davidsutter1846]

Great review Tim!!!! Thanks!

[@timwildsmith]

My pleasure!

[@JerseyGurl4Life]

I love that indexed version

[@movdqa]

Just discussing this in the comments yesterday.

[@lindafnewhouse2680]

Great review.

[@gstevennash]

I ordered the 5 solas indexed edition from 316Publishing. Excited to have it shipped when it does.

[@charlesleibyjr1951]

GREAT VIDEO TIM! 🦬🌲🌲🌲🦬

[@christinajeans7325]

I wish they would have described it as LSB First Printing of Second Edition. I think that would be less confusing. But perhaps that is something that is not acceptable in the publishing industry. As always, thank you for another great review!

[@Anahuy]

Ordered mine on Nov. 1st & can hardly wait til the release on the 12th.!

[@petermuchko]

Cannot wait for my lsb version of this Bible

[@PixelatedTwix]

I love my MacArthur NASB. I have been debating on picking up the LSB translation. I’m ecstatic that a study Bible has been released.

[@BrianTLyons79]

Grace to you is offering a free LSB fyi....

[@ajm5139]

​@@BrianTLyons79Where at?

[@agwats85]

These came out really nice. I was interested to see when they would release a MacArthur Study Bible in the LSB On a side note, the Robert Alter Hebrew Bible is available on Christian Book again so it would be a great time to do a review of it. 😁

[@BethBrink-u4g]

This looks like an awesome Bible. I haven't even had a NASB.

[@p1lgr1mOne]

Thanks Tim! Good to know it's just a choice between covers. Amazon's shipping free is free but LSB's is outrageous so it's an easy choice.

[@NoVizOneActual]

I’m impressed you counted every single one of the 90,000 cross references! 😂

[@peanutman6593]

My copy is Steadfast and has the 5 solas down the spine.

[@DanS-kh4tc]

Great comparison Tim thanks. I have a 316 faux leather preordered. Since July, I will take a look at it and think about ordering a brown goat skin with the raised hubs for later.

[@artistchristos]

I love the LSB and have the single column text handy size first edition in Shamar goatskin. The LSB is faithful to the KJV and the ‘95 NASB. The MacArthur study bible is so good; I have it in NKJV in goatskin. An LSB MacA study Bible would be great but I really don’t need another one. Thank you, Tim, for this review. 📖✝️🇦🇺

[@timgallagher703]

I pre-ordered the steadfast paste down cowhide. Thomas Nelson needs to branch out on its premium edition colors. Can’t wait to receive mine

[@desireegrosgebauer6526]

I have enjoyed the MacArthur Study Bible ever since I listened to Grace For You in the preschool carpool line. Do I need an LSB copy? No. But , did I order one? Yes. 😅Just a hardcover since it's not a carry around sort of Bible.

[@abc123fhdi]

I have the MacArthur Study Bible in NASB 2nd edition in leather soft. It's a nice bible but had some defects which Thomas Nelson is usually known for good quality. They will replace it for free under their lifetime guarantee. I put it up with it for nearly a year but decided to take them up on their offer as it's a $90 bible retail with thumb index. These Bibles are made in China, including even the goatskin and real leather. Normally the LSB from steadfast bibles are made in Korea or Netherlands.

[@jamesboruff6961]

I own 7 different copies of the MSB. Still the gold standard of Study Bibles.

[@monopolylife]

Own two copies of the ESV MacArthur Study Bible. One in Grey hardcover the other in Leathersoft Black. Both published by Thomas Nelson!

[@future.mortician]

I have an LSB, and I have a MacArthur (in the NASB), but I 100% need one of these 😂

[@ScottChesser-uv9ht]

That is my favorite Gospel and I am very familiar with KJV. I just bought one because it looks beautiful. I hope Becca misses this video for your sake Tim so as not to ruin the surprise. God bless you both.

[@pastorgarrettseay]

I got my Premium MacArthur from Thomas Nelson for around $136!

[@mtdrew83]

Now we know that Thomas Nelson's printer could do better yapp options for their Premier Collection Bibles.

[@NVprods]

I ordered the Premium 5 Solas Edition from 316 a few months ago. I have other editions of the LSB, I think the translation is excellent. My favorite study notes Bible is the NKJV translation with R.C. Sproul's study notes. I've never read any of John MacArthur's study notes, so I am looking forward to reading them with the LSB.

