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As a conservative Christian you already know that you are being attacked for your Christian values, clearly outlined in the Holy Bible, by liberals. Recently conservative Liberty University, founded by Jerry Falwell, has come under attack for upholding these Christian values. What follows is a letter sent out by Jerry Falwell Jr.

“For nearly three decades, proud Americans like you have helped us grounded in the conservative Christian values that Liberty University was founded to support and defend. With the recent election of Barack Obama as president, radical left-wing activist groups are energized and seeking to use big government to mute the conservative voice. Few groups are more sinister than Americans United for Separation of Church and State and its misguided leader Barry Lynn.

Recently, Lynn, an ACLU lawyer turned reverend, seized on a fundraising opportunity when the university told a LU Democrat Club it could not use LU’s name and money in promoting some of its causes. The Democrat Club and its staff sponsor had refused to cut ties with the National Democratic Party, which supports abortion-on-demand and same-sex marriage.

LU thought the Democrat Club’s allegiance to the Democratic Party as a direct contradiction to core Christian values held dear by the university, which is both pro-life and pro-traditional marriage.

Lynn’s weapon of choice is the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency which he often uses to pistol whip those who disagree with his radical, liberal political agenda.

In this case, Lynn’s assertion is that LU, in limiting the use of its name and money, had violated its non-profit standing. His goal is to have LU stripped of its tax exempt status by the federal government.

Personally, I find such assertions and petitions for federal involvement in curbing religious freedoms a disturbing trend as we move closer to a more instrusive and socialized federal government. in fact, AU’s actions are un-American. If a school like Liberty University can be required to endorse and support abortion rights and same-sex marriage, then how can we continue to call America “a free country”?

My father taught millions to stand and fight when they knew in their heart they were doing what was right. I think it’s time for Christian conservatives to stand up aganist left wing policital bullies like Barry Lynn. If we don’t stop him now, your church or your family could be his next political target. I hope you can send a financial gift of $15, $25, $50 or $100 to help us fight for the heart of America.”

God Bless You,

Jerry Falwell Jr.

I very much agree with what Mr. Falwell is saying. And I want it to be know that I am in no way afflilated with Liberty University, but I agree with their principles. If you see in in your heart to give to this university in their politicial fight, you can write them at the following address:

Liberty Alliance Action
P.O. Box 190
Forest, VA 24551

Faith Two-Tone Bible Cover

This fashionable two-tone design from Christian art Gifts features pebble-grain leather-look construction with debossed flowers and the word “Faith” debossed in beautiful script lettering on the front. The back also has debossed flowers on the deep mahogany vinyl. Other features include a leather-look spine handle, zipper closure with cross engraved silver-tone zipper pull, a fully lined interior, and two pen loops.

Available in X-Large and Medium sizes.

Flapover Bible Cover

Protect your Bible in style with this fashionable flapover-style Bible cover. Features smooth leather-look black vinyl with brown trim, antique bronze-tone metal fish symbol on the front flapover, and an adjustable shoulder strap. The back has a handy slip pocket. The Bible compartment is fully lined in durable nylon and has an attached ribbon bookmark and pen loop. Also has double zippers with handy leather-look zipper pulls.

Available in X-Large and Large sizes.

Leather-look Cross Bible Cover

This fashionable leather-look cover has back-to-front debossed swirl design with a debossed corner cross. Features a leather-look spine handle, lined interior, inside pen loop, and silver-tone cross zipper pull.

Available in Large and Medium sizes.

Red Wedge Bible Cover

Make a fashion statement while protecting your Bible. Wedge design features soft burgundy leather-look vinyl, reinforced corners and bottom, comfortable rolled handles, polished metal fish emblem on the front and a generous rear pocket with snap closure. The Bible compartment unzips with dual zippers and matching leather-look zipper pulls. The inside is fully lined in durable nylon, lays flat with your Bible inside and has an attached ribbon bookmark and a pen loop.

