Favorite Bible for Preaching

[randyabrown]

What Bible (not translation) do you use for preaching? Do you prefer large or hand size? Large print or small print? References or text only? Wide Margin or not?

Do you make notes in the Bible you preach from, or do you keep the text unmarked?

I've used a little bit of everything and I'd be interested in hearing what others use.

[Esaias]

I use a Holman "Super Giant Print Editiin" bible (easy on the eyes). It's a plain bible with a few references here and there. I don't preach or teach using a publisher's references so for me a plain text bible is preferable. I don't mark in it (my bibles I used for study are plenty marked tho). I did however add three bookmark ribbons to it so I can have several main texts ready to go (I often do a reading from the OT, a NT epistle, and a Gospel).

I picked this edition because it was easy to read, plain with no frills, and inexpensive. Works for me.

[Michael The Disciple]

I have 3 KJV that I generally use. Holman Hand Size is my stand by. Mine are marked up big time. Most references I have seen dont add anything to me so I like the less the better.

Are you Randy who wrote the good teaching about THE LOGOS a few years ago?

[n david]

I have a KJV Bible given to me when I graduated. It's well worn and marked up. People have said I should get a new Bible to use, and I have several various Bible translations/types at home, but I love using this old, worn one.

[randyabrown]

I have 3 KJV that I generally use. Holman Hand Size is my stand by. Mine are marked up big time. Most references I have seen dont add anything to me so I like the less the better.

Are you Randy who wrote the good teaching about THE LOGOS a few years ago?

Hi Michael. I like the Holman hand size giant print. I also have the Minister's Bible, which is the exact text with wide margins.

If you're referring to this article Logos (http://studiesinscripture.com/logos/), then yes, I am the same Randy. Thanks!

[randyabrown]

I have a KJV Bible given to me when I graduated. It's well worn and marked up. People have said I should get a new Bible to use, and I have several various Bible translations/types at home, but I love using this old, worn one.

David, what kind is it? I like using my old worn Bible that I have my notes in. I know where everything is.

[randyabrown]

I use a Holman "Super Giant Print Editiin" bible (easy on the eyes). It's a plain bible with a few references here and there. I don't preach or teach using a publisher's references so for me a plain text bible is preferable. I don't mark in it (my bibles I used for study are plenty marked tho). I did however add three bookmark ribbons to it so I can have several main texts ready to go (I often do a reading from the OT, a NT epistle, and a Gospel).

I picked this edition because it was easy to read, plain with no frills, and inexpensive. Works for me.

Esaias, I've been considering the Holman Super Giant Print. I think the larger font would be easier for me because I like to glance down at the text while preaching. I have a 12-point that I like a lot. 18-point for the Holman (if I'm remembering correctly) would be nice. Is it ever too big on the pulpit?

[Esaias]

Esaias, I've been considering the Holman Super Giant Print. I think the larger font would be easier for me because I like to glance down at the text while preaching. I have a 12-point that I like a lot. 18-point for the Holman (if I'm remembering correctly) would be nice. Is it ever too big on the pulpit?

We do house church so no pulpit lol! At my house there is a cabinet thing I use as a table but no it isn't too big. When I've preached inside a church building I was using a standard sized bible (since fallen apart).

The super giant print bible, while nice on the eyes, is not really handy if you're holding it while speaking (in such a case I'd prefer a regular sized bible that can be held in one hand).

I'd like to get a quarto-sized pulpit bible (might be over the top tho!) so I could REALLY impress folks. Nothing like thinking the preacher is gonna slap the sin outta you with a super gargantuan 10 pound bible metal clasps and all, right?

;)

[randyabrown]

We do house church so no pulpit lol! At my house there is a cabinet thing I use as a table but no it isn't too big. When I've preached inside a church building I was using a standard sized bible (since fallen apart).

The super giant print bible, while nice on the eyes, is not really handy if you're holding it while speaking (in such a case I'd prefer a regular sized bible that can be held in one hand).

I'd like to get a quarto-sized pulpit bible (might be over the top tho!) so I could REALLY impress folks. Nothing like thinking the preacher is gonna slap the sin outta you with a super gargantuan 10 pound bible metal clasps and all, right?

;)

That would be awesome!

We have house Church too! I use 2 music stands that I overlap so they kind of lock together. I place my Bible on one side and my song book or notes on the other. I ended up taking my laptop a few times, so I lowered one of the stands to hold the laptop and the Bible has the other one all to itself. I don't like the bottom edge 'lip' that holds the music in place. It sticks up too far. Other then that it works great.

