In verses 20-21 of Ephesians chapter 4, Paul stresses that we need to learn the truth, which is found in Jesus. Lastly, in verses 22-24, we saw that we are to take off the old man and to put on the new man, determinedly and purposefully. As long as we live in this fallen world, under the pressures of Satan and his demon horde, we must continue to feed our minds spiritual food, "for God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory in the face of Jesus Christ."--2 Corinthians 4:6

Bible Translation Magazine is hard at work for all individuals interested in the Bible translation process, from the person who has just purchased his first Bible, to the professional translator. The main purpose of our work is education. Our articles are a place for those who are sincerely interested in the importance of the translation process, as well as which translation(s) would be the most beneficial to use. The translation of God's Word from the original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek is a task unlike any other and should never be taken lightly because it carries with it the...

Ever human since the days of Adam and Eve have been filled with imperfection and possess many faults, even God's chosen people. Therefore, a Christian congregation filled with imperfect believers; occasions will arise when we have problems with one another, which can sometimes be overblown out of proportion. However, as we all likely know, the guarantee of a good Christian relationship is agape. This is a love guided or governed by principle. How can we as a born again Christian develop this quality of love in our lives, as well as help it to grow within Christ's congregation? Clearly, there...

Those who wish to read the Bible, likely only have access to a translation, as it was originally written in ancient Hebrew, some Aramaic, and Greek. As of 2010, there are 6,900 languages spoken in the world today, with 2,100 still needing the Bible translated into their language. (Wycliffe Translators) The English-speaking world has over 100 different translations while others have just one. In fact, the Bible has even been translated into Klingon, the made-up language of the television show Star Trek. If we are one of the fortunate ones who have a choice, we certainly want to choose the...

If asked what the number one priority in translation is, most translators would argue that the biggest responsibility is accuracy. However, if this conversation were between a translator of a literal or verbal corresponding (word-for-word) mindset and one of the thought-for-thought (sense-for-sense, meaning-based) mindset, the next question would be, 'what do you mean by accuracy?' The thought-for-thought translator would most certainly say, 'to render the Biblical meaning of the original language text as accurately as possible into English.' The literal side would return with, 'to render the...

These are some of the facts which are connected with our Bible as we now have it, and from them we can proceed to consider the various points which are involved in our belief that the Bible is for us the Word of GOD, and as such, the rule of our faith and practice. Because almost no churches have an evangelism program, almost no Christians are aware of the extraordinary joy associated with 'making disciples by teaching them.' Paul and his more than one hundred traveling companions knew this special joy all too well. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 English Standard Version (ESV) 19 For what is our...

We look at our television, computers, tablets, cell phones, watching in horror as terrorist are beheading little children, dictators slaughtering tens of thousands of their own people, burying them in mass graves. We read in newspapers and on blogs of child slavery that affects millions of children, school shootings, diseases that claim tens of millions through horrific deaths. Every day a friend is telling us crimes such as murder and rape that have taken place. Then, we think of historical persons like Hitler who killed over six millions Jewish persons, as well as hundreds of thousands of...