Available in X-Large and Large sizes.

To see our full line of fashion Bible covers visit the Fashion section of our website.

This brief article will address in a simple way the question, “Why are there so many Bible translations?” The question is legitimate and many other questions emerge as a result of this one. So, let’s look at the question with some questions, okay?

What is a Bible translation? Properly understood, a true Bible translation is the process of translating the text of the original Greek manuscripts (and a little Aramaic) for the New Testament and Hebrew (and a little Chaldean) for the Old Testament into another language.

The language these New Testament scripts were written in were originally authored in Koine Greek. The Greek of the common man as opposed to Classical Greek. The Hebrew of the Old Testament is still amazingly similar to the Hebrew of today. In a very real sense, the first writings were written in the common language of the people of their times.

The translating of Scripture has been done in several thousand different languages. Whole ministries exist to continue the process of Scripture translation until every tribe and tongue has the Bible, or least a part of it, in their own language.

Are all Bibles you view in a bookstore translations from original manuscripts? More correctly they are translations from a compilation of those manuscripts that exist in book form. An example of this for New Testament translation is the famous Textus Receptus. Greek scholars use these compilations in the work of New Testament translation just as Hebrew scholars use the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament.

It is important for you to understand that all Bibles in a bookstore are not truly translations. Some are paraphrases. A paraphrase is where a scholar basically tries to put the Bible text into a similar meaning that may be more easily understood by a contemporary reader. Technically, this is called use of the dynamic equivalent. In other words, a chariot in Bible days might be seen as a car in our day. Lots of arguments have ensued over these questions between scholars.

Which translation is the best? Between translations some are more wooden (literal), while others may be a little more loose with the translation. Anyway, we will leave the debates to the scholars about which serves a greater purpose. Between strict loyalty to the laws of translating and the need for people to clearly understand there is a battlefield of argument. I say let’s just pursue reading and praying for understanding of whatever version of a translation we do read.

There are many different versions of the English translations of the Bible available today and most Bible readers have their favorite. Some are completely loyal to the King James Version (KJV) of 1611 while others choose the New Living Translation. I personally like the New King James Version and it is the one I also use most on the online bible study site I make available for surfers. I like it because I grew up on the KJV and the New King James Version (NJKV) reads similarly but the antiquated words like “concupiscence” have been updated to words we can actually understand. I do want to clarify that when people argue about the KJV of 1611, it is really not the original KJV of 1611 they are reading. Reading it is like reading the Canterbury Tales. Besides, what about other language groups who do not speak English? To be so inflexible as to allow nothing but an English version of the Bible is a little short sighted in addition to being prideful. We should have respect for the Bible in all its forms.

My answer to the question, “What is the best Bible Translation?” is simply, “The one you can best understand and that draws your heart toward God.” Most translations are really legitimate.

Now back to the question that birthed the title of this article, “Why are there so many translations?” First, because there are so many different languages spoken on the planet. You would have to go back to Babel to try and undo this fact. Secondly, there are so many translations, because the Bible is an absolutely fascinating and inspired book. It is amazing that the same verse of Scripture can produce so many different sermons and most of them good. Like to read sermons? Free sermon outlines are offered online to anyone at anytime. It’s part of my ministry as a pastor.

Yes, the Bible is an absolutely unequaled book. Men have died to protect it, died to translate it, and died to deliver it to others who have never read it. Such a book cannot be left alone. Conversely, others have spent their lives trying to destroy it. It lives on and I encourage you to read it today. God Bless You!

Eddie Lawrence of Sermon Seedbed

Side note: for self balance info, read about EFT (emotional freedom technique); it has helped many people to open the heart to life.

We’ve added several new Bible covers to the Bargain area of our website. So, if you’re looking for a great deal on a new cover to protect your Bible, now is the time to act. Quantities may be limited. Here are just a few.

Women’s Signature Bible Cover by White Dove Designs

Great looking nylon purse-style cover.
Available in X-Large and Large sizes.

