The WORST Bible Ever Created

Summary

The video script critiques Brian Simmons' 'Passion Translation' of the Bible, questioning its legitimacy due to Simmons' claims of divine revelation and lack of scholarly credentials. It contrasts the 'Passion Translation' with mainstream versions, highlighting its significant deviations and excessive word count. The script also points out the translation's promotion by certain Christian figures and its controversial content, suggesting that it introduces unorthodox theological ideas and misrepresents the original text.

Takeaways

• 📜 Brian Simmons claims to have been visited by Jesus, who commissioned him to create a new translation of the Bible.
• 🌟 Simmons asserts that Jesus gave him divine revelation and supernaturally expanded his brain's capacity, despite having no prior linguistic experience.
• 👼 He mentions an encounter with an angel named 'Passion,' which inspired the name of his translation, the Passion Translation.
• 🔍 The script criticizes the Passion Translation for being different from other translations, suggesting it is not a reliable or accurate version of the Bible.
• 📚 The video discusses three categories of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought, and paraphrase, placing the Passion Translation in a controversial category beyond paraphrase.
• 🤔 The Passion Translation is criticized for its length, use of non-biblical language, and for misrepresenting the original text with its interpretations.
• 🔑 The script points out that the Passion Translation is endorsed by certain high-profile Christian figures, despite scholarly concerns.
• 🚫 Bible Gateway has removed the Passion Translation from their platform due to the concerns raised about its content and accuracy.
• 🔮 Brian Simmons has made several extraordinary claims, such as visiting heaven and experiencing supernatural phenomena, which the video finds questionable.
• 💥 The video concludes that the Passion Translation is not a proper translation and is potentially harmful due to its sectarian theology and inaccuracies.
• 📺 The script recommends watching the 'Passion Series' by Mike Winger for a more in-depth critique of the Passion Translation.

Q & A

Who is Brian Simmons and what did he claim in 2009?

Brian Simmons is a middle-aged man who claimed to have been visited by Jesus in his bedroom in 2009. He stated that Jesus commissioned him to author a new translation of the Bible that is more efficient and better translated.

What did Brian Simmons claim about his experience with Jesus?

Brian Simmons claimed that Jesus breathed on him during a visitation, providing him with divine revelation and secret knowledge about the original languages of the Bible. He likened the experience to receiving a chip in his head with knowledge immediately downloading into him.

How does Brian Simmons describe the process of receiving the new translation?

Simmons described the process as a supernatural event where God touched his head, expanding his brain's capacity, and then confirmed this with a top brain mapping scientist.

What is the name of the new Bible translation that Brian Simmons claims to have been commissioned to create?

The new Bible translation that Brian Simmons claims to have been commissioned to create is called the Passion Translation.

How many complete Bible translations are there in English according to the script?

According to the script, there are more than 100 complete Bible translations in English.

What are the three categories of Bible translations mentioned in the script?

The three categories of Bible translations mentioned are word for word, thought for thought, and paraphrase.

What is the main concern about Brian Simmons' Passion Translation as presented in the script?

The main concern is that the Passion Translation is not an accurate representation of the original texts and pushes a sectarian theology, with Brian Simmons making outrageous claims without proper credentials.

How does the script describe the Passion Translation in comparison to other translations?

The script describes the Passion Translation as falling beyond the paraphrase section into something called sectarian translations, which are considered less accurate and more biased towards a specific theological view.

What are some of the unusual claims made by Brian Simmons as highlighted in the script?

Some unusual claims made by Brian Simmons include going to heaven and bringing back books, his wife being levitated, riding a fiery chariot, and fire shooting out of his head catching a church on fire.

Why does the script suggest that Brian Simmons should have written a fantasy novel instead of a Bible translation?

The script suggests that Brian Simmons should have written a fantasy novel because his imagination and the content of the Passion Translation are more suited to fiction rather than an accurate representation of the Bible.

What is the final verdict of the script on the Passion Translation?

The final verdict of the script is that the Passion Translation is awful, not a proper translation, and should not be considered a reliable version of the Bible due to its inaccuracies and promotion of sectarian theology.