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Therefore I doubt any to hold the exact correct interpitation of scripture beyond the Gospel of salvation which has survived intact.

*chuckle* I have to agree. I was rebuffed for using NIV translation because it wasn't the KJV....therefore deemed "unacceptable" and without merit...even though they both say the same thing. NIV is just a much clearer text without the "thees" and "thous".

I have a Hebrew/Greek Bible Dictionary that I reference when I'm stuck on something that "appears" to contradict another scripture. The scribes used words to describe events or conditions... that we didn't have reference for in the English language... so in translation, it got a bit muddy in some places.

I love to study the Word using various translations, concordances, historical documents, maps and dictionaries. It opens a whole new dimension and understanding into the Living Word.

Getting back to topic... this is another reason I like to listen to various ministers (including JM). It freshens the Word in my spirit to listen to different perspectives...and challenges me to seek out what I hear, in the Word of God.... or what I call "getting into the meat".

The thou's and thee's are a might confusing. Up till a couple of years ago I studied scripture daily. I've since then lost most of that ability as I can't concentrate enough to read but maybe a chapter now on a good day. That effects my reading of threads as well. Trying to listen on tape does the same thing. A physical condition that has hit my sensory system is the cause. I can hear and see but concentration is a cherished commidity now and not the norm for me. Ironically now that I finally have time to read and study I can't. But this thread got the wheels turning again so to speak. I can look up a refrence if needed as well.

If a preacher has been down a hard road of adversity and failure and can still preach the Gospel and use thoses trails as lessons to be taught others they have my attention. One who preaches peaches and cream Christianity doesn't. But that's me. Personal failures are there to learn from and to overcome to the Glory of GOD with his help. As in the case of Meyer she claims that very act. That is faith. Kind of like a song written by Kris Kristofferson. {No I don't agree with his political views} :>} called "Why Me Lord".

Try me Lord if you think there's a way I can try to repay all I've taken from you.

Maybe Lord I can show someone else what I've been through myself on my way back to you.

Lord help me Jesus I've wasted it so help me Jesus I know what I am. Now that I know that I've needed you so help me Jesus my souls in your hands.

A very simple song that says what it's all about.