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SowTheWord
24th September 2006, 02:45 AM
I was just wondering about the diversity of Bible translations within the United Methodist Church. Is the NRSV the official translation? Are others used? If you could respond with your opinions or knowledge on the diversity of Bible translations in the UMC and/or what your particular church uses that would be helpful. Thanks a bunch.

Grace and Peace.
Morgaine1205
24th September 2006, 07:56 AM
I noticed my church recently replaced all of our pew Bibles and the Bibles we give out to people that don't have one, with NIV (they used to be NRSV).
Jadis40
24th September 2006, 10:59 PM
The church I attend has the NRSV as the pew Bibles.

Personally, I've read the KJV, NIV, New Living Translation and Today's English Version.

When the church gave me my first Bible (it was either 3rd grade or 4th grade) it was the RSV.
Morgaine1205
24th September 2006, 11:07 PM
Personally, I use NKJV - but I like NIV, and I also enjoy reading New Century version too (mostly just for enjoyment!).
Mskedi
24th September 2006, 11:26 PM
Every Methodist church I've attended has used the NRSV.
kelco
25th September 2006, 06:26 PM
Our pew bibles are NRSV but our pastor generally preaches from the KJV. I use NASB or NIV for my devotions and study.
svdbygrace
25th September 2006, 09:41 PM
The Pew Bibles are KJV, as well as what is generally used. However the NRSV is used quite a bit too! Also "The Messege" has also found it's way into our church (but in a good way ;) )

I personally use the KJV and NRSV. I also have a NIV Bible but never use it.
sinner/SAVED
26th September 2006, 07:27 AM
There is no "official" translation in the UMC.

My church's pew bibles are NRSV. Various members in our church as well as the preacher use various translations. I own and use NIV, NAS, NRSV, ESV, KJV, Message, TLB.
SowTheWord
26th September 2006, 07:35 PM
Thank you for the responses -- they are much appreciated.
Rebirth In Flames
27th September 2006, 01:34 PM
Nasb.
rj141
30th September 2006, 09:42 PM
I was just wondering about the diversity of Bible translations within the United Methodist Church. Is the NRSV the official translation? Are others used? If you could respond with your opinions or knowledge on the diversity of Bible translations in the UMC and/or what your particular church uses that would be helpful. Thanks a bunch.

Grace and Peace.
My church here in NJ uses the KJV. I personally like and use NIV although I love the KJV for its beautiful style of writing.