Reasons why I believe the KJV is the divinely inspired perfect Word of God.

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A person can attack with their words.
There are different levels of attack.
Any expression of dislike towards any particular thing is an attack, my friend. But what if.... what if.... I am right, and the KJV is God's true and holy Word, it would not be good to speak in dislike or disapproval of it until you look at the reasons I gave that defends it.

I would also check out reading the book called "New Age Bible Versions", as well.

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https://www.amazon.com/New-Age-Bible-Versions-Documentation/dp/0963584502/

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You didn't look at the reasons I provided that shows that the KJV is divine in origin. Before you express why you think you dislike it, please look at the other side of the fence please. Is that not your desire for those who believe in Calvinism, and or Eternal Security? Do you not desire them to see the other side of the fence or issue?

I say this because God's Word says, "God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith," (James 2:5).

Does the poor guy on the street have access to a Lexicon with a Concordance? No. He is simple. If he were to get a Bible, he would just read it, and believe it. No fancy rich scholar is gonna change what the Word says for him.



Daniel 3:25 is precisely why the King James is correct and all others are false. Just do a word search on the page for the KJV for Daniel chapter 3, and you will find Nebuchadnezzar referring to the God of the Israelites as their God (singular) in context. This makes sense because Nebuchadnezzar knows that the Israelites believe in one God and not many.

In Daniel 3, Nebuchadnezzar says there is one like the "Son of God" in the fiery furnace along with Daniel's three friends. This is Jesus! Yet, in the Modern Translations it says the "son of the gods." In many false religions we can see how certain gods had mated with human females and created a hybrid. This is popular even in Greek mythology. So who saved Daniel's friends? Jesus or some hybrid like Hercules?

Nebuchadnezzar thought this was an angel of God (singular and not plural).

"Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God." (Daniel 3:28).

This was not the "son of the gods (plural) (little "g")!!!
Nebuchadnezzar clearly was referencing the most high God.
The Bible says (even something similar in your Modern Version),

"Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire." (Daniel 3:26).

Angels are called the: "sons of God" in Job.

The fourth person in the fire was still Jesus! The son of God. The Scriptures were still correct in their inspiration by God when they say, "and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God." While Nebuchadnezzar did not know it was the second person of the Godhead or the Trinity, the Lord our God who inspired Scripture surely would have glorified the name of the Son of God (Jesus) in this instance. For it was Jesus who was in the fire with Daniel's three friends!



God can use imperfect methods to preserve His Word.
Did your study involve a list of many things that appear to attack the deity of Christ, the Trinity, holy living like Modern Translations do?
I do not believe this is the case.



Please know that I say all I do with love, and I do care for you. We both cannot be right, and you do not have the same kind of knowledge that I have involving the KJV. Surely you must realize that there are VERY GOOD reasons why I believe the KJV is God's perfect Word of God for today. I did not just pick up the KJV one day and say it was God's Word because there was a light shining on it from a church window. I do not mean to offend, but I did do my homework on this issue. As for the history, etc.; That is not really my cup of tea. While I did watch a video on the history of the KJV, history can be written by the victors. My true test is by Observational Science. What can I test and see in the here and now.

But again, please take no offense, if I said something you felt was offensive, it was not my intention to be disrespectful or to harm you in any way. I have a love and a passion for God's Word. If I see an attack on what I believe is God's Word, I will defend it because I believe faith comes by hearing the Word of God (the Bible) (See Romans 10:17). To help you to understand where I am coming from: If the KJV is said not to be perfect or in error, I see it as attack on my faith when anyone attacks or dislikes the KJV because I see the KJV as the basis for my faith. But yes.... my goal is for us believers to be united in reading His Word together in love. So while we may agree to disagree, we should always love one another as brothers.

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This is long so I’ll reply in multiple posts. I did read your reasons that why I said that these differences are the result of older manuscripts.
 
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This is long so I’ll reply in multiple posts. I did read your reasons that why I said that these differences are the result of older manuscripts.

But if the Modern Translations (Which are based on the better and older manuscripts) are better, then why do Modern Translations appear to subtly attack the Trinity, the deity of Christ, holy living, and salvation, etc.? That's the problem, my friend.
 
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In Daniel 3, Nebuchadnezzar says there is one like the "Son of God" in the fiery furnace along with Daniel's three friends. This is Jesus! Yet, in the Modern Translations it says the "son of the gods." In many false religions we can see how certain gods had mated with human females and created a hybrid. This is popular even in Greek mythology. So who saved Daniel's friends? Jesus or some hybrid like Hercules?