[Michael The Disciple]

Randy I notice you are in Tennessee. What area as I am in South Central Ky.

As I was reading your web site I saw you are in Sweetwater. Im thinking that is close to Athens where I have a friend who ministers in that area named Phillip Gordon.

[randyabrown]

Randy I notice you are in Tennessee. What area as I am in South Central Ky.

As I was reading your web site I saw you are in Sweetwater. Im thinking that is close to Athens where I have a friend who ministers in that area named Phillip Gordon.

I'm about 13 miles from Athens. Athens is my home town. I'm not familiar with Philip. Do you know the name of his Church? Does he have a website?

[Jito463]

I'm not a preacher, but my favorite study Bible is one called the Special Study Edition. It's a large print black Bible with a depiction of a sword on the front. I cannot locate the name of the publisher (in fact, the preface is simply signed as "The publisher"), but I think this is the same one.

http://www.christianbook.com/kjv-bonded-leather-large-print-indexed/9781936428168/pd/428168/1521919799?event=AAI

It looks virtually identical to mine. One thing I love about it is that they've (suggestively) added red letter text to the OT, where God is speaking. Also, there's a vast amount of reference materials throughout, and in both the front and back of the Bible. I also like using the Thompson Chain Reference, as well.

As for my pastor, I'm sure he has a number of Bibles available to him, but when he preaches or teaches, he prefers his iPad.

[randyabrown]

I'm not a preacher, but my favorite study Bible is one called the Special Study Edition. It's a large print black Bible with a depiction of a sword on the front. I cannot locate the name of the publisher (in fact, the preface is simply signed as "The publisher"), but I think this is the same one.

http://www.christianbook.com/kjv-bonded-leather-large-print-indexed/9781936428168/pd/428168/1521919799?event=AAI

It looks virtually identical to mine. One thing I love about it is that they've (suggestively) added red letter text to the OT, where God is speaking. Also, there's a vast amount of reference materials throughout, and in both the front and back of the Bible. I also like using the Thompson Chain Reference, as well.

As for my pastor, I'm sure he has a number of Bibles available to him, but when he preaches or teaches, he prefers his iPad.

Nice! I've looked at that one online a few times. I like the idea of red letter in the OT. Thanks for sharing. I've started using a laptop for me notes, but I still like reading from a printed Bible. One day I might be brave enough to try a tablet.

[FlamingZword]

I'm not a preacher, but my favorite study Bible is one called the Special Study Edition. It's a large print black Bible with a depiction of a sword on the front. I cannot locate the name of the publisher (in fact, the preface is simply signed as "The publisher"), but I think this is the same one.

http://www.christianbook.com/kjv-bonded-leather-large-print-indexed/9781936428168/pd/428168/1521919799?event=AAI

It looks virtually identical to mine. One thing I love about it is that they've (suggestively) added red letter text to the OT, where God is speaking. Also, there's a vast amount of reference materials throughout, and in both the front and back of the Bible. I also like using the Thompson Chain Reference, as well.

As for my pastor, I'm sure he has a number of Bibles available to him, but when he preaches or teaches, he prefers his iPad.

The Holy Apostolic Bible is multicolored in its digital format
It uses colors and Fonts to identify who is speaking.

Red------------------{Arial}-----------------words of Jesus.
Blue or Pink---------{Times New Roman}--words of people.
Brown----------------{Bookman Old style}-words of angels.
Dark Orange---------{Verdana}-------------words of Devil (Satan) and demons.
Green-----------------{Comic Sans MS}-----quotations in quotes.
Purple-----------------{Century}--------------quotations of Old Testament scripture.

[Michael The Disciple]

I'm about 13 miles from Athens. Athens is my home town. I'm not familiar with Philip. Do you know the name of his Church? Does he have a website?

A Servants Heart Fellowship
414 Lynman St. Athens

No website that I know of.

[randyabrown]

A Servants Heart Fellowship
414 Lynman St. Athens

No website that I know of.

My sister goes there. We live in separate towns, but I'll try to visit there with her.

[Scott Pitta]

I don't use a large size print...yet. I do use a Scofield reference Bible. I almost never read or use the notes. It was a gift to me when I was in college. It has lasted 30 years, and hopefully it will last another 30 years. :)

[Carl]

I don't use a large size print...yet. I do use a Scofield reference Bible. I almost never read or use the notes. It was a gift to me when I was in college. It has lasted 30 years, and hopefully it will last another 30 years. :)
I bought a Scofield over 30 years ago because my dad had one. I cross out the notes, write notes arguing with the notes and like you just not use the notes! I've looked at getting a new bible but could never decide. I'll use my wife's Thompson chain and I have a paperback NKJV that I like to just read from. I always liked the center column reference. I may someday just get another new Scofield. Any suggestions?

