Equipping the Church to Translate the Word
In the first article in this series, I proposed that the importance of the ministry of Bible translation cannot be fully appreciated unless we grasp its relationship to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit ministers in each and every language, both through the spoken and written Word of God. Therefore, the translators of Scripture have a critical part in …
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Miles Coverdale was an English reformer remembered for his contributions to the translation of the English Bible. In 1535, he published the Coverdale Bible, the first, complete English Bible of the Reformation era. He also produced the Great Bible in 1539. Coverdale excelled in his translation of the Psalms. He crafted his verses with an eye for them to …
Read More about Miles Coverdale and His Forgotten Psalm of Praise
It is essential to understand the ministry of the Holy Spirit in order to fully appreciate the importance of Bible translation. God the Father works through the Holy Spirit to minister in each and every human language, communicating His truth to transform the hearts of God’s people. It follows that the Holy Spirit is the power of the triune God …
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Their smiles are on your fridge door. You see them among the missionary photos at church. You might even hear your pastor mention them in a prayer. Now, you want to pray for your missionaries. Pray more. Even pray regularly. Here are five simple suggestions to start you toward praying more! 1. Open their latest newsletter. I often miss a …
We must have a biblically-based theology of Bible translation in order to correctly understand the importance of the task, its place in the purposes of God for humanity, and its ultimate potential to give glory to God. As a preliminary step in developing such a theology, I offer twelve propositions that provide a scriptural basis for reflecting on the …
