For those of you who are giving advice on which bible to study, your advice is way off base. Several versions were said to be closer to the original text. Not true at all! The Spirit of the Word authenicates Word, not a version. The truth be known, the NIV is actually more updated because of its direct translation from Hebrew and Greek and because of the number of scholars used in its translation. Be that as it may, we do not need to start a doctrine that one is supreme over all others. "The letter killeth, but the SPIRIT giveth life." It is not the book but the Spirit of the book. I read several versions for study purposes.
I have attended three religious institutions and one seminary. No one bible reigned supreme in school. We all have preferences, but that is the extent of it.
I was raised on the KJV, but I read the NIV when I meditate.
There are thousands of bibles in various languages, and they all are effective if in Christ!
2007-09-26
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