In Paul’s letter to Christians at Rome, he encouraged. . . “(4) For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have … [Read more...] about ENDURING HOPE!
Old Testament
Translations: Living Bible
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
Translations: KJV
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
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
Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
While in my teens I knew that the work the church was to perform was important. Iwanted more people to learn of Jesus and become faithful, mature members. I wanted thechurch to thrive in every essential way. However, I mistakenly thought thataccomplishing this was the work of the “grown” men and women in the church. I did notconsider myself either able or needed to work for … [Read more...] about Remember Now the Creator in Your Youth…
