Best Study Bibles - My Top 5 Recommendations

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What are the BEST Study Bibles? In this video I'm sharing my Top 5 favorites and asking YOU to rank them!
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@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

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@chrismendezva Ай бұрын

Love this! 🎉 1. ESV Study Bible 2. Life Application Study Bible 3. NIV Study Bible 4. Holy Land 5. NET

@joep6023 Ай бұрын

I have the big 3 of the 5 you picked. But I think the one I’ve used the most is the McArthur Study Bible.

@JohnHCarlin Ай бұрын

I prefer the MacArthur Study Bible and the Reformation Study Bible, but I do have an various other study Bibles, including several of the ones you mentioned, but at the top of my list of the ones you mentioned would be the ESV.

@johnwyatt2846 Ай бұрын

My List. 1 - ESV Study Bible. 2 - Life Application. 3. - NIV Study Bible. 4. - NET Full Notes. Not familiar with the CSB Holy Land Illustrated. Missing - MacArthur Study Bible ( I would put it #2 on my list )

@spomed04 Ай бұрын

I would add the Reformation Study Bible. It is my current favorite. Also the ESV Archaeology SB is really helpful.

@justindeharlingen Ай бұрын

In addition to your stack, I'm a big fan of the Ancient Faith [CSB] Study Bible. Lots of fascinating early church commentary, and it looks gorgeous. The editors even include some comments on verses that are unique to the LXX OT or Byzantine NT, even when those variants aren't contained in the CSB or its footnotes. A neat glimpse into early church manuscripts through early church perspectives.

@doffymingo2187 Ай бұрын

My all time favorite study Bible is The Macarthur Study Bible 2nd Edition. I have yet to come across a study Bible that was as thorough as the Macarthur Study Bible. Literally tens of thousands of commentary notes, thousands of cross references, and key study portions spread throughout the pages- and much more. I highly recommend you get a copy, you won't regret it! (Please remember that we are Christians and I hope we react as such... you may not like John Macarthur but I have found the study Bible to be faithful to the Biblical texts.) To God be the Glory!

@lookinglistening09 28 күн бұрын

Amen. I use his NASB 2nd Edition. I'm going to get the LSB coming out this fall.

@ccslice2453 21 күн бұрын

Dakes’ Study Bible makes the John MacArthur look like a pamphlet!

@davidwhunt 5 күн бұрын

I also like the MacArthur SB. But one advantage of the ESVSB is the multi-scholar approach, where scholars who specialise in studying individual Bible books have made their contributions. It's good to have both! One thing I like about the MacArthur SB is he is consistently premillenial.

@nancyoffenhiser4916 Ай бұрын

Okay, I am an old Fogey. Thompson Chain Reference Bible, KJV or 1977 NASB is still my most used and favorite Bible, though I use all of the Bibles you mentioned! ❤ P.S. Bible Collecting is a REAL thing!!😊

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@user-of8bf5zg2f Ай бұрын

I recently picked up a copy of the NIV Archaeological Study Bible and cannot get over how wonderful it is to read. The insights and historical context it provides bring the text more to life for me. I have others I own and enjoy but that's currently at the top of my list.

@sbosch12 Ай бұрын

The NIV Cultural Background Study Bible is very similar. I love both of them and use them both daily.

@WildflowersCreations Ай бұрын

I am currently looking / saving up for a copy of the NIV Archaeological Study Bible since it is out of print. Is there enough material in the Cultural Background one to warrant owning both if you have limited space and funds? I tend to approach things scholarly.

@e.m.8094 Ай бұрын

The Archaeological Study Bible is great! I pair that with the Old and New Testament IVP Bible Background Commentaries for "full effect". LOL

@rickiecash8155 Ай бұрын

Tony Evans Study Bible is one of my favorites. It was the last one my bought me before she passed away.

@christinajeans7325 Ай бұрын

I have a variety of study Bibles and I love to compare them all when studying. However, my number one go to is the MacArthur Study Bible. So many times it provides the clearest understanding out of them all.

