To the Reader If there is anything distinctive about The Message, perhaps it is because the text is shaped by the hand of a working pastor. For most of my adult life I have been given a primary responsibility for getting the message of the Bible into the lives of the men and women with […]

“How does the translation process impact the inspiration, inerrancy, and infallibility of the Bible?”……Answer: This question deals with three very important issues: inspiration, preservation, and translation.……The doctrine of the inspiration of the Bible teaches that scripture is "God-breathed"; that is, God personally superintended the writing process, guiding the human authors so that His complete message […]

“KJV Only movement? Is the King James Version the only Bible we should use?”……Many people have strong and serious objections to the translation methods and textual basis for the new translations and therefore take a strong stance in favor of the King James Version. Others are equally convinced that the newer translations are an improvement […]

“Why is it important to believe in biblical inerrancy?”……We live in a time that tends to shrug its shoulders when confronted with error. Instead of asking, like Pilate, "What is truth?" postmodern man says, "Nothing is truth" or perhaps "There is truth, but we cannot know it." We've grown accustomed to being lied to, and […]

“Why are there so many Bible translations, and which is the best?”……The fact that there are so many English Bible translations is both a blessing and a problem. It is a blessing in that the Word of God is available to anyone who needs it in an easy-to-understand, accurate translation. It is a problem in […]

“What are some English words that have changed in meaning since the translation of the KJV?”……The King James Version of the Bible has been a great blessing to millions of people. Its publication in 1611 was a landmark event, giving English speakers everywhere the ability to read Scripture for themselves and to understand what they […]

“Why are the newer translations of the Bible missing verses?”……Answer: If you compare the King James and New King James Versions with the newer translations (e.g. the New International Version, New American Standard, New Living Translation, etc.) – you will notice that several verses are entirely missing from the newer translations. Examples are John 5:4, […]