What is the NET Bible?
A few weeks ago, a blog post from Logos Academic by Ben Witherington caught my attention.[1] It discussed a few examples of what the author deemed to be some of the best Bible translations currently available. One of the three he mentioned was the NET Bible (New English Translation). As someone who studies translation technique, I was interested in learning more about the NET Bible and its approach to translation, so I thought I would...
Musings on Fatherhood and the Bible
One of my deepest longings in this life is to be a good father to my three boys. And yet I constantly feel like I fall woefully short. It is an unachievable goal, and yet daily it is within my reach. Each morning I wake up, and I have the opportunity to follow the Biblical commands laid before me and to exercise the wisdom of God as I interact with, lead, and guide my children. But I know I miss the mark. In the moments of losing my...
Toward a Clearer Understanding of Biblical Inerrancy
Does the fact that textual variations exist in our biblical manuscripts make you uncomfortable? It certainly made me uncomfortable in a Greek course during my junior year of college when we came across some variant readings in a New Testament passage we were studying. I must have assumed that the manuscripts available to us today were without error and contained no variation. It made me think about how these variations affect the...
The Doctrine of Scripture: An Overview
God has revealed Himself to humankind in two ways: First, He’s revealed Himself primarily in Jesus Christ and in the Christian Scriptures, referred to as special revelation.[1] Second, He’s also revealed Himself externally in the created order and internally in the human conscience and heart, referred to as general revelation.[2] This article will highlight the importance of the doctrine of Scripture and provide an overview of the...
From Rebellion to Reverence
Appear before the Queen of England and you will quickly discover a clear list of dos and don’ts [1]. Call it royal etiquette. For instance, you stand when she enters the room. You don’t speak, unless first spoken to. If spoken to, you address her in a proper manner worthy of Her Majesty. You certainly don’t initiate physical contact. If she deems your hand fit to shake, your handshake should be brief. You also dress in a particular...
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