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Our Vision
Communities of believers in every language group living out the Word of God
This is what we're passionate about. It's why we do what we do.
It could be...
Why do Christians translate their holy book when some religions do not?
Can Scriptures translated into another language still be the Word of God?...
Available now—God’s Word: Enduring through the Ages is a two-hour film series featuring minister and apologist Paul Shirk, All-Nations advisor and Bible teacher Joe Root, and Wycliffe Bible translator Adam Boyd.
Follow along as Paul, Joe, and Adam explore historical and...
You read the Word of God daily and study it regularly. You believe it, and even stake your life on it. It’s the truth and nothing but the truth!
But what about those who stake their lives on something else?
Have you ever met someone who laughed at the idea of taking "that ancient...
PRIORITY OF DISCIPLESHIP
All-Nations Translation Philosophy, Part 5 of 5
The Word of God is not only a script, but is ultimately a Person. The Church’s primary task is not to translate the Scriptures, but to make disciples of Jesus.
Our purpose in the host culture...
Be prepared! You may be called to evangelize and disciple people of another culture, who interpret everything you say through a worldview grid very different from your own.
In this video from EXPLORE ABT 2018, Steve Sanford...
All-Nations Translation Philosophy, Part 4 of 5
TRANSLATABILITY OF THE SCRIPTURES
The idea of Scripture translation flows from the concept of the Incarnation. God sent His Word in human form. By identifying with us as a man, Jesus revealed God and His will in a way uniquely...
Take a look at the relationship square below. This square is a simplified representation of ABT’s relationship to sending churches and the Bible translation and church planting process.
The relationship square illustrates three main points:
All-Nations Translation Philosophy, Part 3 of 5
PRESERVATION OF THE MESSAGE
Due to the passing of time, the original manuscripts of the Scriptures are no longer available. Nevertheless, through extant manuscripts we have access to the complete message from God. The...