TheCodeMonk Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Does anyone have or used an Andrews study Bible? If so, what are your thoughts on it and how does it compare to other study Bibles? Deroypart, RobertoDamp, Timothycure and 1 other 4 Quote
Moderators Joel Melashenko Posted February 21, 2015 Moderators Posted February 21, 2015 Hi TheCodeMonk, I've recently started reading the Andrews Study Bible. I have found in enlightening, well organized as far as how books are introduced etc. I'm not far enough in to add much more to my comments, but I would certainly recommend it. Naomi, Gail and Stan 3 Quote
Administrators Gail Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 I sell them... They were actively promoted by Lonnie Melashenko one year at Campmeeting and if we'd known he was going to do that would have been a lot better stocked! They flew off the shelves But I have not had any negative feedback about the Andrews Study Bible ever. Naomi and Stan 2 Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 21, 2015 Moderators Posted February 21, 2015 I have it. I have read it through from cover to cover. I do not have time to comment now, can later. Joel Melashenko 1 Quote Gregory
Administrators Gail Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 I am eager to hear your feedback, Gregory Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
TheCodeMonk Posted February 21, 2015 Author Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I really want a softcover I can carry to church and study sessions. My current nkjv study Bible is OK, buts falling apart now. I really like history and context of the times and places, and my current one is light in that area. I purchased a hardcover esv study Bible and I really like it from a history and context standpoint, but a few of the notes and guides are definitely a little off from what my interpretation of those scriptures are, so I am a little hesitant to trust other areas that I have a hard time understanding. However, it's been a great help in my studies, so I'm not discounting it. When I decided to replace my current nkjv bible I carry around, I think I want something different than the softcover esv, but with similar types of info, such as history and context of places and people... I might be asking to much. Haha Edit: fixed spelling and incorrect word usage.... Edited February 21, 2015 by TheCodeMonk Stan 1 Quote
Administrators Gail Posted February 21, 2015 Administrators Posted February 21, 2015 The Andrews Study Bible might be a good fit, if you like the translation Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 22, 2015 Moderators Posted February 22, 2015 For some years, my favorite study Bible and my take to church Bible has been a NIV Bible. Now I use the Andrews study Bible about half the time. The basic Bible in the Andrews Study Bible is the New King James (NKJV). So, it follows in the King James (KJV) tradition. For those who want a Bible in the tradition of the KJV the NKJV is the version to go with. In fact, it is hard today to purchase an actual KJV Bible. The majority of stores no longer sell the KJV and now sell the NKJV. If you really want to purchase a KJV, you have to work very hard to find a store that sell it. My preference is for the NIV. However, the Andrews Study Bible has been packaged in a manner that I find good for taking to church. It is good quality and easy to use. A study Bible lies between a standard Bible with references in the margin and a Bible Commentary. So, on one hand, your expectations for a study bible will determine somewhat how you evaluate the Andrews Study Bible. I find it to be more helpful than a simple Bible with marginal references, but less comprehensive than a commentary--what else would one expect. Anyway, I believe that it has more value than a marginal reference Bible. But, sometimes I wish that it was more like a commentary--but then I would not be able to carry the multiple books to church. I like the fact that it is more up to date in comments some verses that some. I like the idea that it may give perspectives of Seminary professors. In summation: It has value. I am glad that I purchased and read it. But, it is not the be all and end all and the only Bible that I am going to use. I am still going to use my NIV. Here is the bottom line folks: God has preserved what He wants us to know in the translations of the Bible in our languages. No one translation is perfect. But, God has preserved his essential truth for us today. Recognize the differences between dynamic and formal translation and use them in an appropriate manner. E.G. Dynamic translations should not be used in the same manner as a formal translaon. Compare translations on the same level--for study purposes, formal with formal. For devotional use--dynamic. Trust God to lead you. Don't disparage one that you may not personally like. God just may be using it to bring others to a knowledge of Him. While I prefer more modern translations to the KJV, God used all to bring people to a knowledge of Him. Don't knock that which you may not appreciate. NOTE: Tonight for Sabbath worship I read from the Andrews Study Bible as I do about half the time. TheCodeMonk 1 Quote Gregory
