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The Easy-To-Understand Clear Word Paraphrase Bible
It's great for getting a 'second opinion' on something in another version that's hard to understand, or for a person who just wants to sit down and read in language that's more..modern. It really lives up to its name as the Clear Word Bible.
About The Clear Word Bible
About the Clear Word and the author of the Clear Word Bible
The Clear Word, originally published in March 1994 as the Clear Word Bible, is an English language "devotional paraphrase of the bible expanded for clarity".preface to the Clear Word It is an interpretive text of the bible written as a personal devotional exercise by Dr. Jack Blanco, former professor at Southern Adventist University, to be an additional study tool and devotional alongside the Bible. The paraphrase was initially published by the Southern College Press of Southern Adventist University; it is now being published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, which is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Clear Word is not officially endorsed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, however, similar to other paraphrased Bibles, it has garnered criticism. It is printed in chapter-and-verse format, two columns to the page.
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The Clear Word Bible
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Which Bible Paraphrase Do You Prefer?
While not intended to be used as an authority or used in church services, paraphrases are excellent for getting another opinion or further interpretation of a concept or idea. This is the best way to get the most potential out of the Bible.
The Clear Word: Blasphemous?
Is the Clear Word Bible a 'book of lies' as some claim?
There has been a lot of controversy about the Clear Word Bible, with many people criticizing it as being an 'untrue' Bible and that it distorts the true meanings of the passages in order to support the teachings of the Adventist church.The truth is, the Clear Word Bible claims to be nothing more than what it is--a paraphrase. It was not intended as a 'replacement' for any official translation, but instead as only as a tool to gain a different view or insight on the Bible.
While it does have 'Adventist influences,' as critics claim, that is because the author himself is Adventist. Just like an author of any book inserts his own interpretations and philosophy into his creation, the author of the Clear Word also added his own insights. It after all is a paraphrase. All other paraphrases have the same thing.
The key is to have an open mind and to remember what you're reading and to draw your own conclusions. Many people, myself included, find the Clear Word Bible to be an awesome study companion and devotional. It doesn't replace a 'real' Bible, of course, but it does make the studying experience easier and more enjoyable.
Clear Word Bible Reviews
Reviews and information about the Clear Word Bible
- Christians claim that the bible is the word of god? | The Holy ...
- The accuracy which has been preserved despite every attempt to corrupt, attack, or destroy it, is clear testimony to the fact that the Bible is truly God's Word. It should not surprise us that no matter how the Bible is attacked, ...
- Is The Bible Perfect Blog
- As, if to say, and do say! At least I try not to sin! Not seeing themselves, blind they are! Yes, blind! Some of you, not all, in trying not to sin, offend even the every heaven! Was the word in the bible, which showed me Christ! ... NO, the bible is not "perfect". ONLY GOD is perfect. Make that clear distinction now and forever. No one is "good"/PERFECT but God only (we can practice "goodNESS", but we cannot be "good"/perfect...."good" is an "absolute"). ...
- Apples of Gold Ministries: Where is Anxiety in the Bible?
- I had listed all the scriptures I could find in Strong's Concordance that had anything to do with this subject and the word CARE is used in place of these other words. Jesus makes it very clear in Matthew 6:25-34 that we are not to ...
- WORLD Magazine | Community | Blog Archive | Video: How Calvin has ...
- but instead it's Calvin's ?way of doing things? ? a very disappointing piece, especially when World Magazine makes it clear in their Mission statement: ?To report, interpret, and illustrate the news in a timely, accurate, ... Committed to the Bible is a perfect idea, but Calvin? ? why isn't Calvin mentioned in the ?Mission statement? if its Calvin's way of doing things which propels World Magazine? This is the first time I've read or been told that the Magazine is done in ...
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Vera wrote
I use the Clear Word and I find no fault with it, for I do not understand some things and need more help and then I use the Clear Word to help me. I use the King James version and NIV,and other also to help me study God word. I learn first how to read in 1986 when God gave it to me and now I see more clearly when I use the clear word with my other bibles.
Posted September 27, 2008
Celmar B. Cabansag wrote
I'm Celmar B. Cabansag, a 21 years old from Philippines, I'm a newly baptized and an Adventist Youth Leader from a Local Church. The purpose that I write you because I wanted to purchased but I can't avail. I was interested in the bible and I will be blessed if you send me a free copy of the bible. Our church depends only on the donations of used books I think its a great opportunity to contact you because we really need it.Thank you and God bless..........I attached my address below. The books also be placed in mini librarythank you and God bless. Km.14 Bo. Camp Panacan Davao City 8000Philippines
Posted August 07, 2008
