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What I Want In A Side-by-Side, Parallel Bible

Published on August 16, 2020 By sirrahc

I don’t use parallel Bibles. In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a “side-by-side” or parallel Bible is one that has two or three or four (or, in rare cases, more) translations presented in parallel columns. Usually, at least one uses the formal/essentially-literal approach to translation and at least one uses functional/dynamic equivalence. This […]

5 Books Everyone Interested in the King James Bible Should Read

Published on May 17, 2020 By sirrahc

“Out of every 100 Americans who pulled a Bible off a shelf today, 55 of them pulled down a King James Version. I feel fairly safe in saying that the King James is the only 1611 release still on any bestseller lists.” — Mark Ward, author, blogger, software trainer A lot of people have some […]

Christ’s Temptations: Did Matthew or Luke Get the Order Wrong?

Published on September 1, 2019 By sirrahc

Having parallel accounts within the Bible for some events and incidents is great for biblical study purposes and for apologetics. The Synoptic Gospels (i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke) are notable for this. But, they can also be a double-edged sword, so to speak, when certain details seem to be inconsistent between accounts. A few weeks ago, […]

A Second Look at John 3:16

Published on October 15, 2017 By sirrahc

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16 (KJV) The above verse is one of the most familiar and often memorized Bible verses in the English language, whether among orthodox or heterodox, Christian believers and […]

Why I Don’t (Usually) Recommend the King James Version

Published on July 17, 2016 By sirrahc

“That languages change over time is one of the strongest arguments either for the revision of older Bible translations or for completely new translations.” — Dr. James White, The King James Only Controversy I am sure that some who love the King James Version (KJV) will immediately be defensive. (Especially if they are KJV Onlyist, […]