I guess I'm over-reacting?

[lazarus]

I don't like the new Remnant study Bible. Why is it OK to mix EGW's writings with scripture where Ellen White is more prominent than scripture.

http://www.theremnantstudybible.com/flash/

Isn't this adding to scripture or am I over-reacting?

[abelisle]

Actually the timing is perfect since this fits with our new President's mindset for Adventist Bible study.

EGW is the perfect "critical lens" for understanding Scripture.

Alex

[SivartM]

Are we including other study Bibles with notes in them as well, or just the one with Ellen's?

[phkrause]

I don't like the new Remnant study Bible. Why is it OK to mix EGW's writings with scripture where Ellen White is more prominent than scripture.

http://www.theremnantstudybible.com/flash/

Isn't this adding to scripture or am I over-reacting?

Not sure you are! I kind of like the EGW quotes.

I don't like it because it costs to much. :)

[GreatLakesGramma]

I have a different study Bible, which I really like, "The Word In Life Study Bible, New Testament Edition." In that one there is more space devoted to the articles, references, and commentary scattered throughout, than to the actual Bible text. It's a good way to connect the information and commentary to the relevant scriptures, in a meaningful, interesting, and inspiring manner.

[Neil D]

I have a priniciple that I have used with scripture...that is one that Martin Luther used, I believe...

Scripture is it's own interpreter.

So, what is EGW going to add to this? If we interpret all scripture thru EGW, then don't we raise EGW to the same level or even above scripture? Didn't she say that she was "the lesser light pointing to the greater light"?

[LifeHiscost]

I have a priniciple that I have used with scripture...that is one that Martin Luther used, I believe...

Scripture is it's own interpreter.

So, what is EGW going to add to this? If we interpret all scripture thru EGW, then don't we raise EGW to the same level or even above scripture? Didn't she say that she was "the lesser light pointing to the greater light"?

EGW herself pointed to the fact that she was not to be an interpreter for others, that the Word was to be it's own expositor. OTOH, any expositor of the Word, if it is not inconsistent with what the Word already reveals, would seem to me to be a requirement reminder, as preachers are suppose to be.

Otherwise what need the preacher?

"His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.”

And with many other exhortations he preached to the people." Luke 3:17-19 NKJV

Joy!

[olger]

My current concern is that other evangelical groups might use it against us in the future..

g

[Guest]

Ding, Ding, Ding! I thought the fight was over! Are you trying to revive it again...it's moldy for crying out loud!!

It sure is.

...(did I just agree with CoAspen?)

[olger]

[Guest]

[Dr. Shane]

I enjoy reading Ellen Whites books a lot. I believe she received divine dreams and visions and that she spoke with angels. I have read all five books in the Conflict of the Ages series from cover to cover. However I do not believe her role was to be an inspired commentary on the Bible.

[Neil D]

Originally Posted By: CoAspen

Ding, Ding, Ding! I thought the fight was over! Are you trying to revive it again...it's moldy for crying out loud!!

It sure is.

...(did I just agree with CoAspen?)

Quick, someone check the temperature....and answer the question.....

....did hell just freeze over????

[Neil D]

I enjoy reading Ellen Whites books a lot. I believe she received divine dreams and visions and that she spoke with angels. I have read all five books in the Conflict of the Ages series from cover to cover. However I do not believe her role was to be an inspired commentary on the Bible.

Shane, I agree with you totally here. EGW as an interpreter of the bible is NOT what she s about...

Now, having said that I am troubled by our denomination's book and bible house creating the ClearWord for the expressed purpose of devotional reading....

My question to that is why? Why does the church need a "devotional" bible? To me, what is the differnce between this "devotional Bible" and the one that the JW's use- Duey Version of the Bible. We all know that it has errors regarding the Godhead....And why do we have to read and reflect on someone else's thoughts ? It strikes me as what Communist countrys used to do with required reading of Lenin and Chairman Mao...If this is the way to brainwash a couple of countrys, why would I want to be religiously brainwashed by my denomination?

Those are my thoughts....

[Woody]

How many prefer the Andrews Bible?

[Neil D]

Never heard of it....please explain it's origins....

[Woody]

It originated at Andrews. A number of scholars such as your neighbor George Knight contributed to it. I don't have the info handy. It is very recent.

[Dr. Shane]

I don't like the Clear Word. I think the idea was to create an Adventist version of The Living Bible. I am not a big fan of the Living Bible either.

[Guest]

It sure is.

...(did I just agree with CoAspen?)

[Gregory Matthews]

My current concern is that other evangelical groups might use it against us in the future..

g

Agree

[Gregory Matthews]

I enjoy reading Ellen Whites books a lot. I believe she received divine dreams and visions and that she spoke with angels. I have read all five books in the Conflict of the Ages series from cover to cover. However I do not believe her role was to be an inspired commentary on the Bible.

Agree

[lazarus]

Actually the timing is perfect since this fits with our new President's mindset for Adventist Bible study.

EGW is the perfect "critical lens" for understanding Scripture.

Alex

So much for sola scriptura. I stopped by the Remnant publications booth at GC and made this comment to the lady handing out info. She said I was only the second person who made this comment out of many who appreciated the publication.

I fear we are losing our hold on scripture itself. Many SDA members I know take EGW as the final word of truth over scripture. If you have an EGW quote that's the end of the discussion.

In the opening pages of the remnant Bible you have a bio of EGW that comes before info about the Bible itself. Lord have mercy!

[Gregory Matthews]

The ANDREWS STUDY BIBLE (NOTE: It is a Study Bible.) has just come off of the press. It is being sold in hard cover for as little as $40. Other editions cost more.

As a Study Bible it has a lot of commentary and explanatory material included. It is a good Bible.

The Remenant Bible is a private publication by an independent ministry. I doubt that the White Estate gave them permission to print the EGW Material. As that material is in the public domain they were not required to get permission.

They print a lot of stuff for SDAs but it is all privately printed.

[Gregory Matthews]

I don't like the Clear Word. I think the idea was to create an Adventist version of The Living Bible. I am not a big fan of the Living Bible either.

The Clear Word came out of the attempt of a scholar to put the Bible into language that children (his relatives) could understand. It has value as long as it is understood to be a dynamic translation and not a formal translation, and is only used from that perspective.

The priblem arose when it was first printed and titled: THE CLEAR WORD BIBLE. That brought about so much discussion that the word "BIBLE" was removed from the title. Current problems continue as some people use it for in-depth doctrinal study which is inappropriate.

[SivartM]

Fun Fact: Thomas Nelson, a non-Adventist Bible publishing house, was the one that suggested a Bible with Ellen White notes.