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Letters from Heaven: by the Apostle Paul
Letters from Heaven is a compilation of some of the Bible’s most beautiful truths. Written by the apostle Paul, these letters invite us to understand the heart of the gospel.
Galatians teaches us to live in heaven’s freedom, Ephesians lays the exciting foundation for our faith, and Philippians fills our hearts with joy. In Colossians, we uncover the revelation of Christ in us, and Paul’s Thessalonian letters extend comfort and encouragement to remain faithful. To his spiritual sons Timothy and Titus, Paul offers sage advice, stirring our hearts to serve God and love him supremely. Concluding this compilation is Paul’s letter to Philemon, in which he champions forgiving love as the key to unity.
It feels as if Paul himself is in the room, sharing his experiences and messages of life. We sense the Holy Spirit and the urgency to persevere through suffering so that upon his glorious return, Christ finds us passionate lovers of God.
At last we have freedom, for Christ has set us free! We must always cherish this truth and firmly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past.
Galatians 5:1
Galatians teaches us to live in heaven’s freedom, Ephesians lays the exciting foundation for our faith, and Philippians fills our hearts with joy. In Colossians, we uncover the revelation of Christ in us, and Paul’s Thessalonian letters extend comfort and encouragement to remain faithful. To his spiritual sons Timothy and Titus, Paul offers sage advice, stirring our hearts to serve God and love him supremely. Concluding this compilation is Paul’s letter to Philemon, in which he champions forgiving love as the key to unity.
It feels as if Paul himself is in the room, sharing his experiences and messages of life. We sense the Holy Spirit and the urgency to persevere through suffering so that upon his glorious return, Christ finds us passionate lovers of God.
At last we have freedom, for Christ has set us free! We must always cherish this truth and firmly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past.
Galatians 5:1
208 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2013
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February 17, 2016
The sheer beauty of this translation is always an attraction. Apart from feeding the heart, however, there's also the feeding of the mind. On each page there are copious footnotes as to why the translator made the choice he did. Using both Aramaic and Greek sources, he has weighed up the selection - but noted down other possibilities for our edification. You may not agree with his choice but at least there's a huge degree of transparency in it.
As I happen to be particularly interested in the translation of the Greek word, hupotasso - see God's Panoply: The Armour of God and the Kiss of Heaven - I was extremely interested in seeing how Simmons translated Ephesians 5:22, often rendered, 'Wives, submit to your husbands.' He plumps for the Aramaic 'tenderly devoted', instead of 'submit'. He does the same in Colossians 3:18, but there he has an extended footnote I'd have liked to have seen back with Ephesians 5:22. This footnote points out that, besides 'submit', hupotasso also means 'attach' and 'support'.
I also love his comment on 2 Timothy 2:10 that the Greek word for 'chosen' has logos embedded within it.
This is a translation to relish; I find it so easy to meditate on Scripture using it - partly because of the footnotes and partly because the ease of comparison with more familiar versions causes me to think afresh about the intended meaning - and to examine the wider context.
As I happen to be particularly interested in the translation of the Greek word, hupotasso - see God's Panoply: The Armour of God and the Kiss of Heaven - I was extremely interested in seeing how Simmons translated Ephesians 5:22, often rendered, 'Wives, submit to your husbands.' He plumps for the Aramaic 'tenderly devoted', instead of 'submit'. He does the same in Colossians 3:18, but there he has an extended footnote I'd have liked to have seen back with Ephesians 5:22. This footnote points out that, besides 'submit', hupotasso also means 'attach' and 'support'.
I also love his comment on 2 Timothy 2:10 that the Greek word for 'chosen' has logos embedded within it.
This is a translation to relish; I find it so easy to meditate on Scripture using it - partly because of the footnotes and partly because the ease of comparison with more familiar versions causes me to think afresh about the intended meaning - and to examine the wider context.
November 29, 2017
Excellent translation. Brings new life to the passages.
As you read the scriptures in this new translation, you will see things in a different way. Makes it very relevant to this day and age.
As you read the scriptures in this new translation, you will see things in a different way. Makes it very relevant to this day and age.
October 3, 2020
This version 😍😍
Focuses on the love and passion and grace and God's heart for us!
The copious, optional to read, footnotes explain how they got that translation or add additional knowledge. It puts things I've read a hundred times into a different light.
Focuses on the love and passion and grace and God's heart for us!
The copious, optional to read, footnotes explain how they got that translation or add additional knowledge. It puts things I've read a hundred times into a different light.
August 14, 2017
I want more!!
I loved this translation. It is so personal and easy to read. Brian Simmons does a great job at these translations of the books of the Bible.
I loved this translation. It is so personal and easy to read. Brian Simmons does a great job at these translations of the books of the Bible.
February 1, 2019
Loving His people oozes from this Greek translation. It’s an accurate translation of the Greek. The best translation from the Greek word to English I’ve read.
December 25, 2019
I just love The Passion Translations. I have read this about 5 times and continue to re-read
May 26, 2023
Lovely translation, good for devotion
January 21, 2024
So good! I love digging in.
December 4, 2016
Brilliant!
This translation has a clarity and depth that I have not seen in other translations!
It stays true to the original content and helps by translating the implied text. *see footnotes in book
This translation has a clarity and depth that I have not seen in other translations!
It stays true to the original content and helps by translating the implied text. *see footnotes in book
May 30, 2013
Amazing translation. Can't wait to read the others.
April 12, 2016
Must read again!!!!
April 11, 2016
Astounding
The most refreshing translation in years. Makes The Word come alive. You need a copy of this book in your library.
The most refreshing translation in years. Makes The Word come alive. You need a copy of this book in your library.
February 10, 2021
A beautiful translation of beautiful scriptures!
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