Author: Christian Publishing House Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: 1949586278 Category : Bibles Languages : en Pages : 1448
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The Updated American Standard Version (UASV) is a literal translation. Translating from the original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek is a task unlike any other and should never be taken lightly. It carries with it the heaviest responsibility: the translator renders God’s thoughts into a modern language. What does that mean? It means that our primary purpose is to give the Bible readers what God said by way of his human authors, not what a translator thinks God meant in its place. In other words, our primary goal is to be accurate and faithful to the original text. The meaning of a word is the responsibility of the interpreter (i.e., reader), not the translator. The translator remains faithful to this literal translation philosophy unless it has been determined that the rendering will be misunderstood or misinterpreted. The translator is not tasked with making the text easy to read, but rather to make it as accurately faithful to the original as possible. UASV PURPOSE Our primary purpose is to give the Bible readers what God said by way of his human authors, not what a translator thinks God meant in its place.—Truth Matters! UASV GOAL Our primary goal is to be accurate and faithful to the original text. The meaning of a word is the responsibility of the interpreter (i.e., reader), not the translator.—Translating Truth! OUR RESOURCES The Updated American Standard Version will be one of the most faithful and accurate translations to date by Christian Publishing House. It will remain faithful to the original and what the authors penned. We will not go beyond the translator’s responsibility into the field of the interpreter. Removing the Outdated Passages with the Old English “thee’s” and “thou’s” etc. have been replaced with modern English. Many words and phrases that were extremely ambiguous or easily misunderstood since the 1901 ASV have been updated according to the best lexicons. Verses with difficult word order or vocabulary have been translated into correct English grammar and syntax, for easier reading. However, if the word order of the original conveyed meaning, it was kept. More Accurate The last 110+ years have seen the discovering of far more manuscripts, especially the papyri, with many manuscripts dating within 100 years of the originals. While making more accurate translation choices, we have stayed true to the literal translation philosophy of the ASV, while other literal translations abandon the philosophy far too often. The translator seeks to render the Scriptures accurately, without losing what the Bible author penned by changing what the author wrote, by distorting or embellishing through imposing what the translator believes the author meant into the original text. Accuracy in Bible translation is being faithful to what the original author wrote (the words that he used), as opposed to going beyond into the meaning, trying to determine what the author meant by his words. The latter is the reader’s job. The translator uses the most reliable, accurate critical texts (e.g., WH, NA, UBS, BHS, as well as the original language texts, versions, and other sources that will help him to determine the original reading. Why the Need for Updated Translations? New manuscript discoveries Changes in the language A better understanding of the original languages Improved insight into Bible translation
Author: Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: Category : Bibles Languages : en Pages : 261
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The 1611 King James Version was a revision of multiple English Bibles from the 1500s: Tyndale’s Bible, Coverdale’s Bible, Matthew’s Bible, Taverner’s Bible, the Great Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the Bishops’ Bible. The 1611 King James Bible translators stated in the Preface that they knew others would revise their work too (1) as more manuscripts came to light and (2) translators had a better understanding of biblical Hebrew and Greek. How many versions of the King James are there? Eventually, five different editions of the King James Version were produced in 1611, 1629, 1638, 1762, and 1769. It is the 1769 edition which is most commonly cited as the King James Version (KJV). The next major revision of the English Bible came in 1881, 1885 Revised Version) and 1901 American Standard Version. Over 30,000 changes were made, of which more than 5,000 represent differences between the Greek text used for the Revised Version and that used as the basis of the King James Version. Most of the other changes were made in the interest of consistency or modernization. Further significant revisions only considering literal translations have been the 1952 Revised Standard Version, the 1960-2020 New American Standard Bible, the 2001 English Standard Version, and the 2022 Updated American Standard Version. We do not need the originals. We do not need those original documents. The Bible was miraculously restored, not miraculously preserved as some would like us to believe. Herein, we will clear up many misunderstandings and misconceptions about the English Bible translations.
Author: R. A. Torrey Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 541
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Torrey and Andrews have taken deep theological subjects and made them easy to understand. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY: What the Bible Teaches about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Man, Angels, and Satan the Devil. Torrey offers the readers a listing of propositions of what the Bible teaches in Theology and verses that support each statement, while Andrews digs deeper into what the authors meant by their words.
Author: Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
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Do you have a question about some Bible verses concerning God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, a Bible verse or passage, theology, Christian history, textual issues, Bible translation differences, interpretation concerns, or anything Bible or Christian-related? GOT BIBLE QUESTIONS is a new book series that will address these types of difficult Bible questions. The apostle Peter said that the apostle Paul's letters were "hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction." (2 Pet. 3:16) The Bible at times can be difficult, complex, or elusive. GOT BIBLE QUESTIONS will get at what the author meant by his words. See the Table of Content and discover what verses and Bible difficulties we have dealt with in this volume.
