As the title states, what is the best version of God's word do we have today? I understand many versions are out there, and I assume many have been edited/altered to fit narratives.
What consensus do we have as the best/absolute version of God's word, directly from him that we know of and can get today?
Me personally, I grew up in a non-religious family. I have always had that voice in my head pushing me to always do good. I have always felt that there is a higher presence watching over us, but never trusted what most were saying.
I say this because I saw the corruption, the money grabbing, the lies...
I didn't trust, and still don't trust, many who try and claim their words as God's words. I'm talking about the Mega Churches where the pastors/evangelists/etc all are hypocrites, easily seen. Many more examples, but this gets my point across.
The last couple of years, I began my own journey finding God. I'm now slowly trying to get my wife on board, especially now...evil is RAMPANT and REAL. If Evil exists, then good exists...God exists, our Father, our Creator.
I want to further my journey down this path, but I want it to be REAL...the TRUTH.
Not lies and deceit.
I make this post not just for myself, but for everyone else who comes here searching for the Truth. The time is right, and the time is now, and I want us all to be freed from Evil's grasp.
Please share your thoughts and choices.
What an inspiring post indeed ! Myself personally, I try not to use the phrase or term, religion. What you want and obviously sounds like you already have is personal relationship with our Lord Jesus ! With that said, yearning to have a deeper relationship or atleast get to know Him better is music to Gods ears ! Trust me , with the most benign request to Him , He will guide you to a greater knowledge and understanding of His word . There are so many translations, most reword to simply understand better! Example, some find the King James tough to read due to the Old English! There is a New King James that is nicely done . You can research all the different translations of any single scripture on the net , and feel which translation resonates with you ! Type in your favorite scripture and than read how all the different translations word it ! Some like the NIV, new international version .. there are so many, but I believe the Holy Spirit will guide you to the perfect translation . Especially now with what is going on in our world we need to seek His guidance! As we stock up on food etc we should also add a few more bibles to our arsenal! Thank you so much for your post, it's not only great to hear about your desire to seek a stronger relationship with the Lord it was also thought provoking! God Bless you and your family my Fren !
It seems like you and a couple others have mentioned the King James version, thank you. It'll be my next reading during this journey. And I also agree about the term religion, i'm seeking a personal connection outside of third party influence, so to speak.
Great points, thank you again for this.
The New King James just Curbs the old English words , but not the actual meaning , as in changing . sayeth to says ! It's exciting to hear when someone desires to know the living word better ! You will hear from God in so many ways and in such a deeper way .. happy for you ! We get to be on an unending journey of JOY !
You made me think, I guess I had a sign about this a long time ago.
One of my all-time favorite movies is The Book of Eli. I won't get into it much if you haven't seen it yet, but it's one of the best Denzel Washington movies he's made...right there with Burning Man and Training Day.
He had the most vital thing everyone was trying to get...a King James version 1.
Were you thinking?? Or was God bringing it back to your remembrance so you would read the one that He wants you to .. ,, lol .. enjoy and Hope to meet you someday ,, for sure we will meet in Heaven . What a wonderful day that will be ;)