[@yeshuaislord3058]

I really wanna get that one, I bought my son the compact five solas goatskin LSB but they ran out of the handy size five solas before I could afford one. So I'm hoping to be able to get the study Bible version. The LSB is by far my favorite translation and they make amazing Bibles

[@thegothamite128]

My 5 Solas order just shipped today from 316!

[@nicholaswyskoarko]

What is the difference of the second edition NASB MacArthur study bible and the LSB second edition NASB MacArthur study bible?

[@andyheller2691]

I bought a blue goatskin from Stedfast as a preorder and it’s beautiful Bible. I’d like to get a second copy as one to mark up in study and keep the blue one for just reading to keep it nice. For a second copy I’m stuck between the Thomas Nelson one and getting another Stedfast one. The difference is in price. I can get a genuine leather Thomas Nelson one from Grace to You for $85.00 that includes shipping and I probably will go that route for a second copy that will marked up. I collect premium bibles as well so I’d like to keep the blue Stedfast Goatskin in good condition. I like and trust John MacArthur so I really like his study bible. He’s one of the few trustworthy big name pastors out there. I thank the Lord for him and his faithfulness.

[@bandvideos7319]

Are the Bibles from Grace to You the first or the second editions? The website is very vague and does not mention this.

[@jimarthur4475]

Love the MacArthur Study Bible -- can't wait to see this review

[@frostypiper8562]

I'm curious....what was the point of the LSB? Maybe you've already covered this in a previous video and I simply missed it. But as a NASB 95 reader, I'm struggling to figure out what problem was solved by the release of the NASB 2020, and a year later, releasing the LSB. As far as I can tell, it seems as if the Lockman Foundation is fixed upon the idea of cannibalizing itself. Do you have any insights on this?

[@jimmylee0304]

Are the notes any different from MacArthur NASB Study Bible?

[@donhagner4845]

I expect nothing significant. Just adapting the notes to the translation text (i.e. NKJV, NASB, ESV, NIV). The LSB is in the NASB lineage, holding closely to the NASB ‘95.

[@jimmylee0304]

@@donhagner4845 Thank you!

[@JesusIsKING7140]

So are the study notes all the same i have the NKJV large print i want the new LSB translation they have done but if the notes are the same as my NKJV its a lot of book to lug around(i live in a van).

[@sheila-r2y]

So it does not have words of Christ in red ? What is the font size ?

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

The goatskin looks nice!

[@tracil2263]

Looks beautiful !

[@DianaWodnoff]

I like the Thomas Nelson one better BUT I will be going with the Steadfast one just because of the index

[@sassysasparilla2922]

Tim are the references and study notes updated for the textual changes made in the LSB from the NASB 95 or are the refs and notes identical to the NASB 95 Study Bible? I wish TN had an indexed option.

[@timwildsmith]

My understanding is that it’s LSB references but same study notes.

[@sassysasparilla2922]

@ Tim I checked with 316 pub..they said the notes are the same as the NASB 95 2nd ed, but notes that pertain to words within the translation were updated to reflect the LSB translation.

[@keithbryner40]

Thomas Nelson might have given the count for the NKJV references instead of the NASB. That's might guess on the discrepancy of the numbers.

[@AllGlorytoGod333]

Thank you!

[@quinnweinzapfel3938]

Do your know if there's a verse-by-verse printing of the LSB for preaching? Thank's for the great review!

[@timwildsmith]

Yep, it’s called the Handy Size

[@chadwilham3942]

So, "WWTB" Which would Tim buy? Nelson or Steadfast?

[@timwildsmith]

So close... I'd shop for the best deal.

[@StevenCole1971]

They are both beautiful Bibles but i think i like the look of the LSB best

[@dale5497]

They are both LSB

[@StevenCole1971]

Yea. I meant I like the Steadfast best lol

[@matthewsarahplyler7304]

Very beautiful Bibles!

[@qIdlbIp]

Does it use the LSB's cross references with the LSB's footnotes (e.g. NT Heb 13:6 footnote 1 says "In OT, Yahweh, cf. Ps 118:6")?

[@timwildsmith]

Yes

[@movdqa]

I'm going to get one of the digital versions. I'm not sure if I'm going to go with Kindle or e-Sword as I'll have to review how e-Sword does the study elements. The plan is to use it in digital form for a while and then look at ordering a physical Bible if I determine that I want to standardize on it.

[@jameiealehandro]

what is the size of the font for the study notes ?

[@samuelsmith1680]

Are they doing any "verse-by-verse" editions?

