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.
Who is the wife to reverence, submit to, assist, encourage, and admire? According to the Bible, it is her own husband. Some practical teaching on how she can best fill her place and become the help God created her to be for him.
Man and woman complement each other; they have each been given specific roles to fill in the work of the church. What are a woman's responsibilities in the church?
Does this title seem to be an oxymoron? If worldliness is enmity with God, how can there be such a thing? If Christians are placed in the world to do God's work, how shall they relate to the world? Worldliness explained, four danger areas noted, and five helps given for the other-worldly Christian
Worry is an almost universal illness. There is a never ending stream of things that can be worried about yet doing so never fixes anything. If you want to be free from the curse of worry learn to trust Jesus. He is the only source of true peace.
Will we get caught up in the materialistic culture around us so that our salt influence in the world will become useless and the light that we should be to the world is snuffed out? That is more of a threat than atheism.
What magnetism did this Infant possess to attract adorers from a distant country? What latent powers lay within Him that the reigning monarch should murder so many children in an effort to quench this Rival? Is there a way to determine whether the worshipers are imposters, or genuine seekers?
What a question! Who wouldn't like to have no financial worries, especially these days when everything is so expensive? But - will money meet the needs of your soul?