Author: Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 305
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In "The Original Text of the New Testament," renowned conservative Christian New Testament Textual Criticism scholar delves into the rich and unparalleled manuscript evidence for the Greek New Testament. With a deep commitment to establishing the original words of the New Testament manuscripts, this comprehensive guide illuminates the essential principles and historical development of textual criticism while addressing common misconceptions and skepticism. With over 5,800 Greek New Testament manuscripts, more than 15,000 version manuscripts, and numerous church father quotations, the author demonstrates how the vast wealth of evidence surpasses any other ancient literature. The book examines the history of textual criticism since the 1500s, exploring the contributions of notable scholars, the discovery of key manuscripts, and the development of critical editions of the Greek New Testament. Through detailed analysis of textual variants and evaluation criteria, this scholarly work provides readers with the tools to confidently ascertain the original text of the New Testament. The author also highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in the transmission and preservation of God's Word, emphasizing the importance of faith in approaching the text. "The Original Text of the New Testament" serves as both a comprehensive introduction for students of textual criticism and a valuable resource for seasoned scholars. By demonstrating the reliability and trustworthiness of the New Testament text, this book emboldens Christian readers to engage with their faith on a deeper level, instilling confidence in the enduring quest for the original text.
Author: Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: 1945757698 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 134
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The world that you live in today has many real reasons to be fearful. Many are addicted to drugs, alcohol, bringing violence into even the safest communities. Terrorism has plagued the world for more than a decade now. Bullying in schools has caused many teen suicides. The divorce rate even in Christian households is on the rise. Lack of economic opportunity and unemployment is prevalent everywhere. Our safety, security, and well-being are in danger at all times. We now live in a prison of fear to even come outside the protection of our locked doors at home. Imagine living where all these things existed, but you could go about your daily life untouched by fear and anxiety. What if you could be courageous and strong through your faith in these last days? What if you could live by faith not fear? What if insight into God's Word could remove your fear, anxiety, and dread? Imagine a life of calmness, peace, unconcern, confidence, comfort, hope, and faith. Are you able to picture a life without fear? It is possible.
Author: Edward D. Andrews Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: 1949586995 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 287
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To possess “the light of life,” one must put faith in Jesus Christ and become his follower. On social media every day, millions of Christians are saying such things as “I am a Calvinist,” “I am an Arminian.” “I am a Lutheran,” “I am a Wesleyan,” and so on. They then debate and argue theology as though it is a blood sport. This author is not an Arminian, Calvinist, Wesleyan, Lutheran, Baptist, follower, disciple, or learner of any other denomination; Andrews is non-denominational. THE BIBLE'S ANSWER: EPHESIANS 1:4: Are Some Chosen (Predestined) to Eternal Salvation, and Others to Eternal Condemnation? What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Atonement What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Ransom What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Reconciliation What the Bible Authors Really Meant by Sanctification What the Bible Authors Really Meant By Salvation Is the Five Points of Calvinism Biblical Determinism, Fatalism, Predestination, and Foreknowledge Arminian View of the Free Will/Calvin’s Predestination Is the Foreknowledge of God Compatible with Free Will? TRUE CHRISTIANS—Are Not followers of Men Are some chosen (predestined) to eternal salvation and others to eternal condemnation? Andrews will have entire chapters dealing with this important issue and inform the reader from the Calvinist and Arminian perspectives. In the end, he will answer the following questions. Is Total Depravity Biblical? Is Unconditional Election Biblical? Is Limited Atonement Biblical? Is Irresistible Grace Biblical? Is Perseverance of the Saints Biblical?
Author: R. A. Torrey Publisher: Christian Publishing House ISBN: 1945757116 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 225
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How can we find more enjoyment in studying the Bible? How can we make our study periods more productive? What circumstances contribute to effective personal study? How can we derive real benefit and pleasure from our Bible reading? From what activities can time be bought out for reading and studying the Bible? Why should we watch our spiritual feeding habits? What benefits come from reading and studying the Scriptures? There is a great and constantly growing interest in the study of the English Bible in these days. However, very much of the so-called study of the English Bible is unintelligent and not fitted to produce the most satisfactory results. The authors of this book already have a book entitled “HOW TO STUDY: Study the Bible for the Greatest Profit,” but that book is intended for those who are willing to buy out the time to put into thorough Bible study. The present book is intended, first of all, to impress men and women with the Importance and Value of Bible Study; secondly, to show busy men and women how to get the most out of their Bible Study; thirdly, to set forth the fundamental principles of correct Biblical Interpretation.
Author: Christian Publishing House
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: R. A. Torrey
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: R. A. Torrey
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: Edward D. Andrews
Author: R. A. Torrey