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by Brian Simmons (Author)
Encounter the Heart of God
The Passion Translation(R) is a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God's heart and expresses his fiery love--merging emotion and life-changing truth. This translation will evoke an overwhelming response in every reader, unfolding the deep mysteries of the Scriptures. If you are hungry for God, The Passion Translation will help you encounter his heart and know him more intimately. Fall in love with God all over again. New features:- Over 500 new footnotes
- Over 500 revised footnotes
- Updated text
- 16 pages of full-color maps locating and identifying:
- Jesus' birth, early years, ministry, and last days
- major New Testament stories
- every epic journey of the Apostle Paul
- the missions of Philip and Peter
- the early church and seven churches of Revelation
- political background to New Testament events
- the territory of the Roman Empire
- the Holy Land today and in the time of Jesus
- In-depth footnotes with insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, alternate translations
- Introductions and outlines for each book
- Two-column format
- Contemporary font
- Easy to read
- Large font size - 11 pt.
- Premium Bible paper
- Exquisite faux leather
- Heat debossing
- Foil stamping
- Smyth-sewn binding
- Ribbon marker
Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.
- Psalm 5:3 "All you thirsty ones, come to me Come to me and drink Believe in me so that rivers of living water will burst out from within you, flowing from your innermost being just like the Scripture says "
- John 7:37-38 I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase more and more until it overflows, bringing you into the rich revelation of spiritual insight in all things. And with this revelation you will come to know God fully as he imparts to you the deepest understanding of his ways.
- Philippians 1:9
Author Biography
DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. 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 God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After their ministry in the jungle, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation.
