tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post2503477276115533753..comments2023-06-29T10:25:58.391-05:00Comments on Musings on Christ: HCSB Study Bible: God's Word for LifeMalcolm Yarnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527418213499559637noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-87024537690419783582010-10-13T23:54:07.653-05:002010-10-13T23:54:07.653-05:00Dr Yarnell,
Thank you for the most helpful notes ...Dr Yarnell,<br /><br />Thank you for the most helpful notes accompanying the book of Hebrews. I downloaded the iphone app for ten bucks and found this study bible a treasure trove for a lay student such as myself. Wonderful valediction as well. The last chapter certainly has some practical applications ive been neglecting. May God preserve your mind sir<br />David CampbellDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815072489497450907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-65590782355687150372010-10-02T11:23:51.287-05:002010-10-02T11:23:51.287-05:00Brother Charlie,
I use all of the translations yo...Brother Charlie,<br /><br />I use all of the translations you have listed and find things that I like about each one. Personally, the KJV or NKJV is the one that I use most often, but, like you, I try to compare them all in my sermon preparation, as well as using the tools you have listed. The HCSB is increasingly one that I appreciate, too. The word studies feature of the HCSB Study Bible may be very helpful for theologians in the local churches, as you describe.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />MalcolmMalcolm Yarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527418213499559637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-83148289678122644682010-10-02T11:12:38.761-05:002010-10-02T11:12:38.761-05:00Dr. Yarnell,
I utilize a number of translations i...Dr. Yarnell,<br /><br />I utilize a number of translations in my personal study and sermon preparation (NASB, NKJV, KJV and yes, even the ESV). Like many rural area preachers, I do not have seminary level Greek or Hebrew, hence the use of numerous English translations. I also use the Strongest Strong's Concordance (my favorite study tool) as well.<br /><br />I say all that just to say that the HCSB is starting to gain more usage in our church, particularly our Adult Sunday school classes. I teach the Adult men, and they like the HCSB, but we also use the KJV as well for comparison.Charlie Fugatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899042232351743583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-29506386555804157202010-10-02T09:00:38.028-05:002010-10-02T09:00:38.028-05:00To all,
Please help us by making sure that commen...To all,<br /><br />Please help us by making sure that comments are always "edifying" in their content.Malcolm Yarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527418213499559637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-70961240612231021882010-10-02T08:59:15.643-05:002010-10-02T08:59:15.643-05:00Alex,
Thank you for your comments. HCSB is not re...Alex,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments. HCSB is not really well known in the USA either, but I think your reaction to the study Bible will be a widely shared one.<br /><br />In Christ,<br />MalcolmMalcolm Yarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527418213499559637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-87013222396636393702010-10-02T08:56:47.095-05:002010-10-02T08:56:47.095-05:00Blake,
Just a few questions for you to consider:
...Blake,<br /><br />Just a few questions for you to consider:<br /><br />Have you looked at the translation philosophy of the HCSB or at the list of those who were actually involved in the translation? If you do, you will discover that there is a broad and diverse group of qualified scholars who made the translation. This is far from being a translation only by and for Southern Baptists, who are themselves not necessarily "theologically narrow," as you accuse.<br /><br />A secondary but important question regards your understanding of "the body of Christ." Are you following a biblical definition of that metaphor or one only loosely affiliated with the text?<br /><br />A third question regards your definition of "orthodoxy." Where do you derive that definition, and more specifically, who has the authority to establish that definition?<br /><br />In Christ,<br />MalcolmMalcolm Yarnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527418213499559637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-32692044240941528042010-10-02T04:01:04.394-05:002010-10-02T04:01:04.394-05:00Hi
I am not a bible scholar in anyway, just a Chr...Hi<br /><br />I am not a bible scholar in anyway, just a Christian that likes to study the word and to look at the same verse in a number of translations.<br /><br />HCSB is really not that well know here in England, I have a regular reference version and yesterday Amazon delivered my HCSB Study Bible. All I can say is that I am very impressed. Most study bibles that I own live on a shelf and just get looked at when I want to check a point or need a bit more help with something. The HCSB study bible just makes you want to read it. The typeface is nice and clear, putting the verse numbers in blue is such a great idea. The pictures and maps work well.<br /><br />In a modern translation the choice of words used is always going to be personal preference, but this is the first time I have seen a study bible that I have wanted to use as my regular reading bible.<br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23905894.post-70817035671438894692010-10-01T17:29:56.028-05:002010-10-01T17:29:56.028-05:00If we believe the Bible was given to the whole Bod...If we believe the Bible was given to the whole Body of Christ for its edification then why should we accept a translation that was done by an especially theologically narrow group of Christians compared to the make up of translation committees of more popular Bibles? Wouldn't it be better for the Bible to be translated by the largest, most diverse group of theologically orthodox Christians that could be mustered to be sure that its words don't end up representing one particular strain of Christianity? Doesn't the SBC set bad precedent (and encourage unChristlike behavior John 17:20-26) by creating, what boils down to, their own translation?Blakenoreply@blogger.com