"How can 5G wireless
technology be used to aid in Bible translation and share Jesus Christ with the
nations?" I hope you have
had some time to think about this question I posed in the last post. Many times we hear about the negative
perspectives of this evolving and invasive technology. I think it is about time we focus on the
positive results.
Courtesy of Wycliffe Associates
In 1999 the leaders at Wycliffe BibleTranslators and Wycliffe Associates set the goal of starting Bible translation
in every language by 2025. Right now,
there are close to 2,000 languages yet to be started. That means 200
translations need to be started every year for the next 10 years. This enormous task could not be accomplished
without technological advancements.
Photo courtesy of Wycliffe Associates
One of the greatest technological aids are Bible
Translation Acceleration Kits. The kits include
a solar panel, a satellite communication terminal, a battery, power supply, and
a portable netbook computer. This allows
translation teams in remote villages to communicate with translation consultants
that live half way around the world.
I mentioned that 5G technology is faster, carries
more information, and aims for seamless language translation. In five years Wycliffe will have technology
at their finger tips which will accelerate the translation process on the global
level.
Imagine translators receiving updates more
quickly. Imagine entire files of the New
and Old Testaments being sent electronically to the people who need them. Imagine translation teams from many language
groups communicating with ease.
As a Christian it is exciting to see the possibility
that every language group will hear the message of Jesus Christ in my life
time. It is encouraging to see how God puts
together the goals and missions of His people and the work in the secular
world, to bring about His glory.
We as Christians can see how 5G wireless technology
can aid in the work of God, however we should not forget that others can use it against
the work of God. 5G wireless technology
could be used to track down Bible translators in countries where it is illegal
to be a Christian.
Pray that God blesses the use of new technology in
Bible translation. Pray for the safety of our brothers and sisters using this technology. Pray for wisdom.
Resources: Wycliffe Bible Translators, Wycliffe Associates
Resources: Wycliffe Bible Translators, Wycliffe Associates
Good post Ivy! Yes, this is very exciting to see how technology can be used to help reach far away people for Christ. This is awesome. It's sad, however, how 5g wireless, something that can be used as a positive can also be used a negative to track down Christians. I agree that this is something to pray for wisdom about. Thanks for sharing!
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