The Reformation Study Bible is carefully crafted to equip Christians for a lifetime of in-depth Bible study as they seek to know God’s truth and live for His glory. This landmark resource, edited by Dr. R.C. Sproul with commentary from seventy-five distinguished theologians, is available in a variety of formats to serve your specific study needs. Knowing the unique features of each edition can help you decide which can best suit you or someone you know.

Containing more than 1.1 million words of verse-by-verse commentary, the Reformation Study Bible also features insightful articles, topical explanations, historic Christian creeds and confessions, and award-winning maps and visuals. Read a sample or browse available cover styles.

The Condensed Edition contains the best of this commentary in a portable format. It’s our most lightweight edition, suitable for travel, public worship, and life on the go. Read a sample or browse available cover styles.

The Student Edition includes answers to questions on key subjects of the Christian faith and practical lessons from each book of the Bible, prepared especially for students and young adults. Read a sample or browse available cover styles.

Please refer to the image below to compare the unique features of each edition of the Reformation Study Bible.

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Are you looking for a digital alternative? The eBook Edition of the Reformation Study Bible places a wealth of study tools at your fingertips to help you know and grow in God’s Word.

The Bible is not like any other book because its ultimate Author is God. As the psalmist prayed in Psalm 119:18, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law,” the Reformation Study Bible emphasizes the need for the grace of God to lead out of darkness and into the light of Scripture. The Reformation Study Bible is carefully crafted to offer an unparalleled reading, study, and discipleship experience for every age and stage of the Christian life. Not sure which edition of the Reformation Study Bible is right for you? View our comparison chart to explore the key features of each edition and find the one that best meets your study needs.

The most important relationship in life is your relationship with God. If you want to grow in your faith, you must turn to His Word. That's where God has spoken. The Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition is built on the trusted teaching of Dr. R.C. Sproul to help you dig deeper into the Scriptures to find answers and direction for all of life. Grasp the Bible’s meaning with verse-by-verse notes from more than seventy-five pastors and Bible teachers, gain clarity with hundreds of questions and answers that address key subjects of the Christian faith, and apply the knowledge of God to daily living with many practical lessons from every book of the Bible. Not sure which edition of the Reformation Study Bible is right for you? View our comparison chart to explore the key features of each edition and find the one that best meets your study needs.

The Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition provides concise, trustworthy commentary in a portable format carefully crafted under the editorial leadership of R.C. Sproul and contributions from 75 distinguished theologians and pastors from around the world. Notes have been condensed from the Reformation Study Bible to offer a more convenient solution for study on the go. Not sure which edition of the Reformation Study Bible is right for you? View our comparison chart to explore the key features of each edition and find the one that best meets your study needs.

of its message. Everything we do through Ligonier Ministries is directed toward that end, including the Reformation Study Bible.

There is distaste in our day, even in the church, for doctrine. People say, “I can live the Christian life without being concerned about doctrine.” Well, if you are not concerned about doctrine, then the best thing you can do with your Bible is throw it away, because that is what the Bible is—it is sixty-six divinely revealed books of doctrine. On the night before His execution, Jesus met in the upper room with His disciples and prayed His High Priestly Prayer. He poured out His soul to the Father in behalf of His followers—His disciples and those who would believe through the ministry of the original disciples. And His prayer was for their sanctification. He said to His heavenly Father, “Sanctify them through thy truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17). Now, if you want to be sanctified, if you want to grow in conformity to the image of Christ, you need to know the truth of God. You need to know doctrine. The whole point of a good study Bible, such as the Reformation Study Bible, is to help you learn the theology that God reveals in His sacred Word that will shape your life and bring you into conformity with Christ.

The original Geneva Bible, which you will read about in this issue of Tabletalk, was developed to help people learn the theology revealed in God’s Word. It is in the spirit of that Geneva Bible that we produced the original New Geneva Study Bible, and then the Reformation Study Bible. We wanted a resource that, like the Geneva Bible, faithfully taught the Scriptures and presented the key tenets of Reformed theology rediscovered in the Protestant Reformation. And in that same spirit, we have the completely new, reworked edition of the Reformation Study Bible—which really excites me.

I'm pleased to announce that the new edition of the Reformation Study Bible (ESV) has arrived.

As the psalmist prayed in Psalm 119:18, "Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law," I have discovered time and time again the beauty, authority, and sufficiency of God's Word. That is why I consider it a real privilege to share this resource with you.

Over the last twenty-five years, I've assembled a team of seventy-five pastors and scholars—men I trust—to help me preserve, refine, and expand what I believe are the best study Bible notes we have to date. These notes have been forged by centuries of Christian reflection and thought, including pastors and theologians who were willing to lose their lives or—in some cases—lost their lives to ensure the next generation could know and behold God's Word.