@vodka7 Ай бұрын

I bought the ESV Study Bible based on this video for my first study bible and was absolutely blown away when I got it. This is what I've needed. Thank you!

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@Mike_W78 Ай бұрын

1. ESV 2. Life application 3.holy land study Bible 4. NIV 5. NET since it’s not really study Bible but extremely helpful.

@SandyWylie-lg2vh 21 күн бұрын

The NRSVue should be high on our list. The TANAKH is a must where the Old Testament is concerned. It gives us the best understanding as to how Jews interpret their own scriptures.

@moo_poo288 Ай бұрын

I started my bible reading journey with the NIV study bible. Got the glued paperback version which was destroyed in my hunger for learning more. This is my number 1 choice. Have been vacillating between getting the the CSB Holy Land or the ESV study bible as my next purchase. Either way, I can’t lose. Thanks for this video Tim. God bless you and your work.

@logan_oleary Ай бұрын

Okay, I know I joked around in the live chat. But here's my opinion: 1. ESV Study Bible 2. NIV Study Bible 3. CSB Holy Land Bible 4. NLT Life Application Study Bible 5. NET, Full Notes Edition My # 1 would be replaced with the 'traditional' CSB Study Bible if it was in the video. But y'all, all of these Bibles are good. 2 Tim 3:16-17 says "All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." Watch Dr. Mark Ward for translation questions... all of that to say... they're *all* good Bibles.

@nicolecarlson8629 Ай бұрын

The NIV study Bible was the recommended Bible when I started college… I would rank the ESV Study Bible #1 out of the 5 that you mentioned though.

@Colorado_Native Ай бұрын

Thanks for doing these reviews. I went to Amazon and selected the ESV and the NET.

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@ecomexillennial2244 Ай бұрын

1. ESV Study Bible 2. CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible 3. NLT Life Application Study Bible 4. NIV Study Bible 5. NET Bible My favorite bibles not mentioned here are the CSB Study Bible, the CSB Life Connections Study Bible, and the ESV Archeology Study Bible.

@ashrael37 Ай бұрын

I like the ESV Archeology Study Bible also.

@js3511 Ай бұрын

Great options all the way around that you presented. The resources that we have available now is truly amazing. The Life Application is a wonderful option for people just getting into the Bible and seeing truths that will impact their life. The Holy Land is a supplement that brings forth more information. The NIV & ESV, I think you nailed it on their value. Personally I think I would recommend the NIV as a first "study Bible" mainly because of the color and the articles. The ESV to me is for someone that has been reading and has a grasp of the layout and the overall history, but is looking for more information. The NET is for people that really want to parse through the words and understand why different translations take the direction they do. Wonderful job on the video as always.

@GeorgeHillmanJr Ай бұрын

My four “go to” study Bibles 1. ESV Study Bible 2. MacArthur Study Bible (very excited about the LSB version coming out) 3. NKJV Study Bible (by Thomas Nelson) 4. NET Full Notes Bible

@pattube Ай бұрын

Another good if underrated study Bible that's worth adding as an honorable mention is the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. It studies the Bible from Genesis to Revelation as the single unified storyline of redemption in the Messiah, along with many sub-stories feeding back into the main story. Such as the whole of creation as a temple for God to dwell with his people (e.g. see the book titled God Dwells Among Us which is a series of sermons based on the scholar Greg Beale's work by a pastor named Mitchell Kim), the theme of the kingdom of God which is God's rule over God's people in God's place (e.g. see the recently published The Message of the Kingdom of God by T. Desmond Alexander or Vaughn Roberts' God's Big Picture), the cross and atonement, etc. At any rate, the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible is outstanding when it comes to seeing Scripture as story. Better than even so-called literary study Bibles in this respect. The general editor for the NIV Biblical Study Bible is Don Carson, so if one is familiar with Carson's work, then one can expect much of the same high quality. My only criticism of the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible is it's not available in other translations (e.g. I wish there was an ESV or CSB version). But content-wise it's rock solid and faithful to the gospel. It is a theologically conservative evangelical and slighly tilted Reformed work (though less obviously Reformed than the ESV Study Bible and a lot less so than the Reformation Study Bible). It is an edifying study Bible that makes both heart and mind sing with praise for the Lord. 😊

@jdan45680 Ай бұрын

Thank you, I just ordered the study notes from Logos. Great notes!!

