What type Bible?

sprtychick10 · May 2011

Weird question. What type bible do you have? I am looking to get a new one. I am using the same FCA bible from high school and I want a more "mature" bible. Any recommendations?

sessionswedding · May 2011

I read an NLT Bible. I love that translation.

heyimbren · May 2011

I have the Sanctuary NLT Bible (Devotional for Women) [CLICK]. I really like it. I have a friend with the same Bible and that's why I ended up choosing it.

I've used NIV my entire life, but I love the NLT translation now. And it's really nice when I use it at Bible study since we all have different translations and we can compare. But I really like how this translation reads. It was budget friendly and a beautiful Bible in general.

joyfulbride424 · May 2011

I use the NIV, it's my favorite. I actually am biased to the NKJV for whatever reason as well.

DramaGeek · May 2011

I love my Life Application Bible. I've used it since college and still love it.

SoonToBeGenao · May 2011

NIV

Since I am a brand new Christian (about 2 years now I've been saved) I found the NIV very easy to read and understand.

fpaemp2011 · May 2011

I love the ESV. The NASB is the most literal translation from the original Greek and Hebrew, but it's awkward to read. The ESV is a very literal translation, but just flows better than the NASB. I use NASB when I'm preparing lessons and doing Word Studies, but I use the ESV to actually teach out of and for personal reading.

loves2shop4shoes · May 2011

I use the NIV.

sprtychick10 · May 2011

Thanks for the help and suggestions.

aegrish · May 2011

Im reading the Amplified this year and I love it. It makes powerful verses that much more powerful.

StacyJenniges · May 2011

I have the NIV bible, but I am thinking of getting a NKJV bible as well since my pastor using the NKJV.

azdancer8 · May 2011

My study Bible is NIV, and I have the ESV on my Kindle and for the mini Bible in my purse (I prefer NIV in general, though).
DH uses the New King James.

FaithCaitlin · May 2011

NIV! I also like the Message but would use it as a companion to an NIV or something similar.

diehld · May 2011

The NIV and NLT are parephraphes... the NRSV is more word for word... There is going to be a better translation coming out very very soon that will be in Modern day language so I would suggest buying a cheap bible now... and see what all is out there.... I also have a side by side that I LOVE!!! Look into those for bible study!

sessionswedding · May 2011

NLT is NOT a paraphrase! Who told you that?

ETA

From Wikipedia, emphasis mine: The New Living Translation (NLT) is a translation of the Bible into modern English. Originally starting out as an effort to revise The Living Bible, the project evolved into a new English translation from Hebrew and Greek texts.

fpaemp2011 · May 2011

mrandmrsbrist · May 2011

I'm a little bit all over the place.

The bible I use for my reading and studying is an NIV. But the church we're at uses KJV and so I also read from that on occasion.

I have a small NIrV, which is like a kid's bible. I used it the summer I spent on an Indian Reservation.

I have a small ESV in my purse/backpack and on my phone.

I'm partial to NIV just because that's what I've used my entire life.

KristyIan11 · May 2011

I have an NIV that I've used for a long time and love because it is familiar, but the next Bible I buy will be an ESV Study Bible. I think it's important to have a study Bible because it helps you understand so much context that you wouldn't be able to know otherwise (unless you're a biblical scholar). When I know the area and type of people that Paul was writing to, I can better understand what he's saying, and a study Bible can tell me those things.

AshNoel8 · May 2011

FI and I both use NIV and I like it. We have study Bibles and I am so thankful for them because a lot of the time I get confused and the notes at the bottom help me to understand.

kellya01 · May 2011

I have the NIV Study Bible right now (have had it since basically high school) and it's done well. The next one I get will be the ESV. I love the ESV translation. I'll get one in leather so I can get my new name on it at some point ... :-)

amongthelilies25 · May 2011

my FMIL swears by the NKJV. When we have Bible studies...we all read out of the NKJV. I used to have a NIV...but for Christmas my FI got me a Life Application Bible for Women in the NKJV (with a pink [my favorite color] case! he is soo thoughtful and amazing!).

kalizoomba · May 2011

I just got a new one for Christmas - it's a New King James parralleled with Amplified. I love parallel bibles because they have multiple translations.

The only thing I don't like about this one is that it's not a "study" bible. I liked all the little extra advice, hints, and facts my previous bible gave me. One such tip was that Methusalah died the same year as the great flood. No one knows if he died before or during the flood - only that it was the same year.

twixinthemix · May 2011

I heard that the new NIV bible that will be coming out soon will be pretty different....like making things less gender specific and more "PC" Is this true? Has anyone else heard about this?

fpaemp2011 · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_type-bible?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:729cb1cd-2be6-4e69-a1ae-ed4e1d9392aePost:72fcdc2e-4efd-40ee-aa20-61be65dd7ca8">Re: What type Bible?</a>:
[QUOTE]I heard that the new NIV bible that will be coming out soon will be pretty different....like making things less gender specific and more "PC" Is this true? Has anyone else heard about this?
Posted by twixinthemix[/QUOTE]
Sadly, it's true:
<a href="http://www.christianpost.com/news/new-niv-bible-to-debut-amid-ongoing-concern-49392/" rel='nofollow'>http://www.christianpost.com/news/new-niv-bible-to-debut-amid-ongoing-concern-49392/</a>

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