I am often asked which translation of the Bible is the best. That is a hard question to answer since there are a number of versions that have fine qualities, including the New King James and the New International. However, 18 months ago I made the decision to choose and use the English Standard Version as my primary reading and preaching/teaching Bible. I made this decision as a result of personal study and careful evaluation. The reason for such change is the balance of accuracy, clarity and readability found in the ESV.
The ESV “seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer.” Rather than being a translation based on a “thought for thought” style, greater effort has been made to provide a translation that honors the grammar, words and sentence structures of both the original Hebrew or Greek and contemporary English languages. The result of this effort is a translation of accuracy and clarity that enhances understanding of biblical truth and honors the highest standards of biblical scholarship. I also appreciate the beauty of the text and find it readable both publicly and privately.
The ESV provides word-for-word precision and literary excellence for a biblical text that is both reliable and beautiful. If you would like to learn more about the ESV, please visit www.esv.org. You can also browse our website at www.prestonwoodbookstore.org or simply stop by one of the Prestonwood Bookstores to see and learn more about the English Standard Version.
Obviously, it is very important that you select a Bible you will use. The Word of God is our spiritual food for daily strength and the powerful testimony of God’s eternal Truth. Love it. Read it. Mark it. Memorize it. Live it. Trust it. Share it. I always encourage believers to bring their Bibles to worship services and interact with the Scripture as it is delivered from the pulpit. Large screens with Scriptural support for the message are no substitute for actually holding and handling God’s Word.
"All flesh is like grass
and all its glory like the flower of grass.
The grass withers,
and the flower falls,
but the word of the Lord remains forever."
1 Peter 1:24-25
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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Dear Pastor Graham,
As I read this blog today I had to chuckle... You see 18mo ago I began radiation treatment after surgery for breast cancer.
I opted to stop attending my Christian Women in the Workplace meetings and my Saturday night bible studies to protect from exposure to Flu/Cold.
So when I started attending Saturday evening worship again I became confused. (As Dr. McKinley would say - I am a note taker)LOL
I was no longer following your sermons word for word. It took me a little while to decide that it was not my postop medications - yet my Pastor using a new bible that was causing my confusion!
My husband was relocated to Bowling Green, KY and in July of last year I joined him after completing treatment. We have a wonderful new church home at Eastwood Baptist.
Yet ~ I am so thankful for PowerPoint - through the world of internet I still get to hear two of my favorite mentors and still enjoy the Prestonwood worship.
Thank you for all that you do!
~ Ronda Clevenger
Hello Pastor Graham!
We moved from the Plano are over 8 years ago and I still have a deep love for the Prestonwood Family!
Bountiful Blessings upon your DRASH!!!
Carmen
http://jesusyourwordistruth.blogspot.com/
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