Subject: Has anyone used the USB Digital Bible? |
Bible Note: Part 1 of 2 parts April 16, 2006; Easter Blessings to all who read this posting My dear One: It is sad that the Bible bookstore near you does not have a competent person to answer all your questions regarding Bibles, or Bible resources, software, USB Ports, and a 100 more devices and resources to help you understand and read the scriptures. In the area where I live, there are so many very large churches, such as: Calvary Chapel, Costa Mesa with Chuck Smith; Saddleback Church with Rick Warren, the author of the Purpose Driven Life; Fullerton Evangelical Free Church, where Chuck Swindal was the pastor, his ministry puts out a daily radio program, and publishes several excellent books a year. The Crystal Cathedral is in Garden Grove with Robert Scholer. Regarding Robert Scholer and many of his teachings, I do not support his thinking of Power of Positive Thinking because no matter how much positive thinking someone will have does not get anyone into heaven. I will say that I have met many godly men and women who attend the Crystal Cathedral. OK, back to the point. Since there are so many large churches, we also have a copious amount of Christian bookstores. The very first time I learned and became sold on a translation, (that I continue to use to this day), is from the man at the Christian bookstore, he knew everything about every translation. His knowledge was unbelievable – it was his encouragement, at the young age of 13, when I found such a powerful love for the Scriptures and His teachings. I bought the first release of The Open Bible that uses the New American Standard Bible translation. This Bible had so many tools that taught me how to study the Bible, do word studies, search out truths, how to cross-reference verses, and Biblically walked me through many of the truths regarding our Christian faith. I learned so much and have stayed with this translation through my teens, into young adulthood, then through my years of adulthood, to now the marking of a half of century. In my personal library, I have approximately 15 different translations of the Bible and 2 paraphrases. All of the Bibles are of value, each in a different way, and most were purchased before the electronic age and before I found the different Biblical websites. The Christian bookstores in my area also help with many resources to help dig into the Word deeper, such as: Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Biblical Works, The New Bible Dictionary, the Complete Word Study New Testament by Zodhiates, and How to Study Your Bible Precept Upon Precept by Kay Auther. These are a few excellent resources and I hope that they are of value to you. With all of this said allow me to offer some information and resources that I use when I need information: Berean Christian Stores 1440 South Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA 714-680-9500 The person who works here is the most knowledgeable regarding Bibles, software, and all the resources available regarding the Bible. If I remember, he works Monday – Friday. Lighthouse Christian Stores 3008 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 800-562-4253 - with the 800 number, it might be valuable to call them first, that way it will not cost you anything. I am almost sure that each of the venders will ship their merchandise. Or Lighthouse Christian Stores 1845 Chapman Orange, CA 714-639-0810 These three are excellent, although there are a 100 more Bible bookstores in our area. If none of these work I would go back to the Christian bookstore that you frequent. Talk to the manager/owner and see if you could have the name and number of his/her vender. The vender will have a larger resource base to help you. I would also hope that your pastor would be knowledgeable of Bible translations and many of their resources. In His heart, your sister-in-the-Lord, Psalm 139 |