TheCodeMonk Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Thank you for your comments. I do tend to prefer the nkjv translation, even though esv is similar, I still reference both when I study. I also reference the NIV and nasb occasionally as well. I think I'll pick up the Andrews bible. It's a little more expensive than any I've purchased in the past, so it's going to take a bit to save up. Thanks for the comments! Stan 1 Quote
Administrators Gail Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 You have a hard time finding a KJV? Wow! Maybe that is why we sell so many of them- we are one of the last places to find them. I was really surprised by that statement. It didn't occur to me. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 22, 2015 Moderators Posted February 22, 2015 Gail, I do not challenge you in your statement. I assume that you know exactly what you are selling. So, if you tell me that you are selling many KJV Bibles, I believe you. They are available. However, as many Christian bookstores have replaced them with the NKJV, some people who purchase the NKJV think of it as the KJV. Or, maybe, I am simply wrong and the KJV is more available than I realized. I once did a search and everywhere I looked the KJV had been replaced by the NKJV. But, I may not have searched enough. I am not 100% correct in what I say. Maybe 99.5%, but not 100. :) :) Quote Gregory
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted February 22, 2015 Members Posted February 22, 2015 KJV Bibles, as well as NKJV and the Andrews Study Bible, are all available on Amazon.com. (Barnes & Noble also has the KJV and NKJV Bible editions, but apparently does not carry the Andrews Study Bible.) Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
whbae Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Gregory Mathews, How is the Revelation written. I have hard time understanding those symbols. Does the Andrews Bible explain symbols on the margin or anywhere? I have to read the Daniel and Revelation by Uriah Smith. I am wondering if can understand the Revelation from Andrews Study Bible without reading Smith's book. Quote
Administrators Gail Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 Lots of notes on Revelation! And I am finding a renewed interest in Daniel and Revelation. May God bless your study! TheCodeMonk 1 Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Administrators Gail Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 Gail, I do not challenge you in your statement. I assume that you know exactly what you are selling. So, if you tell me that you are selling many KJV Bibles, I believe you. They are available.However, as many Christian bookstores have replaced them with the NKJV, some people who purchase the NKJV think of it as the KJV.Or, maybe, I am simply wrong and the KJV is more available than I realized.I once did a search and everywhere I looked the KJV had been replaced by the NKJV. But, I may not have searched enough. I am not 100% correct in what I say. Maybe 99.5%, but not 100. :) That makes sense. We do have a lot of purists here in this conference who will take nothing else but the KJV. The one place where we sell many more NKJV than KJV are the Remnant Bibles with EGW notes. Evangelists now use the NKJV, too, for the Bibles they hand out. But it's interesting... Lately we have been selling a KJV with a lined wide margin for journaling. They sell 2 at a time in some instances. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
TheCodeMonk Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Lots of notes on Revelation! And I am finding a renewed interest in Daniel and Revelation. May God bless your study! Oh no! You shouldn't have said that. Now I really want to pick one up! That's something you do not get with other study bibles at all. Most don't even attempt to dive into any hardcore prophecy based on Daniel and Revelation. It's also something I've wanted to study again since coming into the church many years ago. Quote
Administrators Gail Posted February 22, 2015 Administrators Posted February 22, 2015 God bless you, too! I was referring to Smith's Daniel and Revelation, but it's a topic that keeps its interest, for sure. I think that the reason that you may not find much about Revelation is that there is not much agreement in the mainstream Christian world regarding Revelation. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
whbae Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I wonder if anyone can post a page from Andrews Study Bible. I am interested in reading the first page of Rev. Chap X or XI. Quote
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 25, 2015 Moderators Posted February 25, 2015 There are many notes in the Andrews Study Bible in the books of Daniel and Revelation. However, no study bible is a commentary. Not Study bible will give you what a commentary gives you. If you are interested in those two books, I will suggest that you look at some of the more recent books that the denomination ahs published on those two books. We have a number of them and GAil can help you alut. Quote Gregory
Administrators Gail Posted February 25, 2015 Administrators Posted February 25, 2015 Yes, indeed! And the one I recommend is this, Ranko Stefanovic's Revelation of Jesus Christ Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted February 25, 2015 Moderators Posted February 25, 2015 That is one of the more recent books. There are others. Quote Gregory
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