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Summary: Excellent
Review: I'm on my fifth Bible now, and this is the best one by far. If you're curious about a certain portion of text, or just can't figure out what something means, this Bible is great. It's amazing how much he helps you to understand what a certain writer is REALLY talking about. I'd buy this one for all my friends and family
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Summary: Outstanding, a true study Bible!
Review: John MacArthur has provided outstanding study helps, with: 1. the New King James Version (NKJV) text, one of the most "accurate, beautiful, and complete" bible translations; 2. 20,000 study notes! 3. comprehensive bible introduction; 4. thorough book introductions and outlines; 5. outline of basic theology; 6. 200-pg topical index; 7. bible archaeology; 8. maps; 9. comprehensive timelines; 10. book harmonies; and, many other impressive helps!The only detraction from this otherwise outstanding study bible is the lack of a concordance. Including a concise concordance would be of immense help, and that may be something the publishers would want to include in the next edition. In any case, a truly excellent and outstanding work, and I very highly recommend it for every Christian!
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Summary: A study Bible that I can use as my everyday Bible.
Review: I have in my personal library about 30 Bibles, many of which are study Bibles. The MacArthur Study Bible stands out as the one that has everything I want in a study Bible. It is based on the New King James Version. I have studied Bible translations for a long time and I find the NKJV to be the most accurate and readable English translation. The NKJV also has the best textual notes of any English version. MacArthur's study notes are very substantial. There are typically more notes on each page than Bible text. This gives the reader serious verse by verse commentary that one can take wherever one goes with this Bible in hand. The notes themselves provide the needed information and research that aid interpretation and application. This Bible also features book introductions, in-text maps and charts, and an outline of theology. The only weakness is that the topical index, though a good idea for a study Bible, fails to use an outline format and just lists all the entries under one heading making it difficult to locate a specific entry. But if you are looking for a study Bible that uses a reliable translation and has sound conservative Evangelical commentary then this is the Bible for you.
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Summary: A required tool for bible students and everybody else
Review: More important than what the bible says is what it MEANS.I've listened to hundreds of hours of John MacArthur bible-teachingtapes and he has successfully transcribed his notes into this bible. I've been studying it for about a month now and I find the chapter previews very helpful. I've been reading a chapter, then reading the notes for the chapter while the text is still fresh in my mind. This has greatly increased my understanding of scripture and I find I can hardly put the bible down. I look forward to the next time I get to read/study. John summarizes the theology that he holds to in an end section so you know where he's coming from and can compare notes. Most importantly, the bible is a picture of Jesus Christ, God's redemptive plan for man, and how to ultimately glorify God. John has included a section on what the bible says about how to have genuine saving faith. For those that don't have it, you can get it. For those in doubt, you can erase those doubts. If you don't have this bible, at the least you are not making the most use of you time and at the most, you're missing Gods message to you. John's has spent approx 30 years, 30 hours per week studying scripture so he can preach/teach at the church he pastors in CA. You can benefit from this investment he has made. I have no connection with John MacArthur's ministry of "Grace To You" other than I've been greatly benefited by it and have grown spiritually since I began supporting his ministry. I strongly recommend this bible as well as his other literary works.
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Summary: The most usable study Bible I have ever seen
Review: Although I am not a real fan of the New King James Version, when I received a pre-publication copy from Word Bibles for review purposes I sat down and looked at every page. I was thoroughly impressed with the the ease of use, the remarkably practical marginal references and footnotes, and frequent use of boxed outlines on a variety of topics every few pages.
Though I am not in complete agreement with all of MacArthur's notes on such subjects as repentance and the death/blood of Christ, this is a truly marvelous piece of work. Of special importance to the lay reader will be the introduction to each of the books of the Bible and MacArthur's overview of theology with Scriptural references at the end. I am sure that this is a reference I will have use for in my own study and sermon preparation.
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Summary: Good, as long as you're content with a single viewpoint...
Review: John MacArthur has a definite point of view that he believes in and emphasizes in this study Bible. He clearly knows his stuff within his tradition (Reformed / Conservative), but doctrines and viewpoints which Christians can (and do) reasonably disagree on get little or no coverage; deliberately I think. So I would call this study Bible "infuriatingly excellent". Excellent in what it *does* cover, but woefully lacking in what it does not. Readers with no previous knowledge or experience could easily come away thinking (as MacArthur does) that certain difficult passages are perfectly clear, when in fact, believers continue to wrestle with alternate meanings. I think a study Bible should point out passages that have generated disagreement... perhaps defending one viewpoint, but at least giving other views a hearing. I suspect that John MacArthur believes that there are enough even-handed study Bibles on the market already. But since MacArthur rarely seems to mention alternate interpretations, I would recommend other Study Bibles ahead of this one: my personal favorites are The Nelson Study Bible (NKJV) for a conservative viewpoint, and the New Interpreter's Study Bible (NRSV) for a more liberal point of view. Both are excellent and fairly even-handed... the Nelson being often overlooked, and perhaps the best single Study Bible around... i.e. if you can only have ONE, I think the Nelson Study Bible may be the best choice overall.
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Summary: Outstanding, a true study Bible!
Review: John MacArthur has provided outstanding study helps, with: 1. the New King James Version (NKJV) text, one of the most "accurate, beautiful, and complete" bible translations; 2. 20,000 study notes! 3. comprehensive bible introduction; 4. thorough book introductions and outlines; 5. outline of basic theology; 6. 200-pg topical index; 7. bible archaeology; 8. maps; 9. comprehensive timelines; 10. book harmonies; and, many other impressive helps! The only detraction from this otherwise outstanding study bible is the lack of a concordance. Including a concise concordance would be of immense help, and that may be something the publishers would want to include in the next edition. In any case, a truly excellent and outstanding work, and I very highly recommend it for every Christian!
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Summary: Updated Review: Thanks, Michelle
Review: This is the best and easiest to read study Bible I've ever seen. One does not have to agree with the textual notes to have a good Bible or enjoy using this one.
It is, of course, typical MacArthur. It favors a limited kind of dispensationalism and endorses cessationism. But don't let this keep you from getting one. I have two hardback copies (one that MacArthur signed for my son) and one leather-bound. Both are good although I recommend the leather bound if you are going to use it a lot; my hardback is falling to pieces.
Some reviewers complained - basically - that MacArthur didn't hold their particular view. But Mac has a NT Commentary series that goes into massive detail about those things. A study bible is not the place for an apologetic against every opposing view; it is convenient only for synopsis. MacArthur does this well.
Very good and worth the cash.
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Summary: A wonderful and complete study bible
Review: I am very pleased with my Macarthur study bible, it was given to me as a birthday present from my wife and daughter. I find the content in the study notes to be very accurate. It is the bible of choice for me, I carry it everywhere, and refer anyone who is interested in a great bible to buy this one. Whether or not you agree with Macarthur's theology, this bible is a must for anyone who is in love with the word of God.
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Summary: NOT Recommended
Review: I received this as a gift. A beautiful, burgundy, leather bound, NKJV Bible, engraved with my name on it. Trouble is, I am charasmatic in my beliefs and John Macarther clearly is not. I've almost got my name sraped off, as soon as I do, I will be taking it back and possibly getting the Life Application Study Bible instead!!
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