@angelakeene402 Ай бұрын

I just recently got the ESV study Bible. I am currently reading the NLT Fire Bible & really enjoying it. The commentary & extra articles are a great read and resource.

@RevJacobDavis Ай бұрын

Great choices, Tim! I have benefitted from the NIVSB, ESVSB, and Life Application SB so much over the years. The only change on my end is replacing the Holy Land Illustrated Bible with the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (ed. by John Walton and Craig Keener) for the extensiveness of its notes. I still props there because both of those bibles lean into the same focus: the historical context of scripture (and the CBSB sadly doesn't have the extensive remarkable photography, though it has great full-color imagery).

@629lrogers Ай бұрын

I have the NLT Application and the ESV study Bible. I love the NLT one more. Also, I have the NLT Illustrated Study Bible that you didn't mention. Thank you for the review

@captiosus9753 Ай бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t throw an honorable mention to the Filament app enabled Bibles. For me, the Filament app has been a game changer because it gives me all the study notes, maps, devotionals, cross references and infographics in my pocket. Sure, they’re not “study bibles”, strictly speaking, but their free app content make them as feature rich as any study Bible out there. I will say your video has made me curious regarding the CSB Holy Land Bible as it marries two major interests of mine - faith and history. A major reason why I like the CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students is because it includes so much extra historical and cultural content which brings the Bible to life.

@exagem Ай бұрын

This is going to be an interesting video, particularly because of all the differences of opinion in the commentary notes. Young earth versus old earth, complementarian versus egalitarian, etc..

@tbelsom Ай бұрын

1-ESV 2-NLT 3-CSB 4-NET 5-NIV I love the CSB Women’s bible. My main bible, study and everyday, is the ESV version. However, I’ve never met a bible I didn’t like. I own way too many. 😂🎉

@jamesbarksdale978 Ай бұрын

LOL! Don't we all! I got the CSB Women's Bible for my daughter. 🙂

@megangranados1073 Ай бұрын

Surprised to see that the NLT illustrated study bible didn't make the list. It's gorgeous and has meaty content.

@sbosch12 Ай бұрын

It’s so good. The only issue is the binding for the leather soft versions. There’s so much to it that the binding doesn’t always hold up. At least, mine hasn’t.

@DarylMoriyama Ай бұрын

Totally agreed. The NLT illustrated study bible is useful for visual learners

@hazel1eyes Ай бұрын

They re-released the NLT illustrated study Bible with sewn binding in the leather soft version. Much much better than the original glued version.

@barbs1298 Ай бұрын

@@sbosch12 They have finally made a Smyth sewn binding version. Tim Nichols did a video on it. Order from the publisher.

@PreacherPaul71 28 күн бұрын

Nlt is a dangerous paraphrase

@stephaniehopkinsartist Ай бұрын

Yay! Can't wait!

@Hebrews2.1 Ай бұрын

My personal ranking: 1. ESV Study Bible 2. NET Bible with Full Notes 3. NIV Study Bible 4. CSB Holy Land Illustrated 5. NLT Life Application One of my favourites (though not really a study bible) is the NASB-NIV Parallel New Testament In Greek And English. Though it is a bit outdated (NASB 1977, NIV 1984, book from 1986) it's amazing as it has two translations on both sides and then an interlinear text of Koine Greek in the middle!