[@gfmpod]

I have a question been looking at Romans 5:4 why was translation like that

[@abc123fhdi]

I think the Thomas nelson version has slightly larger print and more readable than the steadfast version which though taller and wider the pages inside might be slightly smaller.

[@carmennooner2027]

I bought the least costly, hardcover, a few references only LSB when it first came out, just to see how it read. I am not interested in a Study Bible in this translation because I already have a MacArthur Study Bible in the NASB, which is very close to the LSB translation. I used to listen to John MacArthur's sermons regularly in the late 2018-22s, and then, which is normal for me, I moved on to a different pastor. There were always a few things he preached on that I didn't totally agree with, but that's the same with others I have listened to. I enjoy learning from really smart men, and I count Pastor MacArthur as one of them. However, I have been one of many who are taking advantage of the Internet and finding others who are also brilliant men, praise God! I find it interesting that the LSB is being produced by TN now. I suppose I thought that it would be a 316 exclusive. It's nice to see that people have a choice between the two. Thank you for the comparison. :)

[@jboyd8224]

You only listen to pastors you 100 percent agree with? Genuinely curious, btw.

[@ryanbrown-iw2oh]

Tim-the Thomas Nelson typeface looked bolder/sharper than the Steadfast-does it look that way to you?

[@sassysasparilla2922]

@@ryanbrown-iw2oh I found the 316 was more like a fainter Lockman NASB type of text..decided on the Thomas Nelson for the comfort print (looks a tad softer but but bolder and better legibility for me) even though I’d rather have indexing.

[@Mike_W78]

The 90,000 cross references is how many the NASB has from lockman. So I wonder if they used them.

[@douglasbrinkman5937]

have a NAS and ESV version, and they just sent me a hard back LSB version.

[@Skadagisgi]

Speaking of having more beliefs in common with KJV-Onlyists, I actually almost considered visiting a church over their constitution being almost 100 percent the same as my own beliefs. What turned me off to that church was the KJV Only clause in their constitution (they also gave to much authority to the pastorate). I wound up finding a church with a similar constitution without those two issues, but it is 13 miles away from my house. The churches nearer to me are either too "seeker friendly" (read: trying to be appealing to worldly people) or they are too far the other direction (unopen to change of any kind).

[@danbrown586]

There's certainly a range of "premium," but it's disappointing that a $200+ Bible is printed in China (even if it is on "European Bible Paper" according to Steadfast). I know my Schuyler Quental isn't a direct comparison, as it lacks the study notes, but it also cost less and was printed in .nl.

[@dale5497]

This bothered me for a while, too, and then I was reminded of the secular and immoral hellholes that most Western countries have become, and it mattered less. Have you been to Amsterdam recently? We live in a fallen world.

[@donhagner4845]

That was likely part of the arrangement with Thomas Nelson (holder of the MSB copyright). The comparison here really is about the quality of the binding and the few extra pages in the Steadfast Bibles edition with MacArthur’s Introductory notes. My other LSB Bibles were either printed in the Netherlands or Korea.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

I like the Thomas Nelson one better. I'm not a fan of the LSB translation. A great review. :)

[@GospelUnlocked]

I wish these were available in a cheaper hardcover. I know that I would write in it and put tabs on the side. EDIT: found it! Thomas Nelson has it in hardcover 😅

[@dekka213l]

Why does 316s version say it has the 90k+ cross references on the site but Nelsons says 80k+?

[@timwildsmith]

I mentioned that in the video.

[@bigred8360]

I have an older NASB MacArthur study bible. I've found I'm a little to charismatic leaning for some of his more conservative views. Great translation, but I find myself not reading to many of his study notes especially the ones in allot of Paul's letters.

[@Ladydarlene17plus]

Interesting!

[@jessicam2792]

I have the NASB MacArthur study Bible. I really get a lot out of his notes.

[@misha9179]

These would be perfect if the verse all started at the left. Even if they remained two column

[@ElSiv84]

MacArthur is an excellent teacher, but I'm not a fan of anyone putting their own name on the cover of a Bible.

[@thechuckys1146]

I think the maps are not the same. When you panned through the maps they did not look alike, but I only saw them for a second.

[@brianmoore581]

It bothers me that a Bible would have someone's name in the title. Am I being too sensitive? Am I? Why not call it something else, like "Holy Bible" with perhaps a small line about it being MacArthur's study notes or something like that?

