Comments on: Study Notes Or Plain Text: Which Bible Is Better? http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/ Southern Baptist News & Opinion Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:46:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jody Reiniche http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1096 Jody Reiniche Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:49:12 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1096 I know my two cents is a little late, but I think it was a great idea for the church to furnish such a great gift for the teachers. I would agree with iMonk concerning the Biblical ignorance of many of the laity. I use the ESV and have since it came on the market, I also, use the NKJV - MacArthur Study Bible. If I were a teacher in your church I would rejoice at that wonderful gift and use it tender loving care. I know my two cents is a little late, but I think it was a great idea for the church to furnish such a great gift for the teachers. I would agree with iMonk concerning the Biblical ignorance of many of the laity.

I use the ESV and have since it came on the market, I also, use the NKJV – MacArthur Study Bible.

If I were a teacher in your church I would rejoice at that wonderful gift and use it tender loving care.

]]> By: John http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1039 John Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:35:36 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1039 I would use a plain text bible, then a good bible handbook and dictionary to reference when you have questions of commentary or background. The problem with every study bible I have ever seen, with the possible exception of the (T)NIV study bible, is that commentary is inserted too often and people who use these resources often go right to the notes versus the scripture to discern God's word. I would use a plain text bible, then a good bible handbook and dictionary to reference when you have questions of commentary or background. The problem with every study bible I have ever seen, with the possible exception of the (T)NIV study bible, is that commentary is inserted too often and people who use these resources often go right to the notes versus the scripture to discern God’s word.

]]> By: Sallie http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1038 Sallie Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:32:39 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1038 Maybe I looked at the wrong one ;-) LOL... or, maybe I just am so old school I don't like having all the info in one spot... I like having to go to multiple sources and looking and cross checking.. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Sallies last blog post..<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/sc/anderklan/seasidetales/index.blog?entry_id=1352015" rel="nofollow">Prayers please...</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Maybe I looked at the wrong one ;-) LOL… or, maybe I just am so old school I don’t like having all the info in one spot… I like having to go to multiple sources and looking and cross checking..

Sallies last blog post..Prayers please…

]]> By: iMonk http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1027 iMonk Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:33:36 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1027 I bought it for all my chapel preachers and all the school's Bible teachers for one reason: The theological/Biblical ignorance level is dangerous. At least I can now quickly point to a resource for not saying inane and dangerous things from the pulpit. I bought it for all my chapel preachers and all the school’s Bible teachers for one reason: The theological/Biblical ignorance level is dangerous. At least I can now quickly point to a resource for not saying inane and dangerous things from the pulpit.

]]> By: Matt Svoboda http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1025 Matt Svoboda Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:30:46 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1025 I use the online ESV as much as the leather-bound! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Matt Svobodas last blog post..<a href="http://evangelicalvillage.com/2008/12/29/egalitarianismmarijuana/" rel="nofollow">Egalitarianism=Marijuana</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I use the online ESV as much as the leather-bound!

Matt Svobodas last blog post..Egalitarianism=Marijuana

]]> By: Tony Kummer http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1024 Tony Kummer Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:45:34 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1024 One other note: The ESV study Bible online version (free when you buy the printed edition) is really useful. Especially to have all the cross references pop up when you mouse over them. One other note: The ESV study Bible online version (free when you buy the printed edition) is really useful. Especially to have all the cross references pop up when you mouse over them.

]]> By: Granny in the Pew http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1023 Granny in the Pew Tue, 30 Dec 2008 10:17:55 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1023 I have my daily reading Bible- no marking/underlining/few notes/no cross references. Currently ESV this is the one I bring to church. Second, I have my study REFERENCE Bibles- many different versions. I love the Word and especially studying God's word inductively. Then helping others discovery God's word so they will know if what is being taught is "rightly dividing the word of truth". I have my daily reading Bible- no marking/underlining/few notes/no cross references. Currently ESV this is the one I bring to church.

Second, I have my study REFERENCE Bibles- many different versions.

I love the Word and especially studying God’s word inductively. Then helping others discovery God’s word so they will know if what is being taught is “rightly dividing the word of truth”.

]]> By: Debbie Kaufman http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1022 Debbie Kaufman Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:14:02 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1022 Tony: You bring up an interesting thought. If I am reading you correctly, your concern is that study Bibles bring with them already written up interpretations that may or may not be correct, thus taking away the reader wrestling with the passages, studying, to see what the interpretation of the scriptures are. I agree. I think study Bibles can take away the study. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Debbie Kaufmans last blog post..<a href="http://debbiekaufman.wordpress.com/2008/12/18/merry-christmas/" rel="nofollow">Merry Christmas</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Tony: You bring up an interesting thought. If I am reading you correctly, your concern is that study Bibles bring with them already written up interpretations that may or may not be correct, thus taking away the reader wrestling with the passages, studying, to see what the interpretation of the scriptures are. I agree.

