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The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives - The Faith That Changed the World (NKJV, Burgundy Genuine Leather, Indexed) | 
 enlarge | Creators: R. C. Sproul, J. I. Packer
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 3529238
Media: Leather Bound
Edition: Indexed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 2208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 0785258612
Dewey Decimal Number: 220
EAN: 9780785258612
ASIN: 0785258612
Publication Date: March 1, 2001
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Product Description
The first Geneva Bible opened the pages of Scripture for all readers and provided helpful notes to assist in the understanding of its central message. The Reformation Study Bible, under the editorial leadership of reformed scholars such as R.C. Sproul and J.I. Packer, offers a modern restatement of Reformation truth for the broad evangelical community. A wonderful resource for anyone who desires to understand the impact the powerful truths of the Reformation have had on today's church. Available in the New King James Version.
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 Still a favorite after early 4 years December 26, 2008
I purchased this Study Bible in February or March of 2005 and I initially based that purchase on R. C. Sproul being the General Editor. Much was expected of this Study Bible and it has far exceeded my expectations. The Revised Standard Version had a great deal to recommend it and it was a shame that liberal overreach caused it to (in some cases literally) go down in flames because of its unwillingness to deal properly with the virgin birth. What the ESV did was take the RSV and make it what the RSV should have been. It is very readable but still retains an elevated style worthy of the King James tradition. As an essentially literal translation, it avoids the shortcomings of the NIV which is a dynamic equivalence translation theory Bible.
The footnotes in this SB are helpful but not as extensive as the ESV Study Bible. This SB is open about its Reformed position in the tradition of John Calvin, something that is easy to pick up just by reading the list of contributors, many of whom come from Westminster Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and other seminaries with a similar viewpoint. From the perspective of a Sunday School teacher, I have found the Theological Notes on such subjects as The Fall, Covenant of Grace, Original Sin and Total Depravity, The Trinity, Election and Reprobation, The Atonement, Resurrection and Glorification and literally dozens of other articles to be most helpful. All those matters of course point to the sovereignty of God.
Recently, I purchased the ESV Study Bible and my initial response to it is very positive although I have not read enough to write a review. However, I can speak with certainty when I say that the Reformation Study Bible will not remain on the bookshelf but will continue to be used by me in my study and teaching. I consider myself blessed to have both of these volumes.
On less substantive matters, I much prefer the print in the Reformation Study Bible since it is larger than the ESV Study Bible. Some reviewers have commented on the quality of the leather used in this Study Bible and have suggested purchasing a hard bound version. I own the hard bound version and have not found the outside cover to be very durable. But for the wonders of heavy duty tape applied by my wife, I am not certain this book would still be together. I say, get the leather.
Samuel J. Orr, III
Most informative bible information September 23, 2008
This bible has by far the most interesting, informative, and accurate commentary notes of any bible I have ever owned. It gives an excellent perspective of the text from a reformed viewpoint. I highly recommend it. If there would be any negative comments, it would be that the page paper is a little thin for my preference. But, the content far outweighs that negative.
 Not bad but didn't meet expectations September 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a regular reader of RC Sproul's books and Ligonier publications, such as TableTalk. I was expecting much more depth in this Bible. The notes don't have much substance overall, especially on passages critical to reformed theology. The articles are better. Maps and charts are limited for a study Bible. It's not bad, but if you are expecting a work comparable to Ligonier standards, you might be a little disappointed.
 Recycled Study Bible September 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was realy looking forward to reading this study bible. I started with the introduction and was instantly struck by its familiarity. I pulled my NKJV New Geneva Study bible off the shelf and started comparing them side by side. The introduction, chapter introductions, sidebars etc. are identical. Even the footnotes are the same apart from an occaisional variation in the bold footnote heading. Not surprisingly, the list of contributors is also identical. Apart from the actual ESV translation, this bible is the same as my 1995 New Geneva Study Bible. The only other difference is that my 1995 edition has four short articles at the end.
I was hoping for something new, but I was disappointed. If you don't alread own the New Geneva Study bible, then this may work for you. But I will pick up a cheaper ESV edition, just for the translation.
The Current Standard August 27, 2008
First off, let me make clear that no study notes are perfect, only the word of God is. But with that being said, this is an amazing bible. With the best modern english translation, ESV, R.C. Sproul adds tons of great articles and study notes from the reformed perspective. I'd say the best bible on the market until the ESV Study Bible from Crossway comes out October 15, 2008.
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