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C O N T R I B U T O R S
EDITOR
C. I. SCOFIELD, D.D.
1843–1921
CONSULTING EDITORS: 1909 AND 1917 EDITIONS
JAMES BARRELLET JAMES M. GRAY ARTHUR T. PIERSON
C. R. ERDMAN ELMORE HARRIS PROF. SAYCE
WILLIAM J. ERDMAN W. G. MOOREHEAD WALTER SCOTT
ARNO C. GAEBELEIN WILLIAM L. PETTINGILL HENRY G. WESTON
PROF. MARGOLIOUTH
EDITORIAL REVISION COMMITTEE 1967
E. SCHUYLER ENGLISH, Litt.D.
CHAIRMAN
FRANK E. GAEBELEIN, A.M., Litt.D. CLARENCE E. MASON, JR., Th.M., D.D.
Headmaster Emeritus, The Stony Brook School Dean,Philadelphia College of Bible
WILLIAM CULBERTSON, D.D., LL.D. ALVA J. MC CLAIN, Th.M., D.D.
President,Moody Bible Institute President Emeritus, Grace Theological Seminary
CHARLES L. FEINBERG, Th.D., Ph.D. WILBUR M. SMITH, D.D.
Dean,Talbot Theological Seminary Editor, Peloubet’s Select Notes
ALLAN A. MAC RAE, A.M., Ph.D. JOHN F. WALVOORD, A.M., Th.D.
President,Biblical Theological Seminary President,Dallas Theological Seminary
CONSULTING EDITOR, 1989 NEW KING JAMES EDITION
ARTHUR L. FARSTAD, Th.D.
Executive Editor, New King James Version
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, 2002 EDITION
DORIS W. RIKKERS
C O N T E N T S
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix
Preface to the New King James Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi
How to Use this Study Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv
The Overall Plan of the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xvii
THE OLD TESTAMENT
The Pentateuch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxii 1 Samuel(1 Sam.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381
Genesis(Gen.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 THECITIESOFSAMUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 DAVID’STRAVELSINTHESERVICEOFSAUL . . . . . . . . . . .406
Dispensations of the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The First Dispensation: Innocence . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2 Samuel(2 Sam.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426
Covenants in the Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425
The Edenic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 JERUSALEMOFDAVID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432
The Second Dispensation: Conscience . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Davidic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .436
The Adamic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Dispensations and Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .437
The Third Dispensation: Human Government . . . . .17 DAVID’SCONQUESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438
The Noahic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
THETABLEOFNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 1 Kings(1 Kin.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .464
The Fourth Dispensation: Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463
The Abrahamic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
JERUSALEMOFSOLOMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .469
THEJOURNEYSOFABRAHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 THEDIVIDEDKINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485
THEJOURNEYSOFJACOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 PLACESINTHEMINISTRYOFELIJAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .499
JOSEPHANDHISBROTHERSGOTOEGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 PLACESINTHELIFEOFELISHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501
Exodus(Ex.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 2 Kings(2 Kin.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508
The Fifth Dispensation: the Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
The Mosaic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 THECAMPAIGNOFTIGLATH-PILESERIII . . . . . . . . . . . . .533
THETABERNACLEANDITSFURNISHINGS . . . . . . . . . . . .127 TTHHEECCAAMMPPAAIIGGNNOOFFSSHENANLMACAHNEERSIEBR .V . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..553349
Leviticus(Lev.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 NEBUCHADNEZZAR’SCAMPAIGNSAGAINSTJUDAH . . . . . .551
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
1 Chronicles(1 Chr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .554
Numbers(Num.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 MOVEMENTSEARLYINTHELIFEOFDAVID . . . . . . . . . . .571
JOURNEYFROMTHEWILDERNESSTOCANAAN . . . . . . . . .247 2 Chronicles(2 Chr.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597
CITIESOFREFUGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596
Deuteronomy (Deut.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 FLOORPLANOFSOLOMON’STEMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 SOLOMON’SKINGDOMANDINFLUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . .608
The Palestinian Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 EXILEOFNORTHERNKINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .639
EXILEOFSOUTHERNKINGDOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .647
The Historical Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Ezra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .649
Joshua(Josh.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .648
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 THERETURNFROMEXILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .651
THECONQUESTOFSOUTHERNCANAAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
THECONQUESTOFNORTHERNCANAAN . . . . . . . . . . . .321 Nehemiah(Neh.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .666
DIVISIONOFTHELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665
JERUSALEMOFTHERETURNINGEXILES . . . . . . . . . . . . .669
Judges(Judg.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338 Esther(Esth.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .688
BATTLESOFGIDEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .687
THETWELVEJUDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356 THEPERSIANEMPIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689
FIVECITIESOFTHEPHILISTINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .362
The Poetical and Wisdom Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .699
Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375 Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701
THEBOOKOFRUTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .700
CONTENTS vii
Psalms(Ps.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .743 JERUSALEMDURINGTHETIMEOFTHEPROPHETS . . . . . .1200
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .742
PLACESNAMEDINTHEPSALMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .799 Joel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1209
The Davidic Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .806 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208
