| DOCTRINAL ISSUES IN THE NEW BIBLE VERSIONS |
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Lord Jesus Christ The Virgin Birth and the Firstborn The Blood of Christ The Eternality of the Lord Jesus Christ Doctrine Heaven and Hell Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged Abomination Repentance Sexual Sin and Perversion Salvation as a Process of Works and Eternal Insecurity Our Servants and Ministers Have Been Replaced with Slaves The Priests Have Hauled off Our Pastors and Ministers Fasting and Prayer The New Version Cutting Boards The Living Bible Turns the Lord Jesus Christ into a Brawler The One Specific Comments about Some Versions Frank Logsdon's Repudiation Of His Support For The NASB Why Do Good Men Err on the Bible Version Issue? In the new versions there have been concerted attacks on the doctrines and facts relating to the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, making Joseph the father of Jesus, taking away from the virgin birth, denying that Mary is the mother of multiple children, the blood of Christ, the eternality of Christ, doctrine, heresy, heaven and hell, abominations, repentance, sodomy, salvation, turning ministers and servants into slaves, fasting and prayer, baptism, the Trinity, the resurrection, and etc. This chapter and some of the following chapters will address some of these issues. God considers doctrine to be very important. The word doctrine occurs 56 times in the King James Bible. As we will see later on, it is a word and a concept that is much taken away in the new versions. The new versions routinely take away from the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. The new versions remove the title “Jesus Christ” as follows: American Standard Version (54 times), Contemporary English Version (62 times), English Standard Version (59 times), God’s Word (45 times), International Standard Version (60 times), Living Bible (26 times), The Message (112 times), New American Bible (60 times), New American Standard Bible (63 times), New Century Version (55 times), New International Version (63 times), New Jerusalem Bible (58 times), New King James Version (13 times), New Living Translation (60 times), New Revised Standard Version (60 times), Revised Standard Version (59 times), Today’s English Version (61 times), and Young’s Literal Translation (17 times). The new versions remove the title “Lord Jesus” as follows: American Standard Version (13 times), Contemporary English Version (7 times), English Standard Version (14 times), God’s Word (15 times), International Standard Version (14 times), Living Bible (12 times), The Message (118 times!!), New American Bible (12 times), New American Standard Bible (15 times), New Century Version (14 times), New International Version (16 times), New Jerusalem Bible (15 times), New King James Version (adds one), New Living Translation (16 times), New Revised Standard Version (15 times), Revised Standard Version (14 times), Today’s English Version (13 times), and Young’s Literal Translation (zero times). The new versions remove the title “Lord Jesus Christ” as follows: American Standard Version (20 times), Contemporary English Version (26 times), English Standard Version (22 times), God’s Word (24 times), International Standard Version (20 times), Living Bible (15 times), The Message (85 times), New American Bible (21 times), New American Standard Bible (22 times), New Century Version (22 times), New International Version (25 times), New Jerusalem Bible (23 times), New King James Version (zero times), New Living Translation (26 times), New Revised Standard Version (23 times), Revised Standard Version (22 times), Today’s English Version (23 times), and Young’s Literal Translation (zero times). The new versions remove the title “Son of God” as follows: American Standard Version (3 times), Contemporary English Version (20 times), English Standard Version (5 times), God’s Word (11 times), International Standard Version (15 times), Living Bible (once), The Message (25 times), New American Bible (10 times), New American Standard Bible (5 times), New Century Version (11 times), New International Version (12 times), New Jerusalem Bible (13 times), New King James Version (2 times), New Living Translation (12 times), New Revised Standard Version (14 times), Revised Standard Version (5 times), Today’s English Version (16 times), Young’s Literal Translation (6 times). “The Son of God” is removed from the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:25 by every modern version except the New King James Version. He is replaced by the pagan “a son of the gods” in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, Revised Standard Version, and Young’s Literal Translation. There is a very big practical and logical problem involved here. If this is not the preincarnate Lord Jesus Christ in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, are we to assume that a pagan “son of the gods” could possibly have survived the tremendous heat in a furnace that was heated to seven times its normal temperature. I trow not!! The Message, New Century Version, and New International Version like the term “one and only son” in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. That is not scriptural because Christ is the only begotten Son of God. The Lord Jesus Christ was conceived, or begotten, in the flesh by the Holy Ghost. Another problem with the term “one and only son” is that it contradicts other scripture that says that Christians are the “sons of God”, or in other words the children of God to parrot the new versions. John 1:12 (King James Bible) says: But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”. The problem with the new versions using children in John 1:12 is that it is not an accurate translations of the Greek text from which it is translated. Even though it is gender neutral and politically correct, it is still an inaccurate translation. The Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, Living Bible, The Message, New American Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version completely remove the phrase “the only begotten Son” from their pages. The New American Standard Bible removes it once and the Young’s Literal Translation removes it three times. The wicked New American Standard Bible, joining the Jehovah Witnesses’ New World Translation, refers to the Lord Jesus Christ as an “only begotten God” in John 1:18 thereby giving credence to the Arian heresy that the Lord Jesus Christ was a created being. Note the following in John 1:18 of the wicked New American Standard Bible95: “18No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him”. Blasphemy! The Lord Jesus Christ is not a begotten God! The Lord Jesus Christ is God from eternity past to eternity future. The Lord Jesus Christ is fully GOD and fully EQUAL with God. The Bible says in Philippians 2:5-6 (King James Bible) 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”. The American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, and New International Version pervert this scripture by stating that Christ’s equality with God was not something to be grasped. By this perversion, the Lord Jesus Christ is not equal with God. In this scripture, the Today’s English Version strongly implies that Christ is not God by using the phrase “He always had the nature of God”. There is a vast difference between having the nature of God and BEING God. In a certain sense, truly born again Christians have the nature of God because they have been regenerated in the spiritual image (nature) of God, but that does not make them God. The fact that the Lord Jesus Christ is God in the flesh is taken out of almost every English version in 1 Timothy 3:16. The context of John 1:14 proves that God the Word (John 1:1) was manifested in the flesh as God with us (Emmanuel, Matthew 1:23 and Isaiah 7:14). Isaiah 7:14 (King James Bible)
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Matthew 1:23 (King James Bible) 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. John 1:1 (King James Bible) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 (King James Bible) 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 1 Timothy 3:16 (King James Bible) 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Since 1 Timothy 3:16 is one of the strongest phrases in the New Testament stating that the Lord Jesus Christ is God, it is not surprising that modern day Christ rejecting, Arian (Jehovah Witnesses, Unitarians, etc.) translators would remove God from this verse since they do not believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is God. The removal of God from this verse has created some serious grammatical difficulties in the Greek text that this removal is based upon and also in the modern English versions that use that text. Note the quotes of this verse in the following translations: 1 Timothy 3:16
(American Standard Version)
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (Contemporary English Version) 16 Here is the great mystery of our religion: Christ came as a human. The Spirit proved that he pleased God, and he was seen by angels. Christ was preached to the nations. People in this world put their faith in him, and he was taken up to glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (English Standard Version) 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (International Standard Version) 16 By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, Kept righteous by the Spirit’s might, Adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, Believing souls found peace and rest, Our Lord in heaven reigning! 1 Timothy 3:16 (The Living Bible) 16 It is quite true that the way to live a godly life is not an easy matter. But the answer lies in Christ, who came to earth as a man, was proved spotless and pure in his Spirit, was served by angels, was preached among the nations, was accepted by men everywhere, and was received up again to his glory in heaven. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New American Bible) 16 Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New American Standard Bible 95) 16 By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New Century Version) 16 Without doubt, the secret of our life of worship is great: He was shown to us in a human body, proved right in spirit, and seen by angels. He was preached to those who are not Jews, believed in by the world, and taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New International Version) 16 Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New Living Translation) 16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ appeared in the flesh and was shown to be righteous by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and was announced to the nations. He was believed on in the world and was taken up into heaven. 1 Timothy 3:16 (New Revised Standard Version) 16 Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16 (GNB) 16 No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion: He appeared in human form, was shown to be right by the Spirit, and was seen by angels. He was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, and was taken up to heaven. Notice that the Contemporary English Version, New Revised Standard Version, and GNB (Today’s English Version) have forsaken Bible believing Christianity for secret and mystery religions (MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT) . Notice also how the words in the new versions seem to stumble all over one another. It is like the transmission is slipping in the vehicle that is driving the words in the sentences. I think the word God has them stuttering and stumbling all over themselves. Several of the sentences are grammatically incorrect. Notice the words “he” and “who” in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, and the Today’s English Version (GNB). These words just do not fit grammatically in the context of the phrases where they are used. These changes in 1 Timothy 3:16 follow no Greek manuscript. It seems that someone has played the knave with the text. What does the Bible say about anyone who would deny that the Lord Jesus Christ has come in the flesh? The Bible says: 1 John 4:1-3 (King James Bible)
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 2 John 7 (King James Bible) 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Our Bibles tell us that these folks that deny that the Lord Jesus Christ came in the flesh are false prophets and deceivers that have the spirit of antichrist and are an antichrist. That settles it for me! Just as the Master has been removed from apostate churches and replaced with teachers having itching ears, so has the Master been removed from the pages of the new apostate “Bibles” and replaced with a teacher. The 1611 King James Bible never uses the upper case word “Teacher” in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. The word “Master” occurs 57 times in the King James Bible. The new versions generally substitute the title “Teacher” for “Master” in the following cases: American Standard Version (40 times), Contemporary English Version (38 times), English Standard Version (39 times), God’s Word (34 times), International Standard Version (38 times), Living Bible (20 times), The Message (39 times), New American Bible (27 times), New American Standard Bible (41 times), New Century Version (52 times), New International Version (33 times), New Jerusalem Bible (3 times), New King James Version (43 times), New Living Translation (50 times), New Revised Standard Version (36 times), Revised Standard Version (39 times), Today’s English Version (55 times), Young’s Literal Translation (36 times). The Message adds “Master” 323 times because they have ripped most of the other titles of the Lord Jesus Christ from their New Testament. Now, why is all of that?? Can it be that the new versions are moving away from the Master to teachers having itching ears?? Just as the teachers in our public schools can have no final authority, so it is that those ‘Bible” teachers who hold the new versions in their hands can have no final authority. Our public schools have run amok because there is no final authority to govern and guide them. Our churches have run amok doctrinally because they have no final authority to direct them in the paths of righteousness. They are blown about by every wind of doctrine. Why is that? The New Century Version, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, Message, and New American Standard Bible make Joseph the father of the Lord Jesus Christ in Luke 2:33. The King James Bible says: Luke 2:33 (King James Bible)
