The NASB was published in 1971, translated by a group of 58 men who held “the conviction that the words of Scripture as originally penned in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek were inspired of God.” The translators used all available scholarship to produce a more accurate work. Even though it is quite literal, it is presented in a contemporary language. There are places that could … [Read more...] about Translations: NASB
Defending the Truth
Translations: ASV
Translated in 1901 by about 100 men of various religious backgrounds, this version had available better manuscripts with many older manuscripts having been found by this time. The translators were able to come much closer to the original text of the inspired word. The translators were very consistent in their word-for-word translating. As noted, there are no perfect … [Read more...] about Translations: ASV
If We Just “Believe” is that Enough?
In today’s world, a common religious conversation goes something like this: “Just accept Christ in your heart and you will be saved.” Some say, “Pray the Sinner’s Prayer and Jesus will come into your heart.” In Romans 10:16, Paul says, “But they have not all obeyed the gospel.” Is there something a person has to do to partake of Christ’s plan of salvation? In John 15:10, … [Read more...] about If We Just “Believe” is that Enough?
Translations: NKJV
The NKJV is the work of 130 translators from several different religious groups and countries. All participating scholars signed a petition stating their belief in the plenary and verbal inspiration of the original autograph texts. Their purpose was to maintain the tradition of the KJV while updating many of the problems contained therein. Numerous archaic and obsolete … [Read more...] about Translations: NKJV
Translations: ASV
Translated in 1901 by about 100 men of various religious backgrounds, this version had available better manuscripts with many older manuscripts having been found by this time. The translators were able to come much closer to the original text of the inspired word. The translators were very consistent in their word-for-word translating. As noted, there are no perfect … [Read more...] about Translations: ASV