Proverbs(Prov.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .850 Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1216
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .849 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1215
GOD’SJUDGMENTINAMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1217
Ecclesiastes(Eccl.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .887
Obadiah(Obad.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1228
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .886
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1227
Song of Solomon(Song) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900
Jonah(Jon.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1231
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .899
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1230
The Prophetic Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908 THEBOOKOFJONAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1233
Isaiah(Is.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911 Micah(Mic.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1236
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1235
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910
GEOGRAPHICALPUNSINMICAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1236
THEASSYRIANEMPIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .957
Nahum(Nah.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1246
Jeremiah(Jer.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1245
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1000
JEREMIAH’SJOURNEYTOEGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1065 Habakkuk(Hab.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1251
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1250
Lamentations(Lam.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1086
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1085 Zephaniah(Zeph.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1257
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1256
Ezekiel(Ezek.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1095
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1094 Haggai(Hag.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1263
EZEKIEL’SVISIONOFTHELAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1163 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1262
Daniel(Dan.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1166 Zechariah(Zech.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1267
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1165 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1266
THENEO-BABYLONIANEMPIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1168
ALEXANDER’SEMPIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1183 Malachi(Mal.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1285
THEPTOLEMAICANDSELEUCIDKINGDOMS . . . . . . . . .1190 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1284
Hosea(Hos.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1195 From Malachi to Matthew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1291
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1194 ISRAELUNDERTHEMACCABEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1291
THE NEW TESTAMENT
The Four Gospels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1295 Acts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1492
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1491
Matthew(Matt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1300
The Sixth Dispensation: the Church . . . . . . . . . .1494
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1299
COUNTRIESOFTHEPEOPLEMENTIONEDATPENTECOST .1496
THEJOURNEYSOFJESUS’BIRTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1302
JESUS’BAPTISMANDTEMPTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1305 PHILIP’SANDPETER’SMISSIONARYJOURNEYS . . . . . . . .1508
PAUL’SFIRSTMISSIONARYJOURNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1517
Mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1361 PAUL’SSECONDMISSIONARYJOURNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . .1523
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1360 PAUL’STHIRDMISSIONARYJOURNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1530
JESUS’MINISTRYBEYONDGALILEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1369 PAUL’SJOURNEYTOROME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1542
THETERRITORIESOFTYREANDSIDON . . . . . . . . . . . . .1375
The Epistles of Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1547
Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1396
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1395 Romans(Rom.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1550
THEHOLYLANDUNDERHERODTHEGREAT . . . . . . . . .1400 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1549
JERUSALEMDURINGTHEMINISTRYOFJESUS . . . . . . . . .1437
ROMEINTHETIMEOFPAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1551
John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1450
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1449 1 Corinthians(1 Cor.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1575
JESUSINJUDEAANDSAMARIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1456 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1574
JESUSINGALILEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1460 CORINTHINTHETIMEOFPAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1577
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2 Corinthians(2 Cor.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1597 Hebrews(Heb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1666
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1596 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1665
The New Covenant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1673
Galatians(Gal.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1610 The Eight Covenants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1674
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1609
The General Epistles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1684
Ephesians(Eph.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1619
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1618 James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1686
EPHESUSINTHETIMEOFPAUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1622 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1685
Philippians(Phil.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1628 1 Peter(1 Pet.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1692
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1627 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1691
Colossians(Col.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1634 2 Peter(2 Pet.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1699
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1633 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1698
