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The New Living Translation (NLT) is a dynamic equivalent with a desire to help readers understand the message of the Bible. Several well-known scholars worked on this version, and I also share some examples of how the translation philosophy is played out in a few verses. At the close of the episode, I give a brief review of Kevin DeYoung’s book, “The Hole in Our Holiness.”

“The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap Between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness,” by Kevin DeYoung:

https://www.crossway.org/books/the-hole-in-our-holiness-tpb/

NLT introduction: https://www.bible-researcher.com/nlt1preface.html

NLT scholars: https://www.tyndale.com/nlt/meet-the-scholars

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1971, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.