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by kimwally on June 21st, 2007
new world translation si without doubt the most accurate
translation with Goodspeed coming second also the 21st century new testament is excellent. Of course for those who are biased -nothing can be said to convince them of the truth.
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see my comment on pugwashjw65.
the NWT is not an accurate translation, no matter how your leaders try to convince you. No reputable Biblical scholar, whether Christian, Jewish or secular supports it. Only two men's names have ever come up in support, and neither is an important scholar.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on June 21st, 2007
Jesus is the truth (John 14:6) and the NWT blasphemously attacks His Deity and the Tri-unity of JEHOVAH God.
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 10th, 2007
Where in the inspired bible is the expression "tri-unity" triun trinity or any of these man made doctrines?- it is not the nwt translation that is blasphemous -In order to find the truth and to find the real Jesus -one must first be teacheable like a child, and accept who He is -not what you wish Him to be.He is the son of God, the son honours the father -Jehovah.
by kimwally on July 13th, 2007
Thank you, kimwally. The word "Tri-unity" or "Trinity" are not in the Bible just like the word "rapture" is not in the Bible or the word "Bible" is not in the Bible. That does not make them non-Biblical doctrines because they are taught in the Bible. Jesus and JEHOVAH are One. Why would God the Father call His own Son 'God' and 'Lord' in Hebrews Ch.1? Why would Isaiah 9:6 call Jesus the mighty God and the everlasting Father? John 1:1 is also clear that Christ is God. He is not an angel. Hebrews Ch.1 makes it clear that He is better than and has obtained a greater inheritence than all of the angels.
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 13th, 2007
Note: I am not making Jesus what I wish Him to be. I am accepting Him for who He is...the Son of God, the Creator of the Universe, the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the Word made flesh, and God manifest in the flesh (Isaiah 9:6, 44:6, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Revelation 1:8, 17-18, 22:12-13). Believe it or not, there was a time that I doubted that Christ was God, until God opened my eyes again and brought me back to the realization of the true Jesus Christ of the Scriptures. I don't have to find the truth anymore, He found me already.
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 13th, 2007
The word Trinity is not in the bible and neither is the doctrine -and that goes for rapture also.
Surely, it would be vital for us to know if God and Jesus were the same person.To describe the relationship as Father and Son would help us to see clearly they are not equal -otherwise they surely would have chosen to represent themselves as brothers or twins! -triplets!
Jesus is a mighty god -Jehovah is Almighty God (Is9:6)Jesus was subject to His father's will.No, the NWT is not misrepresenting the nature of God's son and His relationship with his "God" as he called out whilst dying "my God,My God -why have you forsaken me?"
He could hardly forsake himself now -could he?
Sincerity is not enough -Jesus said the true worshipers will worship the father with spirit and truth.john 4:24
He also said his true followers would not be popular Matt 24:9 it's always been easier to follow the crowd .Please read the Bible
carefully, like you are reading instructions that could save your life.
by kimwally on July 29th, 2007
we were discussing the NWT "translation", which isn't one, because it adds words to suit JW doctrines. Don't digress, in order to dodge the truth that JW doctrines have been inserted into the text of the NT. No scholar of Koine, of any repute, will recommend the use of the NT, and not all Koine Scholars are christians, so there are plenty out there with no axe to grind. In short, if the NWT cannot be trusted, and that is the opinion of 99.999+ of all scholarly opinions (with the exception of TWO men in the 1950s-70s and two opinions,even if not later retracted, would not be good enough to recommend it), then most of the doctrines of the JWs that deviate from orthodox Christianity disappear without foundation.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on July 29th, 2007
Thank you again. kimwally. So Jesus is a mighty god but not Almighty God, then how many gods are there exactly? Why did Thomas call Jesus his God in John 20:28 and Jesus did not rebuke Him? Why did Jesus never refuse worship. And I am aware that followers of Christ, such as myself, are not popular, or at least shouldn't be. I'm not popular seeing I've been called 'brainwashed', 'Jesusfreak', and 'insane', and 'inbarebly stupid' by many people. And please do read the King James Bible as if your eternal soul is at stake, as it is. I love you because Jesus died for you and He is the only Savior. I don't want you believing in a fake Jesus, the true One.
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 29th, 2007
The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost are indeed Three distinct Persons but One God; One Being. Even the Hebrew word for God in Genesis 1:1 is 'Elohyim' which is a plural word used for a singular Being. Have you ever noticed that God refers to Himself many times in Genesis' account of Creation saying 'Let us make...'? Who is 'us'? He used 'us' in the tower of Babel story as well. YHWH Elohyim is a Compound Unity. As for your question of how Jesus was forsaken by God, it is very simple. Jesus experienced both physical death(seperation of soul and body) and spiritual death(seperation from God) for us on the cross. He was for the first time ever forsaken by His Father due to our sin.
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 29th, 2007
Kimwally, could you answer something for me, when did you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?
by ...trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. on July 29th, 2007
I have heard an comments about how all scholars other than a few denigrate the NWT. OK, please provide a list, the quotes and the scholarly objection they have. Opinion doesn't count as even Jesus was denigrated by the "scholars" of his day.
