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NLT and Acts 2:1

I am back in warm south Florida where I belong. I think my laptop is thawing out in our 80 degree weather. (…)

TNIV- Winds or Spirits? (Hebrews 1:7)

The TNIV made an interesting change in Hebrews 1:7 –
In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.” (TNIV)
In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire.” (NIV)
Nearly all other translations use the word “winds” except for the NET, which also uses “spirits.” The Greek word is pneuma which means “wind, spirit, breath.” Contextually, it seems like “winds” and “flames of fire” are closer parallels and that “winds” would be more likely.�
However, I have been studying Hebrews for my teachings and I think the word “spirits” is more consistent with the argument made by the writer of Hebrews. (…)

Book Review: 24/7, A One Year Chronological Bible

Product Details from Amazon

Hardcover: 2186 pages
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 17, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1414314108
ISBN-13: 978-1414314105
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 2 inches

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I want to thank Laura Bartlett at Tyndale Publishing for the opportunity to review this Bible. (…)

Trample The Holy City For 42 Months (Revelation 11:2), ESV Study Bible, and NLT Study Bible

Revelation 11:1-2 reads:
1 I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. 2 But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. (…)

Hallowed Be Your Name (Matthew 6:9)

I am really surprised to see the number of updated and modern translation that kept the phrase, “hallowed be your name” in the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9). (…)

Should Archaic Language Be Used In Modern Translations?

I was motivated to write this after reading Mark Strauss’ utter contempt and blasting of the ESV. At one point he condemns the ESV for using archaic language. (…)

Just A Few Things I Am Thankful For…

In no particular order, I am thankful for these books that continually sit on my office desk because I use them every day:

HCSB Minister’s Bible
ESV Study Bible
NLT Study Bible
ESV Personal Size Reference Bible
ESV Single Column Reference Bible
NRSV Standard Bible
TNIV Reference Bible
NLT Slimline Large Print Reference Bible
HCSB Hand Size Giant Print Reference Bible

Finally, though not technically “sitting” on my desk, I am thankful for Accordance Bible software so that I can compare the other translations (like the NASB, NKJV, and NIV) that I do not have currently sitting on my office desk.

Who Keeps Buying the KJV?

Every month, the CBA posts the sales of Bible translations in terms of dollars spent and units sold. Every month the KJV remains toward the top. (…)

Washing of Regeneration (Titus 3:5), ESV Study Bible, & NLT Study Bible

He saved us—  not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5; HCSB)
I have mentioned in previous posts how the study Bibles and commentaries feel compelled to backpedal from plain teachings about baptism. (…)

The 24 Elders (Revelation 4:4), the ESV Study Bible, and the NLT Study Bible

There are a number of divergent views concerning the book of Revelation. Personally, I love the book. I really enjoy spending time in the apocalyptic language of the scriptures. (…)