THE
BELIEVER’S
STUDY
BIBLE™
Editor | W.A. Criswell, Ph.D. |
Managing Editor | Paige Patterson, Th.D. |
Old Testament Editor | E. Ray Clendenen, Ph.D. |
New Testament Editor | Daniel L. Akin, Ph.D. |
Assistant Editors | Mallory Chamberlin, Ph.D. |
| Dorothy Kelley Patterson, D.Min. |
Lay Editor | Jack Pogue, B.A. |
THOMAS NELSON PUBLISHERS
Nashville
The Believer’s Study Bible™
Copyright 1991 by the Criswell Center for Biblical Studies
The Holy Bible, New King James Version
Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
Special Study Helps
Copyright 1991, 1990, 1983, 1975 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The New King James Bible, New Testament
Copyright 1979 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The New King James Bible, New Testament and Psalms
Copyright 1980 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Outlines to 1 and 2 Samuel are reprinted by permission from Bible Knowledge Commentary, Old Testament by John F. Walvoord and Roy B. Zuck, published by Victor Books, copyright 1985, SP Publications, Inc., Wheaton, IL.
FOREWORD
Today’s world has many complex problems—political, domestic, economic, social, racial, etc.—and the message of salvation in Christ is needed. God’s Word answers life’s dilemma and provides a sure foundation upon which all men may build a meaningful life.
Dr. W.A. Criswell has been proclaiming biblical truths for half a century; and as the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, for forty-seven years, he has fed his flock from the harvest of his labors in God’s Word. In the Believer’s Study Bible, Dr. Criswell and a coterie of pastors have brought together the results of their diligent studies.
For many years, I have known and respected Dr. Criswell for his sincere, biblical, expository preaching, and it is my hope that your study of the Bible brings the message of Christ’s salvation home to you. I shall be looking forward to receiving a copy of this myself.
CONTRIBUTORS
BIBLE STUDY ARTICLES | |
Dr. W.A. Criswell Criswell Center for Biblical Studies Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Dorothy K. Patterson Criswell Center for Biblical Studies Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Jack Graham Prestonwood Baptist Church Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Paige Patterson Criswell Center for Biblical Studies Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Joel Gregory First Baptist Church Dallas, Texas |
Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard New Hope Baptist Church Fayetteville, Georgia |
Dr. O.S. Hawkins First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Dr. Adrian Rogers Bellevue Baptist Church Cordova, Tennessee |
Dr. Richard Lee Rehoboth Baptist Church Tucker, Georgia |
Dr. Jerry Vines First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida |
Dr. John MacArthur Grace to You Ministries Santa Clarita, California |
Dr. Ed Young Second Baptist Church Houston, Texas |
Dr. James Merritt First Baptist Church Snellville, Georgia |
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STUDY NOTES | |
David Allen, Ph. D. | Richard D. Land, D. Phil. |
John Paul Avant, Ph. D. | David E. Lanier, Ph. D. |
William E. Bell, Jr., Ph. D. | Charles Lowery, Ph.D. |
Preston Bernhardt, Jr., M. A. (cand.) | Shawn Madden, M.A. (cand.) |
Ricky Brantley, D. Min. | Kenneth ... |
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About Believer’s Study BibleProvides a distinctive study system. Reflecting Baptist belief and tradition, its strong reference tools make the truths of Scripture easy to comprehend and apply to your life. In-depth book introductions and outlines, 121 in-text study charts, 4800 study notes, and 13 special feature articles provide interpretation and practical application. |
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