Word First Radio

In this episode Jacob and Cam are once again joined by Dr. Julian Lysvik. In it, they discuss the preservation of the Bible and explore the complexities of how ancient texts were transmitted over millennia, addressing common misconceptions and the intricacies of textual variants. The discussion covers the differences between the Old and New Testaments, the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the methodological challenges faced by scholars in reconstructing the most authentic biblical texts. Dr. Lysvik also touches on the importance of humility and intellectual honesty in biblical scholarship, providing a nuanced perspective on the reliability and beauty of the Bible.
 
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In this episode of Word First Radio Jacob, Cam, and special guest Ann Kristin for installment 4 in a series about the book Spørsmål - Korte Svar (in English: Big Questions - Short answers) by the Bishop of Oslo, Kari Veiteberg. The trio explores the nuances of cohabitation, the biblical perspective on marriage, and the sensitive topic of sex before marriage. They discuss the importance of understanding God's design for human sexuality and the potential pitfalls of a culture that often places personal boundaries above divine wisdom.
 
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Jacob and Cam are joined by the insightful Dr. Julian Lysvik, the Senior Advisor for Bible Translation at the Norwegian Bible Society. In this episode, they dive into the fascinating world of Bible translation, discussing the challenges and intricacies involved in updating the Norwegian Bible. Dr. Lysvik shares his journey into his current role, his background in linguistics, and the importance of making the Bible accessible to new generations. The conversation covers the balance between word-for-word and meaning-for-meaning translations, the necessity of revisions, and the process of making these updates. They also address common concerns about changing the Word of God and provide a thoughtful perspective on the role of translation in preserving the faith.
 
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🔑 Episode Keywords
Bible Translation, Norwegian Bible Society, Textual Criticism, Linguistics, Phonetics And Phonology, Hebrew And Semitic Languages, Bible Revision, Sami Languages, Easy Reading Translation, Sign Language Bible, Biblical Hebrew, Greek Translation, Bible Competitors, United Bible Societies, Translation Process, Language Evolution, Idiomatic Vs. Concordant Translation, King James Version, New Testament, Ecumenical Translation
 
✍️ Episode References
Norwegian Bible Societyhttps://www.bibel.no/
University of Oslohttps://www.uio.no/english/
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)https://www.mit.edu/
University of Jerusalemhttps://en.huji.ac.il/
New Living Translationhttps://www.tyndale.com/nlt
American Sign Language Biblehttps://www.doorinternational.org/
NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)https://www.nrsv.net/
NIV (New International Version)https://www.thenivbible.com/
King James Versionhttps://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
Geneva Biblehttps://www.genevabible.org/
John Ankerberg Showhttps://www.jashow.org/
Dan Wallacehttps://danielbwallace.com/
Septuaginthttps://www.septuagint.net/
Vulgatehttps://www.vatican.va/archive/bible/nova_vulgata/documents/nova-vulgata_index_lt.html

Jacob and Cam provide a ministry update in this episode, discussing the recent changes and future plans for Word First Ministries. They share the sad news that their friend and partner, Alan Jeffries, has had to return to the US due to immigration issues, and they reflect on the impact of his departure on their team and work in Norway. Despite this setback, Jacob and Cam remain optimistic about the future, celebrating their three-year milestone in Norway and the positive developments in their ministry. They also discuss their personal achievements, including Jacob and Motown's recent graduation and plans for further studies to continue their mission in Norway.
 
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Jacob and Cam are joined once again by special guest Ann Kristin Kristensen in this, the fourth installment of a series discussing the book Store Spørsmål - Korte Svar (in English: Big Questions - Short answers) by the Bishop of Oslo, Kari Veiteberg. In this episode we get begin the discussion of Veiteberg's book, focusing on the section, "Fakta: Biblen" ("Facts: The Bible").
 
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Jacob and Cam continue the series "When Norwegians Ask" with a question posed to Jacob during one the church's weekly Skeptics Evening events. Slavery...Does God approve of it? Why does the Bible condone it? How could the Bible possibly be considered a good guide for morality when it's so wrong about such an obvious moral evil?
 
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Jacob and Cam are once again joined by friend and churchmate John Ingve. In this episode they discuss their experiences with evangelism in Norway.
 
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Jacob and Cam discuss what they mean when they say that our church is a "missional community." 
 
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