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ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible
Theology should, first and foremost, be rooted in God’s Word. The goal of the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible is to demonstrate how all Christian doctrine arises from the pages of the Bible. Created to help readers understand how Scripture forms the basis for our understanding of God, humanity, sin, salvation, and eternity, this study Bible features over 400 short in-text doctrinal summaries connecting Christian beliefs to specific Bible passages, 25 longer articles explaining important theological topics in greater depth, and introductions to each book of the Bible that highlight the unique ways each book contributes to the whole of Christian theology. Created by an outstanding team of editors and 26 contributors, this resource has been created to help Christians better connect what they believe about God with the very words of Scripture. Features:
1904 pages, Hardcover
Published October 31, 2017
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December 4, 2018
First sentence: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
The text is the 2016 edition of the ESV. I noticed a few changes here and there, but mainly because I'd heard--or read as the case may be--criticisms of individual verses. Overall, I didn't see a huge, overwhelming difference.
The unique features include book introductions (66), sidebars (424), articles (28), and indexes (2). The introductions, of course, appear before each book of the Bible. Old Testament introductions are by Paul R. House. New Testament introductions are by Robert W. Yarbrough. The sidebars appear near the verses to which they are connected doctrinally. The articles appear at the end of the Bible.
What is Doctrine and Why Is It Important? David F. Wells
How to Do Theology: Worldview and Process by Christopher W. Morgan
A Brief History of Doctrine by Gregg R. Allison
Theological Traditions within Christendom Gregg R. Allison
The Origin and Authority of the Biblical Canon by Michael J. Kruger
Doctrine in the Creeds and Catechisms of the Church by Gerald Bray
Apologetics by John M. Frame
Orthodoxy and Heresy by Robert Letham
Doctrine and Preaching by R. Kent Hughes
Reading the Bible Theologically by J.I. Packer
Revelation by Scott R. Swain
Scripture by Kelly M. Kapic
God by Fred Sanders
Creation by David S. Dockery
Providence by Michael S. Horton
Humanity by Stephen J. Nichols
Sin by Michael Reeves
The Christian Life by Michael Reeves
The Person of Christ by Robert Letham
The Work of Christ by Donald Macleod
The Holy Spirit by Graham A. Cole
Ordinances and Sacraments by Graham A. Cole
Grace by Bryan Chapell
Election by Stephen J. Wellum
The Gospel by Sam Storms
Salvation by Sam Storms
The Church by Bruce Riley Ashford and Christopher W. Morgan
Eschatology by David S. Dockery
The font of the text is on the smaller side. It was a little too small for me personally. The longer I read, the more straining it was. The weight of the Bible wasn't light enough just to hold it closer to ease that strain. I had to choose between arm cramps and eye strain. Or, I suppose, I could have just read two to three chapters a day instead of twenty plus.
It is black letter and not red letter.
It is two columns not single column.
The text is the 2016 edition of the ESV. I noticed a few changes here and there, but mainly because I'd heard--or read as the case may be--criticisms of individual verses. Overall, I didn't see a huge, overwhelming difference.
The unique features include book introductions (66), sidebars (424), articles (28), and indexes (2). The introductions, of course, appear before each book of the Bible. Old Testament introductions are by Paul R. House. New Testament introductions are by Robert W. Yarbrough. The sidebars appear near the verses to which they are connected doctrinally. The articles appear at the end of the Bible.
What is Doctrine and Why Is It Important? David F. Wells
How to Do Theology: Worldview and Process by Christopher W. Morgan
A Brief History of Doctrine by Gregg R. Allison
Theological Traditions within Christendom Gregg R. Allison
The Origin and Authority of the Biblical Canon by Michael J. Kruger
Doctrine in the Creeds and Catechisms of the Church by Gerald Bray
Apologetics by John M. Frame
Orthodoxy and Heresy by Robert Letham
Doctrine and Preaching by R. Kent Hughes
Reading the Bible Theologically by J.I. Packer
Revelation by Scott R. Swain
Scripture by Kelly M. Kapic
God by Fred Sanders
Creation by David S. Dockery
Providence by Michael S. Horton
Humanity by Stephen J. Nichols
Sin by Michael Reeves
The Christian Life by Michael Reeves
The Person of Christ by Robert Letham
The Work of Christ by Donald Macleod
The Holy Spirit by Graham A. Cole
Ordinances and Sacraments by Graham A. Cole
Grace by Bryan Chapell
Election by Stephen J. Wellum
The Gospel by Sam Storms
Salvation by Sam Storms
The Church by Bruce Riley Ashford and Christopher W. Morgan
Eschatology by David S. Dockery
The font of the text is on the smaller side. It was a little too small for me personally. The longer I read, the more straining it was. The weight of the Bible wasn't light enough just to hold it closer to ease that strain. I had to choose between arm cramps and eye strain. Or, I suppose, I could have just read two to three chapters a day instead of twenty plus.
It is black letter and not red letter.
It is two columns not single column.
February 6, 2018
This is one of the best study Bibles available for the church today.
January 1, 2021
I enjoyed reading through this Bible in 2020 for its consistent reminders of the big picture of Gods Word. Systematic theology is essential to biblical Christianity, and this study Bible would be a great introduction to someone looking to dive in.
January 19, 2023
An excellent translation overall. Theological notes are from a Calvinist Evangelical perspective. The notes have very helpful cross references to other passages that contribute an understanding to the topic.
October 31, 2018
The articles included are good, but the interstitial material is mostly simple paraphrase of the nearby text.
December 29, 2018
Love the ESV - this is a great study bible if you are looking for easy reading script and some theology notes.
November 21, 2020
How can you review the word of God? Notes aided understanding.
November 18, 2023
A very good study Bible if you want a thorough grounding in the basics of systematic theology. It will whet your appetite to dig deeper into the wisdom scripture offers.
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