Ryrie Study Bible Versions

[Jonelle Rycroft]

Youare probably right on Scofield being more overt about dispensationalism in his study Bible than Ryrie. Maybe Ryrie figured since he had already emphasized Dispensationalism in the famous book that he wrote on the subject [now available as Dispensationalism Todaya] that he would do less of that in his study Bible.

Scofield's study bible is very good. However, there are a couple of things in it that I do not agree with such as a seeming openness to the gap theory (Gen 1:1-2) as well as the notion that there are two destructions of Babylon-one at the mid point of the tribulation (Rev 17) and another at the end of the tribulation (Rev 18). See Charlie Dyer's 1987 Bibsac articles for an alternative view.

The KJV, NKJV, NASB, and ESV versions are well suited for serious study since they are literal translations. The NIV and NLT are better suited to general reading than serious study. Since they are thought-for-truth translations they will not have the higher level of accuracy that literal translations do.

There is another type of Bible available: the paraphrase. Paraphrases include The Message and TLB. A paraphrase is when someone rewrites a text in their own words. Paraphrases should not be considered the Word of God and should be avoided.

For reading, choose something you can enjoy reading that is as accurate as possible. NIV and NLT are good choices, but I still prefer a more literal translation even for reading. I read the KJV, NKJV, and ESV. I also occasionally read the NIV.

For study, choose the most literal you can feel comfortable with. I use KJV primarily. I also use NKJV and ESV. Many consider the ESV a more accurate rendering. I am simply more comfortable with King James.

The cover should be leather or hardcover. Bonded leather is OK, but do not expect it to last even if the Bible is kept in a Bible case. Bonded leather is a very cheap material and will not hold up to heavy use. The higher-end materials are not a requirement for a quality Bible, but the higher the quality of the cover the longer it will last. Even calfskin will last for many years. Other choices are goatskin and Morocco leather. A good quality hardcover will also last many years and is far less expensive than leather. Many of my Bibles are hardcover.

A good reading Bible is a Bible that has a readable text and some basic features such as references, maps, and concordance. A reading Bible can be used in Bible study. Just look for a good-quality Bible with good text, good paper, and a little room for writing.

I recommend a wide-margin Bible. Ideally, it will have plenty of good quality paper for writing and really wide margins. Other helps are nice, but most tools, such as concordances and dictionaries, can be purchased separately.

Hi Gary. Thank you for your comments. I agree that the NIV is not purely a thought-for-thought translation. I see it more as a combination of the two types, placing it in the middle. As far as study Bibles, I do use them and recommend them. I just try to get readers to be cautious because some have a tendency to accept the notes as fact without question simply because they are printed in their Bibles. I will try to be more thorough and explain that a little more in future articles.

Randy, Thanks for this excellent advice on Study Bibles! Might I be permitted to incorporate it (with full acknowledgement to you, and reference to this website), in my forthcoming seminar on Study Bibles?

At present, I have some reservations about Study Bibles! The comments are far too brief, sometimes needlessly biased, and not always picking up important points that need to be aired. Like you, I prefer Study Bibles that include more or less everything other than the commentary!

Personally, for commentary, I think we are better served by having alongside our Bible, when we engage in serious study, a one-volume Bible Commentary. Would reviewing of such commentaries be outside the scope of yourvremit?

Why is the KJV of the bible (whether a version is published by Thomas Nelson or some other publisher) not allowed to have pericopes and inline reference numbers. While other versions of the bible do allow these items? ESV, Faithlife bible, NET, etc

Dave Gonzo:Does it have to do with copyright issues? If so, this doesn't seem to be a legitimate answer since it obvious these items (pericopes and inline refs) are allowed in print form.

I don't think Logos has a "Thomas Nelson King James Version Study Bible" version of the Bible text, but only of the study notes... So the study bible portion of your question turns out to be a red herring. The question should simply be about the KJV text itself... which of course there are many different versions.

Is this what you are referring to ? If so click on the visual filters button and make sure you do not have Bible Text only selected. If you do have it checked see what options you have selected as this may the pericope headings etc may be turned off. Check these settings for other version of the KJV you have if you do mean the KJV.

