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Unprovable Historical Textual Assumptions
Assumptions must match reality. The greatest reality in dealing with Scripture is what God Himself said in His Word. Continue reading
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Tagged assumptions, canon, NTTC, oldest and best manuscripts, preservation, textual criticism
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Bible Translation — “Tongues Translationism” Defined
“That Book in Your Hand” In my last post in this series, I discussed the authority of translations. Next, I’d like to discuss two views of Biblical translation, which I call “tongues translationism” (sometimes called “double inspiration”) and “scientific translationism.” … Continue reading
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Tagged double inspiration, interpretation of tongues, Translation
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Bible Translation — Anchored Authority
The two most important passages on the origin and authority of our Scriptures were written to those using translated Scriptures and thus had to have translations in view, and they made no direct reference to the original languages in affirming that authority, nor did they place any explicit limits on that authority. Continue reading
So Everyone Could Use It
I would give up every book I own, including my first edition of the OED, my Civil War edition of the Merriam Webster’s Unabridged, etc., etc., etc., so everyone could use it any time they wanted rather than that only … Continue reading
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Tagged Michael Hart, NTTC, oldest and best manuscripts, textual criticism
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Bible Translation — The Necessity of Translation
Bible translation is a reminder of the greatest translation of all, when God translated Himself into humanity, coming to humanity in terms we could understand, to seek and to save lost sinners. His choice to reach out through translation demonstrates, yet again, His glorious grace. Continue reading
Bible Translation — God-Approved
He is Creator, Lord, and Master of all things, including languages, and He is able to maintain the power of His Word in any language. Continue reading
A Koala is Just a Koala
Sometimes a Koala is just a Koala, and a cigar is just a cigar, and a verse is just what it says. Continue reading
Mind Renewers 