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If you are a human and are seeing this field, please leave it blank.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Let's be honest, when someone tells you what their favorite Bible translation is, you fairly or unfairly make certain immediate assumptions about that person; buy quicksmart backpack strollercaricatures will pop into your mind.firetrap mini backpack 53For example, if someone says their preferred translation is the NIV Bible, what immediately comes to your mind? cornell elves backpackWhat about the King James? echo backpack blower pb 500t

See what we mean? What you think and what we think may be different, but that point is . . . something does pop up.gregory backpack z30And, when it comes to our favorite Bible translations, we can get pretty defensive. niv backpack zipper bibleBible translations can often be hot-button topics for believers that can cause arguments, debates, and division.Interestingly, there is positive intentionality behind having different translations. For example, some translations are word-for-word translations that translate words into English from the original languages of the Old and New Testaments. A thought-for-thought translation takes the main thoughts of a passage and translates them into easier to read and understandable versions.Then, there is The Message Bible, and honestly we don't know what is going on with that translation.

I enjoy using several different translations, and have been impacted in some form or fashion by almost all of them. I enjoy teaching out of the ESV, reading the NLT during devotional times, and quoting from memory the NKJV because it was my first Bible. And, the man who first shared the Gospel with me, and baptized me preferred the King James Bible.However, the point of this particular article is to create a fun and light-hearted profile of what your favorite Bible translation may say about you. These obviously are not absolutes, but rather profiles that may lighten us all up a bit.This is not intended to offend anyone, upset anyone, or promote any translation over another. After all, being able to laugh at ourselves is a great quality to have, and frankly is good for our souls."A joyful heart is medicine for the soul… 3 Things You Can't Live Without:1. Your favorite pew spot3. Matches to light the NLT on fireMost Likely To Be Spotted At—The local Cracker Barrel, before 5 PM of course.

You Have The Uncanny Ability To —Use the King's English while praying. "Lord, we cometh before Thee to ask Thou to putteth a hedge of protection around Thine people to keepth out Thine enemy—the NIV."New King James Version (NKJV)3 Things You Can't Live Without:1. The Jesus-fish on your car2. The Prayer of Jabez starter-kit3. Zip-up Bible cover that not only holds your Bible, but also all your church bulletinsMost Likely To Be Spotted At—D. C. Talk's Jesus Freak Reunion TourYou Have The Uncanny Ability To—Sneak out of church at high-noon whether the Pastor is done preaching or not, while also zipping up your Bible cover on the way out.3 Things You Can't Live Without:1. Polo's and Dockers, because suits are for "squares"3. A social media avenue to share your picture of that day's devotional reading, your open Bible, and your cup of coffee in a Christian mug.Most Likely To Be Spotted At— Applebee's or Chili's because you are way too rad to be seen with those KJV people at the Cracker Barrel.You Have The Uncanny Ability To—Find and "share" every kitty-cat and/or flower scripture meme known to mankind on social media that says, "If you love Jesus, you'll "share" this picture with ten people in the next ten minutes." 

3 Things You Can't Live Without:2. iWhatever (fill in the blank—pad? pod? phone? watch?)3. Black-rimmed glasses (Shhh. They may be cosmetic)Most Likely To Be Spotted At – Anywhere you were "predestined before the foundation of the earth" to be.You Have The Uncanny Ability To – Find a way to quote (or misquote) John Piper, Timothy Keller, or John Calvin in any and every situation. New American Standard Bible (NASB)3 Things You Can't Live Without:Your own personal blog (though the design hasn't been updated since 2009)Most Likely To Be Spotted At – A Conference that's largely attended (well, actually you and three other people), where the word "and" from 2 Peter is being parsed. Now, that sounds like a party!You Have The Uncanny Ability To – Inform anyone, even a complete stranger, that you know a tad-bit of Greek. Your barista to you: "Sir, here is your Venti Caffe Latte." Your need to speak up: "Do you happen to know what Venti means in Koine Greek?" Their reply: "Sir, it's Italian for 'I don't care'!"