Comments for ChurchETHOS http://churchethos.com Making Disciples :: Planting Churches Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:15:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The SBC Name Change by Matt http://churchethos.com/engaging-culture/the-sbc-name-change/comment-page-1/#comment-39552 Matt Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:15:53 +0000 http://churchethos.com/?p=1016#comment-39552 "I am currently preparing to plant a church in Lincoln, NE and had considered planting with the SBC. In the end, however, I simply could not bring myself to partner with an organization whose very name is an obstacle to its mission." I don't get it. Where you going to name the church plant, "Southern Baptist church"? Why would it matter if the SBC is funding you? They do not require you to name your church "baptist". "I am currently preparing to plant a church in Lincoln, NE and had considered planting with the SBC. In the end, however, I simply could not bring myself to partner with an organization whose very name is an obstacle to its mission."

I don't get it. Where you going to name the church plant, "Southern Baptist church"? Why would it matter if the SBC is funding you? They do not require you to name your church "baptist".

]]> Comment on 32 Reasons (and counting) Why Southern Baptists Must Change Their Name! by Larry Bradshaw http://churchethos.com/engaging-culture/32-reasons-and-counting-why-southern-baptists-must-change-their-name/comment-page-1/#comment-39522 Larry Bradshaw Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:42:11 +0000 http://churchethos.com/?p=973#comment-39522 The name Southern is not the only problem. The word Baptist refers to a response to the Gospel, not a part of the Gospel itself, especially since Baptists don't believe baptism is necessary for salvation. Why can't we use a name by continent: American Christian Church, or European Christian Church, etc? The name Southern is not the only problem. The word Baptist refers to a response to the Gospel, not a part of the Gospel itself, especially since Baptists don't believe baptism is necessary for salvation.

Why can't we use a name by continent: American Christian Church, or European Christian Church, etc?

]]> Comment on Another Great HCSB Review by poet http://churchethos.com/book-review/another-great-hcsb-review/comment-page-1/#comment-39486 poet Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:39:04 +0000 http://churchethos.com/?p=1586#comment-39486 Hi, I found this page via googling "HCSB review", as I wanted to see what others were saying about the translation. I fell in love with the Study Bible the first time I happened upon it on display. What first caught my eye was the design; with all of its photographs, maps, illustrations, words, and notes, it seemed really novel and blessedly innovative. The wealth of resources seemed impeccable, but I was a little wary because I had never, to my knowledge, used the HCSB translation. Yet, I bought the hardbound right then and there, and I am so happy that I did. I still find the translation a bit awkward in a few places that I have learned in other translations (such as Micah 6:8, where I automatically recall the word "mercy"). I wish I knew the original languages, but I like to do word studies and I find much clarity in doing so. I love the flow of the HBSC. Generally, in the past I have preferred the NASB and ESV. I never really noticed the NASB's difficulty until a peer commented on it and I then read N.T. Wright's assessment of it. As you can tell, I lean toward the literalness. Having grown up in a home that insists only KJV is acceptable, save for MAYBE the NKJV, I still feel a little rebellious when I study anything other than the KJV. After having not studied the KJV for a very long time, I am learning to appreciate the beauty of its Elizabethan language, yet I acknowledge how archaic the language is for the average reader. Some of those words mean completely different things, now, and a person could easily be confused. I upgraded to the genuine leather HCSB and gave away my hardbound, and I also purchased the Apologetics Study Bible. I must admit, the articles and notes in the Apologetics Study seem a bit skimpier than I expected. The binding and text is lovely, in my opinion, but I expected much more in depth study features, so I may return the Bible and buy the thinline ESV I have my eye on. I would definitely recommend the HCSB Study Bible. Of course, many people prefer a Bible containing plain scripture uninterrupted by illustrations and notes, so this edition would seemed too cluttered for their tastes. Personally, I like having options for in depth study, so I will keep the Study Bible for times when I want to, well, study helpful notes and have great tools along with my scripture, and will reserve some of my other Bibles, which have no notes, for when I want to meditate on scripture alone. Hi, I found this page via googling "HCSB review", as I wanted to see what others were saying about the translation.
I fell in love with the Study Bible the first time I happened upon it on display. What first caught my eye was the design; with all of its photographs, maps, illustrations, words, and notes, it seemed really novel and blessedly innovative. The wealth of resources seemed impeccable, but I was a little wary because I had never, to my knowledge, used the HCSB translation. Yet, I bought the hardbound right then and there, and I am so happy that I did. I still find the translation a bit awkward in a few places that I have learned in other translations (such as Micah 6:8, where I automatically recall the word "mercy"). I wish I knew the original languages, but I like to do word studies and I find much clarity in doing so.
I love the flow of the HBSC. Generally, in the past I have preferred the NASB and ESV. I never really noticed the NASB's difficulty until a peer commented on it and I then read N.T. Wright's assessment of it. As you can tell, I lean toward the literalness. Having grown up in a home that insists only KJV is acceptable, save for MAYBE the NKJV, I still feel a little rebellious when I study anything other than the KJV.
After having not studied the KJV for a very long time, I am learning to appreciate the beauty of its Elizabethan language, yet I acknowledge how archaic the language is for the average reader. Some of those words mean completely different things, now, and a person could easily be confused.
I upgraded to the genuine leather HCSB and gave away my hardbound, and I also purchased the Apologetics Study Bible. I must admit, the articles and notes in the Apologetics Study seem a bit skimpier than I expected. The binding and text is lovely, in my opinion, but I expected much more in depth study features, so I may return the Bible and buy the thinline ESV I have my eye on.
I would definitely recommend the HCSB Study Bible. Of course, many people prefer a Bible containing plain scripture uninterrupted by illustrations and notes, so this edition would seemed too cluttered for their tastes. Personally, I like having options for in depth study, so I will keep the Study Bible for times when I want to, well, study helpful notes and have great tools along with my scripture, and will reserve some of my other Bibles, which have no notes, for when I want to meditate on scripture alone.

