I will have to say this. I do not believe it is right or fair to argue that the articles by Ravi Zacharias should be removed simply because of his revealed sins. If that's the case, then let's remove all of David's Psalms from our Bibles, because he was a murderer and adulterer, which is far worse than anything Ravi did. No, the God who gives grace and forgave David's sin also provides for Ravi.
I hear you. At the same time, there are some for whom the controversy would overshadow the point of the articles. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
I may just get this for myself. Although I know the Bible is true, sometimes I find myself having some trouble proving it to those that don't believe. Thanks for this review.
My favorite Bible is the Evidence Study Bible from Ray Comfort's ministry, Living Waters. It's full of articles about how to evangelize and explain the Bible to others. And it does it in a way everyone can understand.
Thank you for the review. My pastor recommended me to get this bible version. I think i might. I just wish they had a journaling version so I could take notes. He recommended I get good highlighters. I also just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
I picked up the leather touch CASB (Christian Apologetics Study Bible) today. I would have preferred larger text, even on notes. Also was hoping for Red Letter version (not sold in this version). I don't understand why people still print Jesus's words in black. It's harder to dig what he says out of the mass of text. The optimal equivalence method of translation seems to be okay. I'll know more the deeper I get into it. Happy to say there is sufficient margin to place notes. Other than those two issues, I will use it but don't know if it will replace my 1984 Thompson NIV which has decades of notes and is getting a new cover.
This is a good review of a good study Bible. I have this Bible. I keep it for the study notes. I'm not a fan of the hcsb, but enjoy the study notes. [I have a joyce meyer study bible that I keep for the Amplified Bible part. I'm not a jm fan.] The articles and various little notes are very useful and worth reading. My "regular study Bible" is a John MacArthur Study Bible in ESV.
Glad it was helpful. I do like the ESV Study Bible, too (But haven't seen the MacArthur edition. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment here, Abby!
Great review. For years, I have the HCSB version of this bible. I don't use it as much as my ESV or MacArthur Study bibles but still consult it every once in a while.
ESV Study Bible is my primary study bible. For historical theology, I refer regularly to the CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible. For apologetics, I refer to the HCSB Apologetics Study Bible.
I collect bibles! I do not have one of these, I must have one. I agree that bibles need to have heavy paper and larger print. It encourages the reader to read the footnote when it is not so small. I read a NKJV and I use a concordance.
To answer your question, I like NKVJ. This is a really well done review. I felt like I really understood what this Bible was about. I like the bold text selections.
Thanks for the review.. I was wondering how is this different to the student version? What difference in content and style? Also how is does this compare to the ESV study bible?
Great questions. The ESV study Bible isn't geared toward apologetics questions, but it seems to have more background information on certain texts. In terms of the Apologetics Study Bible for Students, here is my review so you can compare. See why I actually like it better! ua-cam.com/video/L4tWdLULaMc/v-deo.html
Yes, the one I teach at William Jessup University! I'm getting ready to create a whole new video course for people who aren't pursuing a degree so stay tuned. Right now, I have an audio course that comes with a workbook: amzn.to/3kyA5Qx Glad you're enjoying this study Bible!
as a young woman I learned to use the Dake Annotated Bible (even though he was Bible Belty aka a lil racist). But other than some of those things he was on point and I still use it. # eatmeatspitoutbones
Yours says 'Christian Standard Bible' and the one someone sent me is based on the "Holman" Christian Standard Bible. I don't get it. What happened there you think? Thanks
Good question! HCSB is the translation behind the CSB which revised the former translation. I had the original HCSB Apologetics Study Bible and it is similar.
I need to study the Bible. I have watched Ravi many years ago. I had heard what he was accused of. While it is horrible and I say this as a women who was once physically raped. I don't belive his teaching should be erased. I feel he was given a gift of explaining to people. Yes with that comes a lot responsible towards God and your daily walk. None of us are without sin. Christianity is the belief that Jesus died for our sins. He forgives us if we come to him with repentance. Idk Zacharias heart and if he ever made things right with God. But as a believer I don't believe it is my place to condem him when God forgives and uses sinners for his glory. Listening to him several years ago truly blessed me. That was of God. If God can forgive how can I not. I hope he made his sins right with God before he passed. I pray that those women who were hurt by him find peace and are able to heal.
Yes, we need to study the Bible. Glad Ravi’s work was helpful to you and I hope he was repentant before his death. Unfortunately, his situation can needlessly cast doubt on arguments which he learned from others. Wholly apart from this, I still like the Student version on this Bible best. Thanks for watching and sharing your reaction here.
Everybody sins. Ravi's teachings have had a huge impact on my Christian walk regardless of his "negatives." His doesn't have to be removed. You follow the teaching. Not the teacher. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Overall, great review! God bless!
