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Show Summary
In this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins considers why Bible translation choices matter and how gender-neutral language can affect the way Christians understand Scripture.Dave explains translation philosophy, the difference between translation and interpretation, how to evaluate Bible translations wisely, and why the authority, clarity, sufficiency, and faithfulness of God’s Word must remain central for the Christian life.Listen and Watch
Understanding Gender-Neutral Bibles
- Why Bible translation is a discipleship issue, not merely an academic topic.
- What gender-neutral translation means and why it matters.
- The difference between translation and interpretation.
- How inclusive language can affect theological precision.
- How Christians can evaluate Bible translations wisely.
- Why Scripture’s authority must remain above cultural pressure.
Recommended Translations Discussed
- English Standard Version
- New American Standard Bible
- Legacy Standard Bible
Key Scriptures
- Genesis 1:27
- Genesis 3:1
- Matthew 4:4
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Thank You for Listening
Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace. We pray this conversation helps you grow in biblical discernment, stand firm on the authority of Scripture, and handle God’s Word with faithfulness and care.For more episodes of Equipping You in Grace, visit Servants of Grace.You can also subscribe to the Equipping You in Grace YouTube playlist here: Watch on YouTube.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
