Exposing the Agenda and Origins of ＂The Passion Translation＂

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Winger frames the entire video around the claim that Brian Simmons is intentionally embedding sectarian theology into the text.

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Winger identifies the translation's agenda as tied to the NAR/signs-and-wonders theological ecosystem.

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Winger searched Bible Hub to count how often specific terms appear in the PT versus ESV, NKJV, NIV, NASB.

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Specific comparative data point used to demonstrate PT's divergence from other translations.

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Psalm 50:2 is cited: PT says 'the Zion realm' where ESV says 'out of Zion.'

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Psalm 81:7 is cited as an example where PT is more than twice as long as the ESV version.

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Winger notes that Selah is translated 'pause in his presence' in the PT without scholarly support.

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Comparative data point in Winger's word-frequency analysis.

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Winger notes the inconsistency of this addition as evidence of agenda-driven translation.

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Cited as an example of movement-specific vocabulary being injected into Scripture.

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The most striking comparative data point in Winger's analysis.

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Winger uses Colossians 1 to illustrate how the ESV renders 'Christos' consistently as 'Christ.'

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Colossians 1 in the PT is used as an example of triple-translation of one word.

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Acts 11:26 is the key example: PT says followers were 'first revealed as anointed ones'; all other translations say they were 'first called Christians.'

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Winger uses this history to explain what the PT is erasing by its rendering.

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Winger plays a clip from Simmons's Facebook page articulating this view.

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Winger's direct theological assessment of the Simmons clip.

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Winger's overarching critique: Simmons preaches from his own translation, using the text he altered as proof.

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Cited as an example of movement-specific vocabulary with zero textual basis.

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Winger notes anyone can confirm this without knowing Greek by checking multiple English translations.

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Winger identifies a financial and ministry incentive loop: insert 'activate' into Scripture, then sell activation courses.

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Part of the cumulative word-frequency chart Winger presents.

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Specific data points from Winger's comparison chart.

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Winger's aggregate conclusion from his word-frequency analysis.

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Winger's summary metaphor for the effect of the PT on the reader.

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Winger traces this through Simmons's retranslation of 'Sadducees' and his handling of James 1.

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Winger predicts this exact deflection will be used against him for making the video.

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Winger critiques the popular colloquialism as incoherent while noting Simmons exploits it.

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Winger's direct statement on how to frame Christian distinctiveness.

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Winger compares the PT to the NRSV, NIV, NASB, and ESV, all of which render the word consistently as 'religious/religion' in all three occurrences.

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Consistency in translating the same word the same way is presented as a basic, non-negotiable translation standard.

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Winger argues this is deliberate suppression of a positive biblical view of religion.

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Part of Winger's comparative word-frequency data.

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Winger notes this as an obvious example of agenda-driven word insertion.

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Winger plays an audio clip of Simmons making this admission.

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Winger uses this to tie Simmons's credentials directly to the NAR movement.

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Winger questions whether the title 'Dr.' is meaningful in the context of Simmons's translation claims.

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Background information on Simmons's only actual field experience.

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Winger presents this as evidence of Simmons embellishing his story for dramatic effect.

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McDaniels is Winger's primary source for the historical record of Simmons's role.

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McDaniels's specific characterization of the role, as reported by Winger.

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Winger explains the role distinction to clarify how Simmons's actual contribution differed from his claimed contribution.

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McDaniels's direct quote as reported by Winger: 'there was already a Wycliffe missionary in country already actively working on a translation and it wasn't Brian.'

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Winger mentions an official written statement from Ethnos 360 that he planned to post separately.

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Direct quote from Winger's interview with McDaniels.

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Winger connects Simmons's inconsistent biographical claims to questions about the PT's claimed spiritual authority.

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Winger's theological rebuttal to claims that Simmons received divine guidance in producing the PT.

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Winger lists specific book prices and bundles to document the financial model.

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Winger's assessment of the financial incentive structure.

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Winger uses endorsement patterns as evidence of the PT's sectarian character.

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Winger's direct recommendation to viewers.

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Winger presents only two explanations for pastoral endorsement of the PT.

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Pastoral advice given to a viewer whose church uses the PT.

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Winger's framework for how to leave a theologically problematic church.

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Winger's response to a viewer asking whether it is proper to call the PT a Bible.

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Winger draws a rough parallel to frame the PT's departure from faithful translation.

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Winger explains this technique in response to a question about how the PT differs from the NLT.

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Winger distinguishes the NLT as a legitimate paraphrase-style translation in contrast to the PT.

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Winger raises a concern about whether the PT compromises the gospel, with Romans 2 as a specific example.

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Winger's measured conclusion when asked whether the PT corrupts the way of salvation.

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Winger recommends this as a resource for further reading; Seed is presented as having the exact credentials Simmons lacks.

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Winger's personal principle for ministry balance, offered as advice to a viewer in South America.

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A viewer from South America raised this as a concern about the movement's spread.

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Winger's practical advice for people whose home groups are using the PT.

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Self-description given to frame his critique as coming from within a broadly charismatic perspective, not from cessationism.