Letters from Heaven (2020 Edition)

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

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®.