@loveisall5520 Ай бұрын

Thank you as always for a great video! My first study Bible, over half a century ago, was the Thompson chain reference. I have owned at least a couple of dozen study Bibles. What I learned over the years is that in general I would rather have a study Bible as a reference on the shelf as opposed to a daily reader. I love the ESV study Bible. I love the Holy Land Bible. You know what I miss? Zondervan came out with a Bible around 20 years ago, called the archaeological study Bible. I gave my copy away years ago and I still miss it, though I don’t like the NIV but yes, Tim, I prefer my daily read to be a Bible without the distractions of a study Bible. Plus, I have found over the decades that a study Bible is no substitute for a good Bible commentary. Thanks for what you do for us!

@patriciamcguire-huggins1047 19 күн бұрын

1. NIV 2. ESV 3. Holy Land 4. Life Application 5. NET Full Notes Edition (which is new to me) I have the NIV one and the Life Application Bible already in my collection.

@ThePaulKM Ай бұрын

My own top five list looks like this: 1) LSB MacArthur Study Bible 2) ESV Reformation Study Bible 3) NKJV Evidence Study Bible 4) KJV Matthew Henry Study Bible 5) CSB Charles Spurgeon Study Bible

@lookinglistening09 28 күн бұрын

Do you have an LSB MacArthur already? I thought they were only on preorder. I use a MacArthur NASB. I also have the KJV Spurgeon, but I haven't used it in depth yet!

@dpgallen Ай бұрын

I think one that you missed is the Word On Fire Bible. True it's more of a series than a singular book, but the content is phenomenal and varied. It incorporates both new and ancient sources, has word studies, and incorporates famous works of art to add another layer when contemplating the Scriptures. In my opinion, I don't think there is anything comparable and I would have to rank this as the #1 study Bible by a mile.

@maxrkmrose Ай бұрын

I have the Word on Fire series. The paper is exquisite. Well done Word on Fire Ministries, well done!

@caroleblanks1355 Ай бұрын

I agree. I have the Word on Fire Bible and it is unlike any other Bible that I have. It is exquisite in every aspect.

@kris.1095 Ай бұрын

For me: 1. CSB Holy Land Illustrated 2. NET Full Notes 3. NLT Life Application 4. NIV Study Bible 5. ESV Study Bible My current favorite is The NLT Parallel Study Bible. It’s a great way to combine both types of study bibles in one volume.

@daltonburroughs3811 Ай бұрын

I always recommend the CSB Apologetics Study Bible to people especially if they are new Christians or skeptics. (Also comes in KJV)

@davidgno Ай бұрын

Yes totally agree. The full Apologetics and the Student Apologetics editions are both great at explaining, providing notes and highlighting "twisted scripture" - where some denominations and non-Christian religions misinterpert scripture. I found both editions extremely helpful in my faith journey.

@sounddoctrine54 Ай бұрын

@@davidgno I found it on eBay in the HCSB, which I prefer. It's third on my list!

@Me2Lancer Ай бұрын

Thank you, Tim. When you opened with the ESV and NIV Study Bibles you hit a home run. I have all but the CSB bible you presented but I do have the CSB Study Bible. Glad you included the Life Application Study Bible. Mine has the NIV translation. Also, I've had NET Bibles with full notes since its Beta introductions.

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@tgleo1 Ай бұрын

Separate from my ranking note: I appreciate hearing a video from you focused entirely on the contents of these Bibles! Good stuff! Looking forward to more along these lines!

@JeridScottShelton Ай бұрын

1a. ESV Study Bible 1b. NET Full Notes Editon 2. Life Application SB 3. NIV Study Bible 4. CSB Holy Land Super honorable mentions: NLT Illustrated Study Bible CSB Baker's Illustrated SB

@MO-bo2du Ай бұрын

A while ago I was weighing between those honorable mentions, and ended up getting the limited edition hardcover of the NLT Illustrated SB. I don't regret that purchase per se, but I do whish I had that Baker SB now that it isn't a ghost, totally impossible to find. I hope they reprint it some time down the line.....

@Steve_Blackwood Ай бұрын

Glad you mentioned the Holy Land Illustrated Bible! Was looking at that a year or so ago and forgot all about it. Just ordered as Lifeway has them on big discount ($13.97 for LeatherTouch).

