The Bible
How do we know we can trust the Bible?
What is the difference between a Paraphrase
and a Translation
Why is it Good to read the Bible?
Where can I get a Bible
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Get a Bible that is written in a language
that you can understand. reliable Translations
include
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New International Version
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New American Standard Bible
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Revised Standard Version
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King James Version (older English)
reliable Paraphrases include
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The Living Bible
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New Century Version
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The Message
What is the difference between a Paraphrase
and a Translation?
A Paraphrase is written to make the Bible
more easily understood. It focuses more on being easy to read. Paraphrases
are very good for daily reading and casual study.
A Translation is written very carefully
to translate as closely as possible the exact meaning of the original manuscripts
from their original languages. (Hebrew and Aramaic for the Old Testament,
and Greek for the New Testament.) The above mentioned Translations
are excellent, and are still very readable. Translations
are also Good for daily reading, and are highly recommended for serious
study. The most popular Translation is the
NIV Bible.
How do we know we can trust the Bible?
The Bible is one of the first places we look
to understand how much we can trust the Bible.
God takes the written word very seriously, just listen to the close of
the book of Revelation to understand how serious God is about this.
Rev 22:18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy
of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the
plagues described in this book. 19 And if anyone takes words away from
this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree
of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
It is clear that God is serious about protecting His written word from
unauthorized tampering. We also find in the Bible
itself testimony about it's origin and value.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training
in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped
for every good work.
The Bible is a collection of Books inspired
by God and authored by about 40 different author
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s, from kings to shepherds,
It was written over a period of about 4000 years with a 400 year gap between
the Old and New Testaments. The entire work has integrity and unity of
content and purpose. It does not contradict itself. It is truly ours, by
the inspiration of God, and the faithfulness of Men and Women who were
faithful to record what God was telling them to.
Why is it Good to read the Bible?
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God reveals himself in the written word
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We can know God's plan for our lives
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The Bible tells us how we should live
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The Bible is more than a book of wisdom, it
is a spiritually empowered book.
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It is the perfect law that brings peace
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It is the power of God for salvation
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It is powerful to encourage us in our faith
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It is God's love letter to His children (followers of Jesus)
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It is God's truth, and truth destroys lies and sets people free
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It is the good news of God's great love for people, and His plan to save
them.
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Where can I get a Bible
There are many place to get Bibles in North America. There are Bible societies
like There are Christian book stores. There are Christian churches which
could help you. Organizations like Full Gospel Business Men, or Youth For
Christ, or Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators. Many of these organizations
have the ability not only to get you a Bible,
but also to give you other material to help you grow in you faith.
See the Links page for Online Bibles
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