@@apologeticsguy i was determined to buy this.. Until i watched your review of the Student version. I think the latter has better feats.. Now im confused.. 😅
Sometimes what might seem culturally motivated brings out the sense of the Greek better as is the case for phrases like “brothers and sisters” instead of just “brothers” and words like “people” instead of “men.” Is that what you’re talking about here?
wow - too bad that Ravi is so obviously in hell - according to our modern compassionate Christianity - because of his struggle with sexual sin. (He NEVER had an affair - he was "accused" of "grooming" some of his counselling clients via his Blackberry...) I am grieved at how few have shown the grace that David received for his adultery - oh yeah, and murder.
I don’t know anyone who asserts that he is in hell, but I do think that, for some, the evidence for Christian truth claims can be overshadowed by the controversy surrounding his name. He was mostly drawing on preexisting arguments for his apologetics, so future editions could employ authors who worked with those earlier sources.
All peoples work should be taken with a grain of salt to divide the good from the bad and its lessons. All humans are sinners. Christ is the only savior. Through christ, saul is made paul.
I will have to say this. I do not believe it is right or fair to argue that the articles by Ravi Zacharias should be removed simply because of his revealed sins. If that's the case, then let's remove all of David's Psalms from our Bibles, because he was a murderer and adulterer, which is far worse than anything Ravi did. No, the God who gives grace and forgave David's sin also provides for Ravi.
I hear you. At the same time, there are some for whom the controversy would overshadow the point of the articles. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
I thoroughly enjoy this CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students hard cover
Glad you enjoyed this version. Merry Christmas!
I just started reading Mama Bear Apologetics and now I'm all into Apologetics. I enjoyed this review. Gonna go put it in my Amazon cart.
Awesome! I think you’ll like this. Glad you enjoyed my review!
My most frequently used study bible is the ESV Study Bible. That said, I have and use the CSB The Apologetics Study Bible. It's a helpful resource.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts here, Rich. The ESV Study Bible is a good one, too!
I may just get this for myself. Although I know the Bible is true, sometimes I find myself having some trouble proving it to those that don't believe. Thanks for this review.
So glad you found this review helpful. Click the link in the description to check out both the hardcover and leathertouch editions!
My favorite Bible is the Evidence Study Bible from Ray Comfort's ministry, Living Waters. It's full of articles about how to evangelize and explain the Bible to others. And it does it in a way everyone can understand.
Thanks for watching and sharing this!
Thank you for the review. My pastor recommended me to get this bible version. I think i might. I just wish they had a journaling version so I could take notes. He recommended I get good highlighters. I also just subscribed to your channel. Thanks!
Glad you found this helpful. Thanks for subscribing, too!
@@apologeticsguy I ordered the Bible last night, I look forward to reading it.
Have you found it helpful after a couple of months?
@apologeticsguy yes. It's a nice Bible. I find myself wanting to read it due to the extra content. Thanks for checking in!
So glad to hear this!
I picked up the leather touch CASB (Christian Apologetics Study Bible) today.
I would have preferred larger text, even on notes.
Also was hoping for Red Letter version (not sold in this version).
I don't understand why people still print Jesus's words in black. It's harder to dig what he says out of the mass of text.
The optimal equivalence method of translation seems to be okay. I'll know more the deeper I get into it.
Happy to say there is sufficient margin to place notes.
Other than those two issues, I will use it but don't know if it will replace my 1984 Thompson NIV which has decades of notes and is getting a new cover.
Thanks for sharing this. I grew up on the 1984 NIV, so it has a special place in my heart. I appreciate you watching.
This is a good review of a good study Bible. I have this Bible. I keep it for the study notes. I'm not a fan of the hcsb, but enjoy the study notes. [I have a joyce meyer study bible that I keep for the Amplified Bible part. I'm not a jm fan.] The articles and various little notes are very useful and worth reading. My "regular study Bible" is a John MacArthur Study Bible in ESV.
Glad it was helpful. I do like the ESV Study Bible, too (But haven't seen the MacArthur edition. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment here, Abby!
Thank you for the detailed review! Helpful.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
I use NLT illustrated Bible. Love it!
Great video, just subscribed!
Awesome, Luke. Thanks for subbing!
My friend got me this for my bday should be here Friday
Awesome! I think you will find this helpful. Thanks for letting me know!
Great review. For years, I have the HCSB version of this bible. I don't use it as much as my ESV or MacArthur Study bibles but still consult it every once in a while.
Glad you liked this review. I had the older HCSB version as well. Thanks for watching and commenting!
🤔 Question of the day: What Study Bible do you use most often? Let me know in the comments. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
ESV Study Bible is my primary study bible. For historical theology, I refer regularly to the CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible. For apologetics, I refer to the HCSB Apologetics Study Bible.
I use the KJV Spirit Filled Life and NLT Illustrated Study Bible 👍 Thanks for the review.
Will check this out. 👌
I think you'll like it!
I collect bibles! I do not have one of these, I must have one. I agree that bibles need to have heavy paper and larger print. It encourages the reader to read the footnote when it is not so small. I read a NKJV and I use a concordance.
Glad you liked this!
Nice. Love this. 🙌🏽
Glad you liked my very first review ever. Thanks for watching!
