Could you explain the different translations of Psalm 51:5 in detail?

May 4, 2007

Question: Could you explain the difference between the NIV and the rest of the versions concerning Psalms 51:5? In detail, if you can. The NIV seems to be saying we are born sinful, while the rest indicates we are born into a sinful world. I understand the difference but I have a hard time explaining…

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Why does Psalm 104:8 read so differently in different translations?

March 31, 2007

Question: I have an interesting question. In the NIV it says. they flowed over the mountains, they went down into the valleys, to the place you assigned for them. Psalm 104:8 NIV But in another version it says Mountains rose and valleys sank to the levels you decreed. Psalm 104:8 NLT Do they mean the…

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Were most of the Psalms written during the time of II Samuel?

November 21, 2006

Question: Recently, I heard a preacher say that “most of the Psalms were written during the time of II Samuel”. If so, what verification do we have of that? Answer: Most of the Psalms were written by David, whose life is covered in II Samuel. Another author, Asaph, who wrote twelve of the Psalms, was…

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The Valley of the Shadow of Death

April 29, 2006

by Earl Kimbrough Via Guardian of Truth XXXII: 17, pp. 534-535, September 1, 1988 The beautiful twenty-third Psalm is a song of faith. It abounds with an assurance of God’s guidance and protection. There is mention of the danger of enemies, both past and present, but it is muted by David’s trust in the perpetual presence…

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What Is the Law?

October 29, 2004

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Psalm 19:7-11   I.         Frequently, when people try to force an odd interpretation on the Scriptures or desire to ignore a portion of the Writings, they declare “Oh, that is part of the law, but I’m not under law. I’m under grace.”             A.        Seventh-Day Adventist divide the Old Testament into civil and…

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