While I do speculate that it was possibly Jesus it also could’ve been an angel. We don’t know because the scriptures don’t specify who was actually present with them in the fire. Nebuchadnezzar was a pagan and the verse there is not stating a fact but quoting what Nebuchadnezzar said. So either way if it was Christ it does not take away that possibility because it is not stating a fact but a quote. The problem is, it is giving an inaccurate quote. That’s not what he said and it’s not what the original text said that he said. It’s an exegesis that may not even be true.
 
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A person can attack with their words.
There are different levels of attack.
Any expression of dislike towards any particular thing is an attack, my friend. But what if.... what if.... I am right, and the KJV is God's true and holy Word, it would not be good to speak in dislike or disapproval of it until you look at the reasons I gave that defends it.

I would also check out reading the book called "New Age Bible Versions", as well.

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https://www.amazon.com/New-Age-Bible-Versions-Documentation/dp/0963584502/

There are numerous problems with Modern Translations.

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You didn't look at the reasons I provided that shows that the KJV is divine in origin. Before you express why you think you dislike it, please look at the other side of the fence please. Is that not your desire for those who believe in Calvinism, and or Eternal Security? Do you not desire them to see the other side of the fence or issue?

I say this because God's Word says, "God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith," (James 2:5).

Does the poor guy on the street have access to a Lexicon with a Concordance? No. He is simple. If he were to get a Bible, he would just read it, and believe it. No fancy rich scholar is gonna change what the Word says for him.



Daniel 3:25 is precisely why the King James is correct and all others are false. Just do a word search on the page for the KJV for Daniel chapter 3, and you will find Nebuchadnezzar referring to the God of the Israelites as their God (singular) in context. This makes sense because Nebuchadnezzar knows that the Israelites believe in one God and not many.

In Daniel 3, Nebuchadnezzar says there is one like the "Son of God" in the fiery furnace along with Daniel's three friends. This is Jesus! Yet, in the Modern Translations it says the "son of the gods." In many false religions we can see how certain gods had mated with human females and created a hybrid. This is popular even in Greek mythology. So who saved Daniel's friends? Jesus or some hybrid like Hercules?

Nebuchadnezzar thought this was an angel of God (singular and not plural).

"Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God." (Daniel 3:28).

This was not the "son of the gods (plural) (little "g")!!!
Nebuchadnezzar clearly was referencing the most high God.
The Bible says (even something similar in your Modern Version),

"Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire." (Daniel 3:26).

Angels are called the: "sons of God" in Job.

The fourth person in the fire was still Jesus! The son of God. The Scriptures were still correct in their inspiration by God when they say, "and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God." While Nebuchadnezzar did not know it was the second person of the Godhead or the Trinity, the Lord our God who inspired Scripture surely would have glorified the name of the Son of God (Jesus) in this instance. For it was Jesus who was in the fire with Daniel's three friends!



God can use imperfect methods to preserve His Word.
Did your study involve a list of many things that appear to attack the deity of Christ, the Trinity, holy living like Modern Translations do?
I do not believe this is the case.



Please know that I say all I do with love, and I do care for you. We both cannot be right, and you do not have the same kind of knowledge that I have involving the KJV. Surely you must realize that there are VERY GOOD reasons why I believe the KJV is God's perfect Word of God for today. I did not just pick up the KJV one day and say it was God's Word because there was a light shining on it from a church window. I do not mean to offend, but I did do my homework on this issue. As for the history, etc.; That is not really my cup of tea. While I did watch a video on the history of the KJV, history can be written by the victors. My true test is by Observational Science. What can I test and see in the here and now.

But again, please take no offense, if I said something you felt was offensive, it was not my intention to be disrespectful or to harm you in any way. I have a love and a passion for God's Word. If I see an attack on what I believe is God's Word, I will defend it because I believe faith comes by hearing the Word of God (the Bible) (See Romans 10:17). To help you to understand where I am coming from: If the KJV is said not to be perfect or in error, I see it as attack on my faith when anyone attacks or dislikes the KJV because I see the KJV as the basis for my faith. But yes.... my goal is for us believers to be united in reading His Word together in love. So while we may agree to disagree, we should always love one another as brothers.

