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The '''NIV''' has gained wide acceptance among evangelicals due to its adherence to [[conservative]] doctrinal points with respect to the divinity of Christ, salvation through faith, and both [[Old Testament]] prophecies and the fulfillment of them.  It also uses gender-specific pronouns and declined to embrace liberal gender neutrality.

The '''NIV''' has gained wide acceptance among evangelicals due to its adherence to [[conservative]] doctrinal points with respect to the divinity of Christ, salvation through faith, and both [[Old Testament]] prophecies and the fulfillment of them.  It also uses gender-specific pronouns and declined to embrace liberal gender neutrality.

But the '''NIV''' did erase numerous references to the unborn child, perhaps to appease supporters of [[abortion]].  This has enabled scholars at Wheaton College and elsewhere to dilute or deny Christian opposition to abortion.

But the '''NIV''' did erase numerous references to the unborn child,<ref>See [[Feminist Bible]].</ref> perhaps to appease supporters of [[abortion]].  This has enabled scholars at Wheaton College and elsewhere to dilute or deny Christian opposition to abortion.

== History of Translation ==

== History of Translation ==