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| − | The '''Conservative Bible Project''' utilizes the "[[best of the public]]" to render [[God]]'s word without [[liberal denial]].<ref>A superb source that has the Hebrew and Greek text with clickable links to English translations is the [http://study.interlinearbible.org/ Interlinear Bible]. Another terrific source is the [http://www.blueletterbible.org/ Blueletter Bible], where anyone can click on "SHOW STRONG'S" at the top right to obtain the Greek, and then edit a book in the chart here (upper right). A third resource, which has the original Greek, is the [http://www.greekbible.com/ Greek Bible].</ref> A ''Colbert Report'' interview featured this project.<ref>[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/258144/december-08-2009/andy-schlafly The Colbert Report Videos: Andy Schlafly], ColbertNation.com, December 08, 2009.</ref> Achievements include these 49 insights: | + | The '''Conservative Bible Project''' utilizes the "[[best of the public]]" to render [[God]]'s word without [[liberal denial]].<ref>A superb source that has the Hebrew and Greek text with clickable links to English translations is the [http://study.interlinearbible.org/ Interlinear Bible]. Another terrific source is the [http://www.blueletterbible.org/ Blueletter Bible], where anyone can click on "SHOW STRONG'S" at the top right to obtain the Greek, and then edit a book in the chart here (upper right). A third resource, which has the original Greek, is the [http://www.greekbible.com/ Greek Bible].</ref> A ''Colbert Report'' interview featured this project.<ref>[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/258144/december-08-2009/andy-schlafly The Colbert Report Videos: Andy Schlafly], ColbertNation.com, December 08, 2009.</ref> Achievements include these 50 insights: |
| | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is an absolute masterpiece authored by [[Jesus]] himself, confirmed in [[Mystery:Did_Jesus_Write_the_Epistle_to_the_Hebrews%3F#Evidence_that_Jesus_wrote_it|52 ways]], yet [[liberal denial]] hides this;<ref>This Epistle was probably Jesus's sermon on the [[road to Emmaus]] mentioned in [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:13|Luke 24:13-35]] with foreshadowing of the surprise revelation at the end of the journey. {{Bibleref|Hebrews|13|2}} augurs [[Jesus]]'s revelation at the end, by advising to be hospitable to strangers as they may be unrecognized [[angel]]s: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." ([[ESV]])</ref> | | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is an absolute masterpiece authored by [[Jesus]] himself, confirmed in [[Mystery:Did_Jesus_Write_the_Epistle_to_the_Hebrews%3F#Evidence_that_Jesus_wrote_it|52 ways]], yet [[liberal denial]] hides this;<ref>This Epistle was probably Jesus's sermon on the [[road to Emmaus]] mentioned in [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:13|Luke 24:13-35]] with foreshadowing of the surprise revelation at the end of the journey. {{Bibleref|Hebrews|13|2}} augurs [[Jesus]]'s revelation at the end, by advising to be hospitable to strangers as they may be unrecognized [[angel]]s: "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." ([[ESV]])</ref> |
| | #the stunning originality in the [[Bible]] is beyond human imagination and thereby confirms its truth, as in the [[Son of God]] [[washing the feet|washing the grimy feet]] of the [[Apostles]] at the [[Last Supper]], and "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us";<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]])</ref> | | #the stunning originality in the [[Bible]] is beyond human imagination and thereby confirms its truth, as in the [[Son of God]] [[washing the feet|washing the grimy feet]] of the [[Apostles]] at the [[Last Supper]], and "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us";<ref>{{bibleref|John|1|14}} ([[ESV]])</ref> |
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| | #the nasty-sounding, almost racist use of the term "dogs" to refer to a different ethnic group is a mistranslation that instead should be "puppies", and interpreted as colonial paternalism rather than the racist manner, as only a few versions do for {{bibleref|Matthew|15|26}} and {{bibleref|Mark|7|27}}; | | #the nasty-sounding, almost racist use of the term "dogs" to refer to a different ethnic group is a mistranslation that instead should be "puppies", and interpreted as colonial paternalism rather than the racist manner, as only a few versions do for {{bibleref|Matthew|15|26}} and {{bibleref|Mark|7|27}}; |
