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HCSB

Greg Explains Why He Made the Switch to the HCSB

July 29, 2010

I received a very encouraging comment from Greg this morning on this post. I wanted to share it with you because I think many people may find themselves in Greg’s position. I grew up in an independent, fundamental Baptist church. Guess which translation we used. When I was a senior in high school, I gave [...]

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Would Craig Blomberg Translate Philippians 1:27 Like the HCSB Does?

July 22, 2010

Here’s a recent post from Craig Blomberg at the Denver Seminary Blog. I’ve inserted some comments along the way. “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ…” (KJV) “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…” (NIV) “Only let your manner of life be worthy of [...]

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The Most Discussed Post at Anwoth

July 19, 2010

This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series 7 Links in 7 Days

This is the third in a series of seven posts in seven days. Here’s the list: My first post The post I enjoyed writing the most A post which had a great discussion A post on someone else’s blog that I wish I’d written My most helpful post A post with a title that I am proud of A post that I wish more [...]

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Chuck Huckaby’s Review of the Updated HCSB

July 16, 2010

Over at Worldview Church, a Chuck Colson website, there’s a concise, helpful review of the HCSB by Chuck Huckaby. He evaluates some of the misunderstandings and challenges that have plagued the HCSB since its release, including: the underlying text used the “Southern Baptist” connection and the overcrowded marketplace. He also gives some great info about [...]

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How Do You Translate an R-Rated Passage of Scripture?

July 12, 2010

WARNING: This post should probably be rated R. It includes sexually explicit material…straight from the Bible. There. You’ve been warned. The Passage I know that this is the only reason you’re here. You want to read the filthy, dirty passage in the Bible that you would ground your kids for a month if you caught [...]

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What Happens When You Apply the ESV’s Translation Philosophy to Matthew 6:27?

July 11, 2010

So what happens when you put the ESV’s own translation philosophy into practice? You remember their translation philosophy, right? “Essentially Literal.” This is one of the key reasons some people have switched to the ESV. Here’s their philosophy in their own words: The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible [...]

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100 Pics of the 2010 HCSB Minister’s Bible

July 8, 2010

Erik has a great review–along with 100 pictures–of his new HCSB Minister’s Bible. Among the pros: A leather that “melts in your hands” (which I assume is a good thing!) Overcast stitching in the front and back. Yeah, I had no idea what that meant either until he explained it. Very little, if any, bleed [...]

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