This article discusses issues to consider when dealing with the translation of the Bible, and how to choose a translation for use in the church. The authors discuss the text to use for Bible translation, the issue of the inspiration and the unity of the bible in translation, and the suitability of the translation for use in the church and school.

Crucial to biblical preaching is the choice of a text. This article looks at some aspects to consider when choosing a text for a sermon. The author also discusses lectionaries, as well as using and abusing freedom in text choices for the preaching.