I actually owned and used this bible at one time. What I remember about it, was good for say teenagers, or newly converted adults, but not that deep into study notes, as was more of a layman's guide to the scriptures approach.
The bible outlines main themes in scripture book, has study questions, as it was designed by staff of Christianity Today to help out new converts to Christianity with their most common questions. I would also highly recommend for you the book by JI Packer called Knowing God.
I would suggest trying to find the 1984 Niv edition, as the 2011 revision just changed it for the worst.
I have it. I like it. My mom is similar and it really helps her.
I think that would be its real appeal, as someone new to the scriptures could get overwhelmed by say the Esv SB/ or the Reformed SB, and find the Quest more user friendly starting out.
In my opinion, it is a treasure of knowledge about many things regarding the scriptures. There are many charts, maps, and diagrams that make the Bible user friendly. The commentaries to me are easily comprehendable, and they show various views of interpretation. It is the one study Bible that I prefer over any. It's been out for quite some years and has a great reputation. But as noted earlier, there are many good resources that we can gain from, each contributing to the church. But if I had to have one it would be the ESV Study Bible.
Hi Anna. Lately it seems most days I am scratching my head and pondering the meaning of a passage. It's good to see your cheery yellow picture.
Do you have a favorite translation then, as thta will determine what sb works for you.
I have not seen that edition for sale, unless was for a really high price on ebay or Amazon.
Please review links in my posts when present. Had you done so, you would have found that there are indeed opportunities to purchase the SOTRSB.
The ESV study, in my opinion, has the best study notes all from a covenant theology perspective. Lots of charts and color pictures to help you immerse yourself into the text.
I really like using it, as it seems to be broadly minded, almost addressing more of a reformed baptist viewpoint, as the Reformed Study Bible would be more of the reformed Presbyterian viewpoint. The Zondervan Niv study bible reads more like from a moderate Calvinist Evangelical perspective.
