Originally translated in 1611 A.D., it was translated by a 48-man committee of Greek and Latin scholars who depended primarily upon the Latin Vulgate. It has been the standard by which all other versions have been judged for years. It is the number one seller as far as English versions are concerned. Some find it difficult to determine the meaning of a passage because of the … [Read more...] about Translations: KJV
Defending the Truth
I Believe Because…God Must Exist
In the argument of evolutionists that God does not exist, a discussion could be held on how something could develop from nothing if, as they say, that creation by God never happened. If God did not create the heaven and the earth and all that is in it [Genesis 1, 2], then logic should tell us that nothing existed. How then, if nothing existed, could man have come into being. … [Read more...] about I Believe Because…God Must Exist
Translations: NIV
The completed New International Version was published in 1978. It was edited by a committee from five English speaking countries representing 10 different churches. There are apparent flaws in this translation. In attempting to make passages more easily understood, it paraphrases, leaves out words given by God by inspiration, creating confusion and difficulty for many in … [Read more...] about Translations: NIV
Defending the Truth…Archaeology
One of our greatest defenses is the book we call the Bible, or God’s Word. Some question the Bible as the authoritative word of God. Some might even say, “Prove the Bible.” What a great challenge. I have heard some say, “If they found Noah’s ark, I would believe.” Truly, finding the ark would be a great and wonderful discovery, however, the accuracy and truth of the Bible … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Archaeology
Translations: An Overview
The Bible is inspired by God and originally written by inspired men. No Bible translator nor any particular translation was ever inspired by God. The Old Testament is translated from Hebrew texts; the New Testament is translated from Greek manuscripts. The Greek was originally written in all capitals and in continuous text. Verses and verse numbers are placed in the Bible by … [Read more...] about Translations: An Overview