There are numerous translations of the Bible available in bookstores and on the Internet. Paraphrased versions of the Scriptures are popular. Paraphrase versions are more commentaries than translations and are what the translator “thinks” is being said in a certain passage. “A ‘Dynamic Equivalent’ attempts to use the original language as a guide in translating, and then … [Read more...] about Translations: Living Bible
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Defending the Truth…Scriptures
How do we defend the truth against charismatic teachings? What are charismatic teachings? They include the working of signs and miracles even today. The scriptures below refute these teachings: The Bible warns of delusions and lying wonders: Matthew 24:24; 2 Timothy 3:13; Revelation 13:13 The design of Jesus’ miracles was to confirm that He was from God: Matthew 11:2-6; … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Scriptures
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
Defending the Truth…About the Bible
The Bible is replete with internal evidences of inspired writings. Historical records introduce us to rulers of nations spoken of throughout the scriptures. Sixty-six books were written by some forty different men over a period of sixteen hundred years. Written in different languages and from different countries, and in different time, the books harmonize because the authors … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…About the Bible
CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
As we consider the way some dress, while there are those who may wear basic solid colors, there are others who choose to dress in bright colors. Sometimes the manner of dress and even the colors of it are a cultural reflection. When in India several years ago, though I saw many of the men wearing plain white shirts, I loved … [Read more...] about CULTURALLY CLOTHED!
