In case you're not yet aware, there is a new Bible on the shelves now that basically makes all the other Bibles out there redundant. Here is what some of the biggest Christian leaders of our time may or may not be saying about it:
"The ESV Study Bible is the only resource you need to be a godly person. It's so good that I'm seriously beginning to question our need for the Holy Spirit."
"I've been reading the ESV since 1987, over 10 years before it was actually written. And while I haven't actually read any of this new study Bible, I just wanted to make people aware that I've been reading the ESV long before it became the cool thing to do, so there."
"If you don't own the ESV Study Bible, then you may be going to hell."
"If you want to know what the Bible really means, then you have no choice but to rely on the interpretations of the people who wrote the ESV Study Bible. They are right, and if you don't agree with them, then you are wrong."
"As a Pastor, I won't let anyone inside my church unless they've got a copy of the ESV Study Bible, leather bound preferable. I mean how else are they going to grow as Christians if they don't have this essential resource?"
"The ESV Study Bible is the second coming."
"The ESV Study Bible forgave me my sins and imparted its righteousness to me."
OK so none of these are actual quotes, but my point is, calm down conservative Christian world! This isn't a new Bible. We're still using the same one as our forefathers did centuries ago, and I assume these solid group of Christians whom Mark Driscoll trusts haven't come up with any new interpretations. I know none of the people in the video below or in some of the articles I've read share any of the fake sentiments listed above, but I think the hype surrounding this Bible has been just a tad OTT. As Charles Price says,
"The Bible is true, but it's not the truth - Jesus is the truth."
The Pharisees believed that the Bible was true, but that wasn't enough. They missed the fact that it pointed to the truth, which is Jesus. I wrote the following down during my "Life of Christ" class with Dr Autry in relation to the Pharisees:
"The students of the Scriptures had the subject of the Scriptures right in front of them, but they didn't recognise Him."
We must be careful that we don't make the same vital mistake, even with a great resource like the ESV Study Bible.
All that said, I've got a copy of the ESV Study Bible coming my way. I mean just take a look at this video and tell me you don't want one:
"The ESV Study Bible is the only resource you need to be a godly person. It's so good that I'm seriously beginning to question our need for the Holy Spirit."
"I've been reading the ESV since 1987, over 10 years before it was actually written. And while I haven't actually read any of this new study Bible, I just wanted to make people aware that I've been reading the ESV long before it became the cool thing to do, so there."
"If you don't own the ESV Study Bible, then you may be going to hell."
"If you want to know what the Bible really means, then you have no choice but to rely on the interpretations of the people who wrote the ESV Study Bible. They are right, and if you don't agree with them, then you are wrong."
"As a Pastor, I won't let anyone inside my church unless they've got a copy of the ESV Study Bible, leather bound preferable. I mean how else are they going to grow as Christians if they don't have this essential resource?"
"The ESV Study Bible is the second coming."
"The ESV Study Bible forgave me my sins and imparted its righteousness to me."
OK so none of these are actual quotes, but my point is, calm down conservative Christian world! This isn't a new Bible. We're still using the same one as our forefathers did centuries ago, and I assume these solid group of Christians whom Mark Driscoll trusts haven't come up with any new interpretations. I know none of the people in the video below or in some of the articles I've read share any of the fake sentiments listed above, but I think the hype surrounding this Bible has been just a tad OTT. As Charles Price says,
"The Bible is true, but it's not the truth - Jesus is the truth."
The Pharisees believed that the Bible was true, but that wasn't enough. They missed the fact that it pointed to the truth, which is Jesus. I wrote the following down during my "Life of Christ" class with Dr Autry in relation to the Pharisees:
"The students of the Scriptures had the subject of the Scriptures right in front of them, but they didn't recognise Him."
We must be careful that we don't make the same vital mistake, even with a great resource like the ESV Study Bible.
All that said, I've got a copy of the ESV Study Bible coming my way. I mean just take a look at this video and tell me you don't want one:
i asked for one for christmas.. haha!!
ReplyDeleteHeh...I still havent gotten mine yet, but my friend has his and it looks pretty sweet. I cant wait - in a few more days Ill actually understand what the Bible really means. Would that everyone owned an ESV Study Bible!
ReplyDeleteI don't think the guy in the ESV video blinked the ENTIRE time. ha and he seems a little gay.
ReplyDeleteHmmm interesting observations. On looking at it again, he seems more like a Bond villain than anything else, what with those creepy eyes of his. Anyway, I hope you've got your ESV Study Bible ordered Kate. I'd hate to think of you STILL not knowing what the Bible really means.
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