List Price: $23.99
Our Price: $12.99

Rejoice Bible Cover by Gregg Gift

Leather-look cover designed by artist Julie Ueland.
Available in X-Large, Large and Medium sizes.

List Price: $17.99
Our Price: $9.99

Red Cross Bible Cover by White Dove Designs

Ballistic nylon cover that is great for men and teens.
Available X-Large and Large sizes.

List Price: $21.99
Our Price: $12.99

Pebble Grain Bible Cover by White Dove Designs

All black leather-look cover with front zippered pocket.
Available in X-Large and Large sizes.

List Price: $15.99
Our Price: $9.99

As you probably already know leather is a very durable material and is an excellent choice for the construction of Bible covers.  Leather can come from a variety of animals, with cattle leather being the most common.  Bible covers are also made from lamb, which can be found in more expensive leather products.

Types of Leather
There are many types of leather and some manufacturers use the following terms to describe them.
Full Grain Leather – This is used to describe the natural blemished surface of the animal skin, such as scratches, wrinkles and grain variation. This is usually a higher quality grain. You get the natural beauty of the hide with all the imperfections.
Top Grain Leather – Sometimes you’ll see a leather Bible cover referred to as “top grain.”  It describes the sanding of the natural grain to remove the defects seen in the full grain leather. It is a little lower quality than the full grain because all the imperfections are removed. A grain pattern is them embossed into the surface. A common type of embossing is the pebble grain surface.
Split Grain – You won’t actually see this term used by Bible cover manufacturers even if it used in the cover. The split grains are the “other” slices of hides left over after the top grain has been removed. These are going to lack a lot of the tissue strength you would get with the top grain or full grain, but it will be less expensive. It is still very acceptable for small surfaces, like Bible covers.
Bonded Leather – These are genuine leather pieces bonded together with man-made materials and usually embossed with a grain design. They usually contain about 90% leather but is much cheaper than the full or top grain leather.
Suede – This type of leather is cut from the inner side of the animal hide which produces a napped finish. It is softer than other forms of leather, but is less durable.
Nubuck – Not as well known as other leather types, Nubuck is top grain leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side to produce a napped surface similar to suede. But nubuck leather is far more durable than suede and will last much longer.

If you shop around you will see vast differences in the prices of leather Bible covers – from 50 dollars to as low as 10 dollars. The higher priced leather covers are probably full grain or top grain leather.  But even the lower priced leather covers can be a good value.  Some are a patchwork design, which means they are made from unused leather scraps stitched together, which makes each cover unique. Some people are attracted to this construction method and others are not.

You can see a great selection of leather Bible covers at the Bible Cover Store.

McDonald’s has reversed it’s position after the Christian based American Family Association called for a nationwide boycott. Apparently, Christians do have a voice that’s heard.

McDonalds had given $20,000 to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). The vice president of McDonalds, Richard Ellis, also serves on the board of the NGLCC. 

Initially McDonald’s stood by their support of the NGLCC. CEO Jim Skinner said “Being a socially responsible organization is a fundamental part of who we are. We have an obligation to use our size and resources to make a difference in the world … and we do.”

What a difference a boycott can make. The American Family Association announced that McDonald’s has reversed it’s position and agreed to remain neutral on social and political issues. McDonald’s announced that vice president, Richard Ellis has resigned from the organizations board and that membership in NGLCC will not be renewed once it expires in December.

McDonald’s sent an email to it’s franchise owners saying, “It is our policy to not be involved in political and social issues. McDonald’s remains neutral on same sex marriage or any ‘homosexual agenda’ as defined by the American Family Association.”

It would be nice if McDonalds said they don’t support the NGLCC or the gay and lesbian lifestyle, but I guess the netural postition is a victory for Christians.

As a Christian, I have the right to live a abundant life. The life that Jesus Christ died to give me, is all mine. It’s not because of our might, nor because of our goodness, but because of the precious blood, Jesus Christ shed for us in the Cross at Calvary. Because of his innocent blood, millions of sinners are saved from Hell. How precious that is, you ask?

