Our Church primarily uses the NIV. I really don't understand that but I deal with it.
I don't like the NIV. It sounds strange and very loose to me. I think it is good a an introductory bible for kids, but I don't understnad why it is used by so many churches as the primary text.
I bought my 12 year old son an NIV Study bible to use because I think it will be a good for him. The only other NIV in the house is a small paperback pocket size that I use for cross reference when I'm not on the computer and have access to the internet.
I personally prefer the KJV and am most comfortable with it. I use it for personal study these days. My wife uses the ESV study bible. I have most of the modern translations on the shelf.
David
PCA
Richardson, Texas
Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace.
--C.H. Spurgeon
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