Some nar cults and institutions promoting and endorsing apostle brian simmons passion translation are bethel, hillsong, koorong and the bible society. This one comes from the new apostolic reformation nar camp, from the brain of one man, a humanappointed apostle. Why you should not use the passion translation life on. Brian simmons and the passion translation deception. Brian simmons, the passion translation is a unique version of the bible for.
Simmons is also the lead translator of the passion translation. Its called the passion translation, written by brian simmons of stairway ministries. Ive written a series of posts about brian simmons because i consider his new translation of the bible, the passion translation, to be one of the most dangerous developments in the new apostolic reformation nar i recently ran across a television interview simmons did last year on sids roths its supernatural, where he makes a number of startling statements about his. Some have described the passion bible as a paraphrase, similar to the message bible. We have it available as a kindle download on and the nook and. A new apostolic reformation nar apostle has come out with his own nar translation of the bible, called the passion translation. As a linguist, brian cotranslated the payakuna new testament for the payakuna people of panama. Leaders and teachers within the movement that embrace preterism and kingdom nowdominionism or seven mountain mandate or whatever branch of nar beliefs are popular at this moment see themselves. The purpose of the passion translation is to reintroduce the passion and fire of the bible to the english reader. The book of isaiah is a collection of prophecies that is more than a historical record or teaching. The passionate heart of a loving god podcast with brian. New nar passion bible a dangerous heresy berean research. Holly pivec exposes this imposter on her blog spirit of error. Former missionary and now new apostolic reformation nar pastor brian simmons is producing the passion translation pt.
The passion translation expsoed, brian simmons sid roth. The vision the passionate life bible study series brian simmons on. How continue reading passion translation, brian simmons. Simmons claims that, in 2009, jesus christ literally visited him in his room, breathed on him, and commissioned him to write a new translation of the bible. Another new custom bible is the passion translation by nar new. Now hillsong are promoting the nar bible, the passion translation tpt, written by apostleprophet brian simmons. Each day, a devotion and scripture will encourage you to listen to god as he speaks words of comfort, joy, and unconditional love into your heart. After a dramatic conversion to christ, brian knew that god was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present. The goal of this work is to trigger inside every reader an. Nar leader brian simmons reveals a new chapter of the bible. I dont know brian simmons personally, but he seems to me like a genuine, gifted, intelligent and godly man with a passion for jesus, who has put his best work into a project for years, in order to serve the church.
With psalms, proverbs and song of songs kindle edition by simmons, brian. Youve probably guessed from the title that im not a fan. In truth, the passion translation is a reworded and rewritten bible, apparently intended to support a particular strain of theology. The passion translation paraphrase and the ministry of brian simmons is a fine example of what is wrong with a portion of the charismatic church. First, i downloaded luke and acts to my kindle to see if i liked it or not, and i. This interview became available through the reading the passion bible rpb website, a site helping to expose the dangers of using the nar bible. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. It doesnt merely convey the literal meaning of words. There is a language of the heart that must express the passion of this lovetheology. Now, theres a newcomer to the list, the passion translation. Passion translation, brian simmons interview sozo ep0020.
Ive written a series of posts about brian simmons because i consider his new translation of the bible, the passion translation, to be one of the most dangerous developments in the new apostolic reformation nar. Another new custom bible is the passion translation by nar new apostolic reformation apostle brian simmons. Download the passion translation the passion translation. The passion translation excerpts, parts 14 from the berean call ministry beware. The passion translation audio bible, 2nd edition by brian simmons. Free livestream minicourse on isaiah brian simmons book of isaiah saturday, march 28 11. Not only have i used the passion translation for teaching, but i have picked up certain books of the bible and read them like a living novel. The passion translation exposed rational christian discernment. Translation of the bible the sole translator of tpt, brian simmons, is not. After a dramatic conversion to christ, brian knew that god was calling him to go to the unreached people of. Indepth footnotes that include insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, alternate translations, and more. The passion translation bible school is offering weekend courses on books of the bible in various locations.
Simmons claims that he received revelation downloads from god that would enable him to translate. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Ive written a series of posts about brian simmons because i consider his new translation of the bible, the passion translation, to be one of the. There is a fragrance of gods spirit that emanates from the powerful expressions that brian simmons has brought forth in this translation. It is the overarching vision of the heart of god revealed to his prophet. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The statement from new tribes mission now ethnos 360 showing that brian simmons has been deceitful about his qualifications and his experience as a bible. Written by brian simmons, audiobook narrated by brian simmons. Brian simmons claims a very unique and unusual origin for the passion translation. Simmons receives divine downloads and shows his cards. Personally, i think an awful lot of things are wrong with tpt, but before i get onto that, let me say something up front. New apostolic reformation leader brian simmons and a new. The studies are selfpaced and include lesson notes as well as weekly activations from guest teachers. People like this can only be credible to the incredibly deceived.
