Although the word conversion is used in the Bible only once, the concept of conversion is a prominent theme in the teachings of both Christ and His apostles. What does the Bible teach on this subject that is so foundational to Christianity?
Eleven marks of a scriptural church.
While Christians need not live in constant fear of hell, the Scriptures do teach its reality. This message thoughtfully explores the Biblical teaching on hell.
To know God is to love Him. To love Him is to find security. To be secure in His love will make you bold for Him. Knowing God will help you to know who you are, and to find your place in His family.
A congregation sits hushed as a child barely six years old gives a testimony before his baptism and union with the church. Several times he loses his train of thought, and the pastor must prompt him. At last he finishes and is baptized on his testimony... What do you think of this picture?
In this article, the first in a series of three, we focus on the King James Version of the Bible. In the next article we will examine modern Bible versions.
Article three of three. In the first one we looked at the King James Bible, and in the second we examined the textual theory behind modern Bible translations. Now we consider two other problems with modern translations, and then address the question, “What shall we do with the version controversy?"
This article addresses three fundamental aspects that set all modern Bible versions apart from the King James era translations: textual theory, translation methods, and post-publication revisions.