PUT GOD’S WORD
IN THEIR HANDS
Lutheran Bible Translators provides translation and literacy partnership to language communities around the world.
CONTINUE THE VISION OF THE REFORMATION
GIVE ACCESS TO THE FULLNESS OF SCRIPTURE
BRING THE LIGHT OF TRUTH INTO DARKNESS
500 YEARS AFTER LUTHER'S NEW TESTAMENT TRANSLATION • Millions of people still don’t have a Bible in their own language.
Without access to God’s Word, people REMAIN in the dark, experiencing feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and frustration.
Every one deserves the opportunity to experience the hope found through the light of God’s Word.
THE WORD IN THE HANDS OF ALL PEOPLE
Martin Luther wrote, “I wish that every village had its own interpreter and that this book alone would live in the hands, eyes, ears, and hearts of all people.”
The Reformation Continues
Scripture is the center of every faith journey. Continue Luther’s vision by putting God’s Word into every language.
Giving Identity and Freedom
People feel seen, known, and loved by their Savior, when their language community has access to the fullness of Scripture.
Sharing the Light of Scripture
Hope is found when God’s Word is grasped in a language people can understand.
HOW TRANSLATION PROJECTS WORK
PARTNER WITH LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES
Local ownership is essential for each project’s success. Lutheran Bible Translators works alongside a project team of local speakers to ensure every translation is accurate, beautiful, and clear.
EQUIP TEAMS WITH TRANSLATION & LITERACY TOOLS
The team is provided translation tools and training to move the project from first draft to dedication. The greater community has access to literacy workshops to then engage the written Word.
EMPOWER WITH THE LIGHT OF SCRIPTURE
With God’s Word in their hands, the light of the Gospel gives language communities a newfound hope and confidence.
THE IMPACT OF LUTHERAN BIBLE TRANSLATORS
- Over 20 million impacted
- Partnerships with over 100 language communities
- 55 active missionaries
- 45 publications
- Member of Illuminations – A Collective Impact Alliance for Bible Translation.
Every language community deserves a translation of the Bible in their own language. Luther translated the New Testament 500 years ago into the common German language. Millions of people still do not have access to God’s Word in a language they can understand.
People around the world remain in the dark, experiencing feelings of confusion, hopelessness, and frustration. They do not have access to God’s Word.
Martin Luther wrote, “I wish that every village had its own interpreter and that this book alone would live in the hands, eyes, ears, and hearts of all people.”
Lutheran Bible Translators has been partnering with language communities for nearly 60 years. More than 100 partnerships in translation and literacy efforts have equipped them to grasp, embrace, and hold God’s Word in their hands and in their hearts. International partnerships have produced and published 45 New Testaments or full Bibles.
Give to Lutheran Bible Translators and carry the LIGHT of God’s Word to those still feeling lost, confused, and frustrated. Give them hope, give them confidence, and put God’s Word in their hands.
CONTINUING THE VISION OF THE REFORMATION
Luther poured himself into the translation of the Scriptures so that he could more fully grasp God’s Word. What he discovered when he encountered the fullness of the Scriptures set off the Reformation!
“I am more blessed when I read the word of God in my own language. Glory be to God & blessings to LBT.”
“The Word of God is powerful in its effect. It has been amazing to see the change in people as Jesus has come into their lives through His Word.”
“I see that God has prepared the way ahead of us in this path to help my people read and write in our language.”
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