@@apologeticsguy I need to update my apologetics arsenal. 👍🏽
Seems like a great bible to have overall!
It is worth having on your shelf as a reference, especially if you are brand-new to defending the faith.
I use an Amplified version.
My dad had an Amplified version he used all the time when I was growing up. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts here.
To answer your question, I like NKVJ. This is a really well done review. I felt like I really understood what this Bible was about. I like the bold text selections.
The bold text is one of my favorite features as well.
Thanks for the review.. I was wondering how is this different to the student version? What difference in content and style?
Also how is does this compare to the ESV study bible?
Great questions. The ESV study Bible isn't geared toward apologetics questions, but it seems to have more background information on certain texts. In terms of the Apologetics Study Bible for Students, here is my review so you can compare. See why I actually like it better! ua-cam.com/video/L4tWdLULaMc/v-deo.html
Thanks for the review! My mom just gave me the study Bible as a present. Question, is there an online apologetics course you recommend?
Yes, the one I teach at William Jessup University! I'm getting ready to create a whole new video course for people who aren't pursuing a degree so stay tuned. Right now, I have an audio course that comes with a workbook: amzn.to/3kyA5Qx Glad you're enjoying this study Bible!
Seems like a great study Bible!
Indeed. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Good
Thanks! Glad you liked the video, Jackson.
as a young woman I learned to use the Dake Annotated Bible (even though he was Bible Belty aka a lil racist). But other than some of those things he was on point and I still use it. # eatmeatspitoutbones
Does this Bible have any presuppositional apologetics content, or is it more from an classical/evidential approach?
I don’t recall any presuppositionalist essays. The most recognizable names do represent the classical and evidentialist methods.
I wonder if this bible has a spanish version...Blessings.
I don't think so. Could be a good idea to suggest to a Spanish Bible publisher!
Yours says 'Christian Standard Bible' and the one someone sent me is based on the "Holman" Christian Standard Bible. I don't get it. What happened there you think?
Thanks
Good question! HCSB is the translation behind the CSB which revised the former translation. I had the original HCSB Apologetics Study Bible and it is similar.
What is the best study bible for you Dr.?
I actually don’t have a favorite, but my go-to for quick questions about the text are actually the full notes in the NET Bible.
How can I avail this bible? What the original price?
Use the link in the video description to check the current price on Amazon. Let me know if you get it!
I need to study the Bible. I have watched Ravi many years ago. I had heard what he was accused of. While it is horrible and I say this as a women who was once physically raped. I don't belive his teaching should be erased. I feel he was given a gift of explaining to people. Yes with that comes a lot responsible towards God and your daily walk. None of us are without sin. Christianity is the belief that Jesus died for our sins. He forgives us if we come to him with repentance. Idk Zacharias heart and if he ever made things right with God. But as a believer I don't believe it is my place to condem him when God forgives and uses sinners for his glory. Listening to him several years ago truly blessed me. That was of God. If God can forgive how can I not. I hope he made his sins right with God before he passed. I pray that those women who were hurt by him find peace and are able to heal.
Yes, we need to study the Bible. Glad Ravi’s work was helpful to you and I hope he was repentant before his death. Unfortunately, his situation can needlessly cast doubt on arguments which he learned from others. Wholly apart from this, I still like the Student version on this Bible best. Thanks for watching and sharing your reaction here.
Everybody sins. Ravi's teachings have had a huge impact on my Christian walk regardless of his "negatives." His doesn't have to be removed. You follow the teaching. Not the teacher. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Overall, great review! God bless!
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts here. You might actually really enjoy this Bible!
@@apologeticsguy i was determined to buy this.. Until i watched your review of the Student version. I think the latter has better feats.. Now im confused.. 😅
@@theepicenter4106 I did say I liked the student one better, didn't I? What did you end up getting? Do you still like it after a few months of use?
@@apologeticsguy hi! I haven't had the chance to buy one yet. Will have to save for it. Im currently using the CSB Fisher of Men
One con I would have with this Bible not mentioned here is its gender neutral language
Sometimes what might seem culturally motivated brings out the sense of the Greek better
as is the case for phrases like “brothers and sisters” instead of just “brothers” and words like “people” instead of “men.” Is that what you’re talking about here?
No way that's a serious comment.
wow - too bad that Ravi is so obviously in hell - according to our modern compassionate Christianity - because of his struggle with sexual sin. (He NEVER had an affair - he was "accused" of "grooming" some of his counselling clients via his Blackberry...) I am grieved at how few have shown the grace that David received for his adultery - oh yeah, and murder.
I don’t know anyone who asserts that he is in hell, but I do think that, for some, the evidence for Christian truth claims can be overshadowed by the controversy surrounding his name. He was mostly drawing on preexisting arguments for his apologetics, so future editions could employ authors who worked with those earlier sources.
All peoples work should be taken with a grain of salt to divide the good from the bad and its lessons. All humans are sinners. Christ is the only savior. Through christ, saul is made paul.
Thanks for watching and sharing your reaction. You might really enjoy this Bible.