Narpostle brian simmons the william hung of christianity. New testament with psalms, proverbs, and song of songs is translated from hebrew, greek, and aramaic texts by dr. The passion translation is not a translationits a paraphrase that takes great liberties with the original text. We can expect a download of heavenly insights into our destinies, relationships, careers, finances, and every other aspect of our lives. From the queen james version published by homosexuals to the passion translation, the agenda is plain to see. Resources by brian simmons for the olive tree bible app olive. Shop for bibles, passion translation and much more. Nar leader brian simmons writes a new chapter of the bible. The passion translation audio bible, 2nd edition by brian.
Brian simmons is the founder of stairway ministries in wichita. The passion translation bible bible questions rzim connect. Brian was involved in the payakuna new testament translation project. This translation was the work of one man, brian simmons, who claims that he got his new ideas directly from jesus, who personally visite.
And he spoke to me and said, im commissioning you to translate the bible into the translation project that im giving you to do. Abstract brian simmons has made a new translation of the psalms and now the whole new testament which aims to reintroduce the passion and fire of the bible to the english reader. Simmons has actually released four installments of his new translation. In commentator holly pivecs important facts about the passion translation she points out that brian claims jesus appeared to him and blew on him to commission brian. I hear his whisper contains messages of gods love for his people as spoken to the hearts of dr. False teachers, wolves in sheeps clothing, tares amongst the wheat leading people astray from gods word. The passion translation the bible for a new generation. The former missionary explains why hes produced a somewhat controversial new translation of the bible called the passion. Olive tree users who purchase the passion translation new testament will also receive i hear his whisper, an enhanced devotional by the author of the passion translation, brian simmons.
I started the year rereading psalms, in a totally relational and personal way with jesus. Is brian simmons of the passion translation telling the. The passion translation in this interview with translator brian simmons we cover these questions and topics. Brian simmons is a former missionary, linguist, minister, and bible teacher. In the passion translation of sections of the new testament, brian simmons frequently claims in footnotes to have translated from the aramaic text. Revealing the heart of god in the passion translation. It wrests the scriptures as blatantly as eugene petersons the message. Thank you brian simmons and the whole team at the passion translation for partnering with the holy spirit in such a tremendous and necessary project. Is brian simmons qualified to make the passion translation. The passion translation tpt download the free bible. The passion translation tpt version information biblegateway. He achieves this by abandoning all interest in textual accuracy, playing fast and loose. Several people locally have asked me for my thoughts on this new english translation scare quotes on purpose. After a dramatic conversion to christ, brian knew that god was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of gods grace to all who would listen.
With these verses in mind, i think it is important that we not pick a translation of the bible that fulfills our passion, but rather, that we intentionally and prayerfully guard the truth of what god has revealed to us. Developed by a team led by linguist, noted missionary, and author brian simmons, the passion translation is a unique version of the bible for incorporating the ancient aramaic scripture, the same language jesus spoke and taught in. As a missionary, he and his wife, candice, pioneered church plants in central america. The passion translation bible expresses gods fiery heart of love to this generation using hebrew, greek, and aramaic manuscriptsmerging the emotion and life. Brian simmons, the lead translator of the passion translation, will be the instructor and courses will be filmed. The passion translation new testament with psalms, proverbs, and song of songs is translated from hebrew, greek, and aramaic texts by dr. When god created the heavens and the earth, the earth was completely formless and empty. After their ministry in the jungle, brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in new england usa and now travels fulltime as a speaker and bible teacher. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from dr. The most important problem with the passion translation of the bible tpt is actually found in its namespecifically, the term translation. Brian simmons is known as a passionate lover of god. He studied linguistics and bible translation principles with new tribes mission.
It expresses gods passion for people and his world by translating the original, lifechanging message of gods. I absolutely love the passion it wont replace my regular bible but it helps in. The passion translation tpt is a heartlevel translation that uses hebrew, greek, and aramaic manuscripts to express gods fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and lifechanging truth of gods word. Bible the passion translation tpt with audio download. Bible the passion translation tpt with audio apps on. The passion translation bible is a new, heartlevel translation that expresses gods fiery heart of love to this generation using hebrew, greek, and aramaic manuscripts, merging the emotion and lifechanging truth of gods word god longs to have his word expressed in every language in a way that unlocks the passion of his heart. Origins of the passion translation reading the passion bible.
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