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Bible Translations: 4 An Evaluation of Some Bible Translations

Chapter 15.4 An Evaluation of Some Bible Translations   Table of Topics A) Evaluating Bible Translations B) New International Version (NIV): The best overall B.1) The NIV is still the best English Bible available B.2) Scholarly endorsements of the NIV B.3) The NIV’s bumpy recent history B.4) Confronting John Piper’s criticisms of the NIV C)…… Continue reading Bible Translations: 4 An Evaluation of Some Bible Translations

Bible Translations: 3 The Superiority of Gender-inclusive Translations

Chapter 15.3 The Superiority of Gender-Inclusive Translations   Table of Topics A) Introduction to Gender-accurate Bible Translations B) The Slanderous Sensationalism Infused into the Debate C) Has the English Language Changed? D) The Gender-inclusive Apostle Paul E) The Difficulty of Masculine Pronouns F) A Few of the Many Examples Where Gender-inclusive Language Improves Accuracy G)…… Continue reading Bible Translations: 3 The Superiority of Gender-inclusive Translations

Bible Translations: 2 The Superiority of “Dynamic” Bible Translations

Chapter 15.2 The Superiority of Dynamic Bible Translations   Table of Topics A) Evaluation of the “Literal” Approach to Bible Translation: NASB & ESV B) Evaluating Bible Paraphrases: The Message C) The Superiority of Dynamic “Thought for Thought” Bible Translations: NIV & NLT D) Errors, Exaggerations, & Even Slander by Critics of Dynamic Translations: Piper,…… Continue reading Bible Translations: 2 The Superiority of “Dynamic” Bible Translations

Bible Translations: 1 Introduction to Bible Translations

Chapter 15.1 Introduction to Bible Translations   Table of Topics A) What Makes a Good Bible Translation? B) Neglecting the second half of Bible translation: Good English C) Four Types of Bible Translations Extras & Endnotes Table 15.1: Popular Bible Translations in Order of Translation Philosophy Primary Points At a foundational level, the best Bible…… Continue reading Bible Translations: 1 Introduction to Bible Translations

KOG Book 15 Bible Translations

What is the best Bible? Because of the myriad of Bible translations, Christians have widely wondered which one is best.  This question has become especially controversial because the publisher of the most popular translation in the world, the NIV, decided to create a “gender-inclusive” text.  Against much popular opinion, we defend the following: Dynamic “thought-for-thought”…… Continue reading KOG Book 15 Bible Translations

The Myth of Mega Mysticism: Appendix B A Discussion Regarding the Claim that the Spirit Reveals Extra-biblical Information to the Believer

A Discussion Regarding the Claim that the Spirit Reveals Extra-biblical Information to the Believer Kurt Jurgensmeier Sometime ago I wrote some concerns regarding Chris Martin’s GCLI paper in 2006 and with Dave Bovenmyer’s teaching at the 2011 Faithwalkers. Both taught on how God speaks to us apart from Scripture. Recently, Dave responded to those concerns,…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: Appendix B A Discussion Regarding the Claim that the Spirit Reveals Extra-biblical Information to the Believer

The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 19 Mega Mysticism & Modern Counseling

Chapter 14.19Mega Mysticism & Modern CounselingA Partial Critique of Theophostic Prayer Ministry Table of Topics A) Understanding Theophostic Prayer Ministry B) Specifically Responding to Theophostic Prayer Ministry B.1) Claiming supernatural direct divine revelation B.2) A disparagement of Spirit-liberated reason B.3) Misinterpreting emotion as the Holy Spirit B.4) Using erroneous interpretations and applications of Scripture B.5)…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 19 Mega Mysticism & Modern Counseling

The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 18 Spiritual Wisdom & Desires From God

Chapter 4.18Mega Mysticism & Spiritual Wisdom & Desires Table of Topics A) Mega Mysticism & Spiritual Wisdom A.1) Proverbs 2:1-6: The Lord gives wisdom A.2) James 1:5-8: Asking God for wisdom A.3) Colossians 1:9-11: Asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will A.4) Ephesians 1:17-19: Praying for spiritual wisdom & revelation B)…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 18 Spiritual Wisdom & Desires From God

The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 17 Understanding Biblical Wisdom

Chapter 4.17Understanding Biblical Wisdom Table of Topics A) Introduction to Biblical Wisdom B) Wisdom as Divine Revelation C) Wisdom as Human Knowledge D) Wisdom as Prudence E) Wisdom as Skill F) Wisdom as Morals Extras & Endnotes Primary Points The Bible uses the concept of wisdom to refer to general knowledge, practical prudence, more specifically…… Continue reading The Myth of Mega Mysticism: 17 Understanding Biblical Wisdom