We may often look around us and become discouraged by how much the world continues moving away from a focus on God and His Will. However, throughout the history of humanity we see again and again the choice to do one’s own thing and go one’s own way. (i.e. Genesis 6:5; Judges 17:6; Judges 21:25) Though God is … [Read more...] about ABRAHAMIC FAITH!
Belief
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
DON’T BE!
Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than we ought to be. We all make mistakes. We all commit errors. That is the reality of being imperfect people. Therefore, we can be thankful for forgiveness and grace, not only from each other, but especially from God. However, sometimes we may feel we made a stupid mistake; one made because … [Read more...] about DON’T BE!
Translations: RSV
The Revised Standard Version was a translation in 1952 by some 15 men that were rather liberal in their viewpoints. Some things that could be translated in different ways were generally translated according to his own beliefs. In Romans 11:20, it reads, “…you stand only through faith.” The word “only” is not in the Greek and should not be in any translation; it is an indication … [Read more...] about Translations: RSV
BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 3 of 5)
Abraham: “a friend of God”! (James 2:23) God spoke and he believed. But that was not the end of the matter for Abraham. What else marked his character enabling him to be referred to as “a friend of God”? The Hebrew writer noted the … [Read more...] about BEING HIS FRIEND! (Part 3 of 5)