The Book of God #9

After “What must I do to be saved” What is the most pressing question? Is the bible really reliable ?

Why do I believe the bible ? The bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the time of other eyewitnesses that record supernatural events that took place in fulfilment of specific prophesies that claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin.

II Peter 1: 16 For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Luke 1: 1-4 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, 3 it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; 4 so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.

Yet it remains the most popular book in all of history. 5 Billion Never has a book had to withstand such strong attempts to eradicate it. Yet it remains the most popular book in all of history. 5 Billion

motivated many attempts to translate the bible. I. Thirst for the word of God motivated many attempts to translate the bible.

Sharing the gospel has always been part of the Christian’s character. Col. 4: 16 / I Pet. 1: 1 Before the N.T. cannon was agreed upon, Christians shared scriptures.

The apostate church decided it needed an official bible. They hires Jerome to translate.

They tried to force everyone to use only their Latin Vulgate.

and oppression, the clergy began to rebel. II. After many years of suppression and oppression, the clergy began to rebel.

John Wycliffe lit the fire that ignited the revolution against the apostate church.

In 1450 the world was changed by Guttenberg’s new printing press.

Erasmus of Rotterdam created the first complete Greek text of that era. ( 1516 )

Martin Luther affected the German language when he translated the bible into high German. 1517

William Tyndale learned seven languages to enable him to translate the bible into English. 1535

King Henry VIII had a copy of “The Great Bible” put on public display in every church in England. 1539

The Geneva Bible is the most significant translation in history 1560

The motive of King James was more political than religious The motive of King James was more political than religious. He wanted to replace the Geneva Bible which he saw as a threat.

mechanics of translation. began to rebel. III. Now we will look at the actual mechanics of translation. began to rebel.

Textus Receptus / Critical Text / Majority Text The first decision is what one will translate. There are multiple Greek texts from which to choose. Textus Receptus / Critical Text / Majority Text

The second major decision is what will be the philosophy of translation. ~ Word for word ~ Dynamic Equivalent

Mark 12: 26-27 But regarding the fact that the dead rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the burning bush, how God spoke to him, saying, “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? 27 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living; you are greatly mistaken”

Galatians 3:16 Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. He does not say, "And to seeds," as referring to many, but rather to one, " And to your seed," that is, Christ.

Who Should do the translating ? -- Well-trained people -- A committee of people -- People diverse background

No translation is perfect so one needs to compare translations. Remember : Translators are not inspired

2 Kings 18:4b He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made, for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it;

Even though none of the original autographs remain, we can trust that our bible is the inspired message God gave to us.

There is much more information available on this subject There is much more information available on this subject. If you are interested, it is easily found.

By the sacrifice of many, we have God’s word reliably passed down to us. What good is it doing you ?

Remember why we wait for His return.

Why do I believe the bible ? The bible is a reliable collection of historical documents written by eyewitnesses during the time of other eyewitnesses that record supernatural events that took place in fulfilment of specific prophesies that claim that their writings are divine rather than human in origin.