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I know your intentions were nothing less than kind and loving and I do cherish our conversations and hold you in very high regard in your understanding of God’s word. We may not completely agree on everything and I admit I do fear the commentaries and exegesis of other men which is why I try to separate myself from these things as much as possible to get the unedited message that the authors of the scriptures were trying to convey. I am confident that the Holy Spirit will guide us both to the full knowledge of His word as that is His desire and thru study and prayer He will reveal to us what He wills. Much blessings to you my beloved brother. :)
 
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While I do speculate that it was possibly Jesus it also could’ve been an angel. We don’t know because the scriptures don’t specify who was actually present with them in the fire. Nebuchadnezzar was a pagan and the verse there is not stating a fact but quoting what Nebuchadnezzar said. So either way if it was Christ it does not take away that possibility because it is not stating a fact but a quote. The problem is, it is giving an inaccurate quote. That’s not what he said and it’s not what the original text said that he said. It’s an exegesis that may not even be true.

Jesus told the Jews,
"You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me." (John 5:39).

In Daniel 3, it testifies of Jesus Christ because He was there saving Daniel's friends. Revelation 2:11 says he that overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death (i.e. the Lake of Fire - Revelation 21:8). Daniel's friends had a test of their faith. They had to overcome their situation or test of their faith. As a result of their overcoming in their faith, they were not hurt by the fire (kind of like a Lake of Fire) because Jesus saved them from being hurt by the fire. So just as Daniel's friends were not hurt by the fire because of Jesus being with them, the one who overcomes in Revelation 2:11 will not be hurt by the fire of the second death (i.e. the Lake of Fire).
 
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Reasons why I believe the KJV is the divinely inspired perfect Word:

#1. God's Word claims that it is perfect:
God's Word claims that it is perfect (Psalms 12:6) (Psalms 119:140) (Proverbs 30:5) and that it will be preserved for all generations (Psalms 12:7) and it will stand forever (Isaiah 40:8) (1 Peter 1:25). Therefore, seeing Scripture plainly states these facts, it then becomes an issue of a test of your faith in God's Word (See the test the devil gave to Eve in Genesis 3:1); For the Bereans were more noble because they compared the spoken Word of God with the written Word of God (Acts of the Apostles 17:11). In other words, if the Bereans thought the written Word was corrupt in some way they would have no way of really knowing if the spoken Word of God was true or not.

#2. KJV vs. Modern Translations:
A simple side by side comparison of the KJV vs Modern Translations shows us that the devil tries to place his name in the Modern Versions. Have no idea what I am talking about?

Well, many Bible versions say that it is the dragon who is standing on the sea shore in Revelation. This is just evil and wrong.

See Parallel Version for Revelation 13:1 here...

Revelation 13:1 The dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name.

See, if you know anything about Bible language, standing on something means that you "own it"; And the devil wants to own you. In the King James, John is standing on the seashore. Yet in many Bible versions the dragon (i.e. the devil) is standing on the seashore.

Why is this a problem?

Let's look at...

Genesis 22:17

"That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;"

Did you catch that? God says to Abraham that He will multiply his seed as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is upon the seashore where he will then possess the gate of his enemies (i.e. the devil and his kingdom). The apostle John who wrote Revelation was Jewish and he was the promised seed of Genesis 22 standing on the seashore in Revelation 13. It was not the dragon or the devil standing on the seashore.

For certain Modern Versions eliminate the part of the passage in Revelation 13:1 that says that John is standing on the seashore (When he refers to himself as "I").

Also, the devil tries to take out key points in important discussions within the Bible (Which can affect doctrine). For example: In Romans 7 Paul talks from the Jew's perspective in keeping the Old Testament Law (Which leads to problems), and he gives us the climax or heart of his message as a solution in Romans 8:1. Now, certain modern translations have eliminated "who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." Eliminating this passage destroys the whole thrust of Paul's argument. Walking in the Spirit is the key to being in Christ Jesus. You eliminate that and you destroy Paul's argument. Also, 1 John 5:7 is the only verse in the Bible that is the clearest and most concise teaching on the Godhead (i.e. the Trinity).

To learn more on this study, click on the following spoiler button:

In fact, this is not the only time the devil has tried to place his name in the Bible in exchange for something that is supposed to be sacred or holy. We see the devil tries to place his name in Modern Translations in Daniel 3.