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. The new versions identified above say the following in Luke 2:33: Luke 2:33 (New Century Version) 33 Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what Simeon had said about him. Luke 2:33 (New International Version) 33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Luke 2:33 (New Revised Standard Version) 33And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Luke 2:33 (Good News Bible)(Today’s English Version) 33 The child’s father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him. Luke 2:33 (International Standard Version) 33 Jesus’ father and mother kept wondering at the things being said about him. Luke 2:33 (Message) Jesus’ father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother, Luke 2:33 (New American Standard Bible) 33 And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. There you have it straight out of the dragon’s mouth. The Holy Ghost has been replaced by Joseph as the father of the Lord Jesus Christ. The New Jerusalem Bible, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version (GNB) removed the virgin from Isaiah 7:14. Isaiah 7:14 (King James Bible) says: “ 14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel”. The New Revised Standard Version and Today’s English Version replaced the virgin with a young woman. Not every young woman is a virgin! This destroys the Bible prophecy of a coming Saviour who will be virgin born. The Contemporary English Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New Century Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version, and Young’s Literal Translation completely remove the references to Jesus being the firstborn of Mary from Matthew 1:25 and Luke 2:7. The American Standard Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, The Message, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New International Version, and New Revised Standard Version remove the reference to Jesus being the firstborn of Mary from Matthew 1:25. However, the Holy Ghost made sure that the Contemporary English Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New Century Version, Today’s English Version, and Young’s Literal Translation got caught with their hands in the devil’s cookie jar when they had to quote Exodus 13:2 in Luke 2:23. Matthew 1:25 (King James Bible)
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Luke 2:7 (King James Bible) 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:23 (King James Bible) 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) Exodus 13:2 (King James Bible) 2 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine. The use of the word “firstborn” is very critical since its removal gives credibility to the Roman Catholic heresy that Mary was “ever virgin” or a “perpetual virgin”. The Roman Catholic doctrine of the perpetual virginity of Mary is impossible to hold scripturally. Matthew 12:46-47, Matthew 13:55-56, Mark 3:31-32, Mark 6:3, Luke 8:19-20, and John 2:12 all destroy this false doctrine even in the Roman Catholic New American Bible. In the King James Bible there are at least 33 references to the blood of Christ. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission for sin (Hebrews 9:22). Leviticus 17:11 (King James Bible) says: “11For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul”. Notice specifically that the life is in the blood. Whose blood? Eternal life is in the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Notice that it is also the blood that maketh atonement for the soul. The Bible says in Hebrews 9: Hebrews 9:11-15 (King James Bible)
11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. Colossians 1:13-14 (King James Bible) says: “13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”. It’s all in the blood. The atonement is in the blood. The remissions of sins is in the blood. The church only exists because Christ has purchased it with his own blood. The Bible says in Acts 20:28 (King James Bible): “ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood”. Through the blood of the sinless Lamb of God we have been cleansed (Revelation 7:14, Revelation 1:5, 1 John 1:7), redeemed (Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Revelation 5:9), justified (Romans 5:9), purchased (Acts 20:28), the recipients of propitiation (Romans 3:25), made nigh unto God (Ephesians 2:13), put at peace with God (Colossians 1:20), allowed to enter into the presence of God (Hebrews 10:19), sanctified (Hebrews 13:11), declared overcomers (Revelation 12:11). Revelation 7:14 (King James Bible)
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 1:5 (King James Bible) 5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, 1 John 1:7 (King James Bible) 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Ephesians 1:7 (King James Bible) 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Colossians 1:14 (King James Bible) 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: 1 Peter 1:18-19 (King James Bible) 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Revelation 5:9 (King James Bible) 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; Romans 5:9 (King James Bible) 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Acts 20:28 (King James Bible) 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Romans 3:25 (King James Bible) 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Ephesians 2:13 (King James Bible) 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Colossians 1:20 (King James Bible) 20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Hebrews 10:19 (King James Bible) 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Hebrews 13:12 (King James Bible) 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Revelation 12:11 (King James Bible) 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Therefore, any bloodless sacrifice as is perpetuated in the wicked Roman Catholic mass cannot bring about cleansing from sin, victory in Christ (overcomers), redemption, justification, a purchased position in salvation, propitiation, closeness (nigh) to God, peace with God, permission to enter into the presence of God, or sanctification since all these events can only take place through the blood of Christ. I have used a lot of time and space elaborating on the scriptural importance of the blood of Christ because it is a doctrine that is either grossly perverted in application (i.e. Roman Catholicism) or taken away from in the modern perversions of the Bible. It is also a doctrine that is rarely preached and taught in apostate Laodicean churches. The blood is why the virgin birth is so important. In the new versions, there has been an attack on the blood of Christ. The most frequently attacked verse dealing with the blood of Christ is Colossians 1:14 (already quoted twice). All of the following versions remove the phrase “through his blood” in Colossians 1:14: Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New King James Version (deletes with a note), New Living Translation (deletes with a note), New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. The Contemporary English Version, The Message, the New Century Version, and the Today’s English Version remove the blood from Matthew 27:4, Matthew 27:24, Matthew 27:25, and Acts 5:28. The New Living Translation removes the blood from Matthew 27:4, Matthew 27:25, and Acts 5:28. The Living Bible removes the blood from Matthew 27:4 and Acts 5:28. The Living Bible removes the blood entirely from the passage in 1 John 5:6-8. The New Century Version removes the blood from Acts 20:28 and replaces it with death. The New Jerusalem Bible also removes the blood from Romans 5:9 and Colossians 1:20. The Today’s English Version mounts the most vile attack upon the blood of Christ by deleting additional references to the blood of Christ in Hebrews 10:19, 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 1:5, and Revelation 5:9. That these passages would be perverted by the Today’s English Version is not surprising since the major translator of the Today’s English Version, Robert Bratcher, did not believe in the blood atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is the blood of Christ that purchases the atonement and NOT the death of Christ. Death can come about through numerous means, many of which do not involve the shedding of blood. There is no remission without the shedding of the blood. The new versions have destroyed the eternality of the Lord Jesus Christ in Micah 5:2 by removing the phrase “from everlasting”. The King James Bible says in this verse: Micah 5:2 (King James Bible)
2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. The modern English versions remove this reference to the everlasting Lord Jesus Christ as follows: Micah 5:2 (Contemporary English
Version)
2 Bethlehem Ephrath, you are one of the smallest towns in the nation of Judah. But the Lord will choose one of your people to rule the nation— someone whose family goes back to ancient times. Micah 5:2 (English Standard Version) 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2 (New American Bible) 2 (Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne, And the rest of his brethren shall return to the children of Israel.) Micah 5:2 (New Century Version) 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are too small to be among the army groups from Judah, from you will come one who will rule Israel for me. He comes from very old times, from days long ago.” Micah 5:2 (New International Version) 2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2 (New Living Translation) 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past. Micah 5:2 (New Revised Standard Version) 2 But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Micah 5:2 (Good News Bible) 2 The Lord says, “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times.” Micah 5:2 (Young’s Literal Translation) 2 And thou, Beth-Lehem Ephratah, Little to be among the chiefs of Judah! From thee to Me he cometh forth—to be ruler in Israel, And his comings forth are of old, From the days of antiquity. All these verses have the Lord Jesus Christ as having a beginning lending credence to the Arian heresy that the Lord Jesus Christ was a created being. In Hebrews 2:11, the English Standard Version, The Message, New American Bible, and Revised Standard Version give the Lord Jesus Christ an origin. If the Lord Jesus Christ has an origin, or was a created being, then he cannot be our Saviour! IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THESE CHANGES ARE ATTACKS UPON THE DEITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST! Many times you will hear the new version advocates stating that not one doctrine is affected in the new versions. That is far from the truth. Jack Moorman in his book "Early Manuscripts and the Authorized Version" stated: “Here,
we are limited to 356 passages where doctrine has been undermined in
one way or another. Others should no doubt have been
included. Passages affecting many of the doctrines are listed,
but the emphasis is upon those that affect the Person and Work of
Christ.”1
Notice that he said that OTHERS should have been included. His book includes 96 pages that document at least 356 doctrinal corruptions in the new versions. In the pages that follow, we are going to discuss some of the major doctrinal corruptions found in the new versions. We will use the new versions themselves to convict them from their very words. Their words will be compared against the words of THE BIBLE – the 1611 Authorized King James Bible. I will also uses the works of other authors in the material that follows. The new English versions like to turn the Lucifer of Isaiah 14:12 into the Lord Jesus Christ of 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 2:28, and Revelation 22:16. Lucifer’s name is dropped out of Isaiah 14:12 and the morning star is substituted in Today’s English Version (TEV), New International Version (NIV, New Century Version (NCV), Contemporary English Version (CEV), Good News Bible (latter called Today’s English Version), and the New American Bible (NA B). The wicked New American Standard Bible (NASB and the 1995 update) has a marginal footnote/cross reference from Isaiah 14:12 to 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 2:28, and Revelation 22:16. The 1901 American Standard Version (American Standard Version) drops Lucifer out of Isaiah 14:12 and drops day star in while leaving day star in 2 Peter 1:19 and leaving the morning star in both passages in Revelation. The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) drops Lucifer out of Isaiah 14:12 and drops day star in while leaving references to the morning star in 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 2:28, and Revelation 22:16. What blasphemy! The new English versions of the Bible do not like the word doctrine. They are doing everything they can to spiritually dumb down the word of God by taking away the good strong English word “doctrine” and replacing it with a more neutral and weaker term “teaching” on at least 30 different occasions in the New Testament. The new versions have removed the word “doctrine” in the following instances: American Standard Version (35 times), Contemporary English Version (56 times), English Standard Version (43 times), God’s Word (48 times), International Standard Version (48 times), Living Bible (52 times), The Message (53 times), New American Bible (44 times), New American Standard Bible (46 times), New Century Version (56 times), New International Version (49 times), New Jerusalem Bible (42 times), New King James Version (14 times), New Living Translation (55 times), New Revised Standard Version (48 times), Revised Standard Version (39 times), Today’s English Version (49 times), Young’s Literal Translation (53 times). Is there an agenda here? Second Timothy 4:3-4 (King James Bible): “3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables”. The English word “doctrine” is a word with a very strong connotation. It presents a picture of an uncompromising stance (discipline) that seeks to please God rather than men. It is included in the meaning of the word “indoctrinate”. Like it or not, Christians are to be