Which translation is best for Bible study??
There are three theories of translation that are used. Formal equivalence - (also known as a literal translation) Formal equivalence is the best translation to use for a study Bible because it seeks to translate Scripture word for word. These translations will be the most detailed and in-depth versions available.
Should we "study" the Bible??
The Bible should be studied by Jews and Christians because it is their religious text. The Bible should be studied by most people because it is by high probability one of the most inflectional texts produced by humanity. Moreover, the Bible is one of the pillars which the western civilization is founded upon.
What version of the Bible do Messianic Jews use??
Messianic Jews use the same scriptures as Protestants, including the common translations, e.g., NIV and New King James Version. (NASB-U -- The New American Standard Bible-Updated in 1995 translation is generally preferred.) B'rit Chadasha (the New Testament) was written by Messianic Jews, not the Roman Catholic Church.
What are Messianic believers??
[*]Messianic Believers are both Jew and Gentile. [*]Messianic Believers follow Yeshua ( Jesus) as revealed in the Scriptures ( both the 'Old' Covenant and the 'New' Covenant). [*]Messianic Believers seek to live lifestyles in line with the commandments and teachings contained in all of Scripture.