If you don’t realize what Hell is, or what would have happened to you if Jesus didn’t save you, you won’t realize the value of Christianity. There are still millions in the world living without the knowledge that, there exists a dark world beneath the earth named Hell. Where millions of souls are tormented forever, in eternal fire. But this may sound like a fairy tale to you unless you study the Bible deeper and seek for the truth.

Not only is Hell real. But whatever Bible depicts about the dark side and satan, evil and demons are all real. You will know the truth only if you read bible and understand what God saved us from. And the need for that is to save yourself from suffering the torments in Hell. God doesn’t want even one soul to go there, God loves us so much, that he gave his only son’s life for saving us.

Realize what you are saved from. To make you believe that there is a world called Hell. Go read the bible, search bible passages online in sites like bible gateway. Search for the word “Hell” and you will come up with all sorts of details about Hell, you will read exactly where Hell is situated, and you will know what it feels like to be in Hell. You will understand the value of Jesus Christ who saved us from destruction.

If that info on Hell is just not enough for you to believe, then go search sites like YouTube, where you’ll find a real audio recording done by some archeologists, while digging deeper in to the earths core. You’ll be shocked to hear the torments of millions of souls in Hell, also for you to believe that it’s no cooked up story, you can find photographs of newspapers articles that published the incident back in 1940’s if I am right.

I am not saying this all to scare you away from reality. I am telling you these to understand the value of Christianity and the value of what Jesus died to give us. The only person who can save us from destruction and Hell is Jesus Christ. His name is the name above all names, the word above all words. It’s the name of the Almighty who is the Alpha and The Omega, who can answer all your prayers instantly, who can change people’s minds for your good, who can heal your sickness, who can turn any difficult situation and make it to your advantage. Believe in Jesus Christ and Be Saved Forever. The gift is an eternal life, with God in his garden of Love… Heaven…

God will give his angels charge over his sons and daughters who fear him and love him the way he loves you. He is the God who said – If you abide in me and my words abide in you, I’ll do for you whatever you ask me to do. What more can a meager human being like you and me ask for that having God by our side?

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Answer quickly:

What’s the difference between Christianity and every other religion?

Can you do it in 30 seconds or less?

Well, I’d like for you to be able to do this.

Unfortunately, the answer isn’t good news. The answer is a truth that keeps
so many from being willing to follow God. In fact, it’s really distasteful.

But my job isn’t to please your ears. My job is to tell you the truth. And
here it is:

The Answer

Except for Christianity, every other religion in the world is basically a set
of instructions on how to be good enough for God. Christianity is the ONLY
religion that says, “You CAN’T be good enough for God.” It is the only religion
with a Savior.

The world wants to believe that people are good, or that they can become
good. The truth is that we are NOT good and that we can’t become good.
Period.

You simply can’t EARN your way to God, and that is what all of the other
religions of the world are desperately trying to teach you to do.

Scriptural Proof

And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call
Me good? No one is good except God alone. - Mark 10:18

Every one of them has turned aside; together they have become
corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one. - Psalm
53:3

All have turned aside, together they have become useless; there
is none who does good, there is not even one. - Romans 3:12

Everyday Proof

Ask yourself these questions:

1.) Have you ever sinned?

If you are not sure, you can check yourself against the 10 Commandments.
(Exodus 20:3-17). The Bible says that this is the whole reason WHY we were given
the 10 commandments.

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by
observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Romans
3:20

If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the
truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8

2.) Have you even known anyone who hasn’t sinned?

If fact, even if someone doesn’t accept God or the Bible, you can ask them if
they have their own set of rules to judge what is right and what is wrong.

They will say “yes”, at which point you can ask them “Have you ALWAYS and
COMPLETELY followed your OWN set of rules of right and wrong?” If they are
truthful, they will say “no.”

