OneLight Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,762 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for all the information. I has stayed with the NKJV for years, but was intrigued by how some really like The Message around here. I have always been worried about any paraphrased version, feeling the loss of meaning in scripture. Has anyone found this to be the case, or is this version pretty accurate in meaning, but uses todays language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 272 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,338 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/19/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted February 1, 2008 I am afraid that like so many other things in regard to Christianity today, we try to stray from foundational teachings, that might be a little bitter to taste (sometimes) and the enemy knows this, and will use whatever tool he can find to get us to move away from absolutes. Just because it's claimed to be Scripture, doesn't necessarily mean it's good for us. I'd rather be safe than sorry, and stick to more traditional avenues, for fear that I might be led astray with something that leans more toward "easiness". Just give me the Truth, hard parts and all! You know that Satan was able to use Scripture to try to persuade and tempt. (He didn't win, but nevertheless, it was Scripture He attempted to use, to deceive. I think we should always be mindful of that tactic.) In His Love, Suzanne Thanks for all the information. I has stayed with the NKJV for years, but was intrigued by how some really like The Message around here. I have always been worried about any paraphrased version, feeling the loss of meaning in scripture. Has anyone found this to be the case, or is this version pretty accurate in meaning, but uses todays language? I recommend that you go listen to the audio message by Warren Smith that I posted here in General Discussion. It is long, but it's very informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,762 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 I recommend that you go listen to the audio message by Warren Smith that I posted here in General Discussion. It is long, but it's very informative. I went there last night, but didn't have an hour to listen. I think the time said 57 minutes? I tried to download it so I could listen when I had time, but couldn't. I'm afraid I'm going to have to do this over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treasure Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 272 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,338 Content Per Day: 0.65 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/19/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted February 1, 2008 I recommend that you go listen to the audio message by Warren Smith that I posted here in General Discussion. It is long, but it's very informative. I went there last night, but didn't have an hour to listen. I think the time said 57 minutes? I tried to download it so I could listen when I had time, but couldn't. I'm afraid I'm going to have to do this over the weekend. That's completely up to you really. It is long, but even with my difficulty in sitting still as I stated before, I found it very interesting and informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopper Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 424 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 57 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/09/2004 Status: Offline Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Edited April 17, 2008 by hopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biblicist Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I have heard good words about The Message. My Pastor used it in his sermon. What are your feelings about the Bible? OneLight You really believe people won't debate about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneB Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 4 Topic Count: 232 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 7,261 Content Per Day: 0.96 Reputation: 79 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/19/1959 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Please keep in mind that The Message is not an official translation but a prarphrase and should be treated as such. Exactly. I find the Message is a good resource for the lost in Christ who are seeking and may have problems with reading comprehension. It is like giving milk to a baby. It is not advisable for a believer to use it for deep study though. They need more meat in their spiritual diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.76 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.95 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted February 1, 2008 But even English translations intented as highly accurate and formally literal run some risk of similar error, and specifically rip the reader away from nuance of the original languages and the context and culture in which the Scriptures were originally given, in order to reach out to our culture with our language. It's important to note that Peterson brought a pretty good understanding of Greek to his project, and, though rare, there are places he does a better job of rendering the Greek than many more literally intended conveyances in English Bibles. . . . Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Biblicist Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I guess I would ask.... Is a Children's Bible not a Bible? It's got pictures and Bible "stories", which are not stories at all, but truth told in a plain simple manner for children to understand. So is it a Bible or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie d Posted February 1, 2008 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,081 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 1 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/29/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/08/1967 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I guess I would ask.... Is a Children's Bible not a Bible? It's got pictures and Bible "stories", which are not stories at all, but truth told in a plain simple manner for children to understand. So is it a Bible or not? well if it isn't, it should be....in fact I might just start reading one due to the simplicity of them and I really like to look at the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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