@chetansexna2750 Ай бұрын

Happy to see our choices meet a lot. Niv esv life applcation in nlt version and net full notes edition in turquoise colour my personal favorite. Man God bless you for channel and your church. Happy to subscribe

@theadventurerfred Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video Tim! Been looking for a really solid and full study Bible, so this is a great resource!

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@christinefoss5767 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this great info! It made me realize how to round out my studying of the Word!

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Back2theWord Ай бұрын

ESV Study Bible #1 for me! Have heard great things about the others too. So no surprises here, thanks for sharing!

@preachermanko Ай бұрын

1 ESV Study Bible 2 NIV Study Bible 3 NET Full Notes 4 CSB Holy Land Illustrated 5 NLT Life Application Study Bible

@DianeStrickland1 Ай бұрын

My favorite bible (for many years) is the Life Application Study Bible NLT. I have recommended it and gifted it to others several times. I own the ESV and NIV study Bibles and love both. I find the NIV a bit easier to read as a lay person. This video made me really want the NET Full Notes Bible and the Holy Land Illustrated Bible. Both are going on my wish list. Excellent video!

@pvsamorgan9803 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, Tim! 🙂 I have these so far: (no ranking) 1. ESV Study Bible 2. NLT Chronological Life Application 3. NIV Faithlife Illustrated Study Bible 4. NIV Open Bible 5. NLT Student Life Application (going to give it to my nephew) I bought 5-6 NIV Faithlife Illustrated Study Bible as gifts since its release in 2017. They are now completely out of print. Really simple and cool illustrations.

@donaldsproson2494 Ай бұрын

1 ESV. 2. CSB study bible. 3. Reformation Study Bible. 4. CSB/Baker illustrated study bible. 5. MacArthur study bible

@knotslip8862 Ай бұрын

Great video Tim. I only own 2 of the ones you talked about here and they are the ESV study bible and the Life Application study bible. I'm actually new to the bible and reading it for the first time and the study bible I chose is the NLT Illustrated study bible and it is awesome (lots of timelines, maps, pictures, notes, etc.). I'm so glad that I chose that one to be my first read through of the bible. I have several others that I think are great too. The Archeological Study bible, the Cultural background study bible (similar to the Holyland study bible and the Biblical Theology study bible by Zondervan and that one is great for anyone wanting to get much deeper into the biblical theology aspects. I love them all and they all offer something different. Thanks for the great video.

@aloko. Ай бұрын

thanks for the video tim, bless you

@benjames5972 Ай бұрын

Tim, I love the ESV Study Bible it’s my all over favorite and my tie with it is the John MacArthur NASB95 Study Bible, 3. Charles Ryrie NASB95 Study Bible, 4. NET Full Notes Study Bible. 5. NIV84 Archaeological Study Bible. Honorable mention NIV most recent update of their Study Bible. As a SBC pastor and seminary professor love using these and use many other great ones.

@cmangaudis 2 күн бұрын

I own the ESV study Bible and the Holy Land Illustrated Bible. I love them both so much and they have helped me so much in my journey. I also have an NKJV study Bible that I sometimes use. This was a great episode, thank you 😊

@timwildsmith 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@robertmac6063 Ай бұрын

1.ESV 2.Johnny Mac SB 3. Reformation SB

@seraphmcgregor927 Ай бұрын

The Reformation Study Bible, in my humble opinion is the best. It comes in NKJV and ESV.

@johnkennethlaureto3459 Ай бұрын

Can't wait

@StevenSwindell Ай бұрын

Great video Tim! We are the same! (Kind-of) I have a NIV study Bible from High School that my parents gave me (burgundy) and I now have an ESV study Bible (large print!). I have a friend who has practically worn out his Life Application study Bible and I just bought our youth pastor a NET Full Notes edition since he really likes that translation. They all sound awesome for their various purposes. Would be cool to see the CSB you mentioned.

@Ladydarlene17plus Ай бұрын

My favorite are. 1. ESV study Bible 2. Thomas Nelson KJV full colored edition 3. HSCB Study Bible 4. CSB Tony Evans Bible 5. Charles Swindell NLT Bible.