We have labored to demonstrate the beauty and authority of Scripture in both the design and function of this important discipleship resource. I pray it serves you well, even as we continue to work on the NKJV edition releasing later in September. May God continue to open our eyes to behold wondrous things.

Reformed tradition of the original Geneva Bible of the sixteenth century. In modern Geneva, Switzerland, a memorial wall has been built and dedicated to the sixteenth century Reformation. reformation_monument.jpgThis Reformation Monument is adorned with statues of the great leaders, Calvin, Beza, Farel, and Knox. Surrounding these figures is the phrase, post tenebras lux -- "After darkness, light."

The light of the Reformation was the light of the Bible. Luther translated the Latin Bible that could be read only by professionals into everyday German that could be read by the people. In England, Wycliffe and then William Tyndale had translated the Bible into English. Yet there was substantial opposition to these efforts. Tyndale was burned at the stake in 1536. During the reign of Mary Tudor (1553-1558) the Reformation was suppressed. The Roman Catholic mass had to be celebrated, services could not be conducted in English, and priests were forbidden to marry. Two hundred eighty-eight persons were burned, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer.

These persecutions drove exiles from Britain to Europe. The most capable scholars among them came to Geneva, Switzerland. There they undertook the task of preparing a new translation of the Bible in English. The Geneva Bible was published in 1560, carefully designed to be accurate and understandable. It was the first English Bible to use verse divisions, as "most profitable for memory" and for finding and comparing other passages. It was provided with marginal notes based on Reformed principles.

The Geneva Bible dominated the English-speaking world for a hundred years. It was the Bible used by Shakespeare. The King James Bible was published in 1611 but did not supplant the Geneva Bible until fifty years later. The Pilgrims and Puritans carried the Geneva Bible to the shores of the New World. American colonists were reared on the Geneva Bible. They read it, studied it, and sought to live by its light.

Since that time a multitude of English translations and study Bibles have appeared. The Reformation Study Bible contains a modern restatement of Reformation truth in its comments and theological notes. Its purpose is to present the light of the Reformation afresh.

The Reformed accept the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds and believed by Christians everywhere. The distinctive ideas of the Reformed are the result of accepting the Bible as the supreme authority for faith and practice. The words of the Bible are true and its message is powerful. It conveys the infallible promise of God, its Author, that it will not return to Him empty, but will certainly accomplish His intended purpose.

Nothing is more essential for our spiritual growth than the Word of God.

To help Christians go deeper into Scripture’s life-transforming truth, R.C. Sproul gathered a team of scholars to create the Reformation Study Bible.

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Each Study Bible Contains:

More than 1.1 million words of commentary Theological notes from R.C. Sproul 20,000+ study notes by 75 distinguished scholars Introductions to books and sections of the Bible Historic creeds, catechisms, and confessions of faith

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With your donation today, you’ll also support the global church.

Did you know that 95% of pastors worldwide lack formal theological training? Many don’t even have basic study tools to help them teach God’s Word to their congregation.

For this reason, Ligonier seeks to send 500,000 Reformation Study Bibles to under-resourced pastors throughout Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. But we need your help to equip pastors for a lifetime of faithful ministry.

How Your Donation Helps:

It costs $25 to distribute one Reformation Study Bible to a pastor in need. For some pastors, a study Bible can cost up to a month’s salary. Every Reformation Study Bible represents a one-volume theological library.

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Not only will you receive a Reformation Study Bible for yourself or a friend, but you’ll also strengthen pulpits around the world and help Christians grow in their faith with trusted Bible teaching.

We are pleased to announce that the Reformation Study Bible is now available in French. The prayers and generosity of donors such as you fueled this multi-year project. Thank you for your critical support—this translation would not have been possible without friends like you.

By God’s grace, we pray that the French edition of the Reformation Study Bible will advance the Great Commission and strengthen the global church. With more than a million words of translated Bible commentary, this new discipleship resource is designed to equip French-speaking Christians around the world in places such as Canada, Europe, and dozens of African countries.

Inside this study Bible, readers will find a detailed, one-volume library of translated verse-by-verse notes and theological explanations. Ligonier aims to distribute copies of the French Reformation Study Bible to church leaders worldwide, equipping them with a trusted resource for teaching God’s Word.

The French study Bible, La Bible d’étude de la foi réformée, is now available for purchase online. Order a copy today for your French-speaking friends and family.

Learn more about Ligonier’s French outreach and about how you can give today to support the translation and distribution of trusted resources.

We are pleased to announce that a Condensed Edition of the Reformation Study Bible is now available in Spanish.