[@donhagner4845]

That is largely a publisher’s marketing decision. It is helpful, much like a denominational “brand” on your local church. Regarding your concern over someone’s name on the title, do you feel the same about… The Schofield Reference Bible, The Thomson Chain Reference Bible, The Ryrie Study Bible, etc?

[@brianmoore581]

@donhagner4845 as far as I know, those are not living, active people. I could be wrong, but I don't even think of those as people, but more like a system of study. Just a thought.

[@guyesmith]

I'm uninterested in both the LSB and John MacArthur's thoughts.

[@joshualieder7524]

I find it rather odd these bibles are so much the same and wish I knew which is the most affordable and if there are any real differences. Bibles w one giys name on it never interest me though.

[@AlanHales-k6i]

Forgot the LSB and other modern Bible's, because they come from the erroneous Alexandrian of Egypt texts, who were Anti-christians. They have 1000s of differences and leave 1000s of words out.

[@mikerobertson4041]

Beautiful Bibles, however I am not a Calvinist, and I'm sure that this has a BIG Calvinist slant.

[@SheldonRunkle]

ALL PEOPLE MUST DO WHAT the 1st 3000 TRUE CHRISTIANS DID, THEY OBEYED acts2:38,says acts 2:41! ! United Pentecostals have this SAVING TRUTH ! !

[@Matthew-307]

Just get an Old Scofield reference Bible, you’ll get a lot more truth and understanding of the Bible with that.

[@SeamusDelion]

Thomas Nelson version is not good.

[@honorcafehallofheroes5232]

His study notes are horrible. We are supposed to just trust him on the Greek or Hebrew origins. He just states this is the Greek or Hebrew word for this but doesn't tell you the word. It's just him paraphrasing the bible. Worst commentary ever.

[@GodMadePearl]

Wow a lot of

[@earlsiebold536]

I would never use a 'study Bible' because of the notes in it that simply reflect the biases of the person writing the notes in the study bible. MacArthur is an empty cloud who is deceiving many weak minded Christians with his favourite heresy called dispensationalism not to mention his many other silly ideas. I have had first hand information on some of the abhorrent teachings of the MacArthur cult and warn anyone who is still in the cult to leave immediately. If you want a Bible to study the last thing you want is a study Bible. Let the Spirit speak to you not some puffed up preacher that will not tolerate questions.

[@Denver_____]

The church with the most tradition and apostolic succession is the one that should interpret the Bible. Because you sayin “ let the Holy Spirit guide you” is literally the same thing John McArthor did with his “study” bible

[@earlsiebold536]

@@Denver_____ I never mentioned any church beyond the early church. Each church has wandered from the truth as the church grew older. Catholics and their worship of Mary or the Orthodox and their worship of icons are just two such examples. MacArthur is a rank heretic and one to be avoided. He is wrong on so many issues and completely unwilling to listen to any sort of advice be it spiritual or biblical.

[@Denver_____]

@@earlsiebold536 first point, jesus says “ on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” So you saying churches just deviated means jesus isn’t keeping his promise? 2nd point, “worship of Mary” it is not, it’s an intersection, just like Mary asked Jesus to perform a miracle at the wedding. 3rd Orthodox dont “Worship” Icons, it’s an old custom of paying respect 🫡, like paying respect to an elder or your grand parents, it’s something not really done in the US. I’m leaving Protestantism, there’s no way some dude in the 1600 ( Martin Luther) just one day got up and said “ they’ve been Heretical all these years since the first Church at Pentecost, BUT I GOT IT RIGHT” Yeah after looking at history and how Paul went to a church like the Orthodox, my vision cleared up

[@earlsiebold536]

@@Denver_____ It means that the Church is not the churches. Each church has its errors. We are human. However the Lord looks over all of them and uses them all to spread His Truth. No one church as a lock on the whole Truth.

[@Denver_____]

@@earlsiebold536 so Mormons, Jehovah witness, and LGBQ Church are also part of God spreading his infallible message?

[@samuelm.5752]

MacArthur is a Calvinist. No thanks.

[@Eloign]

There's something absurdly prideful about stamping YOUR NAME on a Bible and feeling the additional need to customize a translation? Mormon vibes.

[@Matthew-307]

Yes yes, the wrong manuscripts, the wrong translation, the wrong theology, all in one volume, excellent.

[@danbrown586]

Yes, that is in fact what you'll get with the "Old Scofield reference Bible" you recommend.