The Annotated Study Bible Notes from Finis Dake - Now Available for e-Sword!

A foundational work from a pentecostal/charismatic and dispensational perspective. Some of the author's views are considered to be controversial, but Dake's contains a treasure trove of Bible study insights, background information, lists, outlines, and applications useful for Bible teachers, preachers and all Bible students. 

Note: This resource includes both Commentary and Reference Book content.

From the author's Introduction: "The purpose of this work is to give in ONE volume the helps a student of the Bible needs from many books—Bible Commentaries, Dictionary, complete Concordance, Dispensational Truth, Topical Text Book, Bible Synthesis, Doctrines, Prophetic Studies, and others.

Special features include nearly 9,000 informative chapter and verse headings; 500,000 cross-references throughout 35,000 notes and comments; a summary of interesting facts for each Book; and lists of all the commands, prophecies, promises, prayers, questions, sins, apostasies, complaints, failures, plagues, judgments, healings, wars, miracles, assassinations, kings, queens, dukes, lakes, rivers, farm products, valleys, mountains, cities, empires, nations, etc.

Thousands of texts are amplified and there are many renderings from various versions. Important Hebrew and Greek words are given with definitions and various ways translated. Obsolete and difficult English words are defined.

Parables, types, symbols, fables, allegories, figures of speech and numerous idioms are dealt with. Alleged contradictions and seeming difficulties of the text are made clear. Bible and secular history are harmonized as well as the Gospels.

There are enlightening notes on astronomy, bible animals, reptiles, birds, insects, trees, plants, minerals, precious stones, weights, measures, coin values, and other things which will enrich the reader's enjoyment of the Word of God. Modern-day costs are given for the tabernacle of Moses, Solomon's temple, and the sacrifices wherever they are mentioned throughout Scripture.

Of particular interest to ministers will be the wealth of sermon material in the 3,400 note-columns—over 8,000 outlines on a great variety of subjects, and 2,000 illustrations.

The general principle adhered to throughout is that of literalizing instead of spiritualizing. Statements of fact and historical accounts are accepted as such. THE RULE OBSERVED IS: Take the Bible literally wherein it is at all possible; if symbolic, figurative or typical language is used, then look for the literal truth it intends to convey.

During the author's 100,000 hours in 43 years of searching the Scriptures this all-important and fundamental principle of interpretation has been strictly and consistently followed. Novel interpretations have been rejected, and theories supported by personal opinion alone have been laid aside.

In the preparation of this work, therefore, the aim has been to prove the teachings of the notes contained in this work with plain Bible references. The reader is invited to see for himself what these related passages are actually saying on any given subject found in the notes. In this way he will learn well the lesson of "rightly dividing the Word of truth" (2Ti 2:15); and he will see that the Holy Bible is in perfect harmony throughout.

Notes for the entire Bible are being prayerfully presented in the hope that they may be used of God to bring a simple and clear understanding of His Word to the average person, and that it will inspire him with faith to received the full benefits of the Gospel for body, soul, and spirit." -- Finis Jennings Dake 

Features:

• 9,000 informative chapter and verse headings
• 35,000 notes on Scripture
• Over 500,000 cross references
• The famous "Plan of the Ages" Chart
• Many other unique helps, outlines, and charts

Dake was born in Iberia, Missouri, in 1902 — just four years before the famous Azuza Street Revival which became the foundation for modern Pentecostalism. He was the eighth of eleven children. Throughout his eighty-four years he pastored several churches, started a Bible school, and held numerous evangelistic meetings and lectures. His God-given ability to quote Scripture flawlessly without memorizing it earned him a reputation as the "Walking Bible". He hosted a radio broadcast twice daily for thirteen years, answering any Scriptural question posed to him. In the midst of all this activity (which included over 100,000 hours of intensive Bible study), Dake raised a family with his wife, Dorothy, and wrote several books, as well as the huge volume of commentary notes in The Dake Annotated Reference Bible.  

Endorsements:

"The Dake Bible is one of the greatest literary works ever made available for believers." Rod Parsley, Pastor, World Harvest Church, Columbus, OH

“I thank God for the people who produced the Dake Bible. Their hard work has made it easier for me to teach God’s Word.” Joyce Meyer, Joyce Meyer Ministries

“I have often been enriched by using the Dake Bible—it has enhanced my study of the Word of God.” Dr. Jerry Savelle

“To this day my husband and I feel The Dake Bible is the best study and reference Bible you can get." Marilyn Hickey, President, Marilyn Hickey Ministries

"The Dake Bible has helped me build a solid foundation in the Word.” Creflo Dollar, Pastor, World Changers Church International, College Park, GA