indoctrinated in the word of God by strong, uncompromising teachers and preachers that are led by the Holy Ghost of God. That does not mean that we are to check our brains at the door. We are to prove all things and hold fast that which is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). We are to search the scriptures daily to determine if what we are being taught is true (Acts 17:11). We are to try the spirits. First John 4:1 (King James Bible) warns: “1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world”. There is a spirit of wickedness that pervades the new versions. There is also a tendency in the new versions to substitute the indefinite article “A” for the definite article “THE”. At first glance, the change in the article may seem to be innocent and harmless, but it is as dangerous as sticking your hand into a pit of vipers. There is quite a difference in sticking “A” hand into the pit and sticking “THE” hand into the pit. “A” hand can be anyone’s hand. “THE” hand is my hand. My hand is very personal thing. The definite article “THE” is sometimes referred to as a specific article. Hence, it is used to refer to THE thing or THE person specifically. The article “A” is sometimes referred to as a general article. Hence, it is used to refer to things, persons, groups of persons or things, or personalities in general. There is quite a difference between “A” god and “THE” God. The term “a god” can refer to one among equals. The term “the God” refers to the one and only exclusive God. When men and women tamper with the word of the living God, they are sticking their hands into the mouth of THE serpent. There is a tendency in the new English versions to use the indefinite article “A” rather than the definite article “THE” when referring to salvation, faith, members of the Godhead, and words of God. Hence we see “the son of God” referred to as “a son of the gods”(see Daniel 3:25 in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, Revised Standard Version, “God’s Word”, and Young’s Literal Translation (Young’s Literal Translation)); “the living God” referred to as “a living God”(see Acts 14:15 in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, Revised Standard Version; Daniel 6:26 in the Today’s English Version; and others); “the living and true God” referred to as “a living and true God”(see 1 Thessalonians 1:9 in the American Standard Version, International Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Young’s Literal Translation); “ the Son of Man” becomes “a Son of Man” (see Revelation 1:13 and Revelation 14:14 in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, Jewish New Testament, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, Revised Standard Version, and others); by the addition of the “a”, “ the word” becomes “ a God”(Jehovah Witnesses’ New World Translation) rather than “the Word was God”; “the common faith” becomes “a common faith” (see Titus 1:4 in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, Revised Standard Version, and Young’s Literal Translation); “the door of faith” becomes “ a door of faith” (a door of faith leaves the door open for many faiths; see Acts 14:27 in the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, Young’s Literal Translation, and others); “ the everlasting gospel” is demoted to “an eternal Gospel” (it becomes one of many eternal gospels; see Revelation 14:6 in the English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, New Revised Standard Version, and Revised Standard Version); “the baptism of repentance” becomes “a baptism of repentance” [see Mark 1:4, Luke 3:3, Acts 13:24, and Acts 19:4 in the English Standard Version (less Acts 19:4), “God’s Word” (less Acts 13:24), International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible (less Acts 19:4), New International Version (less Acts 13:24), New Jerusalem Bible, New King James Version (less Acts 13:24), New Revised Standard Version (less Acts 19:4), Revised Standard Version (less Acts 19:4)]; etc. Salvation is a present possession and is not based upon obedience or disobedience. A god is any god. A salvation is any salvation. You pick it. A spirit is any spirit. The heretics have walked off the pages of most modern English Bibles carrying their heresy with them while picking up a load of heretical, apostate, unbelieving translators along the way. That is not surprising since heresy is inseparably connected to doctrine. The King James Bible uses the words related to heresy and heretics five different times. The Contemporary English Version, God’s Word, Living Bible, New Century Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version, and Young’s Literal Translation have completely removed these terms. The American Standard Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, New International Version, New Living Translation, and Revised Standard Version have removed these terms four times. The New American Bible and the New King James Version removed these terms three times. The doctrines of hell and heaven are also under attack in the new perversions of the English Bible. The word “damnation” is very strongly linked to hell. The word “damnation” occurs eleven times in the King James Bible, two times in the Living Bible, two times in The Message, four times in the New Living Translation, and is entirely removed from the American Standard Version, the Contemporary English Version, the English Standard Version, God’s Word, the International Standard Version, the New American Bible, the New American Bible, the New American Standard Bible, the New Century Version, the New International Version, the New Jerusalem Bible, the New King James Version, the New Revised Standard Version, the Revised Standard Version, the Today’s English Version (GNB), and the Young’s Literal Translation. The New International Version translates hell “death” in at least six places; translates hell “grave” in at least twenty-two places; translates hell “depths” in at least three places.; translates hell “hades” in at least ten places. The New American Standard Bible (New American Standard Bible) and the Jehovah Witnesses’ New World Translation translates hell “Sheol” all sixty-seven (67) times in the Old Testament. Other than for Satanists, who are preoccupied with the occult and have studied the terms ‘sheol’ and ‘hades’, the words ‘sheol’ and ‘hades’ are nondescript terms that have little meaning in our society in general. Hell is a very strong Bible term that is understood by almost all English speaking peoples. Ask the average person on the street what the words ‘sheol’ and ‘hades’ mean and you will get a blank stare. So, why did our modern English translators use these two “modern” and up-to-date words in their versions? Could it be that they do not believe in a literal hell? Hort (of Westcott-Hort fame) said that hell was “figurative”. Westcott said, “hell is not the place of punishment of the guilty”. As a reminder to our readers, the Lord Jesus Christ referred more to hell than to heaven in his earthly ministry. With the exception of the Living Bible, the new versions in general do not like the word “hell”. The 1611 text of the King James Bible uses the word ‘hell’ 54 times. Using the 1611 King James Bible text as the reference, my research revealed that the new versions have removed hell from their Bibles the following number of times: American Standard Version (13), Contemporary English Version (34), English Standard Version (40), God’s Word (19), The Message (54), New American Bible (54), New American Standard Bible (41), New Century Version (39), New International Version (40), New Jerusalem Bible (40), New King James Version (22), New Living Translation (35), New Revised Standard Version (41), Revised Standard Version (41), Today’s English Version (33), and Young’s Literal Translation (54). The Living Bible adds hell twelve times. The new versions use the words or phrases ‘sheol’, ‘the grave’, ‘Hades’, and ‘Gehenna’ to replace the King James Bible word ‘hell’. The 1611 King James Bible text uses the word heaven 716 times. Using the 1611 King James Bible text as the reference, my research revealed that the new versions have removed heaven from their Bibles in the following number of instances: Contemporary English Version (223), English Standard Version (15), God’s Word (159), The Message (516), New American Bible (144), New American Standard Bible (75), New Century Version (272), New International Version (120), New Jerusalem Bible (85), New King James Version (12), New Living Translation (66, add one more 6 and we are in trouble), New Revised Standard Version (55), Revised Standard Version (43), and the Today’s English Version (265). The following versions added heaven: American Standard Version (21), Living Bible (10), and Young’s Literal Translation (32). A favorite phrase of unholy, apostate Christianity is “judge not lest you be judged”. It is their way of justifying themselves in their sin. If the church is not allowed to judge their sin, sinners can live just as wickedly as they want; God’s holy name and holy standards are held up to the heathen for mockery by apostate, professing Christianity; false prophets and teachers can violate every biblical doctrine and standard without fear of being judged; and Satan’s wolves can feed on the innocent sheep at will. The words “judge” and “judgment” imply that there is a standard against which everyone is to be measured and corrected. That standard is the pure and undefiled word of God. The new versions do not like the word judgment. The American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, The Message, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version all take the judgment seat away from Christ and substitute God in Romans 14:10. Romans 14:10 (King James Bible) says: “10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ”. The word “judgment” is further removed from the new versions as follows: American Standard Version (189 times), Contemporary English Version (357 times), English Standard Version (215 times), God’s Word (319 times), Living Bible (288 times), New American Bible (233 times), New American Standard Bible (263 times), New Century Version (376 times), New International Version (271 times), New Jerusalem Bible (194 times), New King James Version (109 times), New Living Translation (255 times), New Revised Standard Version (232 times), Revised Standard Version (212 times), and Today’s English Version (307 times). The Young’s Literal Translation adds the word “judgment” 41 times. The justification for the “judge not” PHILOSOPHY is Matthew 7:1 where Christ warned is not to judge HYPOCRITICALLY. In this apostate doctrine we have a classic case of pulling something TOTALLY out of context and wresting it to teach exactly the opposite of what it really teaches. The whole context of Matthew 7 is judging hypocritical judgement, judging false prophets, judging false teachers, and judging false professions! Abomination is a very strong Bible word that God uses to describe the sin that characterizes the depraved nature of men and women. God also uses the word in very strong condemnation of sins that are particularly wicked in his eyes. Though all sin is revolting to God, sodomy is one of those sins that God describes as an abomination. Most of the modern English translations do not like the word “abomination”. This word has been removed from the English versions as follows: Contemporary English Version (176 times), English Standard Version (35 times), God’s Word (176 times), Living Bible (169 times), New American Bible (54 times), New American Standard Bible (49 times), New Century Version (176 times), New International Version (165 times), New Jerusalem Bible (155 times), New King James Version (once), New Living Translation (171 times), New Revised Standard Version (48 times), Revised Standard Version (16 times), and Today’s English Version (176 times). The American Standard Version adds “abomination” three times and the Young’s Literal Translation adds it ten times. Repentance is another strong Bible word and doctrine that is being whittled away by the new English versions. The word repentance and its related words (repent, repented, repenting) have been sliced from the modern English translations the following number of instances: American Standard Version (10 times), Contemporary English Version (106 times), English Standard Version (38 times), God’s Word (102 times), Living Bible (60 times), New American Bible (26 times), New American Standard Bible (33 times), New Century Version (106 times), New International Version (32 times), New Jerusalem Bible (44 times), New King James Version (38 times), New Living Translation (58 times), New Revised Standard Version (34 times), Revised Standard Version (8 times), Today’s English Version (57 times)and Young’s Literal Translation (64 times). The modern English perversions of the Bible are soft on sexual sins. The word “fornication” occurs in the King James Bible 44 times. Fornication has a very strong connotation and refers to a very specific sin. Fornication is sex that is outside the bounds of marriage that God has established. Hence, an individual that commits adultery is also guilty of fornication. Fornication is completely removed from the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, New Century Version, New International Version, New Living Translation, and Today’s English Version. Fornication is removed from the New American Bible 41 times, the New American Standard Bible 40 times, the New Jerusalem Bible 32 times, the New King James Version 23 times, the New Revised Standard Version 14 times, the Revised Standard Version 29 times, and Young’s Literal Translation 33 times. The new versions prefer a much weaker and more general term like immorality or sexual sin. This could lead some to assume that some sexual contact is alright. In fact, the Contemporary English Version sometimes prefers the term “terrible sexual sin”. Does that mean that there are some sexual sins that are not terrible? I think not! The term “immorality” is a very general term that can refer to any sin including sexual sin. The King James Bible never uses the word “immorality”. The word “whoremongering” is completely removed from the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. The words “whore”, “harlot”, and “whoredom” have been completely removed from the Contemporary English Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, and New Century Version. The King James Bible uses these terms at least 140 times. Though not completely removed, these terms are removed in the English Standard Version 59 times, Living Bible 130 times, New American Bible 75 times, New International Version 137 times, New Jerusalem Bible 76 times, New King James Version 52 times, New Living Translation 138 times, New Revised Standard Version 66 times, Revised Standard Version 48 times, and Today’s English Version 132 times. The word “sodomite” occurs in the King James Bible 5 times. The word “sodomite” is completely removed from the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, New American Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Living Translation, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. It is taken away from the pages of the Living Bible four times, the New American Standard Bible four times, the New Jerusalem Bible four times, the New King James Version three times, the New Revised Standard Version three times, and Young’s Literal Translation three times. The new versions make salvation a process. The instantaneous act of salvation in the King James Bible becomes a works based process in the new versions. In 1 Peter 2:2, the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, New American Bible, New Century Version, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version people are pictured as growing into salvation. 1 Peter 2:2 (King James Bible) says: “2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”. The King James Bible shows these people as already saved (newborn babes) and in need of being fed the word of God so that they may grow in Christ. Process theology2 is the brainchild of “Cain University”. Genesis 4:3-5 (King James Bible)
