The Macarthur Study Bible

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Summary: Best study bible out of the five other bibles I own.
Review: I have waited a long time to finially find a bible with a commentery that describes the salvation of Christ's elect as in the John MacArthur Study Bible.

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Summary: If you're looking for a study Bible -- this is the one!
Review: The MacArthur Study Bible is by far the best study Bible on the market. I own several study Bibles (NIV Study Bible, Life Application Study Bible, Old Scofield Study Bible, Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible, Nelson's King James Study Bible, Praise and Worship Study Bible, The Comparative Study Bible, etc.). I can say, without a doubt, that the notes in the MacArthur Study Bible are the finest to be found anywhere. When studying a particular passage of scripture in various commentaries (e.g. The NIV Bible Commentary [i.e., the condensation of the Expositor's Bible Commentary], Tyndale NT Commentaries, Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible, and the Believer's Bible Commentary), I often find that MacArthur's treatment (in his study Bible) is more detailed!! In all cases, MacArthur reaches a sound conclusion. I have yet to find any theologically unsound teaching in this Bible. MacArthur expounds the Word the way it was meant to be expounded - with clarity, with scholarship, and with a belief in the infallibility of God's inspired Word. Everything in this Bible is top notch. In addition to the abundance of commentary, many other helps are found, e.g. a section on "How We Got The Bible," a section on "How to Study The Bible," wonderful chronological charts, a section entitled "Overview of Theology," etc., etc.. In short, the MacArthur Study Bible has everything other study Bibles (i.e., the ones mentioned above) have, plus more! Additionally, the actual page layout is quite appealing to the eye -- unlike some study Bibles. Also, the book introductions are among the best I have seen.

The New King James Version is an excellent translation. Serious students of the Bible will find the marginal manuscript variation notes invaluable!

I would give the MacArthur Study Bible an unconditionable recommendation to anyone looking for a study Bible giving a detailed treatment of the Word.

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Summary: The Best Study Bible Ever Published
Review: The MacArthur Study Bible is by far the most comprehensive, informative, and impressive study Bible I have ever seen. It exceeds all previous standards of excellence.

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Summary: A MASTERPIECE!
Review: I was fortunate to be under Mr. MacArthur's teaching at Grace Community Church from 1973 until 1993. For those of you who have and are reading this study Bible (Mr. MacArthur's greatest work, in my opinion) can only START to understand what I had the pleasure of listening to Sunday after Sunday. Thank you Mr. MacArthur!

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Summary: Macarthur helps the common man walk closer with God.
Review: John MacArthur, one of our generation's exegetical masters, reaches into the depths of scripture and explains its jewels in simple english. Just as his sermons are a breath of fresh air on GRACE TO YOU, his study notes expose the full meaning of God's word; thus renewing your walk with the Lord. From the new born believer to serious students of theology, this tool comes highly recommended.

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Summary: The Best study Bible published in many years!
Review: John MacArthur,known for in-depth Bible teaching, has published his finest and most enduring work. This study Bible answers most of the questions of the serious Bible student. It is loaded with charts, graphs, maps, as well an a detailed introduction to each of the 66 books of the Bible. Each page has the Biblical text as well as many (almost 25,000 in all) useful footnotes. It also contains a "Harmony of the Gospels" as well as an extensive "Topical Index" This is a must for anyone truly interested in learning what the Bible says and what it means by what it says. The MacArthur Study Bible is Scholarly,yet very readable. It is very "user Friendly." This is a wealth of information in a single volume. Some would have preferred the New American Standard (which seems to be MacArthur's preferred version) over the New King James Version. You will understand the Bible as never before with the aid of this work by one of the greatest Bible teachers of our time.

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Summary: A Bible for everyone.
Review: A concise factual explanation of biblical terminology with reference to context and setting. A must addition to your Christian library at any level of biblical knowledge.

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Summary: It is without equal in depth and clarity of Biblical truth.
Review: If you are wanting to enjoy the fullness of truth in the language of the common man, this is your study. John MacArthur has distilled years of study (along with the help of seminary professors) into a fully understandable and readable aid for Bible studiers. Don't miss this one.

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Summary: This is the best study Bible of this century!
Review: I am a pastor and spend many hours every week studying the Scriptures. When study bibles are published I review them to find ones I may be able to recommend to members of my church. When this Bible came, I was so impressed that I purchased it for my own library. This has so many helps and explanations that every believer would greatly benefit. MacArthur is currently writing a commentary series on the entire New Testament. If you do not have the finances, but need a commentary set, purchase this Bible and you will have a commentary of the entire Bible!

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Summary: Superb reference work!
Review: The MacArthur Study Bible is loaded with study notes which are clear and insightful and greatly assist in bible study and understanding. Better than most study bibles!