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Bible Translations
MONEY MANAGEMENT 101
Studying the Bible at College
How the Bible Was Written
Is the Bible Relevantin the 21st Century?
Porn Causes Brain Damage
 A Life Without Regrets?
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Ancient WisdomStill Relevant Today
400 Years of the King James Bible
 
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f you were stranded on a desert island and could have only one book to read, what would it be? Other than one on how to survive on a desert island or how to get off a desert island, what would you choose?
If You Had Only One Book
Curious, I perused an online discussion of this very question. As one would expect, there was a variety of opinions. Amazingly, not a single person selected the Bible even though it is “by far the best-selling book of all time” (Russell Ash,
Te op 10 of Everything,
 p. 112). Ironically, people buy Bibles, but apparently they don’t read them. At least that’s what seems to be the case according to a recent survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. Te average respondent to this survey correctly answered only half of the 32 questions about the Bible and other aspects of religion. (Ironically, atheists scored higher than Christians!)Tis year is a significant year in the history of the Bible. Exactly 400 years ago in 1611, the King James Version became available to English-speaking people. In the ensuing years this transla-tion has had an enormous impact on Western nations. But will the average person even be aware of this historical milestone? Be sure to read the arti-cle “Your Bible Is 400 Years Old” for more details.So let’s say you selected the Bible as your book to read while stranded on a desert island. What are some of its key points?Jesus, the Son of God, said that God’s words, which are recorded for us in the Bible, are truth (John 17:17). Put another way, we can be absolutely sure that whatever God says is accurate. If He says some-thing will come to pass,
it will.
 When He explains how to have good relationships with others, what He reveals
works.
 In addition to explaining what God is doing and how we can live better lives, God’s Word reveals our spiritual potential to become part of His eternal family. As John 1:12 says, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” And of even more sobering significance, each of us will be  judged by what is written in the Bible (Revelation 20:12).Recognizing these principles, Paul told imothy that the Holy Scriptures are “able to make you wise for salvation” (2 imothy 3:15). Why? Because, as Paul continued, “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
 
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (verses 16-17). As beneficial and important as the Bible is, it is of no value unless one reads it and applies its timeless instructions. In this issue we draw your attention to the 400th anniversary of the King James Version of the Bible and highlight this book’s continuing relevance. We hope it will inspire you to be like the people of Berea who “received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11).
Vertical Thought 
 is a biblically based magazine of understanding for young people aged 12-22. Our name,
Vertical Thought,
 is derived from Colossians 3:1-2, which tells us to think about godly things “which are above, where Christ is.”
Vertical Thought 
 is published quarterly by the United Church of God, an International Asso cia tion, 555 Technecenter Drive, Milford, OH 45150. © 2011 United Church of God, an International  Asso ciation. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Repro duction in any form without written permission is prohibited.
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 Dennis Luker
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 Peter Eddington
Managing editor:
 David Treybig
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 Dan Dowd, Larry Greider, Doug Horchak, Mario Seiglie, Amanda Stiver, Randy Stiver, Ken Treybig,
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 Shaun Venish
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 Becky Bennett, Mike Bennett, Tom Robinson
Proofreader:
 Deb-bie Pennington
Web design:
 Aaron Booth
Editorial reviewers:
 James Capo, Todd Carey, Paul Luecke, Doug Johnson, Jim Servidio
Ironically, people buy Bibles, but apparently they don’t read them. At least that’s what seems to be the case according to a recent survey by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
 Vantage Point
David Treybig,
 Managing Editor
 
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Your Bible Is 400 Years Old
Te groundbreaking King James  Version of the Bible was completed in 1611.
Is the Bible Still Relevant in the 21st Century?
Te Bible is almost 3,500 years old. How can anything so ancient have any relevance today?
Keys to Understanding the Bible
How can one make sense of the Word of God? Here are a few basics.
What’s in It for Me?
Many people today ask them-selves WIIFM?
Money Management 101
In this tough economy, here are some tips for saving and spending  your hard-earned cash.
Porn Causes Brain Damage
In today’s culture, porn is not going away. You can avoid the damage this sin causes.
A Life Without Regrets?
Most of us have some regrets that affect us, our family and friends. How can you minimize them in  your life?
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