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Comment on What’s in a … Translation? by Choplal

Choplal — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:38:53 +0000

I’ve gone back and forth through Bibles, using motlsy the ESV and NIV in the past. I gave up using ESV because it was so choppy to read through, even though it was good for study. Readability and accuracy are both important to me. I still use the NIV a lot (a NIV/ Message parallel for reading), but it’s too familiar to me. I tend to gloss over verses a lot on accident, and the translation can be kind of generic sometimes.I’ve landed on the HCSB. They’ve marketed this Bible motlsy as specialty Bibles (the soldier’s Bible etc.) but it’s an amazing version. It uses an “optimal equivalence” approach which uses both thought-for-thought and word-for-word depending on which they felt best portrayed the text. It uses words like “Messiah” instead of “Christ” and it just makes so much sense reading it. It is rich in language and very understandable.Here at SIBI, I’ve heard teachers say, “the real word should be ___ and I just wish a translation said it.” A lot of times the HCSB does! But they always forget the version lol. Anyway, I just bought a bigger version of it and plan on using it as my main version now.

Comment on The Birth of Christ Brought to Life by Danilo

Danilo — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:35:42 +0000

The only way to be saved, is by believing that Jesus died for our sins and rose from the dead. Believe, and you are saved! It is that simlpe When you believe in Jesus, then you are given the Holy Spirit. You can pray and ask Jesus for more filling of the Holy Spirit if you like, but it is believing that Jesus died for your sins and believing that Jesus rose from the dead, that saves you Salvation is a FREE GIFT that happens in a split second when you believe in Jesus alone to save you! It is impossible to lose or leave salvation (John 6:39-40, 1 John 5:13). The truth about Jesus is that the only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to eternal hell, is by believing in faith alone that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross as FULL PAYMENT for all our sins, and then Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe this and you will be in heaven, no matter what! Please pray now: Jesus, please forgive me of my sins. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and You rose from the dead. Thank You for eternal life! You will be in heaven with Him forever when you die.

Comment on HWS: “Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength” Worship, Part 2 by Faierfox

Faierfox — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:22:02 +0000

I Thank God for evnityhreg that I am, evnityhreg I have accomplished (graduated), and evnityhreg he has plan for me. I also thank God for protecting me throughout my daily activities, and for putting me in a position to help those in needs.

Comment on Take Hold of Eternal Life in 2010 by Butch

Butch — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:44:24 +0000

armor first. First and foremost, we must belevie (be in-Christ). If not, then please begin here: Inherit Eternal Life. After this section, we will take a look at tactical spiritual warfare and tactics of the enemy. As

Comment on Resting at the River’s Edge in August with Jeremiah…and a few other guys by Danni

Danni — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:59:23 +0000

this is such a wonderfully engrouacing post. both my husband and I are out of work right now going on 3 months and we’ve been trying to seek the Lord’s guidance. We both have dreams we want to pursue but have no idea how to get there. Neither one of us wants to get stuck in a life-sucking job even temporarily. We’ve been learning that we must put God first, above jobs, family, finances, even each other. It’s been such a wonderful blessing to have so much time together and to grow closer in the Lord, but still have these dreams on the horizon. Thanks for your godly encouragement!

Comment on Today is the day of salvation by Adama

Adama — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:32:23 +0000

Sharing your faith online is a great place to start. However I soemmites wonder how impactful that is when the relationships aren’t there with your readers. In real life, we go to where the people are and share with Christ with them, or we build relationships with friends and neighbors and share Christ with them. I don’t think it’s much different online. Readers are more likely to listen to you if they have some kind of relationship with you through your blog. And, just like going to where the people are in person, we can visit forums, other blogs, and other communities that are predominantly unreached. Get to know those people and offer them hope in Christ.Putting your faith on your blog is a GREAT idea! I just think if you are truly wanting to reach people online it may not be enough. If 96% people are not Christians then God may be asking us to do more than build a blog and hope they’ll come.Just a thought.

Comment on Live…Like Someone Left the Gate Open (Part 3) – Live Boldly! by Eva popek

Eva popek — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:31:26 +0000

Sandy: complacency was my giant. NO MORE. I was able with almighty God to conquer fear, oh that was a really big giant! NO MORE. God has called me to JesusRx and to move forward allowing him to reveal the next step. He always does his part and I need to do mine. I have “medicine” at JesusRx for fear. God’s word is really the answer to all of lives circumstances. I have peace in all things when he is first in my life. Any giant can and is conquered. I have been doing the Bible study living fearlessly (the book of Joshua), this ties in so well…I love when God does that. thank you for your ministry. Have a wonderful day, which is full of God’s love! Eva

Comment on Quick Obedience by Emi

Emi — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:37:33 +0000

I think you have to be attentive eugonh to God to know how He speaks into your life. It is different for everyone. I think the way He speaks into our life can be validated by being consistent with the Word of God, however; there’s plenty of flexibility within that validation definition . The trick is being disciplined in our walk to consistently talk with Him and dig into the Word. He will then reveal Himself to us. Once we get a feel for it, there’s no reason for caution. The problem is, many of us don’t invest eugonh Face time with Christ to discern what His communication to us looks like in our individual lives.

Comment on Lord, Teach Me to Love by Marcus Fernandes

Marcus Fernandes — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:37:37 +0000

YES THERE IS NOTHING GREATER THAN LOVE, IF WE POSSESS LOVE WE WE HAVE THE BEST ASSET THAT SHALL ENABLE US IN EVERY LITTLE AND BIG THING WE THINK, SAY OR DO. ONLY LOVE CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWHERE FOR LOVE IS ETERNAL AND GOD IS LOVE…

Comment on I Will Rise by Abby

Abby — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:39:18 +0000

Hi, Sandy! After reading a number of your posts here, I must say: Thanks for sharing these thoughts and insights. You are a blessing!! May the joy of Easter morning be with all of your readers and continue to be with you.