January 2007
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The NIV Again
Mark Roberts, editor
Through the years I have been a critic of The New International Version. From time to time I have preached on it or talked about it in Bible class, always with a negative view of it. However, having recently worked through translation selection matters as I weighed a move from the New King James Bible to the English Standard Version, I have re-evaluated my criticisms of the NIV. I believe my criticisms of the NIV were probably not the best. That may lead readers to think I am reversing course on the NIV. Not so. Upon further reflection I like the NIV less than ever, but I believe I have even better reasons for rejecting it. Let me explain what I mean.
Faith Building 101
by T.D. Roberts
Sometimes we can feel our faith failing in the constant banging and bruising of daily life. Sometimes we can see faith failing in our loved ones and dear friends. Often we have an opportunity to build faith in others and ourselves. But how do we do it?