3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. The modern day advocates of process theology graduated with the highest honors from “Deny God The Glory University”. This fits very smoothly into the wickedly perverted Roman Catholic and Pentecostal (many call these Arminian) doctrines of salvation. Acts 2:47 says: “47Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved”. In Acts 2:47, the new versions use the phrase “were being saved” instead of the King James Bible phrase “be saved” (King James Bible indicating present possession and present position). The phrase “were being saved” puts you in the process of being saved in the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Jewish NT, Living Bible, New American Bible (Catholic), New American Standard Bible 95, New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version (Good News for Modern Men). The 1611 Authorized King James Version (King James Bible) says in Ephesians 2:5-9: Ephesians 2:5-9 (King James Bible)
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Note in verses 5 and 8 that the King James Bible indicates that salvation is a present position and a present possession by using the phrases “by grace ye are saved” and “by grace are ye saved”. Once again, the new versions have come as a thief in the night and have stolen your assurance of salvation and stolen the glory from the Lord Jesus Christ. The thief has come along in the night and poked out the eyes of the unbeliever with the intellectually sharp and spiritually blinding new versions. In doing so, they have snatched away the eternal light of the glorious gospel. In the new versions, salvation is a past (passed) possession in Ephesians 2:5,8 rather than a present, continuing possession. The American Standard Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible (less Ephesians 2:5), New American Bible, New American Standard Bible 95 (plus Romans 8:24), New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation (less Ephesians 2:8), New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version, and Young’s Literal Translation use the phrase “have been saved” rather than the King James Bible phrase “are saved”. The spirit of fear (Romans 8:15) and uncertainty have taken possession of the new versions. This spirit of fear and uncertainty is not of God the Father. Second Timothy 1:7 (King James Bible) says: “7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. The new version editors and translators are trusting in themselves (their works) rather than God. From hence cometh fear. Isaiah 26:3 (King James Bible) says: “3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee”. The New American Bible and New Revised Standard Version uses the phrase “is being renewed” in Colossians 3:10 rather than the King James Bible “is renewed”. The renewal in perfect knowledge of Christ takes place instantly and permanently at salvation. It is a cinch that if God would not (and will not) allow us to do anything to earn salvation, then he would not allow us to do anything to keep salvation. Salvation is of the Lord (Jonah 2:9). The staying power in salvation comes through the hands of the Lord Jesus Christ. In ten of the new versions, salvation becomes a matter of obedience in John 3:36. John 3:36 (King James Bible) says: “36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him”. Notice that in the King James Bible that everlasting life is based solely upon belief and not obedience (works). In the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version, salvation becomes a matter of obedience in John 3:36. John 3:36 (American Standard
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36 He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36 (English Standard Version) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36 (International Standard Version) 36 The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who disobeys the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:36 (The Living Bible) 36 And all who trust him—God’s Son—to save them have eternal life; those who don’t believe and obey him shall never see heaven, but the wrath of God remains upon them.” John 3:36 (New American Bible) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him. John 3:36 (New American Standard Bible 95) 36 “He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36 (New Century Version) 36 Those who believe in the Son have eternal life, but those who do not obey the Son will never have life. God’s anger stays on them.” John 3:36 (New Living Translation) 36 And all who believe in God’s Son have eternal life. Those who don’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life, but the wrath of God remains upon them.” John 3:36 (New Revised Standard Version) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God’s wrath. John 3:36 (GNB) 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not have life, but will remain under God’s punishment. Note the use of the words obey(eth) and disobeys in the verses just quoted from these versions. This makes salvation a condition of obedience and works. Now if I were an unbelieving Roman Catholic who believed that I had to earn salvation, or an Arminian who believed I had to work to keep my salvation, I would probably latch right onto one of the versions that contain this verse because it would justify my false doctrine. Salvation is always a present position and a present possession. Romans 8:15 (King James Bible) says: “15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father”. Hallelujah! Abba! He is my Father. In salvation, we become sons and daughters of God through adoption into his family by the Lord Jesus Christ. Salvation is completed in the Lord Jesus Christ; not in our works. We are forever his. Hallelujah! However, if we sin, we brake fellowship with God, but not relationship. We are still sons and daughters. The legal bond and rights in adoption are much stronger than that which comes through natural birth. However, there is a time of reckoning. “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth...” (Hebrews 12:6). In many cases, the new English Bible perversions turn believeth in to obey, unbelief into disobedience, believed not into disobedient, and do not believe into disobedient. This turns faith and works upside down. This makes belief and unbelief a matter of works. In the new English Bible versions you can never have assurance of salvation. The new English Bible versions have an almost across-the-board agreement that you “are being saved”. This is a very Roman Catholic idea. The Roman Catholics maintain that you can never be sure this side of eternity whether or not you are saved. Those who hold an Arminian (you can lose your salvation) view of salvation are either working to get salvation or working to keep salvation. So these particular translations fit into both their doctrinal biases. The phrase “are being saved” occurs in 1 Corinthians 1:18 and 2 Corinthians 2:15 in the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible (subtracts 1 Corinthians 1:18 and adds Philippians 1:28), New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, The New Testament Expanded Edition, and Revised Standard Version. To this list the Contemporary English Version adds Hebrews 6:9, the English Standard Version adds 1 Corinthians 15:2, the New American Standard Bible adds Luke 13:23, the New Century Version adds 1 Corinthians 15:2, the New Living Translation adds Romans 11:5, and the New Revised Standard Version adds 1 Corinthians 15:2. The scriptures as quoted from the 1611 Authorized King James Bible are as follows: Luke 13:23 (King James Bible)
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Romans 11:5 (King James Bible) 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Bible) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 2 Corinthians 2:15 (King James Bible) 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: Philippians 1:28 (King James Bible) 28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. 1 Corinthians 15:2 (King James Bible) 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. Hebrews 6:9 (King James Bible) 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. In the King James Bible, salvation is always a present possession. In the King James Bible, passages of Scripture dealing with eternal salvation as an accomplished fact are always in the present tense; salvation is never a past possession or a future possession. It is always a current event. The King James Bible says that people ARE saved. In the American Standard Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version salvation is based upon obedience in John 3:36. God’s mercy is based upon acts of obedience or disobedience rather than being based upon faith in Romans 11:32 in the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. In Hebrews 3:18 , Hebrews 4:6, and Hebrews 4:11, entering into the rest of the Lord – salvation – is based upon belief and not works. A check of the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version (GNB, the Good News Bible) reveals that this rest is based upon some form of obedience or disobedience. The Today’s English Version is inconsistent in its translation in Hebrews 4:6 and Hebrews 4:11 in that they state that the rest is based upon some form of belief. These scriptures as quoted from the 1611 Authorized King James Bible are as follows: John 3:36 (King James Bible)
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Romans 11:32 (King James Bible) 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Hebrews 3:18 (King James Bible) 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? Hebrews 4:6 (King James Bible) 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: Hebrews 4:11 (King James Bible) 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Notice the emphasis on belief in the King James Bible. I cannot freely quote from the other English Bible versions for fear of copyright infringement. In that great prophetic passage concerning the two entries of the Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem in Zechariah 9:9-10, the Contemporary English Version, Living Bible, New Century Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version (Good News Bible), and Young’s Literal Translation remove the reference in verse 9 to the Lord Jesus Christ having salvation. The new Bible versions have taken the servants and ministers out of our churches and put slaves in their place. The word “slave” is generally used in the new versions to replace the King James Bible words “servant” and “minister”. The new versions replaced your servants and ministers with slaves as follows: Contemporary English Version (83 times), English Standard Version(44 times), God’s Word (66 times), International Standard Version (58 times), Living Bible (85 times), The Message (46 times), New American Bible (80 times), New American Standard Bible (115 times), New Century Version (67 times), New International Version (57 times), New Jerusalem Bible (59 times), New King James Version (30 times), New Living Translation (83 times), New Revised Standard Version (135 times), and Today’s English Version (93). Among many other things, this is an attack upon the free will of man. It makes God an unloving and uncompassionate despot. Sons and daughters of God are not slaves, but rather joint heirs with Christ. The new versions have replaced willing servants with robots with bad breath who speak with the enticing words of man. There is a huge amount of difference in the connotation of the words “slave”, “minister”, and “servant”. “Slave” and “slavery” are almost never used in a positive sense. People that are slaves, or in slavery, are mostly compelled to do what they do. However, those that minister or serve generally do so out of acts of love, compassion, or to serve themselves. They do what they do because they want to (voluntarily). The only slaves in God’s eyes are those lost and in bondage (slavery) to their sin. Christians are no longer in bondage. They have been redeemed. They have been liberated. The Bible says: Romans 8:15 (King James Bible)
