Category Archives: Bible
The New International Version of the Bible
The NIV is a Bible translation first published in 1978 by the International Bible Society coming out of work started by the National Association of Evangelicals. If you wish to learn more about this version from the publisher’s viewpoint, this … Continue reading
Authentic Sayings of Jesus
Matthew 5:17-20 Why do I consider Matthew 5:17-20 inauthentic? (Mat 5:17-20 NRSV) “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. {18} For truly I tell … Continue reading
Why have you forsaken me?
A discussion of Mark 15:34 and Psalm 22. This article was originally written in reply to a particular person, but it has general application to the critics of Christianity who read the saying of Jesus from the cross, “My God, … Continue reading
Which Bible Translation?
The translators of the King James Version of the Bible suffered a host of criticism over their “new translation.” So much so that in the introduction to the 1611 edition, they wrote: Some folks get upset when anyone suggests that … Continue reading
The Great Flood(s)
Often, in discussions of the Great Flood of Noah, someone says that there are many ancient legends and myths about floods. But what is less-widely known is that there are two flood stories in the Bible. This is somewhat difficult … Continue reading
Bible Dates
For my own use, I consulted various Bible commentaries and reference books (including New Testament Introduction by Guthrie) to compile a table of Bible books, their authors and dates of composition. There are, of course, disagreements over these issues, but … Continue reading
The King James Version of the Bible
A visitor to my web site wrote: “I believe the King James Version is God’s Word perfected in English.” This page discusses why I would take exception to the word “perfected.” What if there were no King James Version? Let’s … Continue reading
Bible Primer
An atheist once told me: Don’t quote the Bible by numbers, I don’t have a bible and wouldn’t know how to use the numbers if I did. This is a very introductory primer on the Bible for folks who know … Continue reading
God will preserve his Word: The KJV Only controversy
Why has a Bible translation, wonderful in its day but now rather out of date, become the only real Word of God for many and why do some demonize all modern translations? The King James Only movement (perhaps next to Creation Science) is one of the biggest purveyors of misinformation from those who call themselves Christian. Continue reading
The Cursing of the Fig Tree
Someone said to me: There’s a big difference between Jesus saying something figuratively and doing something figuratively. Next time I have to wash the dishes I think I will do it figuratively. It should be just as effective eh?? Here’s … Continue reading