Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Online/Streaming Course Platforms

Udemy - e.g., "Hermeneutics"

    https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=hermeneutics 

The Great Courses - e.g., "New Testament"

    https://www.thegreatcourses.com/search/new%20testament

The Gospel Coalition, e.g., "Hermeneutics"

    https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/invitation-biblical-interpretation/#preparation-the-who-why-and-how-of-interpretation

Master's Seminary Playlists

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheMastersSeminary/playlists


Monday, February 10, 2025

Study & Reference Bibles

https://biblebuyingguide.com

The Maxwell Leadership Bible NKJV
https://pursuingveritas.com/2014/10/27/book-review-maxwell-leadership-bible-thomas-nelson/

Tim Wildsmith
 - Best Study Bibles – Top 5 Recommendations
https://youtu.be/SQRV8D9JFqw

NIV Study Bible

► Full Review:    • Bible of the Year REVIEW – NIV Study ...  

ESV Study Bible

► Full Review:    • ESV Study Bible | Full Review (Buffal...  

CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible

► Full Review:    • CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible – Review  

Life Application Study Bible

► Full Review:    • Life Application Study Bible – Third ...  

NET Full Notes Edition

► Full Review:    • NET Full Notes Edition – Bible Review  

* The Reformation Study Bible (ESV) Ligonier/R.C. Sproul

https://www.reformationstudybible.com/

The Reformation Study Bible is highly regarded for its comprehensive theological notes and commentary, edited by R.C. Sproul, making it a valuable resource for serious Bible study. It includes creeds, confessions, and a wealth of additional materials, appealing especially to those interested in Reformed theology.

Which version is best for you? https://www.ligonier.org/posts/reformation-study-bible-which-edition-best-you

This landmark resource, edited by Dr. R.C. Sproul with commentary from seventy-five distinguished theologians, is available in a variety of formats to serve your specific study needs. 

Containing more than 1.1 million words of verse-by-verse commentary, the Reformation Study Bible also features insightful articles, topical explanations, historic Christian creeds and confessions, and award-winning maps and visuals. Read a sample or browse available cover styles.

Condensed edition: https://s3.amazonaws.com/reformationstudybible/samples/crsb-ephesians.pdf

Student edition: https://s3.amazonaws.com/reformationstudybible/samples/srsb-ephesians.pdf

A Review: https://heidelblog.net/2022/08/review-of-the-reformation-study-bible-student-edition-english-standard-version/ 

Notably absent from the Student Edition are the creeds, confessions, and catechisms present in the standard Reformation Study Bible

The result is a study Bible that is relatively light for its class, compared to the full-sized standard Reformation Study Bible which is significantly heavier.

The Student Edition is currently only available in English Standard Version. 

Older students, and those more mature in the faith, would likely benefit from the standard version of the Reformation Study Bible with its more extensive resources.

* ESV Church History Study Bible 

YouTube review by Tim Nichols https://youtu.be/KO-UbcZufTI

YouTube review by Matthew Everhard https://youtu.be/Cfjr-NnPNNw

References and notes are at the bottom of the double-column text layout. The main text is a 9pt font, but commentary is a bit smaller. 

Each of the 20,000 commentary segments is credited to one of the 400 prominent figures in church history, ranging from Athanasius of Alexandria, John Chrysostom, to Martin Luther, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, John Calvin, and more. High view of the Protestant Reformation.

It closes out with only three of the ecumenical creeds and none of the confessions, and several articles and resources. These articles cover the history of the Bible, its translation, and several major eras in church history. Simply put, it’s loaded.


* The Reformation Heritage Study Bible KJV 

YouTube Review by Matthew Everhard https://youtu.be/H2sVN-MxjKk

YouTube Review by R. Grant Jones https://youtu.be/YFEz-XqUHuQ

A review of the Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible, ISBN-13: 9781601783240. The Bible features the King James Version (KJV) in a double-column, verse-by-verse format with a 10 point font. The text is black letter throughout. Although show-through is significant, the Bible remains readable. Notes and study helps are instructive, and they promote Reformed theology. Many of the notes are intended for use in personal or family devotions.

Features: many articles, introductions to major sections, church history, confessions and creeds, read the bible in a year.

