This document provides a summary of the ESV Study Bible and recommends it as a comprehensive study Bible. It contains over 2,752 pages of Bible resources including over 20,000 notes, 40 illustrations, 50 articles, and 200 color maps to help readers understand and apply the Bible in a deeper way. The goal is to make the timeless truths of Scripture a powerful and compelling reality that transforms lives. It combines the best of evangelical scholarship with the highly regarded ESV Bible text.

1. THE HUMILITY TO READ
I am one person in one place at one time. My
experiences and perceptions are limited and Introducing the
colored by the environment in which I live. ESV Study Bible
Therefore, it would be profoundly arrogant of
me to think that I can best grow in the knowl- 20,000 Notes
edge of God through Scripture by myself. 40 Illustrations A Monergism Books
Certainly the Holy Spirit is graciously given to 50 Articles
all God’s children to enable us to comprehend
and be conformed to the truths of the Bible. 200 Full-Color Maps READER’S GUIDE
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Nevertheless, one of the primary means of
grace God uses in the process of our transfor- was created to help
for the Christian Life
mation is the universal-historical community of people understand
believers. Within that community, God gra- the Bible in a
ciously provides leaders of few and leaders of deeper way—to understand the timeless
many to equip the saints for the work of minis- truth of God’s Word as a powerful, com-
try. pelling, life-changing reality. To accom-
It is a humbling thing for me to read a book. plish this, the ESV Study Bible combines
Most books take at least several hours of com- the best and most recent evangelical
bined time to process, and I have to forsake Christian scholarship with the highly
other distractions in order to focus and benefit regarded ESV Bible text. The result is the
from what I am reading. Most of all, I can’t talk most comprehensive study Bible ever pub-
back. I am forced to just listen, patiently follow lished—with 2,752 pages of extensive,
and receive, to think another man’s thoughts accessible Bible resources.
after him.
One of the new desires placed into the heart of
every believer is the desire to think God’s
thoughts after him. Let’s pursue humility by “ Man is never sufficiently touched and
receiving the thoughts of those who have led us
and spoken the word of God to us in the most affected by the awareness of his lowly state
enduring of all earthly mediums: the book. until he has compared himself
with God's majesty.”
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2. INTRODUCTORY READING A D VA N C E D R E A D I N G But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
Christianity is not about knowing a lot of things. It is Some things God has revealed about himself are diffi- always being prepared to make a defense to anyone
who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in
about deeply knowing the one true God in order that cult to understand. Careful study of these works will
you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
your whole person may be conformed into His image. be greatly rewarding. 1 Peter 3:15
• Basic Christianity | John Stott • Chosen for Life | Sam Storms
• Bible Overview | Steve Levy • Christless Christianity | Michael Horton E VA N G E L I S M
• Christian Beliefs | Wayne Grudem • Courage to Be Protestant | David Wells Not a secondary matter, sharing the good news is
a necessary part of believing the good news.
• Christian Life | Sinclair Ferguson • Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God | Carson
• Always Ready | Greg Bahnsen
• God’s Big Picture | Vaughan Roberts • Doctrine of the Knowledge of God | John Frame
• Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God | Packer
• Truth for All Time | John Calvin • Systematic Theology | Wayne Grudem
• Gospel and Personal Evangelism | Mark Dever
• Westminster Confession & Heidelberg Catechism
I N T E R M E D I AT E R E A D I N G • Let the Nations Be Glad | John Piper
Grow deeper in the knowledge of God by studying CLASSICS • Reason for God | Tim Keller
how the Gospel trains us in every area of life.
Following Christ’s example, believers have always • Tell the Truth | Will Metzger
• Attributes of God | Arthur Pink labored to bless the generations which would come
after them. These are some of the finest fruits of
• Church History in Plain Language | Bruce Shelley
that labor.
STUDY BIBLES
• Desiring God | John Piper Like having a scholar read the Bible with you,
• Body of Divinity | Thomas Watson study Bibles provide insightful notes and clarify-
• Finally Alive | John Piper
• Bondage of the Will | Martin Luther ing articles along the way.
• Holiness of God | R. C. Sproul
• Bruised Reed | Richard Sibbes • ESV Study Bible | Crossway
• In Christ Alone | Sinclair Ferguson
• Christian in Complete Armor | William Gurnall • NIV Spirit of the Reformation | Zondervan
• Just Do Something | Kevin DeYoung
• Confessions | St. Augustine • Reformation Study Bible (ESV) | P & R
• Knowing God | J. I. Packer
• Crook in the Lot | Thomas Boston
• Knowing Scripture | R. C. Sproul REFERENCE WORKS
• Freedom of the Will | Jonathan Edwards
Easy to find answers to all your Bible-related
• Living the Cross Centered Life | C. J. Mahaney
• Institutes of the Christian Religion | Calvin questions. These reference tools put historical
• Prayer and the Knowledge of God | Goldsworthy and literal-grammatical details at your fingertips
• Mortification of Sin | John Owen
• Putting Amazing Back Into Grace | Michael Horton and make topical studies a breeze.
• Religious Affections | Jonathan Edwards
• Commentary on the N.T. use of the O.T. |
• Redemption Accomplished & Applied | Murray
G. K. Beale & D. A. Carson
• Seeing with New Eyes | David Powlison CHILDREN’S BOOKS
• Introduction to the Old Testament |
• Today’s Gospel | Walter Chantry Strengthen the young minds under your care early
Tremper Longman & Raymond Dillard
with gospel-centered resources.
• Whatever Happened to The Gospel...? | J. M. Boice • Introduction to the New Testament |
• Big Truths for Little Kids | Susan & Richie Hunt
• When Grace Comes Home | Terry L. Johnson D. A. Carson & Douglas Moo
• Jesus Storybook Bible | Sally Lloyd-Jones
• New Dictionary of Biblical Theology |
• Training Hearts, Teaching Minds | Starr Meade T. Desmond Alexander & Brian Rosner
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised
against the knowledge of God, and take every thought
captive to obey Christ. SOLA GRATIA — SOLA FIDE — SOLUS CHRISTUS — SOLA SCRIPTURA — SOLI DEO GLORIA
2 Corinthians 10:5 W W W . M O N E R G I S M B O O K S . C O M - R E F O R M E D B O O K S A N D R E S O U R C E S