Bible Versions a new twist

[the_apostolic_truth_ministries]

8. Scofield’s Bible was written on a conservative dispensationalist point of view. Scofield’s Bible is available with three different sets of notes. Dr. Scofield included in his notes a statement on the “Gap” theory. The “Gap” theory was written during the last half of the nineteenth century to align the sacred “New” earth with the secular “Old” Earth Theory. The “Gap” Theory adds millions perhaps billions of years between Genesis Chapter 1 verse 1 and Genesis Chapter 1 verse 2. The “Gap” Theory was rejected by geologist before the ink dried.

9. Thompson Chain Reference Bible was written by Dr. Frank Thompson. Dr. Thompson opines modestly relying on chain scripture references. Verses are linked by words, ideas and thoughts. Thompson Chain is a good reference source.

10. The Ryrie Study Bible is a product of Moody Bible Institute. While this Bible is written from a conservative view point, one must exercise caution with near fanaticism. The Ryrie Study Bible is an excellent study aid when used in conjunction with other available resources.

11. Dake’s Annotated Bible was written by Finis Jennings Dake. My copy of that Bible came with a card sign by Dake himself. On the card, Dake explained that he attended Bible School for one year before he figured out that he knew more than the teachers. Dake claims his Bible is inspired by the holy Spirit. While we could easily dismiss Dake’s Bible as it was written to support pentecostalism, the Bible also reeks for its contents. Dake’s takes the “Gap” theory to a whole new level. Dake describes a pre-adamic people, a pre-adamic flood, etc. In fact, Dake has God standing on millions perhaps billions of years of sin, death, and destruction, then God declares IT IS GOOD! Dake continues pentecostalism’s lunacies into the New Testament, alluding to a nine part trinity. Whatever else you do, do not pay full price for a Dake’s Bible. Do I like did, look in the distressed items at Christian Book stores. I gave $5.00 for my $85.00 priced Bible still sealed in the original shrink wrap. This Bible is little more than trash for a number of reasons. You can see the whole story on Dake’s under the heading Pentecostal Churches.

[grace2u]

When I'm referring to the Old Latin Vulgate, I am not referring to Jerome's Latin Vulgate.

[grace2u]

I could but I like the color(s). God made many beautiful ones don't you think? Besides the blog is in an area that is easy to read. Just thin of it as speling things wrong to give peoples some joy!

The Old Latin Vulgate didn't make the Catholic Church cult so you might want to check it out some more. It was Jerome's Vulgate that would fit the description of your post above.

[the_apostolic_truth_ministries]

M(r)(s). easeltine:

Welcome, I see it is your first time to post in a while. Dr. Scofield is correct the sign gifts did cease with the destruction of Israel in 70 A.D. I will be happy to address those with you if you would like.

The Roman Church has abandoned the Latin Vulgate. I would agree some factions calling themselves Roman are trying to take the church back. But that is highly unlikely to happen.

As to the NIV and the KJV, I suggest you run Grammar Check on the two. You might be surprised. As to Martin Luther's Bible, I nearly quoted "The History of the Christian Church" by Philip Schaff word for word. Perhaps Mr. Schaff should have consulted your source before speaking out.

Thank you.

[grace2u]

Or are you indicating, as some believe, that the Ark of the Covenant is in Ethiopia?

You do realize that the Dead Sea Scrolls contain more than one so-called "textual" family of manuscripts? I was able to visit an exhibit of the scrolls in Kansas City - was a neat experience for me.

[the_apostolic_truth_ministries]

Mr. pro610:

The wonderful thing about living in the United States is the fact you may believe as your conscience leads. The bad news? God is under no obligation to the Constitution of the United States. God sent Paul as the Apostle to the Gentiles, we know that from the Word of God. We know from the Word of God that Peter established the first church at Jerusalem and that church was destroyed in 70 A.D.

You are free to hover at the Pope's feet if you choose. You will discover soon enough where the truth lies.

[the_apostolic_truth_ministries]

Mr. Pro610:

The Roman church was invented in about 1000 A.D. and has nothing to do with the Apostles. Unless of course, the Apostles lived longer than anyone ever recorded.

[grace2u]

Well Pro right now regardless of the writings, I am in agreement with you that something "seems" a bit strange on this thread.

TATM - what is the "truth" that you are referring too? Christ's church still exists; however, the persecution in AD 7O was allowed to push the Gospel out into the world. If you have a legitmate arguement present it. Concisely present your view and quit making us guess.

Acting is a profession but should never be a way of life.

[grace2u]

Pro,

My main concern with the Catholic (Roman) church is the emphasis on works. I believe that one can only be saved by grace.

Without faith one is not a believer. Without works there is no evidence of faith. Both are found in the life of the true believer. The Bible tells us that it is impossible to please God without faith. This means that we believe God and take Him at His word. Faith is the means of spiritual life and every spiritual blessing. The Bible also tells us various things about “works” like man is not saved by works or justified by the deeds of the law but by faith. Good works belong to a saved man, and give evidence of his salvation . . . good works will be rewarded when our Lord comes.

There is also a difference between law and grace. Law and grace cannot be mixed any more than oil and water. The law is the system instituted by God on Mt. Sinai through Moses, the mediator. Grace is an expression of God’s kindness and favor, under the New Covenant, with Jesus Christ as Mediator. There was sin in the world before the law was given, but the law was given that man might be made conscious of that sin. Under law, sin became transgression. Note the difference in how man and God looks at this: Man says, “This man did something wrong and that makes him a sinner." God says, “He is a sinner and he will do something wrong". . . . The Law reveals the heart of man; Grace reveals the heart of God. . . Law reveals the dirt but Grace makes us clean. . . . Law has the power to say, “Be perfect,” but has not the power to make a man perfect. . . . Law is a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. . . . A believer is not under the law but under Grace. (Rom 6:14)

You may be surprised but if you look at my myspace page - particularly my paper on Riplinger, you will see that I see issues with those that present the 1611 view (which she does). It just most closely represents where I am today (from the extreme that I've come from).

I'm not a brainiac as TATM indicates but as TATM can testify to, I am a question asker (which is probably why I may appear as a brainiac).

I'm just trying to let the Lord lead - He will bring me to His truth as He decides to reveal it to me.

TATM based on your recent post I suppose you are not a believer in God's word.

[pro610]

"Do you know the meaning of ex parte?"

Yes.
It also can be applied in a many ways.
for example ...
Original and actual sin are distinguished by the manner in which they are voluntary (ex parte actus); mortal and venial sin by the way in which they affect our relation to God (ex parte deordinationis). Since a voluntary act and its disorder are of the essence of sin, it is impossible that sin should be a generic term in respect to original and actual, mortal and venial sin. The true nature of sin is found perfectly only in a personal mortal sin, in other sins imperfectly, so that sin is predicated primarily of actual sin, only secondarily of the others.


I,ll keep you in Prayer.