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The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible. “A Dream Come True”?

March 6, 2018 by Guest Writers 16 Comments

 Written and compiled by Art K. Introduction to a Study on The English Standard Version First, why I compared the KJV to the ESV is because the ESV study Bible has received such high praise for being an excellent literal translation. Second, in the Preface under “Translation Legacy” page 19, we read: The English Standard … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, esv, god's word, KJV, niv, the bible, Word of God

Question to LT: What about the “Voice Bible”?

May 14, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: What is your view of this new translation [the Voice]? Thank for all you do. Looking up. Bob Our answer (from a 2007 LT article): According to a February 11th article in Christian Today, “New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched”, Thomas Nelson’s 2006 “Bible” project called The Voice is going full … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, The Emerging Church, The New Missiology, The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, Bible versions, blue like jazz, Brian McLaren, chris seay, donald miller, emerging church, Erwin McManus, lauren winner, Leonard Sweet, the voice, the voice bible, thomas nelson

‘Father’ and ‘Son’ Ousted from the Trinity in New Bible Translations by Wycliffe and 2 Other Groups

January 30, 2012 by A Ministry in His Service

By Hussein Hajji Wario Yahoo! Contributor Network (courtesy True Discernment blog) A controversy is brewing over three reputable Christian organizations, which are based in North America, whose efforts have ousted the words “Father” and “Son” from new Bibles. Wycliffe Bible Translators, Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) and Frontiers are under fire for “producing Bibles that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Missions, The New Missiology, The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, frontiers, Islam, Missions, muslims, new missiology, the bible, The Emerging Church, the Word of God, wycliffe

The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible. “A Dream Come True”?

September 10, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

Written and compiled by Art K. Introduction to a Study on The English Standard Version First, why I compared the KJV to the ESV is because the ESV study Bible has received such high praise for being an excellent literal translation. Second, in the Preface under “Translation Legacy” page 19, we read “The English Standard … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, esv, John Piper, KJV, the Word of God

Southern Baptist Convention Rejects Gender-Neutral NIV Bible But Embraces The Message, Renovare Bible, and Contemplative Books

September 4, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

This summer, the Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution rejecting Zondervan’s new gender-neutral NIV Bible. A Christian Post article states: “Southern Baptists repeatedly have affirmed our commitment to the full inspiration and authority of Scripture,” the resolution states. “This translation alters the meaning of hundreds of verses, most significantly by erasing gender-specific details which appear … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, Catholicism, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, KJV, mysticism, New Age, niv, renovare, Richard Foster, Rob Bell, sbc, southern baptist convention, Thomas Merton

New NIV “was written, it seems, by cowards for cowards,” says Voice of Martyrs Director

July 15, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

By John Lanagan My Word Like Fire Ministries In the May 2011 print edition of Voice of the Martyrs, Director Tom White states, “I do not need to be shielded by a miserably comfortable religion, existing in what I call a numbed down Christianity. One current example of this dangerous numbing down of the Christian faith is the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, Defending the Faith, esv, john lanagan, KJV, niv, spiritual deception, tom white, voice of the martrys, VOM, zondervan

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  • Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 19, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib) LTRP Note: The following interview between T.A. McMahon of The Berean Call and Carl Teichrib (author of Game of Gods) highlights the increase of drug use in our present culture. Tied in with the spiritual atmosphere of today where esoteric experiences are sought after by both secular and religious people and recreational marijuana is becoming ... [Read more...] The post Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 19, 2021 at 2:30 am

    “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'” LTRJ Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. If you have not read our articles/booklets on Critical Race Theory and on Social Justice terms, we encourage you to do so. By Michael F. HaverluckOneNewsNow.com A . . . California elementary school is “basically teaching racism” to . . . third ... [Read more...] The post “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • 1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 18, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions From Way of Life Ministries  In 2020, there were a reported 1.8 million deaths associated with Covid-19. This was the big, never-ending news, but in the meantime there were 11 million deaths from communicable diseases other than tuberculosis, 8.2 million deaths from cancer, 5.1 million deaths from smoking, 2.5 million from alcohol, 1.8 million deaths ... [Read more...] The post 1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 15, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow For many years, Lighthouse Trails has tried to warn the church about evangelical publishing houses that are releasing countless materials which promote and teach contemplative spirituality. One of the publishing companies that is at the forefront of this effort to bring the New Age/new spirituality practice of contemplative prayer into the church is InterVarsity Press ... [Read more...] The post InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?)
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 12, 2021 at 3:44 am

    The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?) By Bill Randles And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. (Luke 12:11-12) Notice that Jesus says “when they ... [Read more...] The post The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident
    by Miscellaneous News Source on January 12, 2021 at 2:17 am

    Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident LTRJ Note: For those who are interested in viewing alternative news sources from mainstream media, the following video is posted for informational and research purposes. The post Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 9, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path Dear Lighthouse Trails: My name is ____________. I’m a former Hindu, metal head, New Age believer who denied my Savior back in my days until about five to six years ago when on a night of watching Youtube videos on all kinds of darkness, He showed me where my soul could end up. I’ve been ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 9, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump Update (1/11/2011): “Parler CEO: Attorneys Drop Company as Website Goes Offline” LTRJ Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Parler is a relatively new social media platform that has promised not to censor. “Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban” By Mimi Nguyen LyThe Epoch Times Google removed the ... [Read more...] The post Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 8, 2021 at 11:52 am

    God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning By Warren B. Smith Christian seek not yet repose,Cast thy dreams of ease away;Thou art in the midst of foes: Watch and pray.Watch as if that alone were the issue of the day;Pray that help may be sent down: Watch and pray.—Charlotte Elliot & William H. Monk Learn to discern, Watch and pray;Night’s almost here, ... [Read more...] The post God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 31, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles See Part 1 of Year in Review: Top 10 Letters to the Editor. See Part 2 of Year in Review: Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories.See Part 3 of Year in Review: Top 10 Articles by LT AuthorsSee Part 4:  Top 5 Guest Writer Articles In this last part of our 5-part Year in Review series, the following 10 articles are written by ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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