Claude Mariottini Weighs in on Some Aspects of the King James Version
Dr. Mariottini has posted some useful thoughts regarding the KJV in response to an article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. I love the way he has a balanced approach of not bashing the KJV but objectively and systematically pointing out some of its shortcomings while still respecting its value and importance in Christian history. Have […]
Church Plans Bible Burning
Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, NC plans a book burning for Halloween [HT: Brian Nicklaus]. They are burning books they believe are Satanic. On the list…just about any version of the Bible other than the Authorized Version (KJV). They are even burning the NKJV! I guess that leaves me asking which KJV do they […]
The NIV Does Not Call Jesus Satan – Isaiah 14:12 & Revelation 22:16
I have heard this accusation for the third time this week and I want the truth to be put out there clearly and concisely so that if people google this subject hopefully they don’t find all the misinformation out there but get the truth. Here is how this argument against the NIV usually goes. The […]
Communication and the Bible
Communication is not just what is said, it is also what is heard. What is heard is dependent on all kinds of factors. In face-to-face interactions that might include non-verbals like posture, eye contact, expression, and gesticulations. It can also include tone, volume, and very last…words. You know how Americans go overseas and talk really […]
The Case of the Missing Verse – John 5:4
I always thought the fact that the NIV has 49 blank verses just made it easier to win a memory verse competition by saying, “Matthew 23:14” then pausing, “Mark 7:16” then pausing, until you have quoted 49 memory verses without having to say a word. Go figure. On a serious note, there have been accusations […]
Jack from Lost Preaches on “Him That Pisseth Against the Wall”
No this is not Matthew Shepherd “Jack” from Lost but he sure looks and sounds like him. Thinking of that while I watch this video makes me laugh even more. Apparently this is Stephen L. Anderson preaching on the phrase, “Him that pisseth against the wall.” Thanks to Andrew for pointing this one out from […]