What is a good study bible for a begone?suggestions and opinions needed please?

I am looking for the best study bible I can find,I am a new believer and have only very basic knowledge of the word.I found a bible that looks interesting but wonder if it would be good or not,its called the comparative study bible,http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/B... lets you view 4 different translations of the word side by side for comparison,.I thought it would be helpful since I found that most times in bible studies everyone has different translations of the bible...are there any other good study bibles ???

What is a good study bible for a begone?suggestions and opinions needed please?
I use the archaeology study bible (NIV). There are great intro's to each book and throughout the Bible there are little blurbs about historical findings and other events that were going on when each book was written.


I really enjoy it (not only because I am studying archaeology) but because it seems to make everything in the Bible more real for me when it is placed side by side to other (non-Chirstinan) historical events.





The Bible also comes with a CD! I haven't tried it out yet but I'm sure it's really cool. It's also really colorful with full color pictures of places and artifacts. it's just super cool! Definately worth checking out!!





Oh and about the different versions... I really like NIV it's easy to read and understand but when I do come upon a verse i don't understand I go to http://www.biblegateway.com/ and there you can search the verse in tons of different translations so that way you can get a better understanding.
Reply:If you're a new believer looking for a study Bible, I'd go for the Life Application Study Bible.





http://www.lifeapplicationbible.com/bibl...





My friends at a local church gave me one as a gift, and it became my favorite within a week. It comes in New International Version, New Living Translation, New American Standard Version, and King James Version. As to which translation, I think you'd do well to study from all these, but it is good to pick one as your primary translation for day to day reading, etc. Don't worry so much about which translation--they're all just that: translations. They're all the same book with the same message, just slightly different wording.
Reply:you have a nice one...heres a couple others which are great.


scofeild study system,full with concordance and cross references.


macarther study bible.lots of commentary at the bottom of the pages.


and give this website a try.you will find it invaluable in your "studying"it has many translations,commentaries,study tools,ect.you could spend all day on there and never run out of things to study.


god bless!


http://cf.blueletterbible.org/search/tra...
Reply:Hi Crazee S,





I just read the Henry Morris Defender's Study Bible online (KJV)


http://www.icr.org/resources/





The commentaries are very good/insightful and he gives references to other verses that relate to whichever verse you are reading, however it's always good to be cautious and not take it as God's word.
Reply:I have the master study bible king james version.





http://www.cheaperbookstore.com/a/master...





http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Mu...
Reply:Scofield Study Bible or the one I use, a Thompson Chain Reference Bible.





I also recommend a good commentary such as Matthew Henry and a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance.





Ultimately, ask the Lord to guide your mind as you read His blessed Book.
Reply:When I was in your position, I got the Life Application NASB. You'll never find a better use for fifty bucks even if you spend your whole life searching! =) You can also order it from half.com for... let's see...








Yes, seventeen dollars =)
Reply:the best Bible study is the bible itself, try asking God what he wants you to learn.....then go to that scripture. You really dont need a fancy bible, just one that speaks God's word!
Reply:Begones should simply Be Gone.
Reply:The Companion Bible...edited by E.W. Bulinger
Reply:Well, it depends on what type of study you are desiring.





I tend to be more language and history minded, as these are two areas of interest for me. When I converted to Christianity, my desire was to know what the bible truly said *and* meant. In this regard, there is nothing better than the New Jerusalem Bible, Regular Edition. Here's why


http://www.jimpettis.com/bibles/njb.htm





Another worthy study bible for this purpose is the Oxford Annotated New Revised Standard Version


http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...





However, the OA-NRSV, while possessing outstanding scholarly study notes perhaps even superior to the NJB-RE *and* a few additional scriptures, lacks in the translation because of


1) over-zealous use of gender-inclusive language


2) does not transliterate the tetragrammaton


so, although the OA-NRSV is an outstanding study bible, I trust the NRSV translation less than that of the NJB.





Now, *if* what you are concerned with is group bible studies, it *is* very useful for everyone to be on the same page, so to speak (i.e. to have the same version). However, if you are studying with "open-minded" Christians (open-minded about which translation you use, that is), then it can be even *more* beneficial if everyone makes certain to have a *different* translation. Comparing the different verses *as a group* can be really enlightening.





Finally, if what you are looking for is a study bible whose study notes are directed specifically at the growth of a new Christian, I can't really help you. I have not read a good "for new Christians" study bible - in fact, I have never read a "for new Christians" study bible, period. I "broke my teeth" primarily on the King James Version, fortunately with a reading of both the NIV and the NASB in my early bible reading days (which wasn't all that long ago).





A final note: if multiple versions is what you want, and you do not have an aversion to laptop computers, Ellis Bible software, with at least 6 really good bible versions, is available for about $50, and you can find verses almost instantly and compare side-by-side with other versions. These are the worthwhile versions included in Ellis


KJV


NKJV


NJB (not the study notes of the RE, though)


NRSV


RSV


NASB


NAB


ASV





OK, in summary





1) Best study bible %26amp; translation: NJB-RE


http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...





2) Best *really complete* study bible, less-than-excellent translation


http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i...





3) Cheapest bible study software with several excellent versions - Ellis (for $130, you can get Bible Explorer Premium with NJB %26amp; NIV - beating Ellis which lacks NIV, but losing the NAB - unless you want to chip in more $, because it's available)





That's it, except for this, my "what bible should I pick" page


http://www.bible-reviews.com/selector.ht...





Jim
Reply:"Why are there so many Bible translations / versions, and which is the best?"





The fact that there are so many Bible versions is both a blessing and a problem. It is a blessing in that the Word of God is available to anyone who needs it in an easy-to-understand, accurate translation. It is a problem in that the different versions can create controversy and problems in Bible studies, teaching situations, etc. The differences between the translations can also be a subject of great division within the church body.





It is probably wise to have access to at least 2 or 3 of the major translations (KJV (King James Version), NIV (New International Version), NAS (New American Standard), NKJV (New King James Version), NLT (New Living Translation), for comparison's sake. If a verse or passage in one translation is a little confusing, it can be helpful to compare it side-by-side with another version. It is difficult to say which translation is the "best." "Best" would be determined by a combination of the translation method personally considered best and your interpretation of the textual data underlying your translation. For example, the KJV and NAS attempted to take the underlying Hebrew and Greek words and translate them into the closest corresponding English words as possible (word for word), while the NIV and NLT attempted to take the original thought that was being presented in Greek and Hebrew and then express that thought in English (thought for thought). Many of the other translations attempt to "meet in the middle" between those two methods. Paraphrases such as The Message or The Living Bible can be used to gain a different perspective on the meaning of a verse, but they should not be used as a primary Bible translation.





There are many more Bible versions out there. It is wise to have a personal method for determining whether a particular Bible translation is accurate. A good technique is to have a set of Scripture verses you know well, and look those verses up in a translation you are unsure of. A good idea is to look at some of the most common verses which speak of the deity of Christ (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; 10:30; Titus 2:13) to make sure a Bible version is true to the Word of God. We can be confident that God's Word is truth, and that it will accomplish His purposes (Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12).





See my profile for the link to Got Questions that will help you.


God Bless You !!!