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:21 (King James Bible) 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Galatians 5:1 (King James Bible) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. The new versions have taken away our pastors and ministers and given us priests in Romans 15:16. I wonder where that came from?! In Romans 15:16, the word “priest” is substituted for the King James Bible word “minister” by the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible 95, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, Today’s English Version (GNB), and the Young’s Literal Translation. In the King James Bible, Romans 15:16 says: “16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost”. Christ is our high priest and intercessor (Hebrews chapters 7-10). For those of you who do not get it, there are NO NEW TESTAMENT PRIESTS. We have no need of wicked, earthly priests that administer the continual sacrifices and sacraments of the Babylonian mysteries (Revelation 17:5). Fasting and prayer is one of the spiritual weapons that God has given us in our arsenal for defending the faith. There are seven verses in the New Testament that deal with fasting and prayer. These verses are Matthew 17:21, Mark 9:29, Luke 2:37, Luke 5:33, Acts 13:3, Acts 14:23, and 1 Corinthians 7:5. As quoted from the King James Bible these seven verses say: Matthew 17:21 (King James Bible)
21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Mark 9:29 (King James Bible) 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. Luke 2:37 (King James Bible) 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Luke 5:33 (King James Bible) 33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? Acts 13:3 (King James Bible) 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Acts 14:23 (King James Bible) 23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 1 Corinthians 7:5 (King James Bible) 5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. The first two instances of fasting and prayer mentioned in Matthew 17:21 and Mark 9:29 deal with casting devils out. Fasting and prayer are mentioned in these two instances in connection with a lack of faith on the part of the disciples. These scriptures are a warning to Christians that certain things will not happen without both fasting and prayer. It is obvious from the context that fasting and prayer increase faith. The next instance of fasting and prayer in Luke 2:37 involved the prophetess Anna being allowed to proclaim him [the Lord Jesus Christ] to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. It is obvious from the context that fasting and prayer were necessary for Anna to be able to prophecy as she did unto those at Jerusalem. The next reference to fasting and prayer in Luke 5:33 is used to teach us that we do not have to fast when we are in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. From this, we should also learn that there are times when we will have to fast and pray to get into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Sometimes we must pray and fast when we seek his face. In Acts 13:33, we see that fasting and prayer ought to be a part of sending forth missionaries. These are endeavors for the salvation of souls that ultimately result in the casting out of the devil when individuals come to salvation. In Acts 14:23 fasting and prayer are used in connection with ordaining leaders in the churches. This should serve as an example to us today that we should not lightly lay hands on any man that we would call to a leadership role in the church. Fasting and prayer are obviously necessary to determine what the will of the Lord is in the selection of church leaders. First Corinthians 7:5 is used to teach us that there are times when it is necessary that husbands and wives temporarily separate from the marriage bed for the purpose of fasting and prayer. So, we see that fasting and prayer are a necessary weapon in our arsenal for spiritual warfare. There is a big difference in not eating or going without food and fasting. Someone could go without food for any number of reasons. Fasting is doing without food for a specific spiritual purpose. Fasting is the God ordained method for Christians to deny the flesh that the spirit might profit thereby. The doctrine of fasting and prayer is under attack in the new versions. Matthew 17:21 is ejected from the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, The Message, New American Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version (GNB). The New American Standard Bible brackets Matthew 17:21. Fasting is gone from Mark 9:29 in the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and the Today’s English Version. The Contemporary English Version has removed “fasting” and inserted “without eating” into Luke 2:37, Luke 5:33, Acts 13:3, and Acts 14:23. The New Century Version has inserted going without food into Luke 2:37 and without eating into Luke 5:33. The translators have removed the word “fasting” from the pages of the American Standard Version, Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, God’s Word, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and the Today’s English Version in 1 Corinthians 7:5. The owners of the new versions have been issued swords with broken tips and dull edges. Acts 8:37, Mark 16:9-20, John 7:53-8:11, and 1 John 5:7 have all been placed on the cutting boards of the new version’s cooks. A quick look at Acts 8:37 will show why it has gone to the cutting rooms of the new versions. Acts 8:36-37 (King James Bible)36
And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the
eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.
And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Acts 8:37 makes belief a condition for baptism; out goes baptismal regeneration. Acts 8:37 has been entirely removed from the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, The Message, New American Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Jerusalem Bible, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. Mark 16:9-20 forms another witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you did not believe in the physical resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, that might well give you the motivation to cut these verses out. Many early Gnostic heretics did not believe in the physical resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ; nor do many modern Bible translators such as Westcott and Hort. Mark 16:9-20 has either ben bracketed (set off from the rest of the text) or had an unbelieving note placed in the margin, or both, in the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, Living Bible, The Message, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. Mark 16:9-20 (King James Bible)
9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. 12 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. 13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. 14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. In his book “The Last Twelve Verses Of Mark”, Dean John William Burgon totally destroyed the cutting room theories of Satan’s scribes concerning Mark 16:9-20. John 7:53-8:11 has either ben bracketed (set off from the rest of the text) or had an unbelieving note placed in the margin, or both, in the Contemporary English Version, English Standard Version, International Standard Version, Living Bible, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New King James Version, New Living Translation, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. There has been much material written on John 7:53-8:11. John 7:53-8:11 (King James Bible)
53 And every man went unto his own house. 1 Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2 And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, 4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. Dean Burgon in his book “The Causes of Corruption of the Traditional Text” totally destroyed the idea that the twelve verses in question did not belong in our Bibles. This particular text was read from the lectionary of the church on October 8th of every year. There are 2,143 lectionaries around that contain this text. Edward F. Hills in quoting Dean Burgon noted the following: “Moreover, although the
Greek fathers were silent about the prayer called the pericope de
adultera, the church was not silent. This is shown by the
fact that John 8:3–11 was chosen as the lesson to read publicly
each year own St. Pelagia’s Day, October 8. Burgon points
out the significance of this historical circumstance. “The
great Eastern Church speaks out on the subject in a voice of
thunder. In all her Patriarchates, as far back as a written
records of her practice reach, – and they reach back to the time
of those very fathers who silence was felt to be embarrassing -- the
Eastern church has selected nine out of the twelve verses to be the
special lesson for October 8.”3
What do the modern textual critics do with these facts? They ignore them, of course. Do not confuse us with facts. Our minds are already made up. None are so blind as those who will not see. First John 5:7 has come under the vilest attacks because it is the strongest text in the New Testament that supports the doctrine of the Trinity. This verse is entirely left out of most modern English translations and then verses 6 and 7 are deceptively split to form a new verse 7 so that you will not notice that it has been removed from your Bibles. The International Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, New Living Translation, and New Revised Standard Version place an unbelieving note in the margin also. So that you can see the duplicity for yourselves I here quote 1 John 5:6-8 in every version I have available to me: 1 John 5:6-8 (King James Bible)
6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 1 John 5:6-8 (American Standard Version) 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. 7 And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth. 8 For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one. 1 John 5:6-8 (Contemporary English Version) 6 Water and blood came out from the side of Jesus Christ. It wasn’t just water, but water and blood. The Spirit tells about this, because the Spirit is truthful. 7 In fact, there are three who tell about it. 8 They are the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and they all agree. 1 John 5:6-8 (English Standard Version) 6 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. 1 John 5:6-8 (International Standard Version) 6 This man, Jesus Christ, is the one who came by water and blood—not with water only, but with water and with blood. The Spirit is the one who verifies this, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three witnesses— 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are one. 1 John 5:6-8 (The Living Bible) 6 And we know he is, because God said so with a voice from heaven when Jesus was baptized, and again as he was facing death—yes, not only at his baptism but also as he faced death. And the Holy Spirit, forever truthful, says it too. So we have these three witnesses: the voice of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, the voice from heaven at Christ’s baptism, and the voice before he died. And they all say the same thing: that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 1 John 5:6-8 (New American Bible) 6 This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth. 7 So there are three that testify, 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord. 1 John 5:6-8 (New American Standard Bible 95) 6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. 1 John 5:6-8 (New Century Version) 6 Jesus Christ is the One who came by water and blood. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And the Spirit says that this is true, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 So there are three witnesses that tell us about Jesus: 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three witnesses agree. 1 John 5:6-8 (New International Version) 6 This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. 1 John 5:6-8 (New King James Version) 6 This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one. 1 John 5:6-8 (New Living Translation) 6 And Jesus Christ was revealed as God’s Son by his baptism in water and by shedding his blood on the cross—not by water only, but by water and blood. And the Spirit also gives us the testimony that this is true. 7 So we have these three witnesses— 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and all three agree. 1 John 5:6-8 (New Revised Standard Version) 6 This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. 7 There are three that testify: 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three agree. 1 John 5:6-8 (GNB) 6 Jesus Christ is the one who came with the water of his baptism and the blood of his death. He came not only with the water, but with both the water and the blood. And the Spirit himself testifies that this is true, because the Spirit is truth. 7 There are three witnesses: 8 the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and all three give the same testimony. Pay particular attention to verse 7 and compare it to the King James Bible reading. There is overwhelming evidence to support the inclusion of this text in our Bibles. Michael Maynard in his book “A History Of The Debate Over 1 John 5,7-8" documents a trail of manuscript evidence that goes all the way back to A.D. 168 for the support of this passage. Maynard then proceeds to present over 300 pages of evidence supporting these verses. A note in the Living Bible and the New American Standard Bible leads folks to believe that the number to avoid is 616 rather than 666. Only two manuscripts contain this error (the corrupt uncial c and the corrupt cursive 11). In addition to the Living Bible and the New American Standard Bible, my research revealed that the English Standard Version, International Standard Version, New Living Bible, New American Bible, and the New Revised Standard Version also contained this treacherous error. The Living Bible commits another major blunder in Zechariah 13:6. Zechariah 13:6 in the King James Bible says Zechariah 13:6 (King James Bible)
6 And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends. Zechariah 13:6 in the Living Bible says: Zechariah 13:6 (The Living Bible)
6 “And if someone asks, ‘Then what are these scars on your chest and your back?’ he will say, ‘I got into a brawl at the home of a friend!’ The note on Zechariah 13:6 in the Living Bible says: “these scars on your cheek
and back. Evidently self-inflicted cuts, as practiced by false
prophets, see 1 Kings 18:28. at the home of a friend, literally
“[These are}] wounds I received in the house of my
friends.” Some think this refers to Christ; others believe
this refers to a false prophet who is lying about the reasons for his
scars.”
