Christian Living In The End Times

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Translation Technique

Verbal and formal equivalence translation is better than dynamic equivalence. We cover 15 incredible rules used by the KJV translators. Next we look at the team process they used to review the translation at least 14 times. Further we consider why the thought-for-thought translation technique is not proper for the Bible. Eugene Nida popularized the dynamic equivalence method. This technique is not new since the Devil used a similar method in the Garden of Eden and when tempting the Lord. The dynamic equivalence translation method adds to and takes away from God's words. The Bible warns against changing God's words (see Revelation 22:18-19). Bible passages considered are: 1 Corinthians 14:40; John 8:42-47; Titus 1:2 (see also Hebrews 6:16); Matthew 4:4 and Psalm 119:160-161.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Translators

The Authorized (King James) Version translators were of a higher caliber than we see in Bible translators of our time. William Tyndale provided the excellent groundwork about 75 years before King James authorized a better translation. There were over 60 men doing the translation work. A few are mentioned here. All of them were highly capable in language work. Some of the men in this podcast knew several languages. Among these languages other than English were: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Arabic and Latin. There were companies in Westminster, Oxford and Cambridge. A closer look is taken at Lancelot Andrews, William Bedwell, Miles Smith, Henry Smith and John Bois. Comments are made comparing a few of the NKJV and NASB translators. Bible verses referenced are 1 Corinthians 10:31 and John 17:17.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Greek Text

The Greek Received Text underlying the King James Bible is better than the critical text. The church has used the Greek Received Text for almost all of its history. This is not the hour to change it. Changing the words of the Bible brings confusion and does not promote unity. The Lord has preserved his Greek words in the papyrus fragments, the unicals, the cursives, the lectionaires and the early church quotes. Printed Greek New Testaments virtually all agreed until about 1900. God has preserved his Greek New Testament through the Received Text and these words have been accurately been translated into the King James Version. Bible verses considered are: 2 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 40:8; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 1 Corinthians 14:33; James 3:15-8; and Revelation 22:19-19.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Hebrew Text

The King James Version Old Testament was translated using better Hebrew texts than modern versions. God promised to preserve his inspired words. He kept the Hebrew words for us by using the Jews. The Bomberg Second Rabbinic edition used the Ben Chayyim Masoretic text. This is the Hebrew text underlying the King James Version and other Reformation-era Bibles. Moses wrote the Pentateuch about 3,500 years ago. God has kept his words for each generation. Today, over three thousand years later, is not the time to change God's words. We can carry out our lives in these last days living for Christ while having confidence in our Bible. Verses covered include: 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 12:6-7; Matthew 5:17-18; Romans 2:1-2; Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and Psalm 11:3.

Why I Use The King James Bible - Introduction

The King James Bible is a better translation for several reasons. The Authorized (King James) Version has better Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts that underlie it. The translators of the KJV were giants in the Biblical languages and in English. Verbal and formal equivalence translation technique is better than thought-for-thought technique or dynamic equivalence. This translation has better theology. It is doctrinally stronger because of the textual basis and translation technique. The time of translation was of the Lord's choosing, when English was at its best. The AV has a great testimony in Bible movements and missionary movements. Great leaders of the church have used this translation. Bible preservation means God has kept his words for each generation. We can hold God's words in our hands in English in the King James Bible. Verses covered are: Isaiah 66:2; John 14:23; Matthew 4:4.