The basic goal of translation is to communicate the meaning of the source language into the target language. That is, in the context of Bible translation, to accurately communicate the words of the original language, whether Greek/Hebrew/Aramaic, into the best possible equivalents in English. There are two basic philosophies for trying to accomplish this: formal … Continue reading When Translation Obscures: The NLT and Romans 4:6-9
Category: Biblical Interpretation
An Ancient Christian Creed: A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
In light of the approach of Easter, I wanted to take some time to consider the resurrection of Jesus, specifically looking at the significance of 1 Corinthians 15:3-8. It is widely believed that this passage contains an early Christian creed that dates to within a few years of the crucifixion of Jesus. To frame our … Continue reading An Ancient Christian Creed: A Look at 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
Dealing With False Teaching
A matter that has been on my mind for some time now is the issue of false teachers and how to approach them and their teaching. That false teachers will exist is essentially a given in the pages of Scripture; simply see 1 John 4:1 (“for many false prophets have gone out into the world”) … Continue reading Dealing With False Teaching
Speaking in Angelic Tongues? A Look at 1 Corinthians 13:1
1 Corinthians 13:1 is sometimes used to promote the teaching that Christians may acquire the gift to speak in the tongues of angels, but does Paul actually teach that believers may speak in an angelic tongue or a heavenly language in this passage? We’ll dig into that question a little bit closer. In order to … Continue reading Speaking in Angelic Tongues? A Look at 1 Corinthians 13:1
Equip the Saints 