Reformation Study Bible Leather Bound – January 1, 2015

Based on other reviews of print quality, I hesitated, but decided to order as I'm familiar with the editor. The Bible I received has none of the issues mentioned. Very well done, type could be larger, but then it would be about 25% heavier and thicker. My 63 year-old eyes, reading glasses and magnifying glass work just fine. Love the extras page ribbons and overall quality. Probably the last Bible I'll own until the LORD takes me home.

No better resource as a Study Bible is Available - ten stars. I have, use, and highly recommend the resource... so was excited to have it available for Kindle ... but ran into a problem:The new Kindle version unfortunately has many broken links so 1 star for Kindle version. The above picture in the Book of John - John 7,9, and 14 are not linked. This is true throughout the Kindle version. Before purchasing the Kindle version you need to ensure that it is a complete product.

First the good news - this is an amazing study Bible! R.C. Sproul has produced an excellent resource for bible study. The 2015 version has been significantly updated from the 2005 release. The expanded commentary notes and book introductions are excellent. I can't put the 2015 Reformation Study Bible down, it is a joy to read and highly edifying.The bad news - the publisher should be ashamed of printing such a wonderful resource so poorly. I am on my second replacement copy of the 2015 Reformation Study Bible (black leather edition). All copies have suffered from smeared ink. The pages are very thin and text "bleed through" is the worst I have seen in a Bible. The scripture typeface has been reduced in size from 10.25 (ITC Berkeley font) to 9.5 (Proforma font) which is still quite easy to read. But the ESV cross-reference font size within the text is so small it makes reading them very difficult. Likewise the ESV textual footnotes at the bottom of the scripture are hard to read due the tiny font. Cross-references have been relocated to the interior margins and reside on "the fold" which makes them harder to see. I consider the ESV cross references an integral part of the study bible, and as such, find the tiny cross reference font limits ease of usability.I like the study notes and articles content of the 2015 Reformation Study Bible so much that despite the smeared print I decided to keep my copy, and I read it regularly. But regardless of how good the content is the print quality issues are unacceptable. Hopefully future printings will correct this.I would rate content at 5 stars, but overall I can only rate the 2015 Reformation Study Bible at 3 stars until the printing issues are resolved.

This bible is absolutely profound and the best one I've owned or even come across. It has countless notes from renowned theologians, maps, creeds, confessions, and much, much more. But you're not only getting this amazing bible. You're also getting a 6 month subscription to Tabletalk magazine, a 3 month subscription to ligonier connect, many free ebooks, and dozens of hours of audio lessons for free from Ligonier ministries. If you can, please get this profound instrument for your walk with God. I dare say you would be hard pressed to find a better resource for the study of God's Word.

I have many study bibles which I use as needed, but this one is my go to! Ligoniers is the best organization for putting Gods word together so we can understand what he wants us to know. Not enough words to describe how great this bible is and what a blessing it is to own one. Worth much more than the price we have to pay. To God be All the Glory!

I just received my RSB 2015 ESV. What a privilege it is to have a copy. I read some of the reviews and the ink is fine on my copy and not smudging. The print is small, but I just use my reading glasses so it's legible. It's a beautiful looking book that comes in a book case with a welcome pamphlet introducing the features in the bible and an identifier code to register your product to receive over $400 of additional bible study resources. "Post Tenebras Lux ~ After Darkness Light" is what I wrote on the front page of my first book (2005), and now this one too.

Definitely worth the purchase. Lots of notes and articles in this one! My wife and I use it to study together. We both enjoy it for its depth and readability. I pray we continue using it as she and I remain hungry for God's Word. I'm grateful to walk my wife through the Scriptures with this resource (and others). For Jesus glory!

Love this Bible! I’ve used it as my main study Bible since I got it. I like that there are 50+ contributors to the notes so that what’s given is not one mans opinion. The articles on various topics in the back are great especially Steve Lawsons article about the history of the Bible. The only thing I thought was missing that would have been nice would be a hand full of historical notes for all of the creeds and confessions in the back. The extra content that comes with this is also greatly useful. I’ve used contact from many of the e-books and online classes for the youth group and high school Sunday school that I lead.

I haven't read every page yet, but it definitely has helped me grow in Christ. As a former Pentecostal who use to speak in so called "tongues", which were in actuality gibberish, the notes in 1 Cor 14 actually reinforced my suspicions, that speaking in gibberish is uncalled for.The mini articles are good as well. Especially the one on Providence

I just bought the Kindle edition of this Study Bible.After a short time finding my way round, I'm so impressed. The ESV is an easy-to-read, yet hugely accurate translation of the original languages. This Bible also provides stimulating notes, a concordance, helpful cross-referencing, some really helpful essays and a bunch of other additions, to make this my go-to study Bible.I guess that the paper edition also contains the same content. Buy with confidence!

The best study bible I have ever come across.The layout is clear, clever and the study notes are rich in theological study and thought.As a pastor I have given this study bible to Christians of all ages and backgrounds and they love how it is helping them to feed and grow off Gods word.Highly recommended.

I bought this as a gift for my husband. He absolutely loves it. It's really beautifully laid out, with lots of information, excellent commentary. It helps that J.C Sproul is someone that my husband really respects. Would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a really good study Bible in the ESV translation.

I love this translation with great footnotes as well. As a study bible its the best I have found