Why I Use The King James Bible - Introduction

Why I Use The King James Bible - My Personal Testimony

The Lord saved my by his grace when I was seventeen years old. God gave me two King James Version Bibles and one KJV NT within a few months. This was by God's providence. A friend gave me a NKJV. A pastor gave me a NIV. Seminary used the NASB. After reading through each of these multiple times and using them, the Lord led be back to using the KJV. God willing, the Lord will find me faithful using and keeping his words the day I meet him face to face. Bible verses used are: Ephesians 2:8-9; Exodus 20:1-17; John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:18 and Psalm 119:18.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Testimony

The King James Bible has produced better fruit than the others. Many Bible Institutes, great missionary societies, and zealous evangelistic endeavors have been spawned by this Bible. We take a look at several people who used the KJV who produced notable works and movements. We contemplate on prolific hymn writers such as Charles Wesley. We look at great evangelists such as Dwight Moody. Creation and science teachers such as Irwin Moon and Henry Morris are remembered. 2 Timothy 4:2 is briefly discussed. The Bible Stands hymn is read.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Time Of Translation

When English was at its apex is when the King James Bible was translated. The English language was at its peak of precision when the KJV was completed. The Bible was actually translated during the Modern English era (Early Modern English). The Providence of God put together all that was needed to get the KJB out to the world. The British Empire then the United States through their influences spread English, and the Bible, throughout the world. We also look at the benefit of having the more precise pronouns such as thee and ye. Considered also are the more careful word endings, particularly verbs in the second person. Bible verses read are: Genesis 1:3; John 1:1; and John 3:7. "Ye must be born again."

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Theology 2

The King James Bible has better theology when compared verse by verse with modern Bible translations. The New International Version is compared to the KJV particularly in the New Testament in this podcast. The missing verses in the NIV were deleted due to it using difference Greek texts. The Dynamic Equivalence method of translating also adds to making the NIV doctrinally weaker. Doctrines attacking the deity of Christ readily show themselves in a weaker translation. The person and work of Jesus Christ come under assault in the New International Version. Bibliology, Theology Proper (the Godhead), Christology, Soteriology and Satanology are addressed. A number of Bible verses are considered including Luke 9:56; John 3:13; I John 4:3; ; I John 5:6-8 and Revelation 1:11.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Theology 1

The New International Version is compared to the King James Bible. This comparison brings to light the differences in translation method and Greek source texts. The NIV uses dynamic equivalence that encourages departure from the actual original language words. The Authorized (King James) Version makes use of verbal and formal equivalence translation that holds closer to the Greek source text. The NIV goes to the Roman Catholic Vaticanus Greek text. The KJV stays steered clear from the Vaticanus-type texts and used the Received Text. Bible verse comparison reveals that the KJV is stronger doctrinally and the NIV is doctrinally weaker. Areas of theology considered include Bibliology, Christology, Soteriology, and Eschatology. Bible verses are too many to list here.