This discipleship resource combines the most essential study notes from the Reformation Study Bible, allowing readers to take concise, biblical commentary with them wherever they go.

We give thanks to God for your thoughtful support that has fueled the production of this Condensed Edition. We pray that God will use this resource to edify His church around the world. Order your copy and share it with your Spanish-speaking friends and family.

This Condensed Edition includes:

Scripture text in the popular NBLA Spanish translation More than 10,000 verse-by-verse study notes from 75+ gifted theologians Book introductions that reveal Christ in all of Scripture Detailed maps, Scripture cross references, a concordance, and more

Looking for a meaningful gift for your Spanish-speaking friends and family? This lightweight study resource can help growing Christians discover the riches of God’s Word. Order your copies today to receive them in time for Christmas.

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Thanks to the generous support of ministry friends like you, we are pleased to announce that the Reformation Study Bible has been carefully translated into Portuguese. Get this long-anticipated resource, A Bíblia de Estudo da Fé Reformada, for yourself or share it with someone you know.

Now available for a Portuguese readership, the Reformation Study Bible elevates Scripture on every page, providing comprehensive and trustworthy commentary that is accessible to every reader. This unparalleled study resource contains more than 1.1 million words of verse-by-verse and topical explanations, theological notes and articles, and nearly two millennia of historic Christian creeds and confessions.

Get this storehouse of faithful biblical commentary, entirely in Portuguese, for a lifetime of enriching study. The new Portuguese edition is available in crimson hardcover, black premium leather, burgundy leather-like, light brown leather-like, and navy leather-like cover styles. It is our hope that this new resource will help reach the 250+ million Portuguese speakers around the world with the life-giving truth of God’s Word. The Reformation Study Bible is also available in Spanish and in English.

We are pleased to announce that select cover styles of the Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition are now available to ship in time for Christmas. This much-anticipated resource is designed especially for the rising generation, containing many unique features to encourage daily study and growth.

Six cover styles have just arrived in our warehouse. These include the midnight blue premium leather edition and the following leather-like editions: blue, blush, brown, navy, and red. We encourage you to select UPS Ground shipping or a higher shipping tier to ensure that you receive these editions before Christmas. (Christmas availability can only be guaranteed for purchases made on Ligonier.org, not on Amazon.) All other cover styles of the Student Edition are expected to be in homes in January 2022.

The new Student Edition of the Reformation Study Bible is built on the trusted teaching of Dr. R.C. Sproul to help readers dig deeper into the Scriptures to find answers and direction for all of life. Grasp the Bible’s meaning with verse-by-verse notes from more than seventy-five pastors and Bible teachers. Gain clarity with hundreds of questions and answers that address key subjects of the Christian faith. And apply the knowledge of God to daily living with many practical lessons from every book of the Bible.

Remember, if you are ordering gifts for Christmas, we encourage you to select UPS Ground shipping or a higher shipping tier. Order your copy today.

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the generous donations of people like you. Thank you for contributing to the international outreach of Ligonier Ministries.

To tell your Spanish-speaking friends about this newly released resource, send them a link to the announcement in Spanish.

Are you looking for an enhanced Bible reading and study experience in a digital format? The ebook edition of the Reformation Study Bible places a wealth of study tools at your fingertips. Featuring streamlined navigation between passages and notes, high-quality maps embedded directly in the text, and pop-up windows that bring study notes and references right to you, this edition is effectively outfitted to help you know and grow in God’s Word.

Features of the eBook Edition Include:

ESV 2016 text In-text pop-up windows for study notes and references Embedded maps to provide quick references as you read Enhanced navigation tools

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The Reformation Study Bible Condensed Edition Student Edition

“We believe this study Bible can help bring about a new Reformation of life and doctrine in even the darkest places.” —Dr. R.C. Sproul

In 2017, we released the Condensed Edition (ESV) of the Reformation Study Bible, distilling the best of the original commentary in a portable, durable format. Now you can order this popular edition in two attractive new styles. Whether you’re reading at home, at church, or on the go, this study Bible is designed to keep up with your busy schedule. Shop now.

New Cover Styles:

Lavender, Leather-Like for $48.00 $38.40 Turquoise, Leather-Like for $48.00 $38.40

Important Features:

The best commentary from the original Reformation Study Bible Smaller size and half the weight of the original Book introductions that reveal Christ in all of Scripture Edited by a team of seventy-five pastors and theologians led by Dr. R.C. Sproul English Standard Version (ESV)

The depth and clarity of this study Bible make it well suited for Christians of all ages. Order a copy for yourself and give one to a friend to enrich Bible study for years to come.

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