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DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The God’s Word Translation Bible stands out from the other Bibles we have looked at in two ways: it is the easiest Bible to read for young children as young as grade 5 and it is written as an American literature book in a single column. This translation also uses the optimal equivalence approach to translation (which is a combination of formal and dynamic methodology). Listen in to find out more about this Bible and how you can use as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Ben White on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #godswordtranslation #gwt #bibleforkids #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The “international” in NIV comes from the fact that over 100 international scholars from different denominations and nations came together to create this translation. The original 1965 version also used as many ancient manuscripts as possible to make a dynamic translation from scratch. The NIV’s purpose was to create a translation easily readable by Christians and non-Christians alike in modern English. This is why the NIV gets revised almost on a schedule and why recent version have come under scrutiny for their choices. Listen in to find out more about this translation, it’s different editions and uses, and how you can use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Vladislav Klapin on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #niv #newinternationalversion #nivbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ What happens when one of the most notable Hebrew scholars translates the Bible in modern day English without loosing the original Jewish context? You get a very helpful Bible study tool for Jews and non-Jews alike! Dr. David Stern and his 28 contributors even included a glossary of Hebrew words with their pronunciation and other study helps to help readers get more context. Listen in to find out more about this translation and how you can use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #completejewishbible #jewishcontext #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/jerusalemfiles JOIN US IN ISRAEL: https://evidence4faith.org/israel/ Our modern ideas of gates are simple barriers to separate property, but gates served as much more in Old Testament times. City gates were very important points of communication, government, justice, and marketplaces. Biblical descriptions of these gates indicate that they were fairly large structures. Solomon is recorded rebuilding the gates of Jerusalem, Megiddo, Hazor, and Gezer. Archaeologists have found these gates, examined their structures, and gathered significant insights on their designs. Listen in to find out how these gates confirm the Biblical record and why you can trust God’s Word, even in the small details. CREDITS: • Photograph of Dr. Eliat Mazar by Alexander Schick via Biblical Archaeology Society: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/remembering-eilat-mazar/ • Akkadian Tablet Fragment: o Photo by Eliat Mazar via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010 o Photo by Ouria Tadmor for the Estate of Dr.Eilat Mazar via the Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/53-discoveries-of-eilat-mazar-the-ophel • Eilat Mazar by the Ophel Gate via Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology, https://armstronginstitute.org/626-ophel-excavation-2009-ndash-2010 • Original art on photographed archaeological park plaques and signs managed by Israel Nature and Parks Authority: https://en.parks.org.il/ • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 MORE RESOURCES: • Blueprint of the Solomonic Gates: https://armstronginstitute.org/visuals/819-solomons-blueprint #kingsolomon #solomonicgates #kingdavid #isthebibleaccurate #archaeology #archeology #bible #biblicalarchaeology #bibleevidence #history #Israel #Jerusalem #OldCity #oldtestament ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ After Kenneth Taylor successfully launched his Living Bible paraphrase and became the best-selling Bible among Youth in the 1970s, Tyndale Publishing wanted to remake it as a translation. The New Living Translation is a thought-for-thought translation that has converted cultural terms to their modern equivalent, including dates, times, currency, and measurements. However this conversion of terms and translation method runs into similar problems as paraphrases. It can obscure the original intent and meaning of passages by removing the Jewish cultural components and inject bias. However this Bible could still be of use in a Bible study tool kit. Listen in to find out more about how this Bible was put together and how it can be used in a Bible study tool kit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by RhondaK Native Florida Folk Artist on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #newlivingtranslation #paraphrase #tyndalepublishing #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Message Bible became popular very quickly as it is one of the most readable Bibles on the market. It uses present-day modern English and reads like a novel. There is only one problem: this is not a translation. It is a free paraphrase. What’s the difference? Listen in to find out how this Bible was put together and how to handle paraphrases as part of your Bible study tool kit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #messagebible #paraphrase #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The living Bible started as letters Kenneth Taylor would write to his children so they could better understand passages the Bible. These letters were called “Living Letters” and eventually were promoted to the greater public. The positive reception lead to Taylor complete and launch his own Bible paraphrase in 1971, based on these letters. Similar to the Message Bible, the Living Bible will have significant bias and is not intended to replace a proper translation for Bible study purposes. Listen in to found out more about how this Bible was put together. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #livingbible #paraphrase #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ J.B. Phillips, a Greek scholar and Anglican minister, noticed that the King James Version of the Bible was not connecting with the youth of his day. So in 1941 he set out to translate the Greek New Testament into modern English, complete with the London slang of his time. Listen in to find out more about how this Bible was put together. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #phillipstranslation #jbphillips #youthbible #newtestament #greeknewtestament #howdoyoudofellowkids #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

