The Bible Translation Experience: Witnessing God’s Love for Every Person
“For God so loved the world.” These familiar words from John 3:16 are often read, seen and heard throughout churches, in devotionals and Scripture readings around the globe. But there’s a question that remains: “How can the world know God loves them if they’ve never been told in a language and format they clearly understand?”
Today there are nearly 7,400 spoken or signed languages used by billions of people. Each language represents a community — individuals with dignity, worth and immeasurable value. And the beautiful truth is that God is pursuing each one of them.
This is why Bible translation matters.
A Global Story of Love and Pursuit
Through the Bible Translation Experience, you’re invited into a powerful journey — a chance to see how God is moving so that all people can know Him through Scripture in the language they think in, dream in and pray in.
With immersive storytelling, personal testimonies and firsthand accounts, you can virtually travel the world and witness how God is transforming lives and strengthening His Church through Scripture. As you navigate the Bible Translation Experience, you’ll meet people and communities touched by Scripture in profound ways.
Stories: The Joy of Encountering God’s Word and Sharing the Good News
Here are just a few stories you’ll encounter along the way in the Bible Translation Experience … stories of joy, perseverance and hope as God’s Word takes root in people’s hearts around the world.
Sudan: Strengthening the Church “In Every Language”
Bikuli Lugha means “in every language” in Sudanese Arabic. A current project by the same name is enhancing local translation training in Sudan and starting Scripture translation for four languages! This growing movement is led by passionate believers who long to see their neighbors encounter the Good News.
God is using this translation project to equip churches for generations to come!
Peru: Rediscovering Truth Through Scripture
The Sihuas Quechua people in Peru were first introduced to Christianity over 500 years ago. Since then, aspects of traditional religion have been mixed into Christian teachings. But today, people are opening their eyes to the truth as they encounter Sihuas Quechua Scripture! Translation work is in progress for various New Testament books, Scripture-based literacy materials, a Genesis storybook and Bible videos for kids.
People’s lives are renewed and entire communities are being transformed by the truth of God’s Word.
Timor-Leste: A Movement of Local Ownership
Haksolok means “joy” in Tetun Dili, a primary language spoken in Timor-Leste, a nation in Southeast Asia occupying half the island of Timor. The hope is that, as a result of a newly launched Bible translation project called Haksolok, 23 people groups in Timor-Leste will soon experience the joy of the Lord through the Word of God in the languages that serve them best! More than 100 people from 80 different local churches have already volunteered to be a part of the Haksolok project, mobilizing their communities for translation and Scripture engagement.
This is the global Church in action — united, collaborative and filled with the joy of the Lord.
Pacific: The Largest Sign Language Initiative in History
The Veditz Cluster Regional Plan in the Pacific is the single largest Bible translation initiative ever undertaken among Deaf communities! It seeks to engage and mobilize Deaf churches and communities that sign 49 different languages that are used by more than 886,000 Deaf people in 46 countries. This bold strategy is possible because all 49 languages are influenced by American Sign Language! It will address almost 20% of the remaining sign language translation needs.
The gospel is for every language community — spoken and signed — and God is moving in powerful ways to bring His Word to all people around the world.
Encounter Even More Stories of Hope
These stories are only a sample of how Scripture is transforming individuals, families, communities and entire countries! Through the Bible Translation Experience, you can explore more stories and videos of what God is doing all across the globe. Experience the power of God’s Word, and discover the joy that results when people get Scripture in their language. Step into this immersive computer experience today!
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