It is clear from the context that Zechariah 13:6 is a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ did not receive his wounds from a “brawl” but from being crucified for the sins of the world. Zechariah 13:7 (King James Bible)
7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. Let’s take a look at the New Testament allusions to, and the direct quotes of the Lord Jesus Christ, relevant to these verses and their context. Notice the following verses: Matthew 26:31 (King James Bible)
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. Mark 14:27 (King James Bible) 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. Luke 24:39-40 (King James Bible) 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. John 20:25-27 (King James Bible) 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. Zechariah 13:6 is not a reference to a false prophet as the Living Bible insinuates. The Lord Jesus Christ did not receive his wounds in a brawl. His wounds were the result of his crucifixion. The new versions also favor the phrase “the one”. The phrase “the one” is really well liked by the new versions in 1 John 5:6-8 where it is used by the International Standard Version, New American Bible, New American Standard Bible, New Century Version, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, and Today’s English Version. The radical feminists will be in for a real shock when that male chauvinist Satan takes over through the antichrist for he will not regard the desire of women. In every society where pagan religion dominates through the control of Satan, women are subjected to the vilest abuses. They have no rights and are treated like property. If you do not believe it, take a look at how women are treated in Islamic societies. These Islamic societies are controlled by “the One” in the form of the idol moon god. Allah, the pagan God of Islam, is referred to as “the One” on at least 21 different occasions in the Koran. Allah is also referred to as “the One and Only”. The Koran is way ahead in the race with the modern perversions of the Bible to corrupt the word of God. They started almost 1,400 years ago. The Koran is the syncretism, or synthesis, of the pagan philosophy of the pagan moon God, Allah, the Jewish Old Testament scriptures (corrupted), and some of the Christian New Testament scriptures (corrupted). Do not lose sight of the fact that the Muslims (Islamists) are referred to as brothers in the Roman Catholic Catechism of 1994. The Roman Catholics are at the forefront of the modern Bible societies that are corrupting the Christian scriptures. Theirs (Romanism and Islam) would be a natural union since their common enemies are Christians and Jews. Most of the pagan religions of this world identify their God as “the One”. “The One” is the God of the Buddhists and the God of the Hindus. There you have it! The four largest pagan religions in the world – Islam, Roman Catholicism, Buddhism, and Hinduism – are in unity with “the One”. All they need is a one world Bible, a one world church, a one world government, and a one world economic system and they can all gather in unity at the foot of the tower of Babel. MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. The harlots are the false religious systems of this world. While “the One” blurs the distinction between genders, he, Satan, is ever busy trying to blur the distinction between himself and Jehovah God of the Bible. Remember this false god is a number – ONE. Many Christians grab hold of the idea that the antichrist comes as being against God. While it is true that he opposes God, his ultimate aim is to come instead of God to appear in the restored temple as God. In this role, he is the false messiah (christ), the One that is to come in every pagan religion. God makes a distinction between himself and this “false One”. God refers to himself as the Holy One of Israel 53 different times in the Bible. It is this one word “Holy” that distinguishes God, the Holy One of Israel, from the one, the false messiah of New Age paganism and the modern Bible versions. God is the Holy One. Satan is the wicked one. The King James Bible never uses the phrase “the One” when referring to the Lord Jesus Christ while The Message uses it 54 times, the New American Standard Bible 16 times, the New Century Version 84 times, the New International Version 5 times, and the New King James Version 8 times. This false messiah comes to usurp the throne of the Living God. For documentation on the increase of the false christs (messiahs) in the new versions, see page 270 of this book. David Cloud in discussing the theological implications of a footnote in the 1901 American Standard Version made the following statement: “A footnote in the 1901
American Standard Version at John 9:38 illustrates the perverted
theology of its translators. This verse says the blind man who
was healed by the Lord Jesus Christ “worshiped him”.
The Bible plainly says that God and God alone is to be worshiped
(Exodus 20:3–5). Thus the fact that Christ received worship
clearly proves that he is God. Note the clever way the American
revisers attempted to overthrow the teaching of this verse with their
wicked footnote: “The Greek word denotes an act of reverence,
whether paid to a creature (as here) or to the creator”. I
cite this from an edition of the 1901 American Standard Version which I
have in my library.”4
David Cloud in discussing the Revised Standard Version had the following comment: “Not only did the Revised
Standard Version translators base their work up on the critical Greek
text, they introduced many liberal readings of their own. When
Revised Standard Version was published, the chairman of the translation
committee, Luther Weigle, stated that the use of THEE, THOU , and THINE
had been restricted to the address of deity. This was a testimony
to the fact that the revisers did not believe Jesus Christ is God,
because they never addressed him with these terms in their
version.”5
In discussing the footnotes and marginal notes of the American Standard Version Peter Ruckman wrote: “In the footnotes and
marginal notes of the American Standard Version (1901) will be found
the textual readings of the Revised Standard Version(1952)! Out of
5,788 departures from the Greek texts of the Receptus, that American
Standard Version displays at least forty omissions which deal with the
Virgin Birth, the Bodily Resurrection, the Deity of Christ, or the
authority of Jesus Christ. among these, the student should study
Matthew 19:19, 20:22,23:14, 28:17;Mark 6:11,9:24,13:14,
10:21,11:26;Luke 2:33, 4:4, 4:8,4:41, 23:38; John 1:14,1:27, 3:15,4:42,
9:35;Acts 1:3,8:37;etc., etc.”6
In comparing the King James Version and the Inclusive Language New International Version in Psalm 34:20 Ian Paisley made the following observation: King James Bible Psalm 34:20:
“He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is
broken”. Inclusive language New International Version Psalm
34:20: “He protects all their bones, not one of them will be
broken”. This translation corrupts a key prophetic
passage. Psalm 34:20 refers to Christ and the fact that his bones
were not broken on the cross. John 19:32–36 was a direct
fulfillment of Psalm 34:20. The Inclusive Language New
International Version changes the singular masculine pronoun “he
has” to the plural pronoun “their”, thereby
destroying its prophetic significance.7
In comparing the reverent language of the Authorized Version to the irreverent language of the Living Bible Ian Paisley notes: “Compare Saul’s
attack on his son Jonathan in I Samuel 20:30 as it was first translated
in the Living Bible, (so-called) “you son of a bitch” to
the Authorized Version’s “son of the perverse rebellious
woman”, which by the way is admitted in the most recent edition
of the Living Bible as the literal rendering. Further, compare
the Living Bible translation of the Elijah’s mocking of the
prophets of Baal and I Kings 18:27 “else he is sitting on the
toilet” (this is both inaccurate and ugly) to the Authorized
versions “he is pursuing”. Moreover, it is what the
original Hebrew says.8
In discussing the attacks on the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ in the modern English versions of the Bible, Ian Paisley had this to say concerning the New English Bible: The Authorized Version
universally uses “thee” and “thou” whether
these pronouns are used of God or of man. If the translators of
the new English Bible are going to be consistent they would use
“you” and “yours” all through their
translation. For some reason they have retained
“thee” and “thou” in the passages where God is
referred to, and “you” and “ yours” elsewhere.
For example, in the book of Revelation, chapter 11:17, God is addressed
in the New English Bible thus: “we give the thanks, O Lord God,
sovereign over all, who art and who wast, because thou hast taken thy
great power into thy hands and entered upon thy reign”.
Notice the pronoun “thou” used concerning Deity.