Show you have some idea of the actual translation issues, not just a few quotes that you cling to. Maybe a scripture or two that you actually understand and can explain the Grammar issues, in regard to the verses.
Opinions are easy to find, facts are a different story.
by anotherpaul on July 30th, 2007
They have no Scholars. This is why they are Anonymous.
by therealtruth1914 on August 15th, 2009
The proof is in the pudding. A translation is accurate if it agrees with the original text and the context of what is being stated in the original. Honorable titles and what ever credentianls does not make for accurate translation. A translation of bible text stands on its own merits. It is either true to the original or it is not. The New World translation has been credited as being an excellect translation by some very notable scholars. Who ever translated it knew what he or they were doing. Who cares who they were or what scholarly credentials they may not have held, the translation speaks for itself. According to Greek scholar Jason BeDuhn, a professor and doctorate of first century Koine or common Greek, the NWT was rated as best of the eight translation he examined and wrote about in his book, "Truth in Translation". The names of or credintials of the NWT translators does not make the translation, the translation stands on its own merits as translated.
by BUSTER on November 14th, 2009
New World Translation is a modifed version by a man who could not read Hebrew or Greek. Many errors, but the Jehovah Witness cult can't get enough of their Watchtower propaganda.
by CactusWren on June 18th, 2010
It seems as if some of you just don't like Jehovah's Witnesses. Because your ignorance has lead you to judge these people, no one has offered any other suggestions of a more accurate translation. To "trust in jesus christ" guy, you obviously jump around in your bible because the junk you are spewing makes NO sense. How can God and Jesus be the same being when jesus himself said that he was not her to do his own will but that of his father???? So are you telling me that jesus had multiple personalities? So what are your views of the tetragrammeton YHWH? All new versions of the bible have very openly admitted that they have omitted it because God's name is too holy to repeat. Many other religions say God's name and use it in their services. Sounds to me like some JW offended you some where down the road and you are taking it way too personal! If a translation is going to omit anything from its translation than I believe that is a major inaccuracy. That includes NIV and the KJV
by liviB on August 8th, 2010
It seems as if some of you just don't like Jehovah's Witnesses. Because your ignorance has lead you to judge these people, no one has offered any other suggestions of a more accurate translation. To "trust in jesus christ" guy, you obviously jump around in your bible because the junk you are spewing makes NO sense. How can God and Jesus be the same being when jesus himself said that he was not her to do his own will but that of his father???? So are you telling me that jesus had multiple personalities? So what are your views of the tetragrammeton YHWH? All new versions of the bible have very openly admitted that they have omitted it because God's name is too holy to repeat. Many other religions say God's name and use it in their services. Sounds to me like some JW offended you some where down the road and you are taking it way too personal! If a translation is going to omit anything from its translation than I believe that is a major inaccuracy. That includes NIV and the KJV
by liviB on August 8th, 2010
I thought that the new world translation was the bible that people from that proven cult Jehovah Witness’s use. I think they are asking about Christian bibles. JW's do not meet the criteria of a Christian church by all respected Christian authorities and theologians’. Some people just choose not to seek out the truth and settle on a lie for various reasons. Here are some websites I found through a quick search that you might find useful
ahttp://www.christchurchcentral.co.uk/toughquestions/jehovahswitnesses.html
http://www.house-church.net/original/funda.htm
http://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1353-will-heaven-be-on-earthJackson
There are so many resources regarding the truth that it does not take a lot of effort to figure it out. I am biased on many things, but I am also intelligent and a seeker of truth. I can be convinced by facts and by the Holy spirit. I have been willing to listen to input by various denominations and authorities on Christianity and compare what they are telling me to the bible. A bible that has been deemed most accurate by various biblical scholars, such as KJV, NIV, NKJV, etc . Bias would be to listen to only the ones who are deceiving you. If you only get your answers from JW material and scholars than that would be what is called bias, right? I've done my research. Have you?
by mmdh on August 16th, 2010
I think if you post an opinion, it's just your opinion of which version you like. But if you have credentials such as the first answer, Mr Roger Kovaciny. And of course, we have no way of really knowing if it's true. I have researched the Amplified and it was conceived by Frances Siewart, who is a Greek and Hebrew scholar and as accurately as she knew (after 40 yrs of bible study) expounded and enhanced the American Standard Version. You will get as close to the Greek and Hebrew language as possible.
by lynrm on October 8th, 2010
I think if you post an opinion, it's just your opinion of which version you like. But if you have credentials such as the first answer, Mr Roger Kovaciny. And of course, we have no way of really knowing if it's true. I have researched the Amplified and it was conceived by Frances Siewart, who is a Greek and Hebrew scholar and as accurately as she knew (after 40 yrs of bible study) expounded and enhanced the American Standard Version. You will get as close to the Greek and Hebrew language as possible.
by lynrm on October 8th, 2010
I think if you post an opinion, it's just your opinion of which version you like. But if you have credentials such as the first answer, Mr Roger Kovaciny. And of course, we have no way of really knowing if it's true. I have researched the Amplified and it was conceived by Frances Siewart, who is a Greek and Hebrew scholar and as accurately as she knew (after 40 yrs of bible study) expounded and enhanced the American Standard Version. You will get as close to the Greek and Hebrew language as possible.
by lynrm on October 8th, 2010