1 Thessalonians(1 Thess.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1640 1 John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1704
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1639 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1703
2 Thessalonians(2 Thess.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1645 2 John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1711
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1644 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1710
1 Timothy(1 Tim.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1649 3 John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1713
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1648 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1712
2 Timothy(2 Tim.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1655 Jude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1715
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1654 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1714
Titus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1660 Revelation(Rev.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1719
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1659 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1717
THESEVENCHURCHESOFTHEREVELATION . . . . . . . . .1721
Philemon(Philem.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1664 The Seventh Dispensation: The Kingdom . . . . . .1743
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1663
Monies, Weights and Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1751
Complete Index to Subject Chain References . . . . . . .1753
Subject Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1760
Index to Proper Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1798
Concise NKJV Concordance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1828
Index to Color Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974
MISCELLANEOUS ABBREVIATIONS
Aram. Aramaic LXX Septuagint, an early Greek translation of the
c. (L. circa)about Old Testament
ch(s) chapter(s) marg. margin
contra. contrast ms(s). manuscript(s)
cp. compare M-Text the Majority Text of the Greek New Testament
e.g. (L. exempli gratia)for example NKJV New King James Version
f. single verse following Scripture reference NT New Testament
ff. two or more verses following Scripture NU-Text Nextle-Aland/United Bible Societies text of
reference the Greek New Testament
Gk. Greek OT Old Testament
Heb. Hebrew ref(s). reference(s)
i.e. (L. id est) that is Syr. Syriac
KJV King James Version transl. translated
L. Latin v. verse
lit. literally vv. verses
Vul. Vulgate, a Latin translation of the Scriptures
I N T R O D U C T I O N
History of the Scofield Bible
The Scofield Study Bible, New King James Version,is the latest edition of a trusted publication first issued
in 1909. Its study system, familiar to millions of Christians around the world, is the masterpiece of evan-
gelist and Bible conference leader Cyrus I. Scofield (1843–1921). He saw the need for a Bible with helps
that would display the great orthodox teachings that had been emphasized during the period of doctrinal
awakening in which he lived—and to present those teachings in a form that could be easily grasped by
the average reader. Scofield resigned his pastoral ministry in 1903, assembled a team of scholars, traveled
to Europe for research, and spent countless hours perfecting his notes, chain references and other study
aids.
The Scofield Reference Bible was an outstanding success, and it was followed by an improved edition
in 1917. After many printings, an extensive revision was begun in 1954 by a new generation of scholars
headed by E. Schuyler English, all of whom were in firm sympathy with Scofield’s approach. That became
theNew Scofield Reference Bible,first published in 1967. It is the basis for the current adaptation.
Determined to maintain the spirit of Dr. Scofield’s original work, the consultants and editors have la-
bored faithfully to keep this study Bible an adaptation, not a revision, of the latest Scofield Bible. They
wish to assure the reader that this adaptation follows the same doctrines of faith as those believed in by
Dr. Scofield and by the 1967 revision committee:
… the plenary inspiration and inerrancy of the Scriptures; the triune Godhead composed of the Fa-
ther, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; the virgin birth and Deity of Christ; the necessity and efficacy of
His atoning work; Christ’s bodily resurrection and ascension; His imminent coming for His Church
and His visible, premillennial return to the earth; the everlasting felicity of the redeemed; and the
everlasting punishment of the lost.
Philosophy of the Scofield Bible
From the very first edition, the Scofield Bible has been concerned with helping the student of the Bible
to see the Scriptures as a unified whole. The Scofield Study Bibleaffirms historic doctrines, such as the
deity of Jesus Christ, the existence of the miraculous, and salvation by grace through faith. However, it
also reflects a view of God’s activity in human history as it is revealed in the Scriptures themselves. Cen-
tral to this understanding of the Bible in its entirety is the belief that God is dealing with humanity in a
progressive way. The relationships God establishes with people are founded on and are unfolded through
covenants,which connect human life with divine redemption. Much of the study material in this edition
is concerned with analyzing these covenants and their relation to each other and to the work of Christ.
In addition, the Scofield Bible distinguishes dispensations,which further exhibit the progressive na-
ture of God’s dealings with humanity. They are associated with periods of time when people have been
responsible for specific and varying tests of their obedience of God, from the beginning of human histo-
ry to its end. Although not all Bible students agree on every detail of the dispensational system present-
ed in this study Bible, it is generally recognized that the distinction between law and grace is basic to an
understanding of the Scriptures. Recognition of the dispensations is of utmost value in comprehending
the divine program of the ages as long as it is clearly understood that
(1) throughout all the Scriptures there is only one basis of salvation, that is, by grace through faith;
(2) strict limits cannot be placed on the terminations of all the dispensations because there is some
overlapping; and
(3) the divinely given stewardship may continue after the time of special testing has ended. Integral
to this view of Scripture is the premillennial return of our Lord and the features of biblical proph-
ecy connected with this event.
The 2002 Edition
At the dawning of a new century and the impending one-hundredth anniversary of the ever popular
Scofield Bible, Oxford University Press, the original publisher, decided to refresh the design of the