In Daniel 3, the Babylonian king says there is one like the "Son of God" in the fiery furnace along with Daniel's three friends. This is Jesus! Yet, in the Modern Translations it says the "son of the gods." In many false religions we can see how certain gods had mated with human females and created a hybrid. This is popular even in Greek mythology. So who saved Daniel's friends? Jesus or some hybrid like Hercules?

Nebuchadnezzar thought this was an angel of God (singular and not plural).

"Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God." (Daniel 3:28).

This was not the "son of the gods (plural) (little "g")!!!
No way Hosea! I mean, "No way José!"
Nebuchadnezzar clearly was referencing the most high God.
The Bible says (even something similar in your Modern Version),

"Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire." (Daniel 3:26).

Angels are called the: "sons of God" in Job.

The fourth person in the fire was still Jesus! The son of God. The Scriptures were still correct in their inspiration by God when they say, "and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God." While Nebuchadnezzar did not know it was the second person of the Godhead or the Trinity, the Lord our God who inspired Scripture surely would have glorified the name of the Son of God (Jesus) in this instance. For it was Jesus who was in the fire with Daniel's three friends!

Also, please check out this thread here, as well. It will help to explain this situation a little better, too.

Jesus is the Messenger of the Lord in the Old Testament.
(Please take note: I do not believe Jesus is an angelic being; I believe Jesus is the second person of the Godhead or the Trinity and that He is fully 100% God who took on the flesh of man).

In Isaiah 14:12, the devil's name "Lucifer" is replaced with "Day Star" or the "Morning Star."
Yes, I am aware that "morning stars" are angels in the book of Job.

But Modern Translations also say this is the Shining Star or the Son of the Dawn. Why?

Jesus says,
"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star." (Revelation 22:16).

So Jesus is the BRIGHT and MORNING star!

Yet, the individual in Isaiah 14:12 in Modern Translations is called the shining (bright) and morning star or the Day Star, etc.

So the devil is trying to be like the most high here. He is taking a similar sounding title of Jesus in Isaiah 14:12.

For where is the bright and morning star up in the sky?
It is the sun.
That is why He is called the bright and morning star because the sun is bright and rises in the morning.

Also, Lucifer means "light bearer."
Scripture tells us this is what it means.

"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light." (2 Corinthians 11:14).

The word "angel" also means "messenger." So 2 Corinthians 11:14 is saying that Satan is a light messenger or light bearer. In fact, when Satan is described with having all kinds of jewelry on him, it was symbolic of who he was. Certain gemstones refract light. They are not light themselves, but they merely reflect whatever light is in existence. Gemstones are like little light bearers. So how fitting the name "Lucifer" is for the devil. Yet, Modern Translations seek to give the devil a name that is similar to Jesus. This is wrong (of course).

#3. Biblical Numerics:
Bible Numbers that glorify God and His Word. (Note: These are not equidistant letter sequences or numbers that attempt to get one to have a special dream, or to divine the future in some way - Striving to foretell the future is forbidden in the Bible). Numbers are something that we deal with in our everyday life and all things glorify God. So obviously the numbers in God's Word would naturally glorify Him in some way. What am I talking about? Check out this video on Numbers & the Greek New Testament.
Sevens in the Bible - Chuck Missler:

Also, here is a video series by Mike Hoggard that talks about the number 7 in the King James.

King James Code - Number 7 - Mike Hoggard (Part 1):

King James Code - Number 7 - Mike Hoggard (Part 2):

Now, while I may not agree with Mike and Chuck on everything they teach in the Bible nor on the way they teach the Bible, but their teaching on Biblical numerics are amazing; I have found that they have made some startling discoveries. Discoveries that do not appear in the modern translations but only in the original languages (Chuck) and only in the King James (Mike).


#4. Men have lost their voice for tampering with God's Word.

The Bible warns us not to add to God's Word, otherwise the plagues that are written in this book (the Bible) will be added to us.

"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book" (Revelation 22:18).​

Many have said that this is only talking about the book of Revelation. But men have lost their voice for adding to God's Word (Which is a plague in another part of the Bible and not Revelation).

Check out these articles here:

Bible Corrector Loses Voice on Ankerberg Show
Bible Correctors lose Voice


Concluding thoughts on the KJV vs. the Modern Translations:


I believe the Cambridge Edition (circa 1900) is the Word of God for our world language (English) today. In 1611, the printing process was not perfected yet and there was no set standard in spelling yet, either. The Apocrypha was also not removed officially until 1885, too (Even though it was never regarded as Scripture by Christians).

