The Bible in Cockney: Well bits of it anyway

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His answer, in part, is that the purpose of our lives is to give glory to God – it is our destiny to bear fruit. It was written by Mike Coles, the head of Religious Education at Sir John Cass Church of England secondary school in Stepney, East London and was published on 16 May 2001.

v=1565691135","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":3308723798155,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0. He ends with the Lord's Prayer-"the prayer that Jesus taught 'is chinas"--which could leave traditionalists writhing in their pews: "You're the Boss, God, and will be for ever, innit? Able to communicate complex truths across all ages, his books include Children’s Guide to the Bible and So, Who Is God?Over all the years of my conscious Christian life it has delighted me, puzzled me, comforted me and astonished me.

He discusses different ideas about authorship and date and gives us a fascinating overview of the Gospel, which made revealing connections that were new to me. The book is positive, life enhancing and an easy read to curl up with while being stuck in the house.In summary, reading the Bible is an essential aspect of worship, from the Bible we learn about the grace and mercy of God, especially of God’s love in Jesus Christ, it offers strength and hope for the most trying circumstances and inspires us to act with Spirit-filled justice and compassion. I'm a Methodist preacher and am very happy for the Bible to be presented in any way that enhances interest and understanding. A very down-to-earth ‘translation’ that brings scripture out of the pulpit and back onto the streets. Bible Reading Fellowship is a charity (233280) and company limited by guarantee (301324), registered in England and Wales.

Rebecca points out that Genesis 1 to 11 performs a similar function to Rudyard Kipling’s Just so Stories, which provide a fun way of explaining why things are the way they are. If it manages to get people reading the Bible who would not normally do so, then it has achieved an invaluable work. And for the iPod generation, you can get the whole thing on your MP3 player, read and performed by a Hollywood cast, including Forest Whitaker as Moses, Cuba Gooding Jr as Jonah, and a possibly typecast Samuel L Jackson as God.It would also be a great book to read and discuss in groups, for example, as part of a church home or connect group.

It would be ideal to give to those interested in Christianity, newish Christians or those who want to build upon their Bible knowledge as an aid to growth in discipleship. Following the theme of journeys, Moore takes us from the story of Adam and Eve, the journey of a family leaving home, through the journey of the ancient nation of Israel, the journey of God coming from heaven to earth and back in Jesus the Messiah, the journey of a new way of life, the early Church and the journey of human beings in faith towards God. Nor is it trite to say that there is ‘strength in travelling together’ and in having ‘the stubbornness to keep you moving’, and ‘the compass, map and star to read’ (the final reflection in the book). We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. We are to focus on the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and how they are to grow (and to be seen to grow) in our lives through our personal attributes and responses to the needs of others.Chapter 7 makes up more than half of this little book and describes tips for reading this part of the Bible. The Bible in Cockney: Well Bits of it Anyway (ISBN 1841012173) is a translation of some of the books of the Bible into Cockney slang. It is the heart of the gospel message: the only way to live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live his life in us and through us. The Bible in Cockney was NEVER a replacement of all the other translated versions of the Bible, just an alternative.