| | #two out of the four [[the Gospels|Gospels]] were almost certainly written by [[Gentiles]] (Mark and Luke), and there is some speculation that [[John the Apostle]] was also a Gentile; | | #two out of the four [[the Gospels|Gospels]] were almost certainly written by [[Gentiles]] (Mark and Luke), and there is some speculation that [[John the Apostle]] was also a Gentile; |
| − | #the [[ordering the Gospels|ordering of the Gospels]] is based on a historical misunderstanding about the writing of the [[Gospel of Matthew]], and the [[Gospel of Mark]] would be a stronger, simpler first [[Gospel]]; | + | #the [[ordering the Gospels|ordering of the Gospels]] is based on a historical misunderstanding about the writing of the [[Gospel of Matthew]], and the [[Gospel of Mark]] would be a stronger, simpler first [[Gospel]], or the [[Gospel of John]] be a very effect choice to rank first; |
| | #modern translations flag likely vandalism to the text only when verses are not in the oldest discovered texts, while there are additional powerful ways to identify non-authentic verses like [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#13:22|Hebrews 13:22-25]] and [[Mark 9-16 (Translated)#14:49|Mark 14:49]]; | | #modern translations flag likely vandalism to the text only when verses are not in the oldest discovered texts, while there are additional powerful ways to identify non-authentic verses like [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#13:22|Hebrews 13:22-25]] and [[Mark 9-16 (Translated)#14:49|Mark 14:49]]; |
| | #the translations of [[faith]] at {{bibleref|Hebrews|1|11}} are diluted, as it is not merely confidence or assurance, but reality (''see [[defining faith]]''); | | #the translations of [[faith]] at {{bibleref|Hebrews|1|11}} are diluted, as it is not merely confidence or assurance, but reality (''see [[defining faith]]''); |
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| | #the [[Gospel of John]] is incredibly powerful and life-changing, and even more so when occasional [[liberal]] "[[Editorial Comments in the Gospel of John|asides]]" that were later inserted into it are recognized as not part of the original;<ref>''See'' [[Undiluted Gospel of John]].</ref> | | #the [[Gospel of John]] is incredibly powerful and life-changing, and even more so when occasional [[liberal]] "[[Editorial Comments in the Gospel of John|asides]]" that were later inserted into it are recognized as not part of the original;<ref>''See'' [[Undiluted Gospel of John]].</ref> |
| | #professors and secular encyclopedias often refer to a book by its ordering in most [[Bible]]s, such as "the fourth Gospel," but its ordering is arbitrary and not inspired, and thus a distraction in understanding and benefiting from the Bible; | | #professors and secular encyclopedias often refer to a book by its ordering in most [[Bible]]s, such as "the fourth Gospel," but its ordering is arbitrary and not inspired, and thus a distraction in understanding and benefiting from the Bible; |
| | + | #John 1:5 is an immensely powerful verse, but diluted in most translations with a past tense "did not overcome" (rather than "does not" or "cannot"): "That light shines in the darkness, yet the darkness did not overcome it."<ref>[[HCSB]]. In what may merely be a scribe's mistake, the Greek uses for "overcome" the Aorist Indicative Active (simple past tense - literally, "not overcame"), despite using the Present Indicative Active for "shines". https://biblehub.com/john/1-5.htm#lexicon</ref> This verse also enables a greater appreciation of physical light. |
| | #the innovative, mind-bending, and powerful use of the logic of [[infinity]] in [[the Gospels]], which [[liberal]] translators today downplay or hide;<ref>As an illustration from the [[Old Testament]], in 1599 the [[Geneva Bible]] correctly translated {{bibleref|Psalms|147|5}} as the "infinite" wisdom of [[God]], but most modern English translations fail to use "infinite" there.</ref> | | #the innovative, mind-bending, and powerful use of the logic of [[infinity]] in [[the Gospels]], which [[liberal]] translators today downplay or hide;<ref>As an illustration from the [[Old Testament]], in 1599 the [[Geneva Bible]] correctly translated {{bibleref|Psalms|147|5}} as the "infinite" wisdom of [[God]], but most modern English translations fail to use "infinite" there.</ref> |
| | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] was written soon after the [[Resurrection]], as confirmed in 14 ways, and yet [[liberal denial]] pretends otherwise; and | | #the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] was written soon after the [[Resurrection]], as confirmed in 14 ways, and yet [[liberal denial]] pretends otherwise; and |