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AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God's will, both publicly and privately--behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; |
Subject: Good-bye, NIV |
Bible Note: I most certainly agree, Hank! :-) As I've said before: If they are so convinced that their NIV is incurably flawed (only after 24 years of its inception and becoming the bestselling Bible on the market) then who are we to argue with them? Thats enough persuasion for me to realize that they are publishing both NIVs at the same time only for monetary gain, and to never contribute to their organization again by boycotting their translations and study materials. In all honesty, my top two Bibles, the NASB and the ESV, are both produced by not-for-profit organizations, and I rejoice in that fact, having faith in both of those translation committees that their intentions were in the right place! As you well know, my friend, it is not just you and I who feel this way, but 20 well-distinguished Biblical scholars have also put their names to petition and have stated that they simply cannot endorse the TNIV (http://www.baptistpress.com). And they only waited 2 days after the Announcement by IBS and Zondervan to sign that petition! :-) That is what I call "quick action", and I am thankful that we have those scholars to speak for the church in protecting God's Word, in which He will preserve forever! Blessings to you my friend, Makarios |