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Giving Bible readers what God said not what translators think God meant
King David was one of the most important figures in the history of Israel. He unified the kingdom, defeated its enemies, and established Jerusalem as its capital. Recent archaeological evidence has confirmed the existence of David and his reign.
Explore the compelling history of the Kings of the Medo-Persia Empire, from their rise to power to their ultimate fall. Discover how these rulers played pivotal roles in ancient history and their connections to biblical events.
The Bible has survived natural decay, fierce opposition, and deliberate tampering because it is the unique and inspired Word of God, preserved until today. Learn why the Bible is so special and dependable, and discover God's purpose for His People as revealed in His Word.
Learn about Gamaliel, the renowned Jewish teacher who instructed Saul of Tarsus before his conversion to Christianity. Discover Gamaliel's background, teachings, and influence on Saul's life and ministry.
During the first 17 centuries of our Common Era, the reliability of the Gospels was never seriously questioned. In the 19th century and beyond, some academics have questioned the traditional view of the Gospels as being inspired by God and have instead suggested that they were written by human authors who were attempting to convey their own perspectives and interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus.
The King James Bible (KJV) and the King James Bible (KJB), and the Authorized Version, is an English translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England, commissioned in 1604 and published in 1611 by the sponsorship of King James VI and I. The 80 books of the King James Version include 39 books of the Old Testament, an intertestamental section containing 14 books of what Protestants consider the Apocrypha, and 27 books of the New Testament. Noted for its “majesty of style,” the King James Version has been described as one of the most important books in English culture and a driving force in the shaping of the English-speaking world.
The richest fruit of Luther's leisure in the Wartburg and the most important and useful work of his whole life is the translation of the New Testament, by which he brought the teaching and example of Christ and the Apostles to the mind and heart of the Germans in life-like reproduction. It was a republication of the gospel. He made the Bible the people's book in church, school, and house.
Exactly why are we making other translations beyond the King James Version of 1611? The King James Version has been the primary translation of the Christian community for 400+ years (1611-2021). There is no doubt that this Bible alone has affected the lives of hundreds of millions and has influenced the principles of Bible translation for the past four centuries. Should the KJV still be considered a trustworthy translation? What makes up a trustworthy translation? What translations are the most trustworthy?
The author traces the action of kings and rulers throughout time by recording the beginning, end, and duration of one reign after another.
Paul demonstrates how the priestly office, first filled by Aaron, was characteristic of that which Christ Jesus serves as a superior and heavenly high priest. This being so, the priestly position, operation, and procedure of Aaron’s high office take on extra meaning for Christians. (Heb 8:1-6; 9:6-14, 23-28)