What’s your go-to Bible translation? 

You know the Bible wasn’t written in English, so every English Bible we read is a translation. The translation you choose is really important. This is what we’re talking about today.

Drew Von Nieda joins us for a deep dive into translation styles, textual traditions, and how to choose the right Bible for you and your family. This will help you build a legacy in the Christian worldview for your family and the younger generation.

In this episode you will learn: 

• The difference between formal equivalency, dynamic equivalency, and optimal equivalency. 

• The problem with gender inclusive language in some Bible translations. 

• A brief introduction to eight different translations: the KJV, NASB, LSB, CSB, ICB, ESV, NET and NIV, as well as the MacArthur Study Bible and the Geneva Bible.

• The distinction between Bibles based on the Eclectic Text tradition vs. the Textus Receptus—and which ones better. 

• How to get started with studying Greek so you can make your own translations.

• Why unless you’re in full-time ministry you don’t need to buy a bunch of different Bible translations, but you do need a good commentary.

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Resources for you: 

• Matter of Theology Podcast: https://pod.link/1448548832

• For Life and Godliness Podcast: https://pod.link/1448548832 

• Bible Hub: https://Biblehub.org 

• The Geneva Bible: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+1&version=GNV 

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