Author: mark
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Why did the New World Bible Translation Committee undertake this revision?
‘Recognizing the importance of the Bible’s message, we have undertaken the revision of this text with a profound respect for the content of the Bible. We feel the full weight of our responsibility to convey its message accurately. This revised edition has built on the fine foundation laid in previous editions of the New World…
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Why does the Bible have such an impact on people’s lives?
Your word is a lamp to my foot, And a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints from the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts…
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MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE NEW WORLD TRANSLATION 2013—PART 1
References: nwt foreword, App. A1–A2 No other book is like it. Understanding it depends on the heart condition, and not any innate mental capabilities.
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Video Lecture: Completely Equipped for Every Good Work – Geoffrey Jackson
Treasure JHVH’s word – Jesus: “Your Word is truth” So beneficial – 2 Tim 3:16, 17 [JWL] We need to understand God’s Word and know how to use it. 1st Century Christians: 20th Century: “Enjoy the beauty of the changes” in the revised version of the New World Translation. Geoffrey Jackson Three things have changed:…
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Report: (3-4 min.) Give reasons why a strict, word-for-word, interlinear-style translation is not always the most accurate. (nwt 1718)
Some might conclude that a strict, word-for-word, interlinear-style translation would enable the reader to get closest to what was expressed in the original languages. However, that is not always the case. Consider a few of the reasons: [2:20]