The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives - The Faith That Changed the World (NKJV) [Hardcover]

Dr. R. C. Sproul (Editor), J. I. Packer (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2001

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2208 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785258523
• ISBN-13: 978-0785258520
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,284,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. R.C. Sproul is the founder, chairman and president of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education ministry located near Orlando, Florida. His teaching can be heard on the program Renewing Your Mind, which is broadcast on hundreds of radio outlets in the United States and in 40 countries worldwide. He is the executive editor of Tabletalk magazine and general editor of The Reformation Study Bible, and the author of more than seventy books and scores of articles for national evangelical publications. Dr. Sproul also serves as president of Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies and Reformation Bible College. He currently serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's in Sanford, FL.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sola Fide- A worthy heir to the Geneva Bible, August 11, 2002

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R. Setliff - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives - The Faith That Changed the World (NKJV) (Hardcover)

Through God's grace and continued study of the Scriptures, I become acquainted with the truth of the sound Reformed doctrine not so long ago. I set out to find a study Bible to replace my various other study Bibles of the Arminian theological persuassion. I had originally intended to get a facsimile of an old Geneva Bible for the Reformed notes and commentary of John Calvin. Though, the cost was prohibitive and its archaic English prove impractical for regular consultation and study. I eventually got Calvin Commentaries on CD-ROM- while incredibly valuable-it still left me longing for a practical study Bible. Fortunately, I found out about the Reformation Study Bible. In the tradition of Reformers like Calvin, Luther, Owen and Spurgeon it combines the lucid and clear translation of the New King James version with reference notes and a concordance affirming the tenets of the Reformed Christian faith. I first heard of this study Bible after becoming acquainted with R.C. Sproul's ministry on the Internet. This study Bible has been a godsend for me. It elaborates on the doctrines of grace and possesses an incredibly useful concordance and is complimented by an appendix of articles explaining the five points of the Reformed faith. It makes frequent reference to the Westminister Confession of Faith, which is a nice touch. Perhaps my one qualm I have about this book is that the pages are too thin. It took me some time to find a highlighter/marker that wouldn't bleed through the pages.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reformation -- Alive and Well, July 2, 2001

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This review is from: The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives - The Faith That Changed the World (NKJV) (Hardcover)

The Geneva bible made an incredible impact in the lives of those who valued its clarity and ability to honor God. Today's new version is a breath of fresh air in a world of specialized bibles. This version is not just for women, or men or teenagers. This bible is for all who hunger for a good understanding of the Word. All Christians would be blessed in using this study bible to dig deeper into understanding the holiness of God and their own place in His creation.

Footnotes, references, outlines, historical data, theological information . . . I find it more helpful than my Thompson Reference Bible and far better than my Ryrie. An excellent addition to your library for reference, but you'll find that this is the one that you'll end up reading every day.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done Study Bible..., January 7, 2002

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Chris Cortes (The Woodlands, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reformation Study Bible: The Word That Changes Lives - The Faith That Changed the World (NKJV) (Hardcover)

This is the first study Bible that I have purchased for myself. I first became familiar with this particular Bible while listening to one of R.C. Sproul's radio broadcasts, which I enjoy. Needless to say, I purchased it and have been reading from it now for a few months. Based on the New King James Version, it is an excellent exercise in reform theology.

I actually purchased this specific Bible to get a better grasp on the concepts of reform theology, like free-will. There are several relevant discussion on free-will, as well as a few interrelated side bars on the topic. Although I might not fully agree with all of the opinions throughout the notes, I now understand reform view points, which I previously did not, and I think I am better for it.

In all, I think that this was a great study Bible in and of itself, but in total is a study Bible. Eminently we live by the Word of God, which men do not always fully grasp. It is important to note, and I think R.C. Sproul would agree that the Study Notes should be understood as scholarly knowledge and not tightly intertwined with the Biblical text itself.

I would certainly recommend this title for some one that is in need of understanding the reform view point on Christianity.