Twisted Scripture: The Growing Trend of Re-interpreting the Scriptures to Justify Our Own Passions

“How can we claim to know the objective and truthful Creator of all things if we are free to subjectively interpret His word according to the whims of culture, politics, and social climate?” (The Dissenter) The twisting of Scripture for … Continue reading 

The Passion Translation author: ‘We are the Reincarnation of Jesus Christ’

Brian Simmons claims Christ came to him and gave him the task of issuing forth The Passion Translation. Simmons is a New Apostolic Reformation leader, and The Passion Translation serves many as an NAR “Bible.” (John Lanagan – The Word … Continue reading 

Bethel Redding’s Beni Johnson claims “The Passion Translation is a better translation than the King James.”

“The Spirit of the Lord came upon me, I told you I had a visitation from the one I love. He walked through the wall and breathed on me and released me to do this translation project.” Brian Simmons (Rick … Continue reading 

The Passion Translation author’s heretical views about Christ’s return

“Brian Simmons– What about the clouds? Jesus is coming, Greek is meta nephele, He’s coming, meta nephele, within clouds. He’s coming within clouds. Not on clouds. Within clouds. Eight times in the Bible, CLOUDS ARE PEOPLE.” (John Lanagan – The World … Continue reading 

The Passion Translation author: ‘We are the Reincarnation of Jesus Christ’

“The Revelation 12 Virgin Bride will give birth to a Man-Child company. a corporate expression, one has become the many, the seed has now fallen into the ground and died but is now bearing many seeds, there’s a many seeded Christ.”  (John … Continue reading 

The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible

Fans of Jen Hatmaker may not realize that she follows the same basic playbook used by former megachurch pastor and Oprah Winfrey pal Rob Bell and other progressive “Christians.” According to Michael J. Kruger, professor of Reformed Theological Seminary, the details … Continue reading 

That’s scary, Part 2: The spookier reason for the Passion Translation New Testament’s Oct. 31 release date

From Berean Research: Many believers are unaware that the The Passion Translation (PT) is not a translation of Scripture at all. Holly Pivec of Spirit of Error points out that New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) “apostle” Brian Simmons’ “translation” is simply him … Continue reading 

Review: Louie Giglio’s Simple Pursuit: A Heart After Jesus (A Daily PASSION Devotional)

Bud Ahlheim of Pulpit & Pin reviews seeker-mergent guru Louie Giglio’s daily devotional that targets millennials. According to Ahlheim, Giglio often plucks verses out of context, “presumably because of their particular importance to the unidentified author and exposited in a … Continue reading 

Prophecy for Sale: ‘Prophets’ Mimic Psychics, Charging up to $555 for Phone Call

“We deliver authentic and accurate insights for every situation from the mind of God directly to your ears.”  (Barry Bowen – The Trinity Foundation) 2,700 years ago, the Prophet Micah warned that “prophets tell fortunes for money.” (Micah 3:11 NIV) The … Continue reading 

God’s Judgment Upon the Church

“This erroneous doctrine reveals an ignorance of God’s word or a rejection of the Bible’s plain teaching. In either case, it causes unbelief and disobedience. It exposes the drastic need for spiritual revival in the Church and in believers.” (Tom … Continue reading 

Jesus: The Illumined Illuminator (Flashback)

This article by CRN managing editor Marsha West was published April 12, 2012. Contemporary Christianity is following “every wind of doctrine” in spite of the fact that the Bible warns about taking this route. Self-professed Christ followers no longer “endure … Continue reading