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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.The Masterpiece Edition of this translation includes 60 inspiring devotions penned by author Cheryl Ricker and 60 breathtaking illustrations from the hand of artist Ron DiCianni. This Bible 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 1000 new and revised in-depth footnotes with insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, and alternate translations
- Updated text
- 16 pages of full-color maps locating and identifying:
- Jesus' birth, early years, ministry, and last days
- major New Testament stories and their political backgrounds
- epic journeys and missions of the apostles Paul, Philip, and Peter
- the early church and seven churches of Revelation
- the territory of the Roman Empire
- the Holy Land today and in the time of Jesus
STANDARD FEATURES
- Extensive introductions
- Contemporary 9-point font in traditional two-column format
- Premium Bible paper stitched together with layflat Smyth-sewn binding
- Exquisite faux leather with special heat debossing and foil stamping
- Ribbon marker
Author Biography
BRIAN SIMMONS is the lead translator of The Passion Translation(R). The Passion Translation (TPT) is a heart-level translation that uses Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts to express God's fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God's Word. The hope for TPT is to trigger inside every reader an overwhelming response to the truth of the Bible and to reveal the deep mysteries of the Scriptures in the love language of God, the language of the heart. Brian is currently translating the Old Testament.
After a dramatic conversion to Christ in 1971, Brian and his wife, Candice, answered the call of God to leave everything behind and become missionaries to unreached peoples. Taking their three children to the tropical rain forest of Central America, they planted churches for many years with the Paya-Kuna people group. Simmons established leadership for the churches that Jesus birthed, and, having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, assisted with the translation of the Paya-Kuna New Testament.
After their ministry overseas, Brian and Candice returned to North America, where Brian began to passionately work toward helping people encounter the risen Christ. He and his wife planted numerous ministries, including a dynamic church in New England (U.S.). They also established Passion & Fire Ministries, under which they travel full time as Bible teachers in service of local churches throughout the world.
Brian is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, and devotionals that help readers encounter God's heart and experience a deeper revelation of God as our Bridegroom King, including Throne Room Prayer, The Sacred Journey, Prayers on Fire, The Divine Romance, and The Vision.
Brian and Candice have been married since 1971 and have three children as well as precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Their passion is to live as loving examples of a spiritual father and mother to this generation.