I think study Bibles can take away the study.

Debbie Kaufmans last blog post..Merry Christmas

]]> By: Matt Svoboda http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1021 Matt Svoboda Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:44:06 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1021 "I looked at an ESV Study Bible the other day with a thought of purchasing one since I already have a plain text ESV Bible. I personally am not sure I see all the hub-bub about this study bible." Sallie, Are you sure that you are a believer? haha... yes, I'm kidding. I think the ESV Study Bible has more resources than any other Bible. The articles in the Bible are extremely helpful for seekers, new believers, and those in the academic world. Most importantly I think the Study notes are amazing. I was sold on the ESV study Bible when I opened it to Hebrews and learned more in 10 minutes reading the Study Notesthan I have listening to exhaustive sermons. Matt <abbr><em><abbr><em>Matt Svobodas last blog post..<a href="http://evangelicalvillage.com/2008/12/29/egalitarianismmarijuana/" rel="nofollow">Egalitarianism=Marijuana</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> “I looked at an ESV Study Bible the other day with a thought of purchasing one since I already have a plain text ESV Bible. I personally am not sure I see all the hub-bub about this study bible.”

Sallie,

Are you sure that you are a believer? haha… yes, I’m kidding. I think the ESV Study Bible has more resources than any other Bible. The articles in the Bible are extremely helpful for seekers, new believers, and those in the academic world. Most importantly I think the Study notes are amazing. I was sold on the ESV study Bible when I opened it to Hebrews and learned more in 10 minutes reading the Study Notesthan I have listening to exhaustive sermons.

Matt

Matt Svobodas last blog post..Egalitarianism=Marijuana

]]> By: Sallie http://sbcvoices.com/bible-study-notes/#comment-1020 Sallie Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:58:23 +0000 http://sbcvoices.com/?p=512#comment-1020 I looked at an ESV Study Bible the other day with a thought of purchasing one since I already have a plain text ESV Bible. I personally am not sure I see all the hub-bub about this study bible. I know it is supposedly sold out everywhere because of how good it is but not where I was at. I really like the Amplified Version so much more. As far as my Bible for church, I don't carry any one particular version. I have NIV, KJV, NKJV, ESV, Amplified, NASB, and a Geneva Bible at my house. We like to compare the translations of all but I probably do typically carry the amplified or esv the most. I like having to go home and studying things deeper. I think a plain text is much more better for churches. Hopefully, those who do study deeper will be able to encourage others to go home and study deeper as well. Frankly, I think anyone who only uses their pew Bible is probably not gonna be more likely to go and try and study deeper because that Bible happen to be a study Bible as opposed to a plain text one. You know what I mean? When I buy a gift Bible I do try and purchase a good study Bible but many times the Bible itself will depend on the age of the person, gender, and how long they've been a Christian. My children grew up with KJV so understand it and don't have problems with it. However, a person with literacy issues might. My sons like to give their friends Bibles that are just for boys that have fun facts and stuff in the sidebar. Those "Boys" Bibles have been a big hit with their friends and kept them interested in learning more. Sometimes you just have to look at the situation. Most times, I think :-) Have a blessed day! Sallie <abbr><em><abbr><em>Sallies last blog post..<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/sc/anderklan/seasidetales/index.blog?entry_id=1351751" rel="nofollow">An old country church...</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I looked at an ESV Study Bible the other day with a thought of purchasing one since I already have a plain text ESV Bible. I personally am not sure I see all the hub-bub about this study bible. I know it is supposedly sold out everywhere because of how good it is but not where I was at. I really like the Amplified Version so much more.

As far as my Bible for church, I don’t carry any one particular version. I have NIV, KJV, NKJV, ESV, Amplified, NASB, and a Geneva Bible at my house. We like to compare the translations of all but I probably do typically carry the amplified or esv the most. I like having to go home and studying things deeper. I think a plain text is much more better for churches. Hopefully, those who do study deeper will be able to encourage others to go home and study deeper as well. Frankly, I think anyone who only uses their pew Bible is probably not gonna be more likely to go and try and study deeper because that Bible happen to be a study Bible as opposed to a plain text one. You know what I mean?

When I buy a gift Bible I do try and purchase a good study Bible but many times the Bible itself will depend on the age of the person, gender, and how long they’ve been a Christian. My children grew up with KJV so understand it and don’t have problems with it. However, a person with literacy issues might. My sons like to give their friends Bibles that are just for boys that have fun facts and stuff in the sidebar. Those “Boys” Bibles have been a big hit with their friends and kept them interested in learning more. Sometimes you just have to look at the situation. Most times, I think :-)

Have a blessed day!
Sallie

Sallies last blog post..An old country church…

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