# Scofield Reference Bible Notes

> King James Bible with integrated Scofield commentary and cross-references. (iPhone/iPad app by Tuong The Nghia.)

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- Developer: [Tuong The Nghia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453314665)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 218 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 66 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scofield-reference-bible-notes/id1462906230/reviews.md

## What is Scofield Reference Bible Notes?

The Scofield Reference Bible Commentary is a widely circulated study Bible edited and annotated by the American Bible student Cyrus I. Scofield, which popularized dispensationalism at the beginning of the 20th century. Published by Oxford University Press and containing the entire text of the traditional, Protestant King James Version, it first appeared in 1909 and was revised by the author in 1917

The Scofield Reference Bible  had several innovative features. Most important, it printed what amounted to a commentary on the biblical text alongside the Bible instead of in a separate volume, the first to do so since the Geneva Bible (1560). It also contained a cross-referencing system that tied together related verses of Scripture and allowed a reader to follow biblical themes from one chapter and book to another (so called "chain references"). Finally, the 1917 edition also attempted to date events of the Bible. It was in the pages of the Scofield Reference Bible that many Christians first encountered Archbishop James Ussher's calculation of the date of Creation as 4004 BC; and through discussion of Scofield's notes, which advocated the "gap theory," fundamentalists began a serious internal debate about the nature and chronology of creation.

The Scofield Bible was published only a few years before World War I, a war that destroyed the cultural optimism that had viewed the world as entering a new era of peace and prosperity; then the post-World War II era witnessed the creation in Israel of a homeland for the Jews. Thus, Scofield's premillennialism seemed prophetic. "At the popular level, especially, many people came to regard the dispensationalist scheme as completely vindicated." Sales of the Reference Bible exceeded two million copies by the end of World War II. The Scofield Reference Bible promoted dispensationalism, the belief that between creation and the final judgment there would be seven distinct eras of God's dealing with man and that these eras are a framework for synthesizing the message of the Bible. It was largely through the influence of Scofield's notes that dispensationalism grew in influence among fundamentalist Christians in the United States. Scofield's notes on the Book of Revelation are a major source for the various timetables, judgments, and plagues elaborated on by popular religious writers such as Hal Lindsey, Edgar C. Whisenant, and Tim LaHaye; and in part because of the success of the Scofield Reference Bible, twentieth-century American fundamentalists placed greater stress on eschatological speculation. Opponents of biblical fundamentalism have criticized the Scofield Bible for its air of total authority in biblical interpretation, for what they consider its glossing over of biblical contradictions, and for its focus on eschatology.

The 1917 Scofield Reference Bible notes are now in the public domain, and the Bible is "consistently the best selling edition of the Scofield Bible" in the United Kingdom and Ireland.In 1967, Oxford University Press published a revision of the Scofield Bible with a slightly modernized KJV text, and a muting of some of the tenets of Scofield's theology. Recent editions of the KJV Scofield Study Bible have moved the textual changes made in 1967 to the margin. The Press continues to issue editions under the title Oxford Scofield Study Bible, and there are translations into French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese

Feature of Scofield Reference Bible Notes app
1. Bible Commentaries about books and Chapters of books
2. Navigate between books and chapters easily
3. Beautiful design and great user experiences
4. Track your progress reading book easily
5. Share nice verses with beautiful background image.
6. King James Bible attached book
7. Clickable links to KJV verses!
8.Highlight/underline part of commentary
9.Add notes/bookmarks

## Key features

- King James Version Bible text
- Integrated Scofield commentary
- Cross-referencing system
- Thematic verse connections
- Historical dating of events
- Dispensationalist framework

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scofield-reference-bible-notes/id1462906230/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Love it

*2023-12-30*

Really like scofield reference Bible and the footnotes

### 1/5 — Charging premium for a free app?

*2021-05-20, version 1.0*

Why don’t you disclose this “ premium “ fee when your app is downloaded. 
I don’t want your free app and the have to pay for it a few days later. 
I deleted the app. 
And I am only rating one star, otherwise I cannot send you this review

### 5/5 — DISGRACEFUL ADS!!!

*2021-01-20, version 1.0*

Why would you try to degrade the word of God by posting Gambling Ads that are irritating to the Bible reader, and then try to force me to buy this app to stop them? Not offering me more features in the app, but just to stop the decrepit ads that constantly keep popping up while I’m trying to read GOD’S WORD!!! You should be ashamed, and just sell the app, and not offer to remove the ads. I would have bought it straight out.

### 4/5 — Beautifully Made Study Bible

*2021-01-07*

This is the first bible I can say which has upheld the standard of the name Scofield Reference Study Bible.

Easily found were the references, though I am concerned that the contents of headings and subheadings have not been implemented which need not be linked, but the lost of instruction within the chapters can be lost.
Maybe in the near future this will be worked on to make our great book more coherent.

### 5/5 — Minister Thompson

*2020-03-02, version 1.0*

Just learning but love it so far_

## Frequently asked questions about Scofield Reference Bible Notes

### What is the Scofield Reference Bible Notes app?

The Scofield Reference Bible Notes app provides the complete text of the King James Version of the Bible alongside the influential commentary and annotations by Cyrus I. Scofield. It was first published in 1909 and revised in 1917, popularizing dispensationalism.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features the full King James Version Bible text, integrated commentary notes directly alongside the scripture, a comprehensive cross-referencing system to connect related verses, and historical notes that attempt to date biblical events. It also highlights a dispensationalist framework for understanding biblical history.

### Is this app free to use?

The 1917 edition of the Scofield Reference Bible notes are in the public domain. The app itself is available for free, but may offer in-app purchases for additional features or content, as indicated by its monetization model.

### What is the primary use case for this app?

This app is designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible through detailed commentary and thematic connections. It is particularly useful for those interested in dispensationalist theology and the historical context of biblical events as presented by Scofield.

### What versions of the Bible does this app include?

The app exclusively includes the traditional, Protestant King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. The commentary and notes are specifically tied to this version, as originally published by Oxford University Press.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-05-10

No release notes.

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