At the prodding of various blogging buddies (TC, in particular) I finally broke down and bought a TNIV. I don’t think I was ever resistant to the idea, I just assumed my NIV (of which my wife and I collectively have 4-5) would suffice.
Also, to be quite honest, it’s hard to come across a copy of a TNIV in a book store around here. I do live in rural Texas after all, and most bookstores around here do not carry the TNIV. I shop online a lot, and I buy books online a lot, but I have never bought a Bible online (to the best of my recollection) because I need to look at, feel of and smell a new Bible if I’m going to buy it. I need to drool over it for a few weeks before I get up the gumption to buy it.
I just totally lied, because now that I think about it, I did buy a paperback JPS Hebrew/English Tanakh and a copy of David Stern’s Complete Jewish Bible a couple of years ago. My apologies for misleading you.
In any event, a Mardel opened recently in Abilene and it does carry a reasonable selection of TNIVs. I was thinking this Hebrews Bible Study would be a great way to try out a new Bible translation. But, I’m having second thoughts because (1) my other Bibles are already marked up and (2) I would bet money that no one attending will be reading a TNIV.
I’m also probably treading on thin ice because I was forbidden from purchasing any more Bibles until we move into a new house with more bookshelves. I better break the news about the purchase to my honey before she reads this post. 
#1 by TC Robinson on August 19, 2009 - 3:36 pm
PeterM, there you go!
I think we need to come out there and protest for the TNIV to be in those bookstores. What do you think?
#2 by petermlopez on August 19, 2009 - 3:46 pm
You are certainly welcome anytime.
#3 by Gary Zimmerli on August 19, 2009 - 4:23 pm
Peter, I think that if you start using the TNIV for much of your reading and study, before long you will see how much better it is than the NIV, and you will actually prefer it over the NIV.
I have a NIV SB, but no TNIV SB. I don’t mind using the NIV SB for reference in studying, but I’m almost always happy to return to my TNIV.
And sometimes you just gotta get a new Bible! It doesn’t matter how many others you have, when you need a new one, you need it! Tell her you’ll get rid of some of the others. That’s what I do.
#4 by petermlopez on August 20, 2009 - 8:58 am
And sometimes you just gotta get a new Bible! It doesn’t matter how many others you have, when you need a new one, you need it!
Amen.
Tell her you’ll get rid of some of the others.
Blasphemy.
#5 by Jim Dempsey on August 19, 2009 - 4:30 pm
I’m curious about how much difference there is in the TNIV and the NIV. I have read The NIV, but, being an “old fogey”; still love my KJV. What I REALLY love to do, is when I’m reading a particularly “famous”, or even hard to understand scripture in my KJV; I compare it between the two. Sadly for me; The KJV and The NIV are the only Bibles that I have, or have read. Again; (being an “old fogey”); my favorite is my KJV Rice – Reference / Study Bible. It was a gift to me from a co-worker in 1986 when I got saved. Not trying to kick up any dust here; and SOLEY MY OPINION; but I just feel closer to “The Times” when I read my old “standard” KJV. Yeah; it’s sometimes difficult to translate into modern terms; but, that’s the beauty of having a reference Bible, dictionary, and a thesaurus. Prayer and meditation, before and after reading are the most valuable. END OF NOVEL.
#6 by petermlopez on August 20, 2009 - 9:01 am
Agreed. Anytime anyone is quoting scripture, including myself, it always seems like they quote/remember the KJV. I love the KJV myself, especially when I just want to read to enjoy. That may sound bad, not that I don’t enjoy studying, or researching, but when I just want to read/listen to the Word, you can’t beat the KJV.
#7 by Jim Dempsey on August 20, 2009 - 9:39 am
I guess the wording in “The King’s English” is what appeals to me the most. Of course; my favorite authors are Shakespeare, Dickens, and; for my dark side: Poe. Can you even imagine a “modern” version of any of their stories??? I just thought of that, and am cracking up over some synonyms to use for re-writing Romeo and Juliette, and The Tell Tale Heart. OK; I’ve got to get to work!
#8 by petermlopez on August 20, 2009 - 1:43 pm
Enjoy work.
#9 by brian on August 25, 2009 - 4:03 pm
in case you don’t already know – the reason you do not find TNIV Bibles in most Christian book stores (with exception to places such as mardels) is because those conspirators against the TNIV have lead an intentional disinformation campaign against the TNIV and have written letters to the major bookstores nation wide filled with scare words like feminism, liberalism, and so on to convince these stores to stop selling the TNIV altogether. If you go to the TNIV Truth blog I am sure it is well documented there. Odd thing is, those conspirators against the TNIV promote another translation that for all intents purposes functions in much the same way as the TNIV but claims to be more “essentially literal.” That’s why you don’t see a lot of TNIV’s (if any) in the local Christian bookstores.
#10 by Peter on August 25, 2009 - 6:17 pm
Yeah, brian, I know. It’s sad. Thanks. I always appreciate you stopping by.
#11 by Robert Jimenez on August 27, 2009 - 12:35 pm
Peter, I switched to the TNIV this year. Previously I was using the HCSB, and I too was greatly influenced by TC. I have to tell you that I really love this translation. Pay attention to the way in which they translate references to the Holy Spirit, I think it is by far one of the best (I prefer to say the most accurate but I am no Greek expert) translations.
I currently own 3 copies, Pocket Size, Thinline, and the Renaissance Reference Bible – which has become my primary study bible where I write my notes, and highlight.
#12 by Peter on August 27, 2009 - 1:25 pm
I’m looking forward to getting into it. Thanks.