This essay is a response to Mark Strauss’ detailed analysis of the Colorado Springs Guidelines for Translation of Gender-Related Language in Scripture.

Did Jesus descend into hell like the Apostles' Creed confesses? Grudem argues against this article, and considers the phrase as one that was later introduced into the creed. The article considers the origin of the phrase "he descended into hell" and possible biblical support for the confession in passages like Acts 2:27, Ephesians 4:8-9, Romans 10:6-7, and 1 Peter 3:18-20.

Are teaching and prophecy the same activity in a New Testament context? Grudem argues that they are distinct activities. He explores the nature of New Testament prophecy and teaching. Relevant passages include 1 Corinthians 11 and 1 Corinthians 14.

In this article the author attempts to give a reference list that contains at least one text and translation for every Old Testament Apocrypha and pseundepigrapha. He also lists an introduction, an estimated date of writing, and a concordance.

This article has some guidelines with regards to the translation of gender-language in the Bible.