Tag: Faith Questions
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Do I Choose to Believe in God?
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For…
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What Is Optimal Equivalence in Bible Translation?
[Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] Over the past two posts, we explored two different approaches to Bible translation: But is there a way to bring the strengths of both together? That’s the aim of optimal equivalence. A Blended Approach Optimal equivalence is a translation philosophy that seeks…
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Comparing 4 Bible Translations
[Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] Choosing a Bible translation can feel overwhelming. With so many options available, how do we know which one is best for reading, study, or sharing? The good news is this: God’s Word remains true and powerful, even when expressed through different translations.…
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How Do I Choose a Bible Translation?
[Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] Maybe you’re picking out your first Bible. Maybe you’re replacing a well-worn copy. Or maybe you’re just wondering: With so many Bible translations available today, how do I know which one to use? That’s a good question. A faithful one. Because behind…
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Why Are There So Many Bible Translations?
[Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] If you’ve ever stood in the Bible section of a bookstore—or browsed online—you’ve likely wondered: Why are there so many translations of the Bible? Why not just one? Isn’t God’s Word the same? It is. God’s Word does not change. His truth…
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Joy Amid Grief
“Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child…
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What Does This Mean?
What does this mean? It’s a question that opens the door to exploring the basic teachings of Scripture—one step at a time. Learn how families can grow in faith together and how this one question can open the door to lifelong faith habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to bring faith into your home in…
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How Do I Know I’m Saved?
Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you…