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February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

We Plead on Christ’s Behalf: Be Reconciled to God: Correcting the Common Mistranslation of 2 Corinthians 5:20

Virtually all English translations render 2 Corinthians 5:20 by supplying a direct object for the main verb in the first part of the sentence, rendering the verse something like this: “We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (NASB).” This suggests that Paul is exhorting his immediate audience, the Corinthians, to be reconciled to… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Paul's Writings Tagged With: Articles, Bible Translation, Greek, Paul

February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

Ascertaining Women’s God-Ordained Roles: An Interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:15

“But women will be saved through childbearing” (1 Tim 2:15; NIV)—this pronouncement of the writer of 1 Timothy has puzzled commentators of all ages to no end, and consensus can be found in one thing only: that this passage has consistently defied attempts to interpret it, and that consensus on the passage’s meaning is therefore as… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Family, Paul's Writings Tagged With: 1 Timothy, Articles, Biblical Interpretation, Gender

February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

Saved Through Childbearing? A Fresh Look at 1 Timothy 2:15 Points to Protection from Satan’s Deception

“But women will be saved through childbearing” (NIV): this simple statement has mystified average Bible readers as well as Christian scholars for centuries. Is Paul here suggesting salvation by works? In what sense can a woman be “saved” by bearing children? What would be so virtuous about bearing children that could become the cause of… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Family, Paul's Writings Tagged With: 1 Timothy, Articles, Biblical Interpretation, Gender

February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

The Neutering of “Man” in the NIVI

The following comparative study of the translation of the Greek words anthrōpos (“man,” “human being”) and anēr (“man”) seeks to provide sufficient data to helpfully discuss gender-inclusive Bible translations and demonstrate the importance of following proper guidelines for the translation of gender-related scriptural language.

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Family, New Testament Tagged With: Articles, Bible Translation, Gender, Greek

February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

What Does it Mean to be Filled with the Spirit? A Biblical Investigation

This essay, after providing a brief survey of the OT backdrop, is devoted to a detailed study of all the references to a “filling” with the Spirit or a person’s being “full of the Spirit” in the NT. It is hoped that such an analysis will provide a clear, Biblical answer to the question, “What… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Theology, Missions & Discipeship, New Testament Tagged With: Articles, Biblical Theology, Discipleship

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