Tag: EHV

  • Saved by Grace, Not by Works

    Saved by Grace, Not by Works

    Note: This post is part of a series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Click here to view all posts. “Indeed, it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you’ve ever…

  • Strengthened in the Inner Self

    Strengthened in the Inner Self

    Note: This post is part of a series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Click here to view all posts. “I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he would strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner self, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:16-17).…

  • The Armor of God for the Battle of Faith

    The Armor of God for the Battle of Faith

    Note: This post is part of a series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Click here to view all posts. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the Devil” (Ephesians 6:11). Whether we realize it or not, we are in a battle. Not against people. Not…

  • What Is Optimal Equivalence in Bible Translation?

    What Is Optimal Equivalence in Bible Translation?

    [Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] Over the past two posts, we explored two different approaches to Bible translation: But is there a way to bring the strengths of both together? That’s the aim of optimal equivalence. A Blended Approach Optimal equivalence is a translation philosophy that seeks…

  • What Is Dynamic Equivalence in Bible Translation?

    What Is Dynamic Equivalence in Bible Translation?

    [Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] In our last post, we looked at what it means for a Bible translation to be literal—word-for-word, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and form. Today, we’ll explore another common approach: dynamic equivalence. So what is it? Simply put, dynamic equivalence (also…

  • What Is the Evangelical Heritage Version?

    What Is the Evangelical Heritage Version?

    [Note: This blog post is part of the Questions About Bible Translations Series.] If you’ve spent time exploring Bible translations, you may have come across one you’re not as familiar with: the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV). It might prompt questions like these: Where did this come from? Who produced it? And how does it compare…