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The Most Used Bible Translation In America

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Friday, March 28, 2014, In : Bible Versions 

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KJV THE MOST USED BIBLE TRANSLATION IN AMERICA

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According to the latest and most thorough research, the King James Bible remains the most used Bible translation in America. The Bible in American Life study found that the KJV is read by 55% of professed Bible readers, the NIV by 19%, the New RSV by 7%, the Living Bible by 6%, and the New American Bible by 5%. All other versions combined are read by the remaining 8% (“The Bible in American Life” by The Center for the Study of Religion and A...

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The Message Part Two

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Sunday, December 19, 2010, In : Bible Versions 

The Message Part Two




The Following is excerpted from (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143,) Posted on manifestedbythelight.com-Darkness Reproved on December 18-2010


In light of this, consider the following quotations from Peterson’s The Message:

Matthew 6:9-13 -- “Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what's best -- AS ABOVE, SO BELOW. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with...

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The Message Part One

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Sunday, December 19, 2010, In : Bible Versions 

Eugene Peterson and The Message




The Following is an excerpt from  (David Cloud, Fundamental Baptist Information Service, P.O. Box 610368, Port Huron, MI 48061, 866-295-4143,) Posted on Manifestedbythelight.com-Darkness Reproved on December 18-2010

 
Eugene Peterson (1932- ) was for many years James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College. He also served for 35 years as founding pastor of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland. Today he is retired and lives ...

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Modern Bible Versions

Posted by Lyndon V Bechtel on Friday, November 26, 2010, In : Bible Versions 

Thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name -Psalm 138:2, KJV

There are two foundational things that are required for a sound Bible translation (not to speak of the qualifications of the translators). The first being that it must be translated from the right Hebrew and Greek texts. The second being the method of translation.  Just as there are two competing Greek texts today (the received text underlying the Reformation Bibles such as the German Luther and the English King James vs. ...


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