]]> Comment on Why I’m Not Planting a House Church by Marshall Diakon http://churchethos.com/church-planting/why-im-not-planting-a-house-church/comment-page-1/#comment-39485 Marshall Diakon Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:53:17 +0000 http://churchethos.com/?p=1102#comment-39485 Nathan, there is a compassionate conflict within us regarding the "narrow gate that leads o life", for how few will be passing through that gate (according to Jesus). Yes, we would like to see our whole neighborhood, city, country... the world walking toward the salvation that is in Christ. How do men and women come to enter the Good Shepherd's narrow gate? Answer well, and our own mass salvation plans for the world will fade. Nathan, there is a compassionate conflict within us regarding the "narrow gate that leads o life", for how few will be passing through that gate (according to Jesus). Yes, we would like to see our whole neighborhood, city, country… the world walking toward the salvation that is in Christ.
How do men and women come to enter the Good Shepherd's narrow gate?
Answer well, and our own mass salvation plans for the world will fade.

]]> Comment on Is God's Word Living and Active? by Andy http://churchethos.com/christian-thought/is-gods-word-living-and-active/comment-page-1/#comment-39484 Andy Sun, 17 Jul 2011 19:26:46 +0000 http://churchethos.com/?p=794#comment-39484 I totally agree with what you have posted. It is definitely an awesome practice to adapt when having a solitude moment with the living God, as his word is living and active. The word of God will have its meaning as living and active when we put into practice what He has taught us. Thank you for sharing your great time with God! :) I totally agree with what you have posted. It is definitely an awesome practice to adapt when having a solitude moment with the living God, as his word is living and active. The word of God will have its meaning as living and active when we put into practice what He has taught us. Thank you for sharing your great time with God! :)

]]> Comment on HCSB vs. ESV Update by Nathan Creitz http://churchethos.com/book-review/hcsb-vs-esv-update/comment-page-1/#comment-39479 Nathan Creitz Thu, 26 May 2011 19:06:45 +0000 http://churchethos.wordpress.com/?p=525#comment-39479 Thanks for all of your comments on the HCSB. Please check out my new blog <a href="http://nathancreitz.net" rel="nofollow">http://nathancreitz.net</a> and read my most recent post about <a href="http://nathancreitz.net/2011/05/26/hcsb-bible-translations-tools-and-tech-for-the-21st-century/" rel="nofollow">why I use the HCSB</a> and hope that all English speakers will too. My recent post <a href="http://nathancreitz.net/2011/05/26/hcsb-bible-translations-tools-and-tech-for-the-21st-century/" rel="nofollow">Bible Translations- Tools and Tech for the 21st Century- HCSB</a> Thanks for all of your comments on the HCSB. Please check out my new blog http://nathancreitz.net and read my most recent post about why I use the HCSB and hope that all English speakers will too.
My recent post Bible Translations- Tools and Tech for the 21st Century- HCSB

]]> Comment on Why I Chose the HCSB over the ESV by Brian http://churchethos.com/book-review/why-i-chose-the-hcsb-over-the-esv/comment-page-1/#comment-38466 Brian Tue, 17 May 2011 04:15:06 +0000 http://churchethos.wordpress.com/?p=498#comment-38466 I used to be an NIV fan, but am disappointed that the 2011 NIV, which is replacing the original NIV, is now gender-modified. I thoroughly enjoy the 2nd edition of the HCSB and also appreciate the ESV. I am also excited about the current release of the International Standard Version. It is currently available in e-versions and will soon be available in print versions. The ISV is exceptionally readable and provides translators" notes on the literal translation when a dynamic translation (academic paraphrase) is utilized. I used to be an NIV fan, but am disappointed that the 2011 NIV, which is replacing the original NIV, is now gender-modified. I thoroughly enjoy the 2nd edition of the HCSB and also appreciate the ESV. I am also excited about the current release of the International Standard Version. It is currently available in e-versions and will soon be available in print versions. The ISV is exceptionally readable and provides translators" notes on the literal translation when a dynamic translation (academic paraphrase) is utilized.

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