Memorization Tip

Here’s a piece of advice on memorizing Scripture: pick a translation and stick with it. Confusion can set in very quickly if you get the paraphrase mixed up with the essentially literal.

Although I own more Bible translations than I care to count, I really only use NIV, KJV, and ESV with any regularity -- ESV being my preference when possible. Even limiting my exposure to three versions, ask me to quote a very famous Bible passage. What you'll get is an amalgam of two or three translations that never appears together in any one translation...

If you are in any position that requires you to read, recite, study, or teach the Scriptures, Confessions, or any other translated document— and that should cover pretty much everyone—keep translations in mind. If possible, try to use one translation of a text for a long period of time (decades, if possible).

Of course, memorization is encouraged frequently on this blog. See here, here, here, and here.

[HT - ESV blog]

Sentimental theology

Thoughts on grounding our doctrine in the Word and not our feelings. This is a challenging post with application to current events in the Evangelical world.

Bibliology 101

Here is a link to a class by James White on Bibliology, or the study of how we got the cannon, what is inspiration, etc. Hope you enjoy...the link contains audio and written materials. How cool is that?!

John Hendryx on Hidden Idolatries

John takes a simple, common situation and shows how our typical reactions to circumstances can reveal hidden idolatries. Extrapolate this to more serious circumstances...we define sin too narrowly, I think.

The Children's Study Bible

Here is an idea on something to do for your child before you give them a Bible.

Memorizing Scripture

Here is a guide to memorizing large portions of Scripture. Hope it is helpful.