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Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Brian Simmons
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

demons
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations apologetics
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Colossians 1 Colossians 1
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Colossians 1 Colossians 1
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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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.'

Acts 11 Acts 11:26 Acts 11 Acts 11:26
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Winger's direct theological assessment of the Simmons clip.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

textual criticism
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Part of the cumulative word-frequency chart Winger presents.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Specific data points from Winger's comparison chart.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mary (mother of Jesus)
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

James James 1 James James 1
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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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.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Part of Winger's comparative word-frequency data.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Winger plays an audio clip of Simmons making this admission.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Bible translations hermeneutics
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Background information on Simmons's only actual field experience.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

apologetics
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Daniel Daniel
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Daniel Daniel
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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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.'

Daniel Daniel
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Direct quote from Winger's interview with McDaniels.

Daniel Daniel
Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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Winger's assessment of the financial incentive structure.

Mike Winger idea 2018-10-10

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

apologetics