From my experience, I have discovered that there are two wrong extremes on this topic. One wrong extreme says the KJV is evil and to even use it is to be a part of a cult (That teaches that one must worship a book - Which is simply not true). The other wrong extreme says the same thing. For I have found that many KJV-Onlyists believe that you should only read the King James. Many other KJV-Onlyists will also say that the King James is not all that hard to understand, too. However, I disagree with both of these conclusions, though.

Anyways, while I believe the KJV is the divinely inspired Word of God, I do not think one should stick to just reading it alone. For I have found Modern Translations to be very helpful in updating the language (From Old English); However, I do not put my entire trust in Modern Translations because the devil has placed his name all over them and key doctrines have been watered down and important messages within God's Word have been neutered.

In other words, I read Modern Translations as if I am panning for gold. I have to sift thru the dirt or the garbage in order to get to the gold of the passage that lines up with the King James (and the original Hebrew and Greek).

This gold that is found within the dirt of the translations can be very useful because it reflects what is in the King James. This is the gold that people hear and are saved when they hear the gospel message. For someone can be saved just by hearing a few Bible verses about the gospel message of Jesus Christ. This gold shines thru and penetrates their heart.

Like the Parable of the Sower. Believers receive the Word of God into their heart from those passages that are talking about salvation. Words that line up with the King James. These words are sown in their heart. And if they let this Word take root in their heart by continually reading the Word of God, then they will have hidden His Word in their heart so they will not sin against Him. It will have taken root and they will not fall away due to persecution or the trials of this life.

For it only takes a few Bible verses to get someone saved. However, washing yourself with the water of the Word is going to be a lot more effective if you use the pure Word of God.

I hope this helps someone today, and may God bless you all.

Sincerely,

~ Jason.

Well, I would say that the KJV is very, very good. I don't think it's completely flawless, and frankly, neither did its translators, but it is very good, and is a useful and reverent and well-translated (and beautiful) weapon against modernity, compromise, error, and confusion.

It's tough and no-nonsense and clear on issues that were absolute no-brainers 500 years ago, which is helpful, as God's standards for men and women and family life haven't changed. Though times have.
 
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I know your intentions were nothing less than kind and loving and I do cherish our conversations and hold you in very high regard in your understanding of God’s word. We may not completely agree on everything and I admit I do fear the commentaries and exegesis of other men which is why I try to separate myself from these things as much as possible to get the unedited message that the authors of the scriptures were trying to convey. I am confident that the Holy Spirit will guide us both to the full knowledge of His word as that is His desire and thru study and prayer He will reveal to us what He wills. Much blessings to you my beloved brother. :)

Thanks brother for the kind words. I love you in Christ (Which is only possible by Christ).
May our disagreements not separate the love we have for each other in Christ ever.
 
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Well, I would say that the KJV is very, very good. I don't think it's completely flawless, and frankly, neither did its translators, but it is very good, and is a useful and reverent and well-translated (and beautiful) weapon against modernity, compromise, error, and confusion.

It's tough and no-nonsense and clear on issues that were absolute no-brainers 500 years ago, which is helpful, as God's standards for men and women and family life haven't changed. Though times have.

I am not one of those KJV advocates who will tell you that the KJV is easy to understand always. This is why I encourage my fellow brethren to also compare it with the Modern Translations so as to help update the 1600's English. I have come to believe the KJV is divine not on a random feeling or by some vision, etc.

I came to believe the KJV is divine by the evidence in support of it being God's Word. See: From my perspective, if every single word in my Bible not true and perfect, then none of it is true. But I know that what we see as error or contradictions has an explanation if we pray and we wait patiently upon the Lord. This is my walk and experience with GOD and His Word, and the Lord has only shown me more evidence to defend the KJV and not less evidence. What appeared to once be contradictions... had a deeper meaning to them. We all have to pick which Bible we see as being authority. If not, then where do we stand in our faith? For faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17).
 
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But if the Modern Translations (Which are based on the better and older manuscripts) are better, then why do Modern Translations appear to subtly attack the Trinity, the deity of Christ, holy living, and salvation, etc.? That's the problem, my friend.

I haven’t examined many of them. Just the KJV, NASB, NLT, and ASV. Didn’t take much examination to reject the NIV. That’s probably the second worst version I’m aware of next to the NWT which completely denies that Christ is God.
 