Never however, in the Gospels in the New English Bible is
“thee” or “thou” used of our Lord Jesus
Christ. They consistently reject the Deity of the son of
God. For example, in Matthew 16:16 the great confession of Peter
in Caesarea-Philippi is changed to read: “You are the
Messiah”. Here again Christ to the New English Bible
translators is just a man. This distinction of pronouns is
unwarranted and is a subtle act to separate Jesus Christ from God, an
act which is an entire contradiction of the scriptures.9
Peter Ruckman identified the following major problems in the New English Bible: 1. Deity of Christ attacked in
Romans 9:5;1 Timothy 3:16;1 Corinthians 15:47; Matthew 9:2; Matthew
2:11(note the removal of all “worship”in the last
reference); Matthew 9:18,14:32–33; Mark 5:6; Matthew 20:20
(“worship” has been removed again – though it is in
ALL Greek manuscripts).
2. The virgin birth of Christ is attacked in Luke 1:26–27, 2:33; Matthew 1:25. 3. The Sinlessness of Christ questioned in John 14:30; 2 Corinthians 5:21(note the wording). 4. The Blood Atonement is denied in 1 John 2:2 and 1 John 4:10 (note substitution of “remedy” for “propitiation”), 1 Peter 4:1. 5. Resurrection and Ascension questioned in Luke 24:3, 6, 12, 51–52 (see these “Western omissions”under note E, Chapter Seven”. 6. A return to the corrupt American Standard Version of 1901 by mistranslating 2 Timothy 3:16 and placing the verb in the wrong place. (They placed it in the right place in Romans 7:12; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 2 Corinthians 10:10; and 1 Timothy 1:15, but they had a little “neutral trouble” in approaching 2 Timothy 3:16 “neutrally”). 7. The miracle at Calvary was an eclipse (Luke 23:44) which the Naval Observatory has never been able to locate! 8. The Roman reading of the Douay Version is found in Matthew 16:18 and in John 1:42. 9. The director of the translating committee is C.H. Dodd. He is about as conservative as Elvis Presley.” 10 Edward F. Hills in a brief evaluation of the NEB and the Revised Standard Version stated: The modernism of the R.S.V. and
the N.E.B. appears everywhere in them. For example, both of them
profess to use thou when referring to God and you when referring to
men. Yet the disciples are made to use you when speaking to Jesus,
implying, evidently, that they did not believe that He was divine. Even
when they confess Him to be the Son of God, the disciples are still
made to use you. You are the Christ, Peter is made to say, the Son of
the living God (Matt.16:16). In both the R.S.V. and the N.E.B.
opposition to the virgin birth of Christ is plainly evident. Thus the
N.E.B. calls Mary a girl (Luke 1:27) rather than a virgin, and at Matt.
1:16 the N.E.B. and some editions of the R.S.V. include in a footnote a
reading found only in the Sinaitic Syriac manuscript which states that
Joseph was the father of Jesus.
The N.E.B. exhibits all too plainly a special hostility to the deity of Christ. This is seen in the way in which the Greek word proskyneo is translated. When it is applied to God, the N.E.B. always translates it worship, but when it is applied to Jesus, the N.E.B. persistently translates it pay homage or bow low. Thus the translators refuse to admit that Jesus was worshipped by the early Church. Even the Old Testament quotation, Let all the angels of God worship Him (Heb.1:6), is rendered by the N.E.B., Let all the angels of God pay him homage. The only passage in which proskyneo is translated worship when applied to Jesus is in Luke 24:52. But here this clause is placed in a footnote as a late variant reading. By using the word worship here these modernistic translators give expression to their belief that the worship of Jesus was a late development which took place in the Church only after the true New Testament text had been written.11 The NEB is the New English Bible. The RSV is the Revised Standard Version. Jack Moorman’s in depth collation of the New American Standard Bible, New International Version, New Revised Standard Version, and Revised Standard Version reveled the following: The Name “Jesus” is
frequently disassociated from the titles “Lord” and
“Christ.” Whereas in the AV we will read “Jesus
Christ” or the “Lord Jesus Christ,” in the Modern
Versions “Jesus” is often made to stand alone or not at
all. ln fact, our Savior’s full title “Lord Jesus
Christ” is found 84 times in 81 verses in the AV and only 60
times in 60 verses in the New International Version, 62 times in 62
verses in the New Revised Standard Version, and 63 times in 63 verses
in the Revised Standard Version. A noticeable difference is clearly
apparent! 12
Jack Moorman documents the following names of Christ as being missing in the New American Standard Version (New American Standard Bible) and the New International Version:11
The New American Standard Bible (NASB, New American Standard Version) alters the King James Bible text in over 36,000 places. The New American Standard Bible also refers to the Lord Jesus Christ as an “only begotten God” in John 1:18. The New American Standard Bible omits the word “Son” in John 1:18 which denies the eternality of the Lord Jesus Christ by making him a “begotten God”. This want, or habit, of breaking apart the names and titles of the Lord Jesus Christ is connected to an ancient heresy called adoptionism. It also has Gnosticism as its bedfellow. Gnosticism is a system of worshipping and exalting man’s knowledge. Jack Moorman says of this heresy: “This separation of “Jesus” from “Christ” occurs far too often to look for any cause other than deliberate editing in certain N.T. manuscripts. That there was a strong movement in the early centuries which could result in such a systematic editing, there can be no doubt! The foremost error regarding the Person of Christ, is of course, to deny His true Deity and true Humanity. The chief means by which this was done, and which finds expression down to our own day, is technically known as “Adoptionism” or “Spirit Christology.” The heresy follows this line of reasoning: Jesus of Nazareth, an ordinary man of unusual virtue, was “adopted” by God into divine Sonship by the advent of the “Christ-Spirit” at His baptism. Therefore, Jesus became Christ at His baptism, rather than, the fact that He was always the Christ from eternity. And though united for a time, Jesus and Christ were separate personages. Many names and groups are associated with this wicked teaching, foremost of whom were the Gnostics...This terrible heresy has found expression in a number of ways down through the centuries, and it has been given a new lease on life through the Modern Versions. This then is the Dark Secret!”14 Jack Moorman also identifies an additional 169 passages where words and whole phrases are missing from the New International Version, most other modern English translations, and most foreign language translations.15 This is because they are missing in the Greek text upon which these versions are based. Many “fundamental” pastors, evangelists, and preachers think that the New International Version is the product of so-called “conservative” scholarship. For those of you who may think that the New International Version is not so bad, please consider the following information put forth by Grady: “In his book, God Wrote
Only One Bible, Jasper Ray compared 45 Bible versions against 162 test
scriptures to determine how many times a departure from the Textus
Receptus had occurred. The results of his study were enlightening.
Whereas the Douay Version (Catholic) show changes in 75 of these
verses; The Living New Testament, 114; the Revised Version, 135; the
American Standard Version, 135; Good News for Modern Man, 145; and the
Jehovah Witnesses’ New World translation, 145, – the New
International Version (success story of Wall Street) was declared
guilty in 160 out of a possible 162 verses for a 98.7% departure factor!16
“The following whole verses have been omitted from the New International Version text: Matthew 17:21, 18:11, 23:14, Mark 7:16, 9:44, 9:46, 11:26, 15:28, Luke 17:36, 23:17, John 5:4, Acts 8:37, 15:34, 24:7, 28:29, Romans 16:24, 1 John 5:7. The New International Version has taken away at least part of the following 147 versus: Matthew 5:44; 6:13; 15:6, 8; 19:9; 20:7, 16, 22, 23; 25:13; 27:35; 28:9; Mark 1:42; 6:11, 33; 7:8; 8:26; 9:38, 45, 49; 10:21, 24; 11:8, 10, 23; 12:23, 29, 30, 33; 13:14; 14:19, 27, 68, 70; Luke 1:28; 4:4, 8, 18; 5:38; 7:31; 8:43, 45, 48, 54; 9:54, 55, 56; 11:2, 4, 11, 44, 54; 17:9; 18:24; 19:45; 20:23, 30; 22:64, 68; 23:23, 38; 24:1, 42; John 1:27; 3:13, 15; 5:3, 16; 6:11, 22, 47; 8:9, 10, 59; 10:26; 11:41; 12:1; 16:16; 17:12; 19:16; Acts 2:30; 7:37; 9:5, 6; 10:6, 21, 32; 13:42; 15:18, 24; 18:21; 20:15; 21:8, 22, 25; 23:9; 24:6, 8, 26; 26:30; 28:16; Romans 8:1; 9:28; 10:15; 11:6; 13:9; 14:6, 21; 15:24; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 10:28; 11:24; Galatians 3:1; Ephesians 3:4; 5:30; Philippians 3:16; Colossians 1:2, 14; 3:6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:3; 6:5, 7; Hebrews 2:7; 3:6; 7:21; 8:12; 10:30; 11:11, 13; 12:20; 1 Peter 4:14; 1 John 4:3; 5:13; Revelation 1:8, 11; 5:14; 11:1, 17; 14:5; 15:2; 21:24.”17 “The New International Version has 64,098 less words than the King James Bible.” “In Exodus 3:14, the New International Version changes “”I AM THAT AM” to “I AM WHO I AM”.”19 “The New International Version changes the word science to knowledge in 1 Timothy 6:20, deleting the Bible’s only clear warning against false science.”20 “The New International Version makes a big blunder in Mark 1:2 when they replace the King James Bible word “prophets” with the New International Version phrase “Isaiah the prophet”. Verse 2 does not contain a quote from Isaiah. The quote is from Malachi 3:1 with Mark 1:3 being quoted from Isaiah 40:3. Thus the King James Bible rendering “prophets” is correct.”21 “The New International Version altered the most important reference to Bible preservation by changing the King James Bible phrase “thou shall keep them” to you will keep us safe”. The King James Bible phrase “thou shalt keep them” refers to God’s words; not to God’s people.”22 “The New International Version altered the meaning of Psalm 138:2 by changing the King James Bible reading from “thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name” to, “for you have exalted above all things your name and your word”.”23 The New International Version and other perversions have mounted a major attack upon the deity, eternality, and name of the Lord Jesus Christ. The “name which is above every name” is removed in the following passages: “Matthew 8:29; 13:36;
15:30; 16:20; 17:11, 20; 18:2; 24:2; Mark 5:13; 6:34; 11:14; Luke 7:22;
John 4:16, 46; 8:20; Acts 3:36; 9:29; 19:10; Romans 1:16; 15:8; 16:18;
1 Corinthians 5:5; 16:22; 2 Corinthians 4:6; 5:18; Galatians 6:15;
Ephesians 3:9, 14; Colossians 1:2, 28; 2 Timothy 4:22; Philemon 6 and
1Peter 5:10, 14.”24
The New International Version attacks the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ in John 9:35 when they changed the King James Version reading from “dost thou believe on the son of God” to “do you believe in the son of man”.25 One of the most serious blunders of the New International Version was changing the King James Bible rendering of 1 Timothy 3:16 from “God was manifest in the flesh” to “He appeared in body”.26 The question we would ask is, who is he. The New International Version denied that he eternality of Christ when they changed Micah 5:2 from the King James Bible reading. The King James Bible reads: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” The New International Version reads: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”27 The key word in the New International Version is “origins” which leaves the impression that the Lord Jesus Christ had a beginning, or an origin. The Lord Jesus Christ has no beginning and no end. The New International Version makes the Lord Jesus Christ a sinner by omitting the King James Bible phrase “without a cause” from Matthew 5:22.28 The New International Version also removed hell from 40 out of the 53 places that it is found in the King James Version.29 “The New International
Version, in its determination to do away with words that might not be
easily understood by modern readers, has changed one final word from
the generally accepted translations of that word to one that fits in
well with modern thought. For centuries sheol has meant either the
physical grave (or death), or ‘hell’ as the abode of the
dead. The New International Version clings to that first meaning, but
never translates sheol as hell. Thus, “The wicked shall be turned
into hell” is changed to “The wicked return to the
grave” (Psalm 9.17). God’s omnipresence comes into doubt
when “if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there”
becomes “if I make my bed in the depths” (Psalm 139.8). His
omniscience is limited when His perfection as high as heaven,
“deeper than hell” becomes “deeper than the depths of
the grave” (Job 11.7-8).
