Not all Christian denominations believe that they are inspired by God. Instead, they let the Bible be the first and last and only reliable source of God's will.
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I agree. The ESV is the main version that I use. It's based on similar ancient texts to the RSV.
The NET (New English Translation) Bible has loads of excellent notes and references which make it a very useful resource for Bible students, but it does have an evangelical bias.
I'm from NZ too. From Invercargill. We say 'wee' here too! We also roll our 'R's similar to the Scots.
I'm a Bible believer but not traditional/mainstream Christian.
Hope your studies in Dunners are going well. I'm studying at the SIT down here - the arts, first year.
Love your username! lol!