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1 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | justme | 243577 | ||
Doc, I can't understand how people of any age that can read can not understand the KJV. Heck I was raised on it from when I first started Sunday School. I put it to memory, and still today quote it first rather that what I have learned as an adult. Frankly, people do not how to think throught problems or reading the English of 60 years ago. Today many schools only teach youngsters how to PRINT, no cursive any more. My local school just this year changed their mind and are once again starting teaching cursive in second grade. But my grandchildren say they can not read my notes I have to print. The NASB when updated was a wonderful move, but I still have a older NASB, I used to have an American Standard Version Bible I bought in Seminary, but lost in a move or two. The Holman Christian Standard Bible is IMO is excellent Bible in addition to the NASB as I study. I like how it used Yahweh in the OT and in the New it uses Messiah in the places it should read as such. For me if the NASB would use these names of God and Jesus Christ where is calls for it then the NASB would be just about perfect. Justme I |
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2 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243579 | ||
Hi, Justme... For me, one of the best things about the KJV, is the distinction between the pronouns: singular nominative (thou), possessive (thy/thine); second person singular (you), plural (ye). It is the only English version that provides this for us. I like it because it is a good reminder, which otherwise causes me to make contemporary English assumptions. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, "How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly." Jesus answered them, "I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand." (John 10:24-29) My professors who were involved in the ESV translation have a great advantage in being able to read the Bible in its original languages. (Indeed, I do not know any Reformed Baptists or Orthodox Presbyterian pastors who cannot at least read the Greek.) By the way, the following version comparison chart, seeks to render a comparison in various ways. In the context of our discussion, the grade level necessary for each are estimated. http://dwightgingrich.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/bibletranslationcompv7.1440.jpg Here is another that uses the Flecsh-Kincaid language complexity comparison. (I have used that method on much of my writing. It is very helpful.) http://www.balancingthesword.com/study_support/english_bible_translations.asp In Him, Doc |
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3 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | justme | 243580 | ||
DOC, Thanks. I had the first one and studding the second one. I wanted to know if you know of or heard Dr. James White with aomin.org I went to Grand Canyon College with Him back in 83-85. H e is a solid Calvinists and he speaks all over the US and world. I listen to hem once and a while. A real good NT is THE NEW TESTAMENT IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE PEOPLE by Charles B. Williams. Have you ever heard of it? His NT was made for rendering the Greek into a readable translation. My Prof. Dr. William Coble at Mid Western Baptist Theological Seminary required it for my NT class. I never have known such a kind spirit filled person like him in all my life. He is teaching Jesus Greek now I am sure. I will look over my files and maybe I can find something worth sharing. Gods day to you brother. Justme |
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4 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243581 | ||
Dear Justme, Yes, I know Jim White. I probably don't know him as well as you do. I have talked to him at a number of conferences and by email. I am more acquainted with some of the congregants at the church in Phoenix where he is an elder. I also follow his ministry, through articles and messages posted at aomin.org. Consequently, I keep up with his ministry. James White is a brilliant man. Sometimes I think of him as our generation's Walter Martin. In Him, Doc |
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5 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | justme | 243583 | ||
I do not know him much at all. I went to college with him and took all my Bible, theology, and religious classes with him. He was an outstanding student, and so dedicated to his work with the LDS. I was certain he would be a man God would be able to use in a mighty way. I am so glad you got to hear and know him. Is replacement theology the same as reformed? I am confused about what reformed churches are and really unsure how Calvinism fits into all this. Can you educate me an this, please? Justme |
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6 | The right Bible for you? | Bible general | DocTrinsograce | 243584 | ||
Dear Justme, Reformed theology is the orthodox Biblical teaching known as the Five Solas; Faith alone, Scripture alone, Grace alone, Christ alone, and Glory to God alone. These doctrines were primarily articulated by Martin Luther in the 16th century. The Roman Church did a very thorough explanation and denial of them in the Canons of the Council of Trent over a . The Solas are the superset of Biblical Christian teaching; sometimes it is even called the Five Pillars of Christianity. http://www.alliancenet.org/cambridge-declaration Calvinism is a subset of Biblical teaching. Not all who are Reformed are Calvinists (e.g., Lutheran, Anglican, Episcopalian, Methodism, and the majority of other denominations (independent or otherwise), particularly those which originated here in America.) Calvinism is often called the Doctrines of Grace (something that John Calvin would have much preferred). These Biblical teachings are a subset of Reformed theology; indeed, one cannot be a Calvinist if they are not also Reformed. An analogy would be: No horse can be an animal that is not a mammal. (If you meet anyone who claims to be a Calvinist but not Reformed, they simply do not understand the categories properly.) The doctrines of Grace were most clearly documented in the Netherlands in the Council of Dort (1619); although they are also articulated in John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, written a century before; and by Augustine of Hippo in the 4th century; however Calvinists are persuaded that they were originally expressed in the greatest systematic theology by Paul in his epistle to the Romans. These doctrines are remembered with the acronym TULIP, although there are far more to them than just that mnemonic. https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/gracelist.html Replacement theology is also known as supersessionism; it is something that does not necessarily fall into Reformed thinking. Basically, it asserts that Biblical Judaism falls short of God's eternal purpose, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ; thus the Old Covenant is replaced by the New Covenant. That is the traditional Christian perspective, all the way back to the earliest times of the church. There are many variations that now form a spectrum from one extreme to another. On one side, there are those who assert that Jews have no place at all in God's redemptive plan; that they are not part of His plan at all. On the other side, people maintain that the Jews will be saved in addition to Christians without the necessity to find that salvation in Christ. I hope that these brief paragraphs will be helpful to you. There is a book that is very short and easy to read, written by Rev. Daniel R. Hyde, that is entitled "Welcome to a Reformed Church." The book is very inexpensive. However, you can read it free here: http://www.wtsbooks.com/common/pdf_links/9781567692037.pdf In Him, Doc |
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