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The thing i love most about it is the wordless book. It means that kids who can't read or write can understand the message of God and pass on the message.
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Gerry I am just trying to guess but maybe the possibility that since the wording is different you may get a different look at first glimpse. I may just be confusing with the different wording but I am not sure if that is what he meant.
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Jep is a KJV-only advocate, which means she considers all other translations corruptions or "perversions" -- i.e. the KJV is the only inspired English translation.
There are already two threads about this, though, so it's probably better if this one does not turn into a third.
-Chris
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Perhaps! I dunno! But in Bible Studt one needs to have a BASE, which is the final authority! Like the KJV, NKJV or American Standard Version (1901 edition). Whichever one if these you choose would have to be your BASE and all the other translations help open up the meaning to you. If you see a conflict in the passages then you revert to your BASE as the final authority. As long as you understand that then then no number of Bibles should be confusing. I think that in most Bibles you will find the ultimate meaning is the same, but if you find one that is in constant conflict then you need to put that one aside and not refer to it again until it is determined why.
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LOL you are right, though it is a fact that the KJV, like all others is a translation of the inspired scriptures that were never inspired in English, nor do the translators claim any such inspiration. They did do an awesome job, and no doubt they were aided to some extent in thier labors by the Holy Spirit, yet there were times when they had to make a choice where there were sometimes no apparent right choice to make so they had to use their judgement. Also there were some cases where they chose words that do not have the same meaning in our society 500 years later. Thus the need for the NKJV which most translators agree is a more accurate translation for us today.
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WOW! I n a way I wish you had not asked that question. lol But to tell the truth it is far from my favorite. I do own several and I do use them in my studies. But I never recommend it and especially not to new Christians or anyone who is not well grounded.
The NIV has omitted some passages and relagated others to foot note status, and in one place refers to Joseph as the father of Jesus. I just don't like it, and I am sure it could be confusing to a new Christian.
That is just my gut feelings about it though I conceed others strongly disagree and think highly of it. But since you asked I must tell the truth. It is simply not my favorite.
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Thank you Gerry. That is the one that I have and it does have some verses that are not "all there." They put some of them in the foot notes.
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A Pastor I have always looked up to and admired uses that also. But I would say to anyone if you try the NKJV you will never go back to the NIV. Of course that is just my opinion.
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I have an Ipaq, a pocket pc by HP. I use it as my bible for church. I have the Bible software on there and some of the tools. You can down load neat stuff for it at laridian.com Its not free though. I definatly recomend it as a good tool for in church. I do have concern of it being a distraction to those around me, can't be too much of one cause I use it any way. I take notes on it as well in Pocket Word. This is by far not a cheap route though. I've only been able to afford it because I used to work for HP.
Mister
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Hey, alright! What a novel idea, at least for those who can type about a jillion words a minute! lol
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When I tell people about the NIV Study Bible some of them go, "Eww. NIV." But it's crammed full of good stuff. It is a very useful study bible. Ok, what else...I've briefly mentioned some things in the beginning of this thread. I'll say again that the InterVarsity Background commentary is very readable. The same goes for Zondervan's Handbook of the bible. Nice overview material that is also easy to read. Hmm...I don't have much stuff that is oriented to devotional study. William Barclay writes good stuff. I have a commentary by him on the Pastoral letters.
I've found that InterVarsity and Zondervan publish first rate stuff. My experience with them is that the scholarship is solid and the material is accessible. The Anchor Bible books are excellent also. However, Anchor stuff is all business. It's not geared toward devotional study. The 6 Volume Anchor Bible Dictionary is the baddest bible dictionary on the planet! It's 200 dollars from CBD. If you would rather get a one volume dictionary for space and budget limitations...hmm...I've totally gone blank.
I think there is a "New Bible Dictionary" and one of the editors was F.F. Bruce. I'd check that out.
I've found that InterVarsity and Zondervan publish first rate stuff. My experience with them is that the scholarship is solid and the material is accessible. The Anchor Bible books are excellent also. However, Anchor stuff is all business. It's not geared toward devotional study. The 6 Volume Anchor Bible Dictionary is the baddest bible dictionary on the planet! It's 200 dollars from CBD. If you would rather get a one volume dictionary for space and budget limitations...hmm...I've totally gone blank.
I think there is a "New Bible Dictionary" and one of the editors was F.F. Bruce. I'd check that out.
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Gerry you mentioned the NKJV is it similar to the old KJV? I have seen it in the stores and didn't know if it was better or not. I use KJV now.
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The KJV does not capitalize those pronouns for God either, and modern versions have been shying away from that because there is no authority for it in either Greek or Hebrew.
-Chris
-Chris
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Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Matthew 23:14
Mark 7:16
Mark 9:44
Mark 9:46
Mark 11:26
Mark 15:28
Luke 17:36
Luke 23:17
John 5:4
Acts 8:37
Acts 15:34
Acts 24:7
Acts 28:29
Romans 16:24
1 John 5:7
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar (Proverbs 30:5-6).
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