[Sean]

The Holy Apostolic Bible is multicolored in its digital format
It uses colors and Fonts to identify who is speaking.

Red------------------{Arial}-----------------words of Jesus.
Blue or Pink---------{Times New Roman}--words of people.
Brown----------------{Bookman Old style}-words of angels.
Dark Orange---------{Verdana}-------------words of Devil (Satan) and demons.
Green-----------------{Comic Sans MS}-----quotations in quotes.
Purple-----------------{Century}--------------quotations of Old Testament scripture.



Cute, he wrote his own bible version!

[Sean]

I think I will create my own version of the Bible...Seans' Apostolic Bible!....SAP


LOL

[Michael The Disciple]

In my opinion CAMBRIDGE is the best Bible. I have had more of them than any other over the years. The ones I had were perfect print and perfect size!

I wish I could find a NKJV in Cambridge for a decent price.

[randyabrown]

In my opinion CAMBRIDGE is the best Bible. I have had more of them than any other over the years. The ones I had were perfect print and perfect size!

I wish I could find a NKJV in Cambridge for a decent price.

I'm a Cambridge junkie. My primary preaching Bible is a Concord wide margin in french morocco. I also have the regular Concord in calfsplit. It's a great choice for reading and carry. I've considered getting a newer edition in goatskin. I am currently reviewing the NKJV wide margin (for my Bible review site, Bible Buying Guide). The Clarion is an amazing reader, but I have trouble preaching from paragraph format.

Which Cambridge is your favorite?

[Michael The Disciple]

I have always got the same size Cambridge. I just measured it at about 7.5x5. It says on the front page Cameo 16, refs India. Dont know what that means but it is black with calfskin leather cover.

I bought this one used at the Discount Book Store in Seveirville about 5-6 years ago. It was marked in a bit but at $35 it was a great deal.

[randyabrown]

I have always got the same size Cambridge. I just measured it at about 7.5x5. It says on the front page Cameo 16, refs India. Dont know what that means but it is black with calfskin leather cover.

I bought this one used at the Discount Book Store in Seveirville about 5-6 years ago. It was marked in a bit but at $35 it was a great deal.

That is a steal for a Cameo! That's one of the best in my opinion. It has amazing paper and print and the concordance and references are nice too. I preach from it sometimes.

[Michael The Disciple]

That is a steal for a Cameo! That's one of the best in my opinion. It has amazing paper and print and the concordance and references are nice too. I preach from it sometimes.

So do they make a NKJV in that same format? If so what do they go for?

[randyabrown]

So do they make a NKJV in that same format? If so what do they go for?

Unfortunately no. The only NKJVs they make are the Wide Margin, Pitt Minion, and Clarion. The Pitt Minion has a smaller font, but the Clarion's font is .75 larger. It's set in paragraph format and is my favorite reader. It's about the same size. They start around $100. I have the calfskin edition. Here's my review: NKJV Clarion (http://biblebuyingguide.com/cambridge-clarion-nkjv-bible-review/)

[whoiskaiser77]

Randy, is there an NASB you would recommend that does not have the see-through page problem that many other Bibles have?

[randyabrown]

Randy, is there an NASB you would recommend that does not have the see-through page problem that many other Bibles have?

The best one is Schuyler: Quentel (http://evangelicalbible.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=256_282)

Next would be the Cambridge wide margin: Cambridge (http://evangelicalbible.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=118_48)

[whoiskaiser77]

The best one is Schuyler: Quentel (http://evangelicalbible.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=256_282)

Next would be the Cambridge wide margin: Cambridge (http://evangelicalbible.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=118_48)

Thanks! I think I just found a gift for my father!

[Michael The Disciple]

Unfortunately no. The only NKJVs they make are the Wide Margin, Pitt Minion, and Clarion. The Pitt Minion has a smaller font, but the Clarion's font is .75 larger. It's set in paragraph format and is my favorite reader. It's about the same size. They start around $100. I have the calfskin edition. Here's my review: NKJV Clarion (http://biblebuyingguide.com/cambridge-clarion-nkjv-bible-review/)

Thanks Bro. I believe I will get one in due time.

[randyabrown]

Thanks Bro. I believe I will get one in due time.

This site has some of the best prices (also check Christianbook and EvangelicalBible). It just opened today: The Bible Exchange (http://bibleexchange.com/product-category/cambridge/)