Skip to content
Credo House Ministries
  • Home
  • Theology Unplugged
  • Donate
  • About
  • Credo Courses
  • Close Search Form
    Open Search Form
Christian Life
0Comments

Before I Self-Flagellate

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? I wrote this blog about my own struggles with self-doubt and guilt, and how Romans 7 gives me hope through Paul’s honesty and God’s grace.

Continue Reading

Christian Life
0Comments

Demonic Safe-Spaces

Judging others or being stuck in self-pity are traps. Discover how radical grace from Galatians 2:20 sets you free.

Continue Reading

Protestantism
0Comments

Protestantism’s Free Market Theology

Protestantism thrives in its messiness, driven by truth and diversity. Its free-market theology sharpens faith, fosters growth, and transforms lives.

Continue Reading

Reformation
0Comments

The Sola Ecclesia of Roman Catholic Authority

In this episode of Through Theology in a Year, we delve deep into the Roman Catholic view of authority. We explore its historical roots, unpack the concept of Sola Ecclesia or...

Continue Reading

Christian Life
0Comments

When You Hang on the Cross of a Bad Marriage: Lessons from the Early Church

Marriage is often a gift but can sometimes feel like an unbearable trial. For those facing difficult marriages, this post explores the historical lessons of grace, mercy, and...

Continue Reading

Christmas
0Comments

The One Story Elevator Gospel

The most important question of faith is simple yet life-changing: Who do you say Jesus is? This Christmas, reflect on His identity and share this essential truth with others.

Continue Reading

Christology
0Comments

Does Jesus Have a God?

Does Jesus have a God? This profound question invites us to explore the Trinity, Christ’s roles, and the mystery of His eternal submission.

Continue Reading

Credo House Ministries
Christian Life
1Comments

A Poetic Response to Acute and Chronic Suffering

Last month, I fell after getting out of the car. My kneecaps dislocated, locked, and then dislocated again. My body has had a mind of its own for a while now. As a writer with...

Continue Reading

Bibliology
0Comments

Season 2 “Through Theology in a Year” from Theology Unplugged is Out!

Continue Reading

« Older Articles Newer Articles »

NEW! Become a Patron of Michael Patton

Theology Unplugged

Theology Unplugged
Theology Unplugged

Get your weekly dose of one of the longest-running theology podcasts there is.

82 – Through Theology in a Year – Bible Translations
byC. Michael Patton

In this session of Through Theology in a Year, we explore one of the most important and misunderstood topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Why are there so many English Bibles? Why do some translations sound more literal while others read more naturally? And what are translators actually trying to accomplish when they create a new version of Scripture?

In this lesson, we walk through the three major questions every translation committee must answer and examine the major approaches to translation philosophy, including formal equivalence, dynamic equivalence, and paraphrase. Along the way, we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each method and provide examples of popular translations that fit within each category.

Whether you are trying to choose a Bible for study, devotion, teaching, or outreach, this session will help you better understand the translation spectrum and the philosophy behind the English Bible in your hands.

Get involved:
Michael’s public blog: https://credohouse.org
Courses and Manuscript Reproductions from Michael and other scholars: https://credocourses.com
Join us as we go through the great Fathers of the Faith in a year: https://throughthechurchfathers.com
Support me and get A LOT more stuff from C. Michael Patton: https://patreon.com/cmichaelpatton

82 – Through Theology in a Year – Bible Translations
82 – Through Theology in a Year – Bible Translations
2026-05-19
C. Michael Patton
The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust
2026-04-08
C. Michael Patton
Search Results placeholder

Every Credo Course On One Drive!

Or Send a Quick Tip

Subscribe

* indicates required

C Michael Patton’s discipleship book

Categories

RSS Theology Unplugged

  • 82 - Through Theology in a Year - Bible Translations 2026-05-19
    In this session of Through Theology in a Year, we explore one of the most important and misunderstood topics in modern Christianity: Bible translations. Why are there so many English Bibles? Why do some translations sound more literal while others read more naturally? And what are translators actually trying to accomplish when they create a […]
  • The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust 2026-04-08
    The New Prophets: Authority, Experience, and the Collapse of Trust Podcast culture is telling us something—and it’s not just about who people are listening to, but why they trust them. As voices like Joe Rogan and Shawn Ryan rise, trust in institutions continues to collapse. Government, media, and even scientific authorities are no longer seen […]

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Address


Credo House 1209 Cedar Ridge Road Edmond OK 73013

Text

405-410-3039

Credo House Ministries

©2010-2017 SmartTheme. All Rights Reserved.

WordPress Theme by OptimizePress