@benjames5972 Ай бұрын

Tim my dear brother, I forgot to post the study Bible I use and have used daily for many years. The David Jeremiah Study Bible NKJV. I had my dear mother’s copy giant print rebound using it now. 🙏❤️📖🙌

@ashleytunny 27 күн бұрын

The only one that I’ve used is the Life Application but I recently bought the illustrated edition on your recommendation/review and I have been loving it. As a visual learner it is so helpful!

@kansaslanko5475 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your review of your top 5 study bibles. Of course, once again, I had to buy the ones I did not have in my bible resource collection. I don't have the NIV study bible, but I do have the ESV, so by the sounds of your review, they balance each other out. I did purchase the NET and the Holy Land Illustrated Bible. 😃

@markeggers3416 Ай бұрын

1. ESV Study Bible 2. Full Notes 3. Holy Land Illustrated 4. Life Application 5. NIV Study Bible My personal list would be as follows. 1. ESV Study Bible 2. Reformation Study Bible 3. Thompson Chain-Reference 4. MacArthur Study Bible ESV 5. NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. It is extremely difficult to pick just 5.

@zackanderson3848 28 күн бұрын

Great video! Another one I really like is the NIV Cultural Backgrounds study bible. My first go to study Bible is the NET (online only) and then the NIV Cultural Backgrounds.

@donaldsproson2494 Ай бұрын

I use the ESV, NIV, CSB and Macarthur study bibles. I also use the NKJV and NLT illustrated study bibles

@IndianaJoe0321 Ай бұрын

The CSB Study Bible is outstanding!!

@brucemcqueen5395 Ай бұрын

Awesome selections Tim. I have all 5 of them.

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Nice!

@ColbyHiggs Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ll watch your other reviews!

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CanadianAnglican Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I have a CSB and NRSV study bible.

@IndianaJoe0321 Ай бұрын

The CSB Study Bible is EXCELLENT!!!!

@7Dorie Ай бұрын

Hi, Tim! Great video as usual! You mentioned all three of my daily use study Bibles ( 1-3 in my list)!!! There is one in your top 5 that I do not use (but my husband uses it) - the NIV study Bible. SO, my ranking would be as follows: 1. ESV Study Bible 2. Holy Land Illustrated Bible 3. NET Full Notes Edition 4. Serendipity Bible for Study Groups 5. Life Application Study Bible. #4 is an old NIV study Bible that uses question to encourage you to consider, dig deep and reflect upon the passage. I enjoy using such questions to help 'jump start' my own thoughts and meditation. This way, I think, the Holy Spirit is given some reign over my own study and understanding. I did add the Life Application Study Bible at the end as my #5. However, it is almost an add on as I like the concept and feel that it adds a dimension to the top 5 group. BUT Personally, I have not used this study Bible extensively. I own a copy, but it has been so long since I referred to it that I am not sure where it is anymore. (LOL) That is probably due too the fact that I automatically read the Bible with a predisposition toward life application and I primarily use study Bibles to increase my knowledge of what the text means and is saying in a more general sense. Thank you so much for this video. It has made the benefit of various study Bibles clear to me and presented a grouping that will give an overall balanced insight into the precious Word of God. I may have to find that Life Application Bible! I love that it also brings the student of God's Word into so many great translations! Perhaps a future video could focus on your top 5 Bible helps, such as the Rose Publishing Then and Now Bible Maps?

@joemarchand4654 Ай бұрын

from those on your list I would rank them: 1. ESV Study Bible 2. NET Full Notes 3. NIV Study Bible (which I believe does come in NASB as I have one, same notes as your original NIV) 4. CSB Holy Land Illustrated 5. NLT Life Application (I have in another translation) My personal favourites: 1. CSB Study Bible (for the text and notes) 2. ESV Study Bible (for the notes and text) 3. NET Full Notes 4. Nelson's NKJV Study Bible 5. NASB Study Bible (published by Zondervan)

@user-sr6ys6xx9n Ай бұрын

Tough one Tim, so many great ones out there. I do look at them in two categories, devotional and academic. Out of your choices I would have to say the best all around would be the NIV (2) & ESV (1) Bibles. Then (3) Life App, (4) NET, AND (5) CSB Holy Lands. I really like my NLT study Bible, my Biblical Theology study Bible and the Archeological study Bible. We are truly blessed to have so many awesome choices for specific “deep dives” that no one should ever be able to say Bible study is boring.

