Pastor Mike's Blog

I'm often asked about the Bible translation I use most often when I am teaching. In seminary I was introduced to the HCSB. I appreciate it’s accuracy and clarity. This is especially the case when it comes to John 3:16. In the HCSB John 3:16 reads, "For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." Check out this video to discover why the HCSB tranlates the Greek word "houto" ("so") in John 3:16 more fully as "in this way" as well as other translation decisions made by the HCSB.