content: While this Bible does contain some very helpful study notes, in regards to historical background of the Bible. McCarthur's blatant promotion of his own hard-line Calvinistic views and anti-charismatic doctrine is very disappointing. His notes in regards to the gifts of the spirit are harsh, and contain no Biblical basis whatsoever. He based his notes solely on his own opinion. Even as a long-time Baptist I can hardly stomach his divisive comments and rhetoric.