The Gospel Saturated Blog

The gospel is good news before it is good advice. It tells us who Jesus is, what he has done, and what that means for our lives and our world.

Textual Criticism

Carrie Shaw
April 21, 2026

Why The Passion Translation Isn’t Reliable

In my last article, I said there was no such thing as a bad Bible translation, with one exception: The Passion Translation. Which, frankly, isn't really a translation at all and, when it comes down to it, isn't even a very good paraphrase. On several counts, this solo project should never have made it onto the shelves of Christian bookstores or into the hands of believers, let alone be used from church pulpits for teaching and preaching, or recommended as a serious study Bible. And yet, that's exactly what The Passion claims to be: a serious study Bible.

Textual Criticism

Carrie Shaw
January 23, 2026

And The Best Translation Is…

They say the best translation is the one you're reading. Well, at least some people do. Others insist that every translation except for the KJV (King James Version, for those not in the know) is suspect, accusing versions like the NIV, ESV or CSB of playing fast and loose with God's Holy Word. These translations, they claim, dilute doctrine, remove key verses, and undermine confidence in Scripture.

The Revival Of Antisemitism (Or Was It Ever Really Dead?)

Carrie Shaw October 7, 2026

The reality is, the world feels sharply split right now: pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli, and the gap only seems to be getting wider. Along with that widening gap is a troubling

The Headship Bait-And-Switch

Carrie Shaw October 4, 2026

“The husband is the head of his wife.” It’s a favourite refrain in complementarian circles, particularly when the conversation turns to biblical manhood, leadership, and a husband’s supposed God-given authority

The Kingdom Of God Is Like…

Carrie Shaw September 22, 2026

I used to think the Kingdom of God was like something out of a medieval fairy tale: turrets stretching skyward, covered in ivy, stone towers glistening in the evening sun.

The Revival Of Antisemitism (Or Was It Ever Really Dead?)

Carrie Shaw October 7, 2026

The reality is, the world feels sharply split right now: pro-Palestinian or pro-Israeli, and the gap only seems to be getting wider. Along with that widening gap is a troubling and disturbing shift in how Jewish people are being spoken about and portrayed. What I’m witnessing is a revival of antisemitism (or was it ever really dead?) and its re-emergence is deeply concerning.