Get $100 off when you register before June 30! REGISTER: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ For 30 years Michael and Denise Lane have taken students down to the Florida Keys to experience life as marine biologist researchers and deepen their relationship with God. High school students can even earn credits*! This course is a hands-on approach to Marine Biology under the beautiful sunshine of Florida. Every day will be spent visiting different habitats, collecting specimens, classifying those specimens, and engaging lectures. All work is done in a small group setting. This class is a lot of fun and a lot of work! Additionally, the E4F Marine Biology program is one of the very few Christian based programs of its kind in the United States. The program includes daily worship and Bible study activities to help students grow spiritually and be curious about their Creator! *See Terms and conditions at https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5, https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/108269524-get-feeling-happy-upbeat-pop-guitar-energetic-fun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ In 2017 the Holman Christian Standard Bible received an update and became known as the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Although Holman is known as a Baptist publishing company and 60% of the translation committee for the CSB was also Baptist, an additional 130 scholars from 21 denominations were used to help put this version together. There was an attempt to remove personal bias from the translation process which can be difficult to do when using thought-for-though translation processes. Listen in to find out more about the Christian Standard Bible and how it can be used in a Bible Study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Ryoji Iwata on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #csb #christianstandardbible #holmanchristianstandardbible #holmanpublishing #optimalequivalence #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The New English Translation is a dynamic translation (though-for-thought as opposed to word for word) with the most scholarly translator notes than any other translation out there! This is great to add clarity but are these notes helpful to a layman looking for an accurate translation for everyday study? Listen in to find out more about this translation and how you can use it as a part of your Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Gaman Alice on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #netbible #newenglishtrnslation #net #translationnotes #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The English Standard Version was put together with the goal of being the most readable word-for-word translation. It has a readability level of 8th grade making it easily accessible to youth and adults looking for an easier understood formal translation. Listen in to find out more how this translation was put together and how you can use it in your Bible Study tool kit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #esv #englishstandardversion #formaltranslation #wordforwordtranslation #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here / LISTEN NOW: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Legacy Standard Bible is the new kid on the block in terms of translations. It takes roots in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) but also uses the most ancient manuscripts to try and capture the most accurate meaning of the original text in English. This translation is also known for its association with John McArthur and his scholars at The Master’s University. Listen in to find out more about how this translation was put together and how you can use it in your Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Tai's Captures on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #legacybible #johnmcarthur #mastersuniversity #nasb #newamericanstandardbible #lockmanfoundation #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The New American Standard Bible stands out as translators used the oldest manuscripts available to build this translation. They also developed a system to try and capture the most accurate meaning and context of scripture. This makes the NASB one of the most accurate and more difficult translations to read and comprehend. There are a few other features that make this translation one of the best primary study Bible to use in your Bible study toolbox. Listen in to find out more about this translation. CREDITS: • Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash • Photo by Max Tcvetkov on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #nasb #newamericanstandardbible #lockmanfoundation #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The Amplified Bible was the first Bible whose chief scholar was a woman, France E. Siewert, in the 60s! This Bible is not very well known which can be partially attributed to attitudes towards women in leadership at the time. In an attempt to make scripture more understandable, the Amplified Bible makes heavy use of definitions and synonyms within scripture to “amplify” the meaning of the words. This “amplification” is a unique feature to this translation but also presents a unique problem. Listen in to find out more how this translation was put together and how to use it as part of a Bible study toolkit. CREDITS: • Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #amplifiedbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #podcast ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Marine Biology trip here: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Reference this lesson and find out more here / WATCH NOW: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/what-is-going-on-why-the-bible-matters/ The Seashore Sessions is a Bible study series we develop every year for the apologetics portion of our Marine Biology adventure course. Originally titled “What’s Going On?”, this series is aimed to help teens and young adults think about how to make sense of the world, who God is, and how it matters to them. The field of archaeology is an incredible field to look for evidence of biblical events and characters. We have been able to confirm that even minor characters existed! This session is an overview of several artifacts that have helped confirm the biblical record of events and how you can trust what your read in your Bible today. CREDITS: Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #archaeology #biblicalarchaeology #bibleevents #bible #isthebibletrue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Marine Biology trip here: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Reference this lesson and find out more here / WATCH NOW: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/what-is-going-on-why-the-bible-matters/ The Seashore Sessions is a Bible study series we develop every year for the apologetics portion of our Marine Biology adventure course. Originally titled “What’s Going On?”, this series is aimed to help teens and young adults think about how to make sense of the world, who God is, and how it matters to them. The Bible contains many prophecies about nations, and generally it is about their destruction. A prophecy from Isaiah and Ezekiel about the nation of Israel is currently being fulfilled right now! 7 million Jews have returned to the Holy Land as of today and they have turned a desolate land into a garden, just as the Old Testament prophets said. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Taylor Brandon on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #prophecy #oldtestament #prophetisaiah #prophetezekiel #jewsreturn #israel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Marine Biology trip here: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/what-is-going-on-why-the-bible-matters/ The Seashore Sessions is a Bible study series we develop every year for the apologetics portion of our Marine Biology adventure course. Originally titled “What’s Going On?”, this series is aimed to help teens and young adults think about how to make sense of the world, who God is, and how it matters to them. This lesson looks at the legal evidence for the resurrection in contrast to the illegalities of Jesus’ crucifixion. CREDITS: Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #easter #jesus #heisrisen #evidencefortheresurrection #resurrection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Marine Biology trip here: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/what-is-going-on-why-the-bible-matters/ The Seashore Sessions is a Bible study series we develop every year for the apologetics portion of our Marine Biology adventure course. Originally titled “What’s Going On?”, this series is aimed to help teens and young adults think about how to make sense of the world, who God is, and how it matters to them. This lesson looks at the crucifixion of Jesus and the realities of Roman crucifixion. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Cdoncel on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #romancrucifixion #jesus #jesusonthecross #easter #jesuscrucified ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about the Marine Biology trip here: https://evidence4faith.org/marine-biology/ Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/what-is-going-on-why-the-bible-matters/ The Seashore Sessions is a Bible study series we develop every year for the apologetics portion of our Marine Biology adventure course. Originally titled “What’s Going On?”, this series is aimed to help teens and young adults think about how to make sense of the world, who God is, and how it matters to them. The first sessions is an overview of how world philosophies and the Bible explain the world and human nature. CREDITS: • Photo by Hasan Almasi on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #worldphilosophy #humanism #biblicalworldview #whatisgoingon #marinebiology #biblestudy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is known for one major change that caused some controversy among American denominations: it replaced gender specific words like “brother” and “mankind” with “brother and sister” and “people.” This translation is known for the effort to be “gender-inclusive.” How does this decision affect the quality of the translation? Is this translation biased? Maybe not in the way you think… CREDITS: • Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #newrevisedstandardbible #genderneutralbible #bible #biblestudy #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The New King James Version (NKJV) follows the tradition of the King James Version while trying to update the language to a more modern English. Granted it may not feel like our modern English of 2023. What makes this translation stand out is its balance between a formal and dynamic translation, often dubbed by scholars as an optimum translation. This balance also makes this translation a great Bible to study from. CREDITS: • Thumbnail painting of King James attributed to John de Critz - Prado image, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37047 • Photo by Grigore Ricky on Unsplash • Photo by wu yi on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #newkingjamesversion #bible #biblestudy #newkingjamesbible #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ The King James Version is in the top 5 best sellers of Bible translations today. This version was authorized by King James I in the 17th Century so that the common man could read scripture. Although the language may seem odd to us, it was written in the English of the time. This lesson will cover how the King James Version was put together and how you can use it to support your Bible studies. This lesson is part of our course on “Why do we have different Bible translations?” This course covers 20 different Bible translations, how we got them, how they were developed, and what their utility is, so you can be better equipped in your Bible studies. CREDITS: • Thumbnail painting of King James attributed to John de Critz - Prado image, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37047 • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #kingjamesversion #bible #biblestudy #kingjamesbible #bibletranslations #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations #kingjamesI ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/why-are-there-different-bible-translations/ Why do we have different Bible translations? Is there one better than the other? Is there a correct Bible translation? This course will cover 20 different Bible translations, how we got them, how they were developed, and what their utility is, so you can be better equipped in your Bible studies. This lesson will introduce you to the different categories and methods of translation. CREDITS: • Thumbnail photo by Tim Wildsmith on Unsplash • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #bibletranslations #bible #biblestudy #whyaretheredifferentbibletranslations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3

DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference this lesson and find out more here: https://evidence4faith.org/portfolio/jerusalemfiles The Garden of Gethsemane lies outside of the old city towards the lower side of the Mount of Olives. The modern garden you can visit today is much smaller than it was in the first century but the olive industry is still alive and well. There are a few trees in this garden that might have been saplings at the time of Jesus 2,000 years ago! Join us as Michael explains the historical and spiritual significance of the garden. Enjoyed this content? Help us keep it free by donating online at https://evidence4faith.org/give/ Evidence 4 Faith is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry based in the USA. CREDITS: • Olive press diagram by פרנקל רפי - פרנקל ר., בית בד קדום, ספריית אדם ועמלו, מוזיאון ישראל, תל-אביב, 1986, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18576259 • Screw olive presses by a.froese - alte Olivenpresse, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58368912 & Alain Muller - https://www.flickr.com/photos/alainmuller/10850185236/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36077848 • Modern olive press by I, China Crisis, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4528510 • Olive press disk by Giancarlo Dessì, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1416627 • Hematidrosis by Saugato Biswas, Trupti Surana, Abhishek De, Falguni Nag - CC licence]the image hematidrosis case report, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33584837 • Stock Music provided by mv_production, from Pond5 #gethsemane #gardenofgethsemane #jesus #jesusingarden #archaeology #archeology #bible #biblicalarchaeology #bibleevidence #history #Israel #Jerusalem #OldCity #newtestament ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/ PODCAST: https://feeds.captivate.fm/e4f/ NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5 BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/ CONTACT: info@evidence4faith.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3