Scripture backs up this truth too in Romans 2:14-15.

We are not good and we cannot become good. This is a hard truth, but it is
true nonetheless. It is the core of Christianity.

How Does Obedience Fit?

I’ll take a full look at obedience in the future, but for now, just know that
even many Christians get off track because they try to be “worthy” of the fact
that Jesus died for them.

Don’t get me wrong, obedience is important, but it is important only because
of a love response to God. Obedience tells God that you love Him.

Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My
Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who
does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own;
they belong to the Father who sent me. - John 14:23-24

This is love for God: to obey his commands.- 1 John
5:3

Sum It All Up

We are not good and we can’t become good enough (on our own) to get to God.
However, God decided to make a way, because He is perfectly loving and perfectly
just. He did this by sacrificing His Son, Jesus.

If confronted about your faith by someone of a different faith simply ask
them:

“Who or what pays for your sins?”

Other religions typically have a strong sense of justice. Where, then,
is justice regarding their own sin?

We MUST have a Savior. Muhammad did not die for your sins, neither did Buddha
nor Confucius. Jesus Christ is the only Savior the world has ever known. Other
religions are counting on the mercy of God, but this denies justice.

It is the most incredible love story that God wanted you so badly that He
made the sacrifice of His Son, so that you could be good enough - perfect, in
fact.

The more I recognize my own sins, the more extraordinary this love story
becomes. Not only that God accepts me, not even that He loves me, but that He
has actually chosen me to be adopted into His family as His very own child!
Amazing, beautiful and humbling.

May you be blessed.

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Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm Mountain Time

When buying a new Bible, it makes sense to protect your investment with a Bible cover. People tend to keep their Bible for a long time. After all, it’s got all their notes in it. It’s easier and less expensive to change the cover that protects it.

Consumers have more choices in Bible cover styles that ever before. Sure, any Bible cover will protect a Bible, but some people are looking for more style than a basic black canvas cover, even though those are still perennial best sellers. Here at the Bible Cover Store we try to find a balance between traditional and fashionable styles of Bible covers.

Bible covers that emphasize fashion are more hit and miss with consumers, but the good ones will sometimes outsell the basic covers. For example, as soon as we introduced the Jeweled Cross Bible cover and the Wisdom Bible cover, they became instant hits. On the negative side, a cover that is a great seller today can easily be out of style tomorrow. That’s why, just like car makers, Bible cover manufacturers introduce new Bible covers every year.

Manufacturers look at the latest trends in fashion when designing new covers, as these trends tend to carry over into the Bible cover market. The JC Designer Signature Wedge from White Dove Designs looks more like an expensive handbag than a Bible cover.

Some non-traditional covers have entered the market recently. Gregg Gift’s new Bible Carryall is worn across the body and can hold an extra large Bible as well as other essentials.

The Bible cover you select is really a function of you. Men typically go for basic covers and organizers, but certain designs will attract them, such as camouflage covers or sports covers.

Women will also buy the basics, but they usually go for the more design-intensive covers with images or stitching. Gregg Gift’s line of designer Bible covers have been best sellers for years.

Children and Teen Bible covers don’t sell as well as adult-oriented covers, but we still offer a great selection for this segment of the market. You will find children’s covers in smaller sizes, such as the Treasure Map Bible cover, as they tend to carry smaller youth-size Bibles. Teens go more more design-oriented covers, but definitely have a different sense of style than mom or dad. One popular trend is the distressed and frayed look, such as the Grommet Cross Bible cover.

Some manufacturers are finally making Spanish Bible covers, with either Latin American design elements or Spanish words, such as the Calligraphy Cross Bible cover.

And the Bible cover suppliers haven’t forgotten the giant size Bibles or the extra small Bibles, referred to as Special Size Covers; such as the Compact Canvas Bible cover or the Maxi Study Bible cover.

Regardless of the changes and trends, Bible covers will be an important part of the Christian retail market.