Bibles, Grammar and Saints

USEFUL RESOURCES

ESV SB – English Standard Version Study Bible

HCSB SB – Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible

NASB – New American Standard Bible

NIV SB – New International Version Study Bible

OSB – Orthodox Study Bible

biblehub.com – a free online resource for Bibles, Bible commentaries and more

SOFTWARE USED FOR ACCESSING MANY OF THE BIBLE QUOTES AND COMMENTARY SOURCES

Capitalising words can be a confusing business so I would like to explain my rationale for doing so. Personal pronouns referring to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will be capitalised out of reverence for God. The word ‘apostle’ will be capitalised if used as a title but not as a noun. In the case of a title, the capital is used preceding someone’s name such as ‘Apostle Paul’ or even the Apostle Paul. This is in accordance with everyday grammar where someone’s title, ‘Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr’, is capitalised. Capitalising the A of apostle in its title form should not be read as divinising Paul or any other apostle. When using ‘apostle’ as a noun, it will not be capitalised.

Saints – All Christians are saints through the merits of Christ alone therefore I never use the title of saint for any apostle or other historical figure. Using the title, St or Saint, gives the impression that special servants of God have earned their sainthood, which no one has, not even those whose lives have been amazing in service to God.