Eugene Peterson's Message...

For a comparison on how the Message "Bible" reads versus the NIV or other versions visit the following links:

http://www.crossroad.to/Bible_studies/Message.html
http://www.bible-researcher.com/themessage.html
http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/themessage.htm

This is a horrible place for a new Christian to start. It may have its value among mature Christians who are able to discern what is and is not from the Holy Spirit. This was first brought to my attention when my father, a new convert, was having trouble reading and understanding the Bible. His pastor guided him straight to "The Message"!