I've checked a couple and they do have inline references but lack pericope headings. I am not an expert on this subject but I think the reason these versions of the KJV don't have pericope headings is because they were never included in those bibles - pericope headings came after these bibles were published. Hence why Logos does not added them. If I am wrong happy for someone in the know to correct.

Dave Gonzo:Why is the KJV of the bible (whether a version is published by Thomas Nelson or some other publisher) not allowed to have pericopes and inline reference numbers. While other versions of the bible do allow these items? ESV, Faithlife bible, NET, etc

Welcome to the forums. The pericopes are present in the Logos version if they are present in the printed text that FL has licensed. Inline reference numbers should appear unless you have set the Bible display attributes to hide them.

Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."

Right...the newer versions, ESV, etc, have pericopes that are included by the publisher of that particular version. These are the pericopes you would see in the Bible text, not ones from a particular Study Bible (like the Ryrie study Bible--I wish we could!). The KJV does not have any pericopes in its base version (which is in the public domain).

Only what is included in the actual study notes at the bottom of the page will be included in the Logos edition of a study Bible. Nothing that is in the Bible text (pericopes, reference numbers, etc) will be included. Faithlife would have to make a special edition of each Study Bible for each Bible version and include a specially modified Bible version for that to be the case.

This does not seem like a legitimate reason, since if it's in public domain, then FL would not have to "make a special edition of each Study bible" but that would be the responsibility of the publisher. Unless of course FL has taken responsibility of "protecting" the copyrights of the Authorized KJV. Which would seem to make more sense.

I may have somewhat of a solution for you. I was able to pull a subset of material from a previous project I had done using the dynamic text function in Logos. The Word docx linked below can be compiled as a Logos Personal Book. The resource Type should be Bible. When compiled, it will produce a Bible using the text from your preferred translation (presumably some flavor of the KJV) that displays the pericope headings from the NRSV. Just like any other bible, it can be read in a linked set, or as a multiple resource, with your study bible(s).

I am also a member of WordSearch (Lifeway) Bible program and they are in the process of transferring their library to Logos. Unfortunately, they informed me that since Logos already has a KJV Bible, they don't need the WordSearch KJV Bible.

Just to let you know, I have prayed for your request according to Matt 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

Ryrie was born to John Alexander and Elizabeth Caldwell Ryrie[3] in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Alton, Illinois. His paternal grandfather, John Alexander Ryrie Sr. (1827-1904), served as a correspondent in the late 1870's of the earliest known Plymouth Brethren meeting in the United States, which was started in Alton by Scottish settlers in 1849.[4] After graduating from high school in 1942, Charles attended The Stony Brook School on Long Island for one semester, where he became acquainted with headmaster Frank E. Gaebelein.[5]

Ryrie attended Haverford College, intending on following his father into a banking career. However, during his junior year, while meeting with Dallas Theological Seminary founder Lewis Sperry Chafer, Ryrie dedicated his life to Christian ministry, and left Haverford to study theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. Haverford conferred his BA (1946) on the basis of his studies at Dallas. A year later, he earned his Th.M. (1947), and two years following that his Th.D. (1949). He went on to complete his Doctor of Philosophy (1954) at the University of Edinburgh.[6] He also earned a Litt.D. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, now Liberty University School of Divinity.[5]

In 1987, Ryrie's wife divorced him. Believing that the Bible did not allow divorced persons to remarry, he determined to live the rest of his life as a single man, despite his wife's subsequent remarriage.[7]

Ryrie began his academic career by teaching one summer for Midwest Bible and Missionary Institute (which would eventually become a part of Calvary Bible College).[8] Ryrie joined the faculty of Westmont College in 1948 and eventually became dean of men and chairman of the Department of Biblical Studies and Philosophy. He returned to Dallas Theological Seminary in 1953 to teach systematic theology, but left for several years to serve as president of Philadelphia College of the Bible (now Cairn University), from 1958 to 1962.[5] He was also an adjunct faculty member from Fall 1991 through Fall 2001.[citation needed] Upon returning to Dallas once again, he became dean of doctoral studies until his retirement in 1983.[5] Ryrie has written 32 books which have sold more than 1.5 million copies.[9] Additionally, his study bible has sold more than 2.6 million copies.[10]

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