![]() We’re not specifically told in the Scriptures that everyone will hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” But my first reaction is that there will be some who are barely saved. At the end of the age, we as believers will stand before the judgment seat of Jesus Christ, where we will be judged according to what we have done or not done for God in this world. So, what do we do with this? Well, we recognize that the Bible talks about the judgment seat of Christ. Not everyone who makes it to heaven will be in fact, a good and faithful servant. So no, not every person who makes it to heaven will cross the finish line gloriously. The New Testament also describes some believers who seemingly sin in a way that sort of ends their usefulness on earth, and God brings them home to heaven. There are some people whom the New Testament describes as believers, who are destined for heaven, but who will be saved by the skin of their teeth. My first impression would simply to be say, No. ![]() To be honest, it’s a question I haven’t specifically considered before. Will everyone who makes it to heaven through faith in Jesus hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant”? So, what Bible translation is good for a new believer or a beginner to the Christian faith? ![]() Understand that no Bible translation is perfect – understand the different strengths and weaknesses of the translations you would like to use. There are some bad (or at least questionable) Bible translations. The ESV is also good – but I do prefer the NKJV.Ī good Bible translation for beginners is the New Living Translation. My preferred translation is the New King James Version. When it comes to English Bible translations, here are some thoughts: In addition, language is a moving target. There is always nuance or a range of meaning that gets lost along the way. It’s impossible to perfectly translate a lot of text from one language to another. Some are more literal, some are more of a paraphrase. There are different kinds of Bible translation. Which translation(s) do you recommend for beginners? Thank you for your time. ![]() I would like to read and study the bible for the first time, but I’m not sure which translation is best. I discovered you on YouTube, by watching some of your Q & A videos. Which Bible Translation is Good for Beginners? ![]()
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