Probably the worst effect of limiting sheol to the grave is the heresy the idea supports. In recent years not only liberals but also those who would consider themselves conservatives have accepted the belief that hell does not exist, that at death is the grave (in which the soul is not conscious of pleasure or pain but merely sleeps) and then either eternal reward or annihilation. The belief has become so prevalent (and is so inviting – every Christian knows at least one person who has gone to a Christless grave), that even John Stott has voiced doubt regarding the historical Christian view of eternity. The New International Version does nothing to direct its readers – saved and unsaved – to a correct understanding of eternity for the unsaved. In the New International Version, even Lucifer, son of the morning, has been denied eternal punishment. No longer will he “be brought down to hell,” but instead will be “brought down to the grave” (Isaiah 14.15), to be with wicked Capernaum in “the depths” (Matthew 11.23) as long as the depths and grave shall last.” 30 The changes in the New International Version have not only been radical changes that take away from the doctrines of the Bible, but those changes have been huge in number. “The OLD New International Version has changed and altered the Hebrew and Greek words in over 6,653 places according to D.A. Waite’s study.31 The new editions of the New International Version continue the changes at an unabated pace even seeking to be politically correct. The New International Version Inclusive Language Edition is one of several recent “Bibles” that have gone to gender neutral language. Some of these changes actually change Bible prophecy in the interest of being politically correct. When translating the Bible, it is not a question of what I want it to say, but rather a question of what does the text say. The Bible is most definitely NOT politically correct in its language. The Bible must not be made to conform to a feminist agenda. When we blur the line between genders, we blur the line of authority that God has established in both the home and in the church. When we blur the line between gender, we blur the line between heterosexuality and homosexuality. When we blur the line between gender, we have people like the lesbian Virginia Mollenkott referring to God as “she”. Satan’s agenda is to get enough radical feminists and homosexuals agitating for God to be called “she” that they can force a compromise in the middle that leads to God being called “THE ONE”(the Luciferian god of the pagans). In evaluating the general character of the changes in the New International Version Inclusive Language Edition, D.A. Waite cited 136 examples of gender neutral language. These 136 examples are but a tiny portion of the changes that have been made in this perversion. This feminist manifesto changes “man” to “human beings” in Genesis 1:26; changes “Adam” to “human beings” in Genesis 5:2; changes “men of war” to “soldiers” in Numbers 32:28; alters “craftsmen” to “skilled workers” in 2 Kings 24:14; alters “men” to “those” [It still does not change the fact that it was men who were performing this ministry in the Temple]; changes “his” to ‘their” in Psalms 34:20 [this destroys the prophetic reference to the Lord Jesus Christ in Psalm 34:20]; alters “man” to “one” in John 5:5; changes “man” to “child” in John 7:22 [This change is outrageously ridiculous when you consider that circumcision is only for men. This change might help the covenant theologians who try to equate baptism in the New Testament to circumcision in the Old Testament!); changes “man” to “person” in John 18:14 [This deletes the specific prophecy of the coming sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ for all men.].32 Consider this statement from THE BIBLE: 1 Timothy 2:5 (King James Bible)
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Now consider this perversion of the words of scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5 (NI-VILE)
For there is one God and one mediator between God and human beings, the Christ Jesus, himself human. Notice how cleverly the New International Version Inclusive Language Edition dropped the word “man’ and chopped the sentence up so much that it sounds worse than a car without a muffler running on four or five cylinders. What an abomination!. Waite goes on to document 32 instances where the King James Bible word “brethren” is changed to “brothers and sisters”.33 Even the liberal Southern Baptists balked at this perversion. They would rather walk with their little demon, the New International Version, because it gives them some spiritually blind claim to being “conservative” and “fundamental”. D. A. Waite quotes Dr. Gruden, an advocate of the “OLD New International Version”, as saying: “For example, the generic
use of ‘he-him-his’ has consistently been changed to
‘we’ or ‘you’ or ‘they’. The
result is that whenever readers of this inclusive language New
International Version read the words ‘we’ and
‘you’ and ‘they’, they will never
know whether what they are reading is what God originally cause his
Word to say, or what the translators have decided what his Word should
say instead. In hundreds and probably thousands of places,
readers will never know whether these are the words of God or the words
of man. “Such revisions are not the words God originally caused
to be written, and thus they are not the words of God. They are
human words that men have substituted for the words of God, and they
have no place in the Bible. [World, April 19, 1997 p. 18] 34
What hypocrisy and yet, what truth!! The very same charges can be laid to the old New International Version. The underlined bold emphasis in the above quote was that of brother Waite. The language of the New International Version in certain places , like its rival The Living Bible, leaves a lot to be desired and can plant unclean thoughts in the minds of Christians. Observe the following quote: “The daily newspaper is
full of accounts of the sins of men, and often people (even Christians)
will read lengthy articles looking for a few more details of what
happened. This is understandable with the unsaved man; his natural
tendency is to progress further into sin, and the more decadent the
better. The Christian, however, is admonished to be transformed by the
renewing of the mind, a transformation accomplished by the Holy Spirit
through the Word of God. The original writers sought to aid in this.
Rather than detailing the sins of men, they spoke of men’s sins
euphemistically. In Judges 19, the old man of Gibeah who invited the
Levite into the protection of his home was ordered by the wicked of the
city to “Bring forth the man ... that we may know him”
(v22). When the Levite’s concubine (a term in itself that could,
and today usually is, put in more explicit words) was instead put out
of the house, she was “abused” (v25) until she died.
Ezekiel 23.20 is more specific, but the Hebrew still speaks of
“the flesh of asses” and the “issue” (literally
“scattering seed”, whether in begetting children or
planting crops) of horses rather than using more vivid terminology.
Most translations follow the original authors by either translating
literally or using euphemisms which express the idea of what happened
without putting impure thoughts or pictures into the minds of readers,
and without contributing to man’s tendency toward sin.
The New International Version, however, uses detailed language – language inappropriate for this paper and certainly out of place in a Book whose Author desires the transforming of the mind to His standards. It is doubtful that the descriptive language used in the New International Version, particularly that mentioned above, would be used in family publications. It could certainly not be read to a child, and would only cause the mind of an unbeliever to stray away from the message of the scriptures. Modernising the Bible is one thing; vulgarising it is uncalled for.”35 Do not be deceived. Just because a Bible has the letters KJV or the words King James Version in its title does not necessarily mean they are King James Bibles. If it is not a 1611 Authorized King James Version, it is not a King James Bible. Take a look at the Bibles mentioned in this paragraph. Many have the name King James Bible in their titles, but they are NOT 1611 Authorized King James Versions. The New Scofield Reference Bible (NSRB) claims to use the King James text, but it is NOT. The KJV-ER also is NOT a King James Bible! The As Good As New Version is probably the most perverted and wicked English translation to date. I quote David Cloud from the Friday Church News Notes for August 27, 2004: “Dr. Rowan Williams, the
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, has come out in strong support of a
new Bible translation that encourages fornication. The “As Good
as New” version of 1 Corinthians 7:1-2, 8-9 says: “Some of
you think the best way to cope with sex is for men and women to keep
right away from each other. That is more likely to lead to sexual
offences. My advice is for everyone to have a regular partner. ...
There’s nothing wrong with remaining single, like me. But if you
know you have strong needs, get yourself a partner. Better than being
frustrated.” Thus, this Bible says that what the world really
needs are more regular sexual partners. This version replaces demon
possession with mental illness, calls the apostle Peter
“Rocky,” changes “Son of Man” to “the
Complete Person,” and otherwise boldly perverts the Word of God.
“As Good As New” is advertised as “women, gay, and
sinner friendly.”
God have mercy! What kind of perverted trash will they publish as a “Bible” next? The Holy Bible says in 1 Corinthians 7:1-2,8-9: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 (King James
Bible)
1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 (King James Bible) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. What is to follow is an extensive quote from one of the organizers of the New American Standard Bible. His name was Frank Logsdon. Frank Logsdon was a pastor and very good Bible teacher who was overtaken by the deceit of new version advocates and his lack of knowledge in the area of Bible texts. Logsdon was taken in because he took some things for granted. The following lengthy quote expresses Logsdon’s sincere regrets and repentance at having been involved in the translation project for the New