@gunstarzero Ай бұрын

You nailed the order already. We need a premium version of the NET with full notes!

@452Rob Ай бұрын

I have a very nice genuine leather version with quality paper and such. I’d rank it in the premium catagory but it’s under a large stack of Bibles on my shelf so can’t easily pull it out and see if it’s edge lined or paste down. It’s at the bottom of the stack because I don’t read it but I use the notes a LOT from the app on my phone while using my LSB.

@user-kq8qi4jl4c Ай бұрын

ESV is my number one! I love all the Study Bible’s you selected and have all of them. I think the CSB Study Bible should have been included. It’s has a great layout, color scheme and features that I think are great! My first study Bible was the revised NIV study Bible that my grandparents bought me. I still have it and use it in my rotation of Bibles.

@IndianaJoe0321 Ай бұрын

I agree -- the CSB Study Bible would be my second choice too.

@markwardonwords Ай бұрын

Excellent choices.

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Thanks, Mark!

@ebbyssis 10 күн бұрын

I have almost the entire gambit of bibles for study. Teaching a discipleship course I always include the “e-Sword “ app for the most enriching deep dive. It’s all about being Berean on our approach to scripture 👍

@Ladydarlene17plus Ай бұрын

Another great review. Keep up the great work.

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@CindaMurphyRealEstate Ай бұрын

So glad to see your channel exploding! 💥💥💥

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@jimyoung9262 Ай бұрын

For my personal use, the NET full notes is always open on my desk for when I'm studying to teach. The ESV is hands down the best "Study Bible" ever made. I think the concerns about reformed theology are overblown. Not listed here, but the CSB Study Bible and the NLT study bible are both surprisingly good.

@jamesbarksdale978 Ай бұрын

Yes, my NET is always within reach. I'll have to disagree with you about the ESV. It's a great resource, but heavy Calvinist leanings. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who doesn't have a good grasp of theology.

@joycewithrow8929 Ай бұрын

Ranking - 1. Life Application 2. Holy Land 3. NIV 4. ESV 5. NET As my number one and two study Bible is the CSB Study Bible and the MacArthur Study Bible.

@bradenhogan2 Ай бұрын

1. ESV Study Bible 2. Reformation Study Bible 3. NET Full Notes Edition 4. The Geneva Bible 5. Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible Honorable mention: NIV Life Application Study Bible

@weeb9332 Ай бұрын

I am really happy to hear your favorable review of the ESV study Bible as I am considering purchasing it soon. I love that I can get the personal size. I wish more serious study Bibles came in smaller footprints for female hands. Also I would like thoughts on the student ESV study Bible as it is the same just pared down. It is lighter still and comes in some pretty colors like the ESV New Testament in berry tru tone I just got. I love it! It is pretty and small enough to go with me EVERYWHERE! I never had a ESV before and am comfortable that it is faithful to Scripture as the KJV and NASB. My only complaint with your channel is that as a result of your videos, I have bought more Bibles in the last year than I want to admit (most given away). I still love the Open Bible and the Thompson Chain Reference. On my future list is the Key Word Greek/Hebrew NASB and perhaps the Ryrie.

@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj Ай бұрын

Thank you, Brother Tim ⭐🌹⭐

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

You're welcome, Brenda!

@mlash7258 Ай бұрын

ESV Study Bible is one of my go to bibles. I have had a couple versions of the Life Application Study Bible; I passed those on to each of my daughters when they got into high school. I am very interested in the CSB Holy Land Illustrated, it has been on my wishlist.

