Is the Amplified Bible Reliable?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the Amplified Bible. Is it as reliable as it is readable? Should we think of it as a translation? In John 3:16, it expands “believes” to “trusts, clings to, relies on...” Is this helpful or confusing? Is it an accurate rendering? How should we look at paraphrased versions of the Bible? Please listen each weekday to the Grace in Focus podcast!
Is It Okay to Translate Philippians 4:7 as “Thoughts and Emotions” Instead of “Hearts and Minds”?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Mike Lii are answering a question about a particular translation of Philippians 4:7. What is a good philosophy on Scripture translation? How can a person have good decisions and actions? What is the best way to shape thinking?
Why Do Many Bible Translations Use the Word “Unbeliever” Instead of “Unfaithful” in the Parables?
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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin, and Ken Yates answer a question about Bible translators and Theological bias. In Matthew 12:46, why do some translations use the word “unbeliever” when it could just as well be translated “unfaithful”? How do these two possible translations affect the meaning and application of this parable? Listen and find out!