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Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your

hearts to the Lord.

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The Story of the BiblePart 3 – The English Bible

Why We Need to Understand the Origin of the Bible:

For our confidence that The Bible = God’s Word

To have an answer for the skeptic

To Save Souls!

The English Bible JourneyAD 100 on - the Bible was translated into languagesAramaic translationLatin

The Vulgate Translation by Jerome in 382ADGothicEthiopian

The English Bible JourneyAD 100 - the Bible was translated into languagesTranslation did not impact inspiration:Original spoken words of Jesus were AramaicOriginal inspired written words were in Greek

HOWEVER:Subsequent translators were not inspiredTherefore, translation errors did occur

The English Bible JourneyDuring the Middle Ages in Europe:Bible translation was discouraged (banned after 1199)Some translations were always being madeIt would be incorrect to say no one had a Bible

In other parts of the world:Middle EastChina

The English Bible JourneyJohn Wycliffe1370s began to claim Scripture trumped the PopeBegan translating the Bible into EnglishFollowers nicknamed Lollards (“mumblers”)1382 – The Wycliffe Bible (handwritten copies)

The English Bible JourneyJohn Wycliffe (1382)William Tyndale (1523)Began a translation from the Greek and Hebrew 18,000 copies were published (only two survived)Tyndale was executed in 1536 for heresy“Lord, open the King of England’s eyes”

The English Bible JourneyJohn Wycliffe (1382)William Tyndale (1523)The King James Authorized Version – 1611 (1769)Using previous manuscripts (back to Tyndale)Sought to avoid commentaries by CalvinistsCommittee translation methodRevised often, most significantly in 1769

Myths of the King James Bible:

The word Baptism was NOT invented for the textKing James did NOT insert his name as the book of JamesHe did NOT rush the translation committee

The English Bible JourneyJohn Wycliffe (1382)William Tyndale (1523)The King James Authorized Version – 1611 (1769)Revised / American Standard Version (1885/1901)New translations based on the more available texts

English Bibles TodayToday there are 100+ English translations

The question:Does it matter which one we use?Why does it matter?Which one is best?

Why Translations MatterJohn 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,

and the Word was a god

Why Translations MatterJohn 1:1Romans 8:5-6

Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what nature desires, but

those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Why Translations MatterJohn 1:1Romans 8:5-6Titus 1:5

For this cause I left thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are

wanting, and shouldest ordain priests in every city, as I also appointed thee:

Why Translations MatterJohn 1:1Romans 8:5-6Titus 1:5Acts 20:7 Now on the first day of the

weeks, when the disciples had assembled to break bread…….

Why Translations MatterJohn 1:1Romans 8:5-6Titus 1:5Acts 20:7 Romans 3:28

"So now we hold, that man is justified without the help

of the works of the law, alone through faith"

Why Translations MatterSome translations change phrases to change ideasJesus was a god, not GodMan has a sinful naturePriests are to be appointed in every churchChristians met on the days of Jewish holidaysMan is saved by faith alone

These are all deadly false doctrines

Going Down the Translation TrailWe can pre-determine the accuracy of a translation:Does it follow a verbatim or a paraphrase mandate?Is it a denominational translation?Does it contain a particularly themed commentary?What manuscripts does it use for the “original”?

Verbatim Vs. ParaphraseVerbatim – word for word translation

AccuracyParaphrase – general idea for general idea

ReadabilityThought for Thought – middle compromise

Verbatim Vs. Paraphrase

Verbatim Vs. Paraphrase

NIV, NLT & KJV are the most prevalent translations today

Verbatim Vs. Paraphrase

The more ACCURATE the translation the better

As long as it maintains some readabilityExample: Greek Interlinear bibles are most accurate

Verbatim

Verbatim Vs. Paraphrase

The less accurate the less a Bible can be studiedExample: NIV lacks translation marks to infer words

The less accurate the less you are hearing GodParaphrases are men telling us what God has said

Paraphrase

The Denominational SlantDenominations have made their own BiblesCatholic Bibles (New American, New Jerusalem, etc)

Translation of the Vulgate to EnglishMartin Luther’s German (Reformation) BibleJehovah’s Witness (New World Translation)Joseph Smith Inspired Version (a revised KJV)7th Day Adventist

The Denominational SlantSome translations have denominational slantsTowards original sinTowards salvation by faith only

Some safe translations have dangerous commentariesGeneva Bible (Calvinism)Scofield Reference Bible (Premillennialism & Rapture)

Finding the Right TranslationLess denominational

More denominational

ParaphraseVerbatim

Finding the Right TranslationLess denominational

More denominational

ParaphraseVerbatim

Goal

Finding the Right TranslationLess denominational

More denominational

ParaphraseVerbatim

KJV

NKJV

NIV

NASV ESV

NLTNAB

Goal

RSV

MSG

AMP

GEN

TNIV

NWT

DR

NRSV

Our Confidence in English TranslationsWe have many safe translations/ versions of the Bible

We have many dangerous versions as well

We can accurately determine what is safe & true

We can even use “unsafe” if we use them cautiously

Trusting the New TestamentAnd so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 2 Peter 1:19

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

James 1:21