Myanmar receives the Fire Bible

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 - 2:51 PM CST

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, one of the deadliest cyclones in recent history struck Myanmar (formerly Burma) in Southeast Asia. Even as Cyclone Nargis approached Myanmar, there was great celebrating by Christians in the country. For on that very day, the Full Life Study Bible - now known as the Fire Bible - translation was completed and officially dedicated in a special service held at an Assemblies of God church in Myanmar.

Tiddim Chin study fire bible -- myanmar
According to the reporting pastor, the study Bible has been translated into the major language of Northern Myanmar - Tiddim Chin. The Bible itself is called the Myanmar Tiddim Chin Hilhcianna Kithuah Lai Siangtho (Full Life Study Bible). "In the whole of Myanmar, this is the only study Bible we have," he says.

In addition, the completion of the Bible on May 3 also signaled the beginning of a new Fire Bible effort. Two weeks after the dedication of the Tiddim Chin study Bible, an AG Bible Alliance team traveled to Myanmar to train workers in the official launch of the writing of the Burmese Fire Bible (for Southern Myanmar).

"Having access to a Pentecostal study Bible written in their own language is one of the greatest ministry tools with which we can equip national pastors and laypersons for both evangelism and discipleship, " says AG World Missions Communications Director Randy Hurst. "The Tiddim Chin Bible is truly an occasion to thank God, celebrate and thank Life Publishers for the completion of this urgently needed resource."


The Assemblies of God Bible Alliance, a vital part of Life Publishers, is a strategic alliance of ministers, churches and individuals joining forces to publish the "Fire Bible," a unique Pentecostal study Bible. More than 5.2 million Fire Bibles or New Testaments have been distributed in 25 languages. Presently, more than 31 new language projects are in progress.

"The results of Cyclone Nargis have been tragic in Myanmar," says Russ Turney, AG World Missions regional director for Asia Pacific. "But the completion of this new edition of the Fire Bible will enable many pastors and lay leaders in Myanmar to more effectively share the gospel."
Authors: AG News


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