Dr.Daniel Segraves book The Search for the Word of God

[Trouvere]

I have in my hand a copy of a book by Brother Daniel Segraves on the Search for the Word of God.I wanted to know if any of you have read it before and what your opinion is concerning his stance.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

I have in my hand a copy of a book by Brother Daniel Segraves on the Search for the Word of God.I wanted to know if any of you have read it before and what your opinion is concerning his stance.

I haven't read it... but if he wrote it.. I can garuntee you it won't be harmful to you...

[Trouvere]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I haven't read it... but if he wrote it.. I can garuntee you it won't be harmful to you...

I like the garuntee word..it reminds me of Justin Wilsons accent.I read it before and am rereading it.I am wondering because when I pull up the UPCI's Urshan School of Theology I see that the professors there recommend the Nestles txt which if I am correct is a minority text.I am no screamer for KJV but I do believe it has less errors that need correcting than an edition based on the minority text.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

I like the garuntee word..it reminds me of Justin Wilsons accent.I read it before and am rereading it.I am wondering because when I pull up the UPCI's Urshan School of Theology I see that the professors there recommend the Nestles txt which if I am correct is a minority text.I am no screamer for KJV but I do believe it has less errors that need correcting than an edition based on the minority text.

You got a link? Kinda weird that a bunch of professors are endorsing any text on a website....

I have an email discussion with him years ago and I think he no longer endorses that book you are reading because through continuing studies he has changed on some positions....however I don't know that such a change includes NOT supporting the TR. He did tell me that his preferred bible was the NKJV over the KJV as far as TR based translations go

[Trouvere]

I will find where I read that hold on.BTW did you notice that the Greek professor graduated from a school that is as far removed from Apostolic thought as possible.Just wondering.
Also the fact that many of these ministers use the NIV version in books and teachings leads me to believe they endorse the Minority texts.

[Trouvere]

Getting back to this book.Has anyone ever read it?

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by Trouvere

I will find where I read that hold on.BTW did you notice that the Greek professor graduated from a school that is as far removed from Apostolic thought as possible.Just wondering.
Also the fact that many of these ministers use the NIV version in books and teachings leads me to believe they endorse the Minority texts.

Where else are they going to graduate?

Originally Posted by Praxeas

You got a link? Kinda weird that a bunch of professors are endorsing any text on a website....

I have an email discussion with him years ago and I think he no longer endorses that book you are reading because through continuing studies he has changed on some positions....however I don't know that such a change includes NOT supporting the TR. He did tell me that his preferred bible was the NKJV over the KJV as far as TR based translations go

I know for certain that Brother Seagraves' position has changed with regard to the KJV. Brother J.R. Ensey recently wrote "This Book We Call the Bible." It too downplays the "KJV only" belief that is fairly common in our ranks and gives a great overview (possibly the best I've seen) of translations. It's an excellent read. By the way, if anyone is looking for a great English translation in more modern English - you might try the ESV (English Standard Version). It seems to retain the granduer of the KJV, is highly readable, and seems to be faithfully translated from texts the KJV only crowd would still favour. I still preach primarily from the KJV but refer to the ESV often.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by HappyPastor2

I know for certain that Brother Seagraves' position has changed with regard to the KJV. Brother J.R. Ensey recently wrote "This Book We Call the Bible." It too downplays the "KJV only" belief that is fairly common in our ranks and gives a great overview (possibly the best I've seen) of translations. It's an excellent read. By the way, if anyone is looking for a great English translation in more modern English - you might try the ESV (English Standard Version). It seems to retain the granduer of the KJV, is highly readable, and seems to be faithfully translated from texts the KJV only crowd would still favour. I still preach primarily from the KJV but refer to the ESV often.

I have the ESV in my E-sword....is it public domain?

[Pastor Keith]

Originally Posted by HappyPastor2

I know for certain that Brother Seagraves' position has changed with regard to the KJV. Brother J.R. Ensey recently wrote "This Book We Call the Bible." It too downplays the "KJV only" belief that is fairly common in our ranks and gives a great overview (possibly the best I've seen) of translations. It's an excellent read. By the way, if anyone is looking for a great English translation in more modern English - you might try the ESV (English Standard Version). It seems to retain the granduer of the KJV, is highly readable, and seems to be faithfully translated from texts the KJV only crowd would still favour. I still preach primarily from the KJV but refer to the ESV often.

I just bought a couple of ESV versions after reading a great article by Mark Driscol, the famous Seattle Pastor who gets himself in hot water for his outspokeness in a city that embraces a PC view only.

Here is the article:

http://www.marshillchurch.org/content/esv