I shared in an earlier post about my new Bible. (See here)
This Bible is the New Living Translation from Tyndale House Publishers. There are many different translations of the Bible, and there are many that are critical of many of them. There are those who will not use anything but the Kings James Version. Don’t get me wrong, I do love my King James Bible. But I have really liked reading this version of the Bible. Most would agree that some of the readings from the King James are hard or impossible to understand, many times due to the out-dated language and sentence structure. I have found this New Living Translation very helpful in understanding the original intent of the writers, and in explaining what the scriptures mean.
Included in this Bible is a yearly Bible reading schedule, and a large section on life topics, that I have found very helpful and interesting.
The one draw back and something that I always like, is that there is no pronunciation helps of Bible names and places.
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What the Bible Says Abut Itself
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Psalm 19:7-8
The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul .
The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are clear giving insight for living.
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2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.
It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
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Psalm 18:30
The Bible is perfect.
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The Bible is true.
Psalm 33:4
For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything He does.
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The Bible will last forever.
Psalm 119:89
Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.
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The Bible gives wisdom.
Psalm 119:99
Yes, I have more insight than my teachers, for I am always thinking of your laws.
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The Bible can be trusted.
Psalm 119:138
Your laws are perfect and completely trustworthy.
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The Bible contains God’s promises.
Romans 1:2
God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.
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The Bible is authoritative.
Galatians 3:10
But those who depend on the law to make them right with God are under his curse, for the Scriptures say, “Cursed is everyone who does not observe and obey all the commands that are written in God’s Book of the Law.”
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The Bible is a Christian’s spiritual weapon.
Ephesians 6:17
Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.
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The Bible judges our life.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and powerful.
It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between the soul and spirit, between joint and marrow.
It exposed our innermost thoughts and desires.
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The Bible helps us grow spiritually.
1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation.
Cry out for this nourishment.
If you want to hear from God, and if you are seeking direction in your life, read the Bible.
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