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Tag Archives: translation
Leadership; November 21, 2020
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Parting remarks can be very revealing, because they can … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, authority, faithfulness, leaders, leadership, pastoral ministry, submitting to god, tools, translation
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The Faith of Abraham; October 31, 2020
Romans 4:16 Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring–not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith … Continue reading
God’s Grace; October 30, 2020
Romans 4:4-5 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, good works, grace, love, obedience to God, parenting, punishment, repentance, reward, righteousness, translation
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Priorities; May 18, 2020
Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. These readings were chosen on the basis of the … Continue reading
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Tagged distractions, humility, martyrdom, obedience to God, priorities, testimony, translation, victory
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Interpreting the Bible; November 18, 2019
Jeremiah 8:8 “How can you say, ‘We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord,’ when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?” Here’s an important verse for Bible translators and interpreters! The Japanese … Continue reading
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Tagged language, lies, seminaries, submission to God, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, traditions, translation, wisdom
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Language; August 12, 2019
Psalm 61:4 I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. I think every believer has moments when this is the primary cry of their heart. We get more than tired … Continue reading
Pastoral Ministry; May 26, 2019
1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. … Continue reading
Accurate Ministry; April 24, 2019
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Several differences in translation caught my eye about this … Continue reading
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Tagged being firm, being loving, benedictions, imperfect people, love, perfection, power, tough love, translation, wisdom
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Repentance; March 6, 2019
Acts 3:19 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Different translations into different languages can make for some awkward transitions. In Japanese, “times of … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, faith, false repentance, gross sins, physical refreshment, refreshing, regret, repentance, revival, sin, spiritual renewal, translation, trusting God, turning to God
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