Scripture is God speaking his truth to us in human words. The New Testament writers claim that the Old Testament is sacred Scripture, which literally means “writing.”1 The word Bible comes from the Greek word for book. Holy Bible, therefore, means “Holy Book.” It was written in three languages (Hebrew, Greek, and a bit in … Read more
Were Adam and Eve real people? Or were they just literary devices and poetic images? This question of the historicity of Adam and Eve is important because it’s the foundation of the biblical story. Without a real Adam and Eve, the Bible loses its basis for the fall, sin, the need for redemption, and the … Read more
Why are there so many Bible translations?
There are all kinds of translations of the Bible from ESV, NIV, to AMP. It is easy to just want to say “IDK” when it comes to why there are so many and what the uses are for each.
Watch as I share about the four types of translations (Word-for-Word, Thought-for-thought, Paraphrase, and Corruption) and how we got them.
And if you have a question you’d like answered, email it to [email protected] today!
Many of you have been told that the Bible was written thousands of years ago and since then, things have been added or changed. Also, people claim the Bible has been falsely translated or manipulated by different groups of people.
Today, I will share why we should judge the Bible with the same standards we judge all other ancient literature such as works by Homer, Plato, and Demosthenes.
And if you have a question you’d like answered, email it to [email protected] today!
P.S. Here is a link to the article I reference: http://www.equip.org/article/the-bibliographical-test-updated/
Did God really write the Bible? Can we trust the translations we have? How did we get to the point where we can sit and have a compilation of 66 books on our phone or in a leather bound book that is from God?
Watch as I explain the 5 Steps that lead to the Bible we read today!
If you have a question you’d like answered, email it to [email protected] today!
You know that studying the Bible together would be good for your family – but life keeps getting in the way.
It can be hard to make time to sit in the Word together, but the results are always worth it!
So get some tips from Grace and me on how you can figure out what works for you – and build habits to help you grow together in God’s Word.
More than we know, we’re blessed live in a day of numerous accessible and available Bible translations. Rather than being good gifts to enjoy, having a favorite version can often be a source of tension and arguments within churches. This week, Pastor Mark shares an answer to the question “What’s your favorite Bible translation?” and … Read more
