This is usually based on the academic level or accessibility of the notes. Level: This is a completely subjective section that places study Bibles in either a Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert category.For “double-column” Bibles, Scripture runs down the page in two columns-after the left column is read, the reader moves on to the right column.When it’s applicable, we’ve pointed out where cross references sit in the format. If it’s “single column,” the Scripture will run from one side of the page to the other. Format: This explains how the Bible is laid out.Translations: This is a list of the Bible translations the study Bible is available in.We have opted to go with the publisher of the study materials themselves. For Bibles like NIV version of the The Life Application Study Bible, the publishing is split between Tyndale and Zondervan (who owns the rights to the NIV).

Publisher: This is simply the publishing company responsible for the latest iteration.In this case, we went with the original publishing dates. Some (like the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible) have not been revised as much as amended. Some Bibles have had multiple revisions and the date reflects the last public revision. Published: This gives the year the Bible was published.Here’s a quick breakdown of the call-out information: You’ll notice as we get started with each review, we include some call-out information to provide some quick intel and help you compare each study Bible. That means if you should choose to pick up one of these Bibles there, we’ll get a modest kickback-maybe even enough for the next pot of coffee! Jeffrey is a self-proclaimed “homeschool Bible nerd.” The two of us have fairly middle-of-the-road theological perspectives. I (Jayson) am a pastor and 15-year Christian-retail guy with a lot of experience with helping people find their ideal study Bibles.(We show our bias in the “Used by” section.) The length of some of these entries is due to the excess or lack of explanatory information online and is in no way intended to reflect our bias.Top study Bibles: 10+ reviewed and comparedĪ few notes on these study Bible reviews: As time goes on, we’ll be adding more Bibles to this post to give you a broader understanding of the options available and their strengths, so you can find the best study Bible for you.

Jeffrey and I teamed up to assess many of the study Bibles that are available. Study Bibles provide readers the tools they need to make the Bible immediately easier to observe, interpret, and apply. It’s hard for 21st-century people to understand all the historical and contextual background-and then apply to modern life.

Let’s face it, understanding the Bible isn’t always easy.

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