[Faith-talk] Study Bibles

Wed Jun 22 17:04:45 UTC 2011

Thanks for the complements.
The Message, (or the "Mess,) (as Jimmy Swaggart calls it,) is full of
newage stuff.
Jimmy has alot of commentary on his program.
Go to www.jsm.org, and listen to Sonlife Radio Network.
I disagree with his doctrines, (and he treats us Apostolics like
trash,) but when it comes to Bible translations, we agree.
We also agree, that Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Church," has
destroyed most of our churches.
Blessings, Joshua

On 6/22/11, Rex leslie Howard, Jr. <rex at littlelaw.com> wrote:
> I'm glad you are an evangelist Joshua. I think you have a true gift for that
> kind of work. It takes boldness to be a good evangelist and you are
> certainly bold.
>
> That's a good good thing.
>
> Speaking of Bible translations, I use the King James version in bible
> studies. Sometimes I use other translations to clarify meaning to those who
> are not familiar with God's word.
>
> I am not a fan of the NIV. I do like the Holman Christian Standard Bible and
> I bought one of those for my wife. I have used "The Message" a few times but
> I do not recommend that translation at all for serious Bible study. I have
> used most of the different translations in my work of sharing the good news.
>
> Here is a link where you can find out more about various Bible translations.
>
> http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Joshua Lester
> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 5:17 PM
> To: Faith-talk,for the discussion of faith and religion
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Study Bibles
>
> I'm an evangelist, with the United Pentecostal Church International.
> I'm not a pastor, but feel the call to do so.
> I feel the calling to start a church plant, in Hampton, Arkansas,
> where they have no Apostolic churches.
> Please E-mail me off list.
> What is your native language?
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 6/21/11, Doris and Chris <chipmunks at gmx.net> wrote:
>> I come from a non-English background and as such sometimes marvel at
>> the kjv-only controversy. i have seen some kjv advocates talk about
>> it being written in what they refer to as "Biblical English".
>>
>> My native language has nowhere near the richness  and variety of
>> Bible translations that you guys are blessed with in English  some
>> people will prefer one translation over another but there is nowhere
>> near the argumentation  and absurdity that i have seen over the KJV
>> debate. If someone is  that concerned about the accuracy of the
>> meaning or avoiding mistranslation of a single word or phrase, they
>> would probably want to get into the original Greek and Hebrew to get
>> as close to the original of the Biblical manuscripts as they possibly
>> can. You as a Pastor will appreciate study of the original languages.
>>
>> As to Jn. 14:2 you quote, I do not know the origional word used in
>> Greek for your "mansion" vs. "room" as I do not know enough Nt Greek
>> to read the original manuscript. the NRS and NAS render the passage
>> with "dwelling place". I wonder if "mansion" doesn't conjure up a too
>> specific image in our minds.
>>
>> hth
>>
>> Doris
>>
>>
>>
>> At 05:25 PM 6/21/2011, you wrote:
>>>When I minister, it's King James only.
>>>I preach out of the King James, and use the New King James, along with
>>>the Amplifyed, to prove a point.
>>>I don't like the NIV.
>>>"Rooms," instead of "mansions," is a mistranslation.
>>>"In my father's house, are many mansions," (KJV.)
>>>"In my father's house are many rooms," (NIV.)
>>>KJV is more accurate.
>>>I do, however: like the New Living Translation, in some cases.
>>>Blessings, Joshua
>>>
>>>On 6/21/11, Doris and Chris <chipmunks at gmx.net> wrote:
>>> > Hi,
>>> >
>>> > Which Bible translation is preferred is a highly personal choice.
>>> > When you talk about a "study bible", I would understand this to mean
>>> > a Bible with a lot of footnotes, study notes and references and study
>>> > aids included with the Bible text. In my sighted days, I used the NIV
>>> > study Bible and the Oxford Annotated Study Bible, which in my sighted
>>> > days  came with the RSV text while my husband in 2001 at seminary
>>> > used the same Study bible with the NRSV text.
>>> >
>>> > I am not sure what study Bibles are available in accessible format. A
>>> > good source to check is Pastor Tom's Optasia Ministry at
>>> > http://www.optasiaministry.org/library.htm
>>> >
>>> > I think the NIV Study Bible is available from there.
>>> >
>>> > As which bible translation is good for study rather than casual
>>> > reading, my preference is a text that is as literal as needed and as
>>> > readable as possible. My personal prefernce is the NRSV or the TNIV
>>> > while I know that others swear by the New American Standard or the
>>> > New King James Version.
>>> >
>>> > I usually find it preferable to use at least two different Bible
>>> > translations when doing serious study, preferably more. This is best
>>> > done with either a Bible study program or online at a site like Bible
>>> > Gateway. Pastor Tom's Optasia Bible Collection makes jumping between
>>> > different Bible translations easy as well and is therefore great for
>>> > offline study and reading.
>>> >
>>> > hth
>>> >
>>> > Doris
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > At 03:22 PM 6/21/2011, you wrote:
>>> >>Hi, it's Joshua Lester.
>>> >>I was talking to a certain person, on this list, about study Bibles.
>>> >>His favorite, (for some reason,) is the enterlinear Study Bible.
>>> >>I've looked at it, online.
>>> >>I'm not a huge fan of it.
>>> >>By far, (IMO,) the Amplified is the best Study Bible, I've ever looked
>>> >> at.
>>> >>What say you?
>>> >>Blessings, Joshua
>>> >>
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