If you haven’t been subscribed to the NLT blog since they’ve been quiet, Mark D. Taylor will be doing a series called Differences Between Translations.
I’m beginning here an occasional series of posts in which I’ll explore some of the differences between the NLT and other translations. Specifically, I’ll look at underlying differences between dynamic equivalence (DE) translations and formal equivalence (FE) translations, which are also called ‘word-for-word’ or ‘essentially literal’ translations.
Thanks for the link. Two posts in one day! Is this a sign of good things regarding your health? I hope so. Continuing to pray for you.
You’re welcome. Just a couple quick and easy posts which is progress compared to the last two days.
Thank you.
Jeff
I am a fundamentalist (sometimes referred to as “funny mentalist”) Christian. I am a Roman Catholic convert. I was saved around the end of 1972. I am a graduate of the Faith Bible Institute Bible College. NOW, the described time line book sounds really good except for the TNIV. I have done some study about how the Holy Bible was protected down through the ages, and I am adamant in my belief that the KJV is “that which is perfect” (I Cor.13), to the exclusion of all others. If the book is available with KJV Scripture, I would be interested. If the KJV version is available, please let me know.
Hi,
These are blog posts as opposed to a book and talks mainly about the NLT.
Do you read the 1611 or the 1762?
Jeff
I have done some study about how the Holy Bible was protected down through the ages, and I am adamant in my belief that the KJV is “that which is perfect” (I Cor.13), to the exclusion of all others.
Damn the French! Damn the Spanish! Damn the Chinese! Damn the Germans! Damn the Arabs! Damn the Japanese! etc…
Learn the King’s English or burn in hell!!!
Ha. I never thought of that. I thought my comment was subtle and then you come out with a machine gun.
Jeff
I do like your subtle approach.
There aren’t as many easy answers for yours though.
Jeff
I have no patience with KJV-Only types trying to cause division in the church.
I someone wants to read the KJV that’s fine. They cross the line when they take their preference (which is in addition to anything found in Scripture) and try to make that the rule of faith. It’s like someone who prefers to not drink alcohol charging with sin believers who do drink alcohol.
There’s no end to rule making. Makeup, women wearing pants, music with drums, etc…
Let legalism in all its form die a fast and painless death.
I agree. And it’s especially offensive when they use Scripture itself to back up their claim.