Scofield Study Bible

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I just signed up for a complete certificate course in the Scofield Study Bible. I have been reading about Scofield himself on the internet and his teachings and now I wonder if this course was such a good idea after all.

[Ovedya]

What's wrong with Scofield?

[Trust & Obey]

I have a Scofield study Bible and like it.

As with all commentary, it is based upon a man's understanding and there will be areas you agree with and disagree with.

It is important to be able to disect the word and come to your own conclusions of what the text is saying, rather than just becoming proficient in "someone else's reasoning."

[pretzelperson]

What's wrong with Scofield? 

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I don't know if this means there is anything wrong with Scofield, but Scofield subscribed to a "gap" theory of creation. A gap of time between Gen 1:1 and Gen 1:2.

[Guest eponine]

Scofield was a big promoter of dispensationalism, so his study notes are very biased that way. I suggest you study the issues regarding covenant theology and dispensationalism first, then read his notes.

[Trust & Obey]

Scofield was a big promoter of dispensationalism, so his study notes are very biased that way.  I suggest you study the issues regarding covenant  theology and dispensationalism first, then read his notes.

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That's great advice. I think I'm going to look into this area a bit deeper, too.

[Khristeeanos]

I am not a fan of this study Bible. I suggest getting a Thompsons Chain Reference.

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I am not a fan of this study Bible. I suggest getting a Thompsons Chain Reference.

That's funny. I was doing some research on the Internet about study bibles and read several reviews. The Thompsons Chain Reference go poor marks. This is what one reviewer had to say, "Why this study Bible has sold so well over the years is a mystery to me. It has relatively little value as a study tool, it is not based on the original languages, and does not explain anything."

Review of Thompsons Chain Reference Bible

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What's wrong with Scofield?

Apparently he wasn't such a good guy. He abandoned his wife and children. Got divorced and remaried quickly. Then spend time in jail. I was very surprised to read this. But I guess God can use all kinds of people to fulfill His purpose. To read more about C.I. Scofield follow the link below.

C.I. Scofield

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Scofield was a big promoter of dispensationalism, so his study notes are very biased that way. I suggest you study the issues regarding covenant theology and dispensationalism first, then read his notes.

That's what I thought. I did some research on the internet. My bible study course material (Moody Bible Institute) hasn't arrived yet, neither has my Scofield Reference Bible, Readers Edition (Amazon.com) but it seems that my education has already taken off. Thanks eponine for the reference to "covenant theology." I think I need to go over to the theology forum now as I have a few questions regarding "dispensationalism."

For more information on these topics see the links below.

Dispensationalism

Covenant Theology

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