I'm excited I saw the review on this earlier and I went ahead and bought it not the condensed version but the thicker version I didn't realize until today that this version even existed so I'm pretty happy

You had me at 16” spread and 11 point font 🙌🏼

I have both and use both for different reasons. The full bible is great for study due to all the commentary and features. If one is studying as R.C Sproul suggests we can use the full bible at home and use the condensed for outside . Get both is my recommendation.

Thanks, man. I appreciate it! Yours was the only video I could find comparing and explaining the two. Very complete and accurate!

Thanks for this video, I just ordered my copy of the Condensed version! My first bible (a Macarthur Study Bible in NKJV) is over 10 years old and the faux leather is literally falling apart. Needed a new bible but was ready to get a straight text version for portability. ESV and The Reformation came recommended by my brother and I am fortunate that the Condensed version was just released. Perfect timing!

Thanks. I picked up the full last month. I’ll be getting the condensed now too. This is the best Bible I’ve ever owned.

I love this study Bible. I have the earlier ESV edition to this edition of the E.S.V. Reformation Study Bible, and I have the current edition of the full text of it with the New King James Version translation, an option that publisher makes to the E.S.V. edition. All are quite wonderful. The only study Bible that I prefer to this is the Lutheran Study Bible (the one of that title from Concordia).

I'm a poor college student and only bought my regular leather (not premium) Reformation Bible when they had a sale for half off. But I thoroughly enjoy it. I like the idea of the condensed study bible.

I have the condensed version and have just recently ordered the full size. I'm excited to get it in the mail.

We didn’t see the inside cover. I’m not too worried about ribbons and gilt etc but binding and paper well that is important

I have both. I can’t believe they got the condensed edition as small as they did. I actually find it hard to read as the font is very small for me.

THanks for this. I think the condensed will be a great fit for my hubby. Nice to see a side by side.

Man, you could sell anything. Great job!

Thanks Caleb! Very, very helpful!

This is really helpful Rev Bass, thank you.

How I wish they would print the nkjv version again, RC would have approved.

Hi, I have the bonded leather version and do not like the paper, binding or the leather. Have you done a comparison to see if the paper and ink are of higher quality in these premium leather versions? They look better in the video. Thanks in advance.

Very good informative study Bible. I have had the Reformation Study Bible Premium Cowhide Leather in the ESV. I have ordered my Condensed Editon.

Great video. I use the large one at home for study. I'm thinking of getting the condensed to carry as my church bible.

Hi Caleb, thanks for this review. I consider purchasing the premium cowhide leather. What material is the lining? How is it made? paste down? Edge lined? And, more important, how does the Bible stand the test of time, tear and wear? I live in Norway, the Bible only is available from the US so shipping is pretty expensive. Good to make sure before ordering.

Thanks for the video, helped me decide which one to get!

I think I’m going to get my friend a Condensed! Great commentary on a portable package for his prison ministry

Thank you for this comparison!

Thanks! Very helpful.

Thanks for the review!

Thank you for the review. I have to quick questions: 1. if I were to purchase a condensed version do I get all the commentey and extra stuff available to me online, along with the subscription? 2. Are all the commentey, notes, maps et al. available online? Thanks.

Appreciate this comparison. I own a 2008 version, which is the same as the 2005 ESV original, but it includes maps at the end. Had been considering buying the new condensed version (for portibility), but I'm guessing that the content of notes is fairly similar, and my 2008 may include more notes compared to the condensed. If I bought the new one, it's primarily for the 2016 ESV text rather than the notes.

Hello Caleb, I have been thinking of picking up The Reformation Study Bible. Could you please tell me, do the notes for the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21) hold to a Preterist view? I have been trying to look for one that does and if this one does that is what I want.

Can you get the premium leather in large print. And should I get it from Ligoneir

Thank You for this review!

So is there less actual footnotes in the condensed?

I just ordered one as well. Does the condensed have gilded edges?

Very helpful review, Caleb. Would this Bible be suitable for a Reformed (thoroughly) Episcopalian? 🙏 thank you.

Hi Caleb, will you be reviewing the HCSB Spurgeon Study Bible?

Is the cowhide full version like calf-split leather?

Do they have this in NASB? Great video!

Great video. I'm trying to figure out what denominations are reformed. I'm considering going to an SBC church and was wondering if I bought this bible would the theology line up with an sbc church?

Where was the Bible actually printed? I have the Reformation Study Bible hardcover and it was printed in China. I was wondering if this higher quality was printed by a more reputable printing company i.e. Royal Jongblood etc.

Are these Bible sewn or glued?

Is the premium Cowhide leather the same as the Montana Cowhide edition?

Did God intend for these ministries such as ligioner to gain financially like they do? They run the ministrie like a business.

Here is a link from their official website on some more technical details I found helpful: reformationstudybible.com/questions

Caleb, are either of them sewn?

I totally would have bought the condensed edition if it had the creeds and confessions in the back. No doubt in my mind. I understand why it couldn't contain the theological articles as well as the topical articles and maps, but the condensed edition is such a neutered edition of the RSB that It's not even worth it if you have the 1st edition. Even the Zondervan study bible still has all of the extra articles in the back with the compact edition. I don't see why the condensed edition of the RSB couldn't contain the creeds and confessions. It makes the most sense if you are attend a confessional church to have them in a church size study bible. It would have been the perfect replacement for a Westminster classic reference bible that had the confessions in the back. Major let down in my opinion.

It's a Calvinist Bible. Get the book, "What love is this" By Dave Hunt.

Sorry ESV is corrupt