Introduction There are available today many different translations of the Bible. While there are no perfect translations, some are good, and some are not. It would surely be wise to know as much as possible about a translation of the Bible before using it.  The King James Version The KJV continues to be the best-loved version of the Bible there is. Many love the beautiful style of its language, reminiscent of the days of Shakespeare. Concerning accuracy, it is quite literal and faithful ... more

Prior to the invention of Gutenberg's press in 1456, the Bible was inaccessible to the "common man." The Catholic Church had largely kept the Bible from being translated into the vernacular of the people. Latin was the language of the church and Jerome's Vulgate (ca. 405) became the accepted or "popular" translation. Following the publication of Luther's German Bible (1522 and 1534), the Counsel of Trent (1546) decreed that the Vulgate was to be the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church. T... more

Have you ever pondered: "Which books belong in the Bible?" Probably not. The question of biblical canonicity, though perhaps never considered by most people, is of paramount importance if men are to appropriately serve God. God’s Word must be sure in order for men to confidently prepare themselves for eternity. God’s Word must also be free of corruption, subtraction or addition that might otherwise adversely affect that preparation. Fortunately, mortal man has no need to become alar... more

The phrase, “word of God,” is found some forty-four times in the New Testament (ASV). It is most interesting to examine the significance of this expression as viewed by the different teachers who employed it in their sacred instruction. In so doing, the reverent student will discover that the biblical use of this phrase is vastly removed from the scholastic irresponsibility so common in the modern community of “Christendom.” Modernists repudiate the contention that the S... more

The Bible is an amazing book. It is made up of two great divisions, called testaments, that claim to reveal the sacred will of God through the course of human history. The first of these Bible divisions is called the old testament. Its 39 books inform us of many important subjects, beginning with the creation of the universe and man, the occurrence of the first sin and the flood. The majority of old testament history, however, focuses on God's choice of Israel as a people for His own po... more

“Can you recommend some methods that would help me be a better Bible student, daily enriching my life by the Word of God?” The corruption and confusion of our modern world has driven many sincere people to a desire of taking a fresh look at the Bible as a source of help in their lives. But there is one problem; they have no idea how to approach the venerable Book for an understanding of its message. This brief discussion hopefully will offer some general guidelines. One must ... more

Ask any young child how we got the Bible, and the answers you receive may range from the corner bookstore to an angel from heaven. But, interestingly, many adults still are somewhat unsure as to exactly how we came to possess God’s Word. The answer, unfortunately, does not magically appear with age. Consider for just a moment if a friend or coworker were to ask you to describe how we got the Bible. What would your answer be? Old Testament It was almost 3,500 years ago when Moses wrote th... more