Review here: https://youtu.be/HdHBlWZj8y4

Key Features:

  • King James Version (KJV): Revered for its poetic language and faithful translation, the KJV remains a beloved Bible choice.
  • Comprehensive Study Notes: Thousands of notes offer clear explanations, historical context, and theological insights across all books of the Bible.
  • Chapter-by-Chapter Devotionals: Every chapter includes a brief devotional, guiding your reflections and personal applications.
  • In-depth Educational Tools: Major Confessions and Creeds with articles on Christian living connect you with Church history.
  • Edited by Leading Theologians: Contributions from Joel R. Beeke, Michael Barrett, and Gerald Bilkes provide trusted and insightful commentary.
  • Ideal for Personal or Group Study: Perfect for individual devotion, sermon preparation, or Bible study groups.

* The Westminster Reference Bible (KJV) Trinitarian Bible Society
https://www.tbsbibles.org/news/624394/Westminster-Reference-Bible.htm

Produced by the Trinitarian Bible Society.

"Over two hundred thousand cross-references. Includes concordance and maps."

* The Westminster Study Bible (NRSV) with the Deuterocanonical/Apocryphal Books - John Knox Press

https://www.wjkbooks.com/Pages/Item/60046/Westminster-Study-Bible.aspx

Based on the recently released New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, The Westminster Study Bible (WSB) includes interpretive materials from over eighty leading biblical experts who, as teachers in a variety of educational settings, are sensitive to how the biblical texts have been received, what their cultural and social consequences have been, and how readers might hear them now in multiple contexts.

https://www.wjkbooks.com/Products/0664266975/the-westminster-study-bible.aspx

Note: Not to be confused with the Westminster Reference Bible.

* The Tyndale KJV Filament Bible with App

I’ve been digging into study Bibles. This is mind-blowing. It’s a physical Bible that links to a smartphone or tablet app to unlock study notes, articles, etc. Probably wouldn’t recommend for Bishop’s School, but it is ground-breaking.


Includes the groundbreaking Filament Bible App. This app enables you to use your mobile phone or tablet to connect every page to a vast array of related content, including study notes, devotionals, interactive maps, informative videos, and worship music.

Filament Bible app with free access to:

  • 25,000 study notes
  • 350+ videos
  • 40+ maps and infographics
  • 400+ profiles and articles
  • 1,500+ devotionals
  • Library of worship music
YouTube Review here:

Print review here:
 

Study Bible Review Videos https://www.youtube.com/@LukesReviews/search?query=study%20bible

Monday, February 3, 2025

Reformed Books, Commentaries, Articles Online *Free*

 Reformed/Puritan -- 

Reformed Books Online - Free, Biblical, Reformed, Historic Books & Articles Online
https://reformedbooksonline.com/

Bible Commentaries
https://reformedbooksonline.com/commentaries/ 

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to promote Biblical, historic, reformed Christianity by providing in one location a collection of the best theological literature available for free on the internet, with an emphasis on the Reformation and Puritan eras.  Other periods are included as well.

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The technological advance of online libraries (Google Books, Internet Archive, etc.) has opened up opportunities never seen before.  We are culling the cream of the crop for you so that you can enjoy the best Christian literature from around the world that has previously been unavailable.

This site is intended to be popular enough for the new Christian and, at the same time, in-depth enough to be helpful to scholars.  If you find the amount and depth of the material to be a bit much, that is good: it is intended to push you further.

The main reason for the focus on works before the early 1900’s is twofold:  (1) that is when modern copyright laws put an end to all books being in the public domain, and (2) the classical and defining era of reformed theology and civilization, its high-water mark, was during the puritan era.

See here to Get the Most out of our Site.

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Top 5 KJV Bibles - Ward

 Top 5, plus honorable/dishonorable mentions

Honorable mention ~9 minute mark - Trinitarian Bible Society (TBS)  KJV Reference Bible

Dishonorable ~12 minute mark - the Defined KJV - gaudy

https://youtu.be/kgyYQsyFHz4

Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Identity of the New Testament Text Dr Wilbur N Pickering - PDF

Promotes Byzantine / Textus Receptus and disparages textual criticism and the critical texts

https://spiritualarchive.org/books/IdentityOfTheNewTestamentText.pdf 

Latimer Theological Institute Videos (Anglican USA)

Featuring Abp. Peter Robinson

Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@latimertheologicalinstitut1774/videos

Courses include:

Introduction to 39 Articles

History and Use of the Book of Common Prayer

English Church History

The Ethos of Anglicanism


Bible Analyzer Software

"Want to Dig into the Bible with 21st Century Tools? Then Bible Analyzer was made for you! Download the full program now with "no strings attached" or explore some of its many features below!

 https://www.bibleanalyzer.com/