During Christmastide 2023, I decided to begin my own translation of the Bible. First, as a way to continue my love affair with its pages. Second, as a way to continue my work in not surrendering the Bible's interpretation or translation to those with harmful theology.
It's not uncommon for someone to ask if a person is "saved" or "really a Christian" or "actually knows Jesus." You may hear claims that someone "can't be gay and a Christian" or that "there's no way Trump is actually saved."