@olwynbowden5193 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you

@timwildsmith Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@bradymlechick Ай бұрын

Always a Dake study Bible for the win

@sumpursun Ай бұрын

The best Study Bible is the one that is read ✨ But we all know the ESV is Top Shelf! 😜 Not a Study Bible but an Honorable Mention to The Amplified Bible (AMP) translation from Zondervan. Would be great to see a review of it. 🙌🏻

@yvetteborden776 29 күн бұрын

My #1 has been for years the Life Application. Recently, I found the esv at a thrift store..I think I scored!! Just placed an order for the NIV study bible. Thank you

@tgleo1 Ай бұрын

The two you open with (NIV, ESV) are my big two, for the first reason you state: they are both fully loaded study Bibles. Also, both are new enough to be pretty current. Both sit on my home office "library table." The two are first and second (counting from the left) among the seven study Bibles in a tabbed section of my Logos Bible Study layout set up for personal Bible study.

@WhereWhoMe Ай бұрын

From the ones you mentioned on the list, I only have had experience with the Life Application Study Bible. But you asked for a ranking, so here it is in terms of which one I'm interested in looking into and getting. ESV study Bible, Holy Land, Life Application, NET, NIV.

@bradypatterson9 Ай бұрын

My first was the NIV, which has been passed on to a curious friend of mine. Now I’d like to get another study bible for myself, and am thinking the ESV!

@niniwright Ай бұрын

This is a great list! Would it be possible for Becca to share her top 5 as well? 😊

@tammylewis6296 Ай бұрын

This was exciting!!! 1. NIV Study Bible. All these Bibles are sooo amazing! Would love them all. 😍

@drewlotzmoore Ай бұрын

My favorites: ESV Study Bible NET Full Notes CSB Study Bible (revision of HCSB Study Bible) NIV Study Bible (pre-2011 revision) NLT Everyman's/Everywoman's Bible (one for you and one for your spouse. These are not full study Bibles but they do have lots of helpful aids).

@jacob_he_reads Ай бұрын

Great picks!!! I enjoy reading 1) Every Man's Bible-NLT and 2) The Everyday Life Bible-AMP with Joyce Meyer commentary. I think these two are really cool because they focus on behaviors, attitudes, and thoughts. They are not so academic heavy as they are super practical. I also feel like I'm getting advice from grandparents when reading these two separate gender-specific Bibles. Great video, Tim!

@lexlayton7966 Ай бұрын

Tim! You have got to check out the Reformation Study Bible, but ESV is my favorite of the ones you ranked. I do want to check out CSB Holy Land and the NET Full Notes

@duaneschultz9230 Ай бұрын

I can’t really say which one is the best or rank them because I don’t have experience with each of those. I personally like the NIV all color study Bible. I’ve read the NIV Bible and study Bible for a long time almost 3 decades. God bless you and your family. Duane

@petestover2171 Ай бұрын

Tim like always I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing the word. I love the ESV study Bible, the CSB study Bible and the kJV life application study Bible There is one study Bible I wish that you would look into it’s unbelievable. I also wish that you would make a video of it. It’s the KJV rock of ages study Bible. I have turned this Bible on to a few other people and they love it as well. If you get time, please look into it.

@thomasmoore7976 11 күн бұрын

1. ESV Study Bible 2. ESV Study Bible 3. ESV Study Bible 4. ESV Study Bible 5. ESV Study Bible …Enough said!

@tracywilborn Ай бұрын

My first study bible was the NIV. I still have it today although it's not my primary bible anymore, I did switch to ESV. I do use the NIV from time to time.

@clannard1 Ай бұрын

My all time favorite is the 1985 first edition of the NiV Study Bible. This bible was fundamental to unlocking the mysteries of Christianity, the Bible, understanding, growth and developing a relationship with God. The concordance, study notes and cross references made it so easy to navigate and find whatever verse, topic or explanation I was looking for. My main bible is now the Orthodox Study Bible, but I wish it had all the features of my first favorite.