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To translate is to restate the meaning of words in one language with words of another. Translation of Scripture is part of the work of interpreting and communicating it. Regarding Don Quixote Don Quixote, “The first modern novel”, was written in 1605; Original language was Spanish. First Translated into…

What was John Wycliffe's greatest work? How was his commitment to this instrumental for us today? Join Pastor Steve as he explores the passion that drove John Wycliffe.

Morning 10 December 23

What is your mission? What has God called you to do? Has he called you to marriage? Has He called you raise a family? Has He called you to serve Him and His church? Has He called you to all the above? What is your mission? What is your purpose? Are you drawn with magnetic appeal to a specific calling…

Introduction (prayer) Last week we began by looking at two assumptions we bring into this class: 1) That it is actually possible both to know and to meet with God; and 2) That we should meet with God on a consistent, even daily basis. As you’ll see on your handout, we said that a quiet time is “part…

Morning 26 November 23

We have finished up the gospels and history books of the New Testament. We will now begin our study of the 21 (or 22) epistles. “Epistle” means letter. 13 or the 21 epistles were written by Paul (sort of) A review of the five categories of literature found in the New Testament. 1. Gospels Matthew, Mark,…

Turn to 2 Tim. 3:16 - it will take a while to get there … Our topic today from the Believe series is the Bible. Our main idea is - I believe the Bible is the Word of God and has the right to command my belief and action. That’s a powerful statement - especially in a world of pluralism, relativism and…

What is the church and what is our role in it? Church What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word church? Friends Family The people in the building The people then the building Getting closer to God Pews and steeples Fellowship in God’s house Place I don’t go… place I go to…

15. A New Slant on Suffering 15. A New Slant on Suffering John Butler / General 1 Peter: The Glory of Suffering / 1 Peter 4:12–19 We all have this natural reaction, this gut survival instinct, that suffering is somehow not the way life ought to be (or how we would choose how things should be). Peter,…

I have said quite a bit in the passed year or so that there is an epidemic plaguing the church today. This epidemic is biblical illiteracy. People are just not reading their Bibles. With such illiteracy there is no wonder there are so many issues in the church and even in Christian households. It is…

It is expected that believers spend a portion of their day in God's Word. This helps to provide spiritual development, it transforms the Christian's mind, dispels ignorance, and gives us a mighty weapon as we engage in spiritual warfare.

INTRODUCTION How many Bibles do you have in your home? How many Bibles do you have in your possession? How many English Bibles belong to you? I was interested to know the answer for myself. I counted at the office and my wife counted at home. We found that we have close to 50. Maybe that isn’t a surprise…

One hundred and thirty years would pass after the production of Wycliffe’s translation before there would be any further progress in translating the Bible into English. No doubt part of the reason for this was the 1408 British law against any Bible in English. However, the tide was turning in Europe…

In 1535, an assistant of Tyndale who was named Miles Coverdale translated the entire Bible into English but he did not translate from the Greek and Hebrew but did use Luther’s German translation, more than one Latin text and portions of Tyndale’s Old Testament. His was the first complete Bible printed…

Quick Run Through of History: Church is established in after Christ’s ascension about 33 A.D. Destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. Council of Nicea- 325 1st Council of Constantinople- 381 Council of Carthage- 397 Council of Ephesus- 431 Council of Chalcedon- 451 2nd Council of Constantinople- 553 3rd…

History of Translation and Transmission Definitions Autograph —the original letter or book penned by the author himself Manuscript —a hand copy of the original penned by a scribe or copyist Autographs in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek Last books in the OT (Hebrew & Aramaic) written around 450-430 BC (Esther…

Introduction: O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. When we began looking this wonderful and enriching book, we said to you…

Who is God or What is God Doing? Open Your Bibles to Exodus 3 , Exodus 3 , we will be in verse 13-15 Introduction The sermon is entitled tonight “Who is God or What is God Doing?”? Often we go focused on what God is doing rather than who God is himself. This fixation on God’s doing often costs us dearly…

Advent message on Jesus being the Prince of Peace and how that benefits us as believers.

Trace The English Bibles and give a commentary on each

Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason…

Main Point: The Bible alone is the word of God, which gives life to sinners and sustains Christians through to the end.

Main Point: Christians will suffer in this world, and all we face is according to God’s will; therefore, we ought to look for and appreciate the benefits of suffering.