Dear Friends,
As a follow-up to the last post, I wanted to just spend a moment on Bible translations. A question that I get a lot is, “Which Bible translation should I use?”
There is no official translation for the Lutheran Orthodox Church. At Agnus Dei LOC, we encourage you to use the translation that you are most comfortable with, and, for in-depth Bible study, it is always best to use a couple of different versions. Rev. Wagner primarily uses New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), and I primarily use the English Standard Version (ESV). However, we often utilize more than one translation for sermon and lesson preparation, teaching, preaching, counseling, personal devotions, in-depth study, etc.
If you are still unsure, then here are two suggestions. First, I highly recommend the book, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart. Chapter Two gives a great overview of the various Bible translations and how to pick one. I love the chart they have there that shows how the various translations fall on the spectrum between formal and functional. The rest of the book gives great insight into how to study the Bible and an overview of the Bible. Fee and Stuart also have other books that aid in Bible study.
Second, I would be glad to meet with you one-on-one to help you to choose a translation and develop a personal Bible study plan that works for you in your daily life.
If I can be of further assistance in your studies and prayer life, please let me know. I am very passionate about this subject!
Until next we meet,
Pastor Jessi
As a follow-up to the last post, I wanted to just spend a moment on Bible translations. A question that I get a lot is, “Which Bible translation should I use?”
There is no official translation for the Lutheran Orthodox Church. At Agnus Dei LOC, we encourage you to use the translation that you are most comfortable with, and, for in-depth Bible study, it is always best to use a couple of different versions. Rev. Wagner primarily uses New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), and I primarily use the English Standard Version (ESV). However, we often utilize more than one translation for sermon and lesson preparation, teaching, preaching, counseling, personal devotions, in-depth study, etc.
If you are still unsure, then here are two suggestions. First, I highly recommend the book, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart. Chapter Two gives a great overview of the various Bible translations and how to pick one. I love the chart they have there that shows how the various translations fall on the spectrum between formal and functional. The rest of the book gives great insight into how to study the Bible and an overview of the Bible. Fee and Stuart also have other books that aid in Bible study.
Second, I would be glad to meet with you one-on-one to help you to choose a translation and develop a personal Bible study plan that works for you in your daily life.
If I can be of further assistance in your studies and prayer life, please let me know. I am very passionate about this subject!
Until next we meet,
Pastor Jessi
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