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Thanks brother for the kind words. I love you in Christ (Which is only possible by Christ).
May our disagreements not separate the love we have for each other in Christ ever.

My heart is swelling right now. :rolleyes:
 
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I haven’t examined many of them. Just the KJV, NASB, NLT, and ASV. Didn’t take much examination to reject the NIV. That’s probably the second worst version I’m aware of next to the NWT which completely denies that Christ is God.

While Gail Riplinger is not a perfect person, she did write a compelling book that compares the KJV next to the Modern Translations with her book called "New Age Bible Versions." You may be able to have it ordered via by the library or something. This is what started my journey in trusting the KJV as the divinely inspired Word of God. The evidence only stacked up from that point.
 
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I agree that I was far as I am aware , some of the new translations are in error . Of course being a person of truth , I would be a liar if I did not admit that the KJV also has some mistranslations which Tyndale readily admitted ( much of KJV was taken from Tyndale which as a biblical student I am sure you are aware . ) What a life Tyndale had ...being pursued by Henry the 8th , Cardinal Wolsey and others ...living in hiding while translating the Bible . What a reward awaits for him ...of course Tyndale made corrections every time he translated and republished but was martyred before he could make any additional corrections . I am thankful for the KJV but I think it would be a falsehood to claim it is inerrant. I know many camps that hold to that but it often appears to go hand in hand with a sort of arrogance which does not seem very humble .
I don't suppose there is much humility in the world these days so that stands to reason . ( It states that a form of christiainty will be like this in the last days . It also states it again in Romans 1st chapter starting at verse 29 . In the 31st chapter Paul uses the word implacable . I use KJV but do not make it a basis for my salvation .
 
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Biggest understatement ever made. He’s the best. ;)

I was loosely paraphrasing Scripture, my friend.

"...There is none good but one, that is, God." (Mark 10:18).

"For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." (Psalms 100:5).

"The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." (Psalms 145:9).

"O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalms 107:1).

"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee." (Psalms 86:5).

"The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." (Nahum 1:7).​

Surely His Word is not understatement, brother (of which I am sure you will agree with).
 
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I agree that I was far as I am aware , some of the new translations are in error . Of course being a person of truth , I would be a liar if I did not admit that the KJV also has some mistranslations which Tyndale readily admitted ( much of KJV was taken from Tyndale which as a biblical student I am sure you are aware . ) What a life Tyndale had ...being pursued by Henry the 8th , Cardinal Wolsey and others ...living in hiding while translating the Bible . What a reward awaits for him ...of course Tyndale made corrections every time he translated and republished but was martyred before he could make any additional corrections . I am thankful for the KJV but I think it would be a falsehood to claim it is inerrant. I know many camps that hold to that but it often appears to go hand in hand with a sort of arrogance which does not seem very humble .
I don't suppose there is much humility in the world these days so that stands to reason . ( It states that a form of christiainty will be like this in the last days . It also states it again in Romans 1st chapter starting at verse 29 . In the 31st chapter Paul uses the word implacable . I use KJV but do not make it a basis for my salvation .

For me.... it was a salvation issue and a matter of faith itself.

It was either...

(a) Believe there was a perfect Word of God or
(b) Believe that there was no perfect Word of God.​

The Bible was either...

(a) All true (ever letter, jot, and tittle), or
(b) None of it was true.​

I chose to believe that God's Word are pure words (just as it says).

"The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times." (Psalms 12:6).
 
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I was loosely paraphrasing Scripture, brother.

"...There is none good but one, that is, God." (Mark 10:18).

"For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." (Psalms 100:5).

"The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works." (Psalms 145:9).

"O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalms 107:1).

"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee." (Psalms 86:5).

"The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." (Nahum 1:7).

Surely His Word is not understatement, brother (of which I am sure you will agree in light of what I meant by the phrase now), brother.

By understatement I meant that God is much more than good. But I do get what your saying.
 
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By understatement I meant that God is much more than good. But I do get what your saying.

The context I was referencing to was the "good" that the Bible says in reference to GOD. I know no other higher good than what the Bible says as in talking about God. It essentially says God is good, and I believe that. Now, man's definition of what good may be is something else entirely (of which I was not referring to). Is there a passage or verse that says there is a higher level of good that is ascribed to God? In other words, the Bible essentially says, "God is good." Is there a passage that says, "God is beyond even good"? or a verse that says: "God is even more than good."?
 
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