Translation for the glory of the Lamb
What comes to mind when you think of Bible translation?
Millions without a Bible and no way to know Christ? Or the image of a missionary preaching with an open Bible in hand? Or how about the need for a faithful translation in your own language?
Yet there is another image that we should consider.
In Revelation, the apostle John had a vision of Heaven and witnessed unending praise around the throne of God. Furthermore, he saw Jesus Christ exalted and declared worthy of all praise.
In the words of praise uttered around the throne, we encounter profound truths about Christ with implications for the Word and the translation of the Scriptures for the nations.
In light of John’s vision, we see that the ministry of Bible translation is a response of humble obedience to Jesus Christ, equipping His bride, the Church, for the ministry of the Word in her own language and all the languages of the redeemed...
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We should give our time, our resources, and even our lives to the ministry of Bible translation for the glory of Christ.
And when we focus on the glory of Christ and serve Him as our first motive and greatest love, we will be used by Him to accomplish His purposes, which are greater than any one need we might see.
If we focus on a specific need, though, we risk serving out of guilt and even glorifying the need instead of the One who gives us joy as we serve with His strength.
So, we translate to the glory of Christ, on behalf of the Church, equipping churches in the languages of the nations for the ministry of the Word, in personal obedience to God who calls us to this ministry.