SPICY Bible Review!!! (More Thoughts on Popular Study Bibles)

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Chronological Life Application Study Bible (Tyndale, NLT) - $75

Courage For Life Study Bible For Men (Tyndale, NLT) - $49

The New Inductive Study Bible (Harvest House, NASB) - $36

Global Study Bible (Crossway, ESV) - $17

ESV Concise Study Bible (Crossway, ESV) - $33

Systematic Theology Study Bible (Crossway, ESV) - $32

Experiencing God Bible (Holman, CSB) - $46

NKJV Study Bible (Thomas Nelson, NKJV) - $31

ESV Archaeology Study Bible (Crossway, ESV) - $49

The Reformation Study Bible Student Edition (Ligonier, ESV) - $85

The Catholic Study Bible Third Edition (Oxford, NAB Revised Edition) - $36

New English Translation Full Notes Edition (Thomas Nelson, NET) - $41

The Catholic Scripture Study Bible (Saint Benedict Press, RSV) - $70

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, New Testament (Revised Standard Version, Ignatius Press) - $28

The Church History Study Bible (Crossway, ESV) - $72

[louisex]

The way his son watches his dad, he’s got a smile on his face- he’s so proud of his dad! So lovely to see x

[JohDan]

24:48 Matt. As a father, I want to commend you for this little nugget of joy.
The honesty and smile in your sons statement "By falling asleep to an audiobook" might be the best thing I've heard ever.
I can feel the love, devotion and connection between you two, even though I watch this video here in Denmark, Scandinavia.

People take note. This is parenting done right.

And Matt, thank you for sharing, not only your visdom, but this little innocent nugget, that is the relationship between you and your son.

God bless you 🙏♥️

[kbunky]

You son is so adorable and steals the show ❤ so lovely to see the two of you working together. Hope we see more of this 🙏 blessings to you both

[_noahbanks]

I would like to say thank you for your utterly justified, thoughtful, and thorough critique of the Catholic Study Bible. As a Catholic, I find it embarrassing that this study Bible has the name Catholic on the front. I worry how many souls this type of scholarship has led away from a better knowledge of and relationship with God. We should confront textual challenges and critiques of the Bible (e.g., we should have a real, unflinching discussion about the Mosaic authorship of the Penteateuch), but we should NOT simply accept, hook, line, and sinker, the essentially secular theories offered in the Catholic Study Bible.

I think that the issues that you highlight have a somewhat uncomfortable basis: Catholic Biblical scholarship has, since the Reformation, largely lagged behind the work that Protestant scholarship, and most of it is derivative, not new scholarship. There are some really great, thoughtful Catholic Bible scholars today, but we are not seeing their work in the Catholic Study Bible.

I would like to echo the recommendations here and on the first part of this mini-series -- the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is great. The Navarre Study Bible is also great.

Thanks for your work here on this channel and on the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast. I have listened every day since it started -- right before or after Fr. Mike Schmitz's Bible or Catechism in a Year podcast. So grateful for what you do Matt.

[bekabell]

❤ as a Catholic who enjoys your channel immensely, when I saw (in the last video) which Catholic study Bible you got my first thought was that I never expected that you would set up a straw man like that, it seemed so out of character. So I watched this video and I am glad I did. No straw man, just a REALLY GOOD evaluation of a very bad study Bible which no one should read.
I really appreciate your fair evaluation of all of these Bibles.

[jjstuartonwriting]

Love how your son is just loving this and laughs at your silliness. You can tell he loves you so much. Great reviews, and thanks for the good humor!

[cedricphillip]

I'm Catholic, and I am pleasantly surprised by the spirit of your rating of the Catholic Study Bible by Oxford. I haven't seen or heard about it but your review will be in my mind if and when I do. Thanks for the work you do

[claytonrichison]

A professor in college got me hooked on the NET Bible. (Much thanks to prof Merritt!) I love how it's almost a 3 in 1 study Bible. You get the general commentary notes, notes about why they translated it a certain way, and the text critical notes you mentioned about laying all the difficulties and problems with the original texts on the table. It's always one I recommend for people to look into, and they have a free version online if you don't want to pay for a physical copy.

[kaylasanchez]

I work in a Christian bookstore here in Australia, and I always find your reviews so helpful when recommending bibles. Thanks Matt!

[rbs]

I can really recommend the Crossway Archeology Study Bible!

As a new Christian who did not grow up in the faith seeing all these pictures and graphics really helps to grasp what I'm reading.

Reading scripture for the first time can be quite overwhelming, having a little bit of background and context provided here and there really makes a huge difference.

[susyhebner]

Your son is absolutely precious as can be. He has a beautiful spirit! Thanks guys! 🥰🙏🏻

[matthewweston]

You might consider the Orthodox Study Bible.
Not fancy.
But gives a uniquely different perspective.
Often straying from ALL Western interpretation of the text.
Both Catholics and Protestants sometimes don't recall that we share a common Augustinian interpretation.
But in the East there are many completely different interpretations.

[esmereldakaffeeklatch]

Another Catholic thanking you for including us and giving that NABRE the drubbing it deserved. Good for you for recognizing that the notes aren’t even really Catholic! The Ignatius Study Bible’s OT books are available in single volumes, they just haven’t been published in a single volume yet. Another upvote for taking a look at the Great Adventure Bible.

[henryfrobom]

As a Catholic, I've heard similar feelings from faithful Catholics about the Catholic Study Bible, I would recommend the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (NT) as well and/or the Great Adventure Catholic Bible

[Running_with_Faith]

I can only say that I loved seeing and hearing from your son. He's got great insight and loved his opinions on these lovely bibles. I've always enjoyed your videos when you rate the bibles but you really outdid yourself on these. Thank you so much as these videos really do help me in deciding which bible to purchase or not to purchase. God bless you and your family ~ Merry Christmas.

[Will-ytnl]

Can we get an opinion on the Great Adventure Bible by Ascension presents?

[KimK]

I would love to see a review of the Lutheran Study Bible. Also, your son is adorable and you have every right to be super proud of him, as I'm sure you are!

[tybutton]

Just wanted to thank you again. I spent this year in the Ancient Faith CSB bible you reviewed last year. It has genuinely helped my growth and helped me significantly in my planning for Sunday School Class. I can't wait to watch this and pick out next year's study bible. Thanks again Matt, your work has a real impact on people!

[worzyno]

You are obvoiusly and rightly so, very proud of your son. Good job you two!

[RichPohlman]

Unfortunately, the Oxford "catholic" Study Bible is one of the modern "catholic" interpretations that has no real roots in actual Catholic teachings. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is much better. Also, many "Scholars" propose what the Church should say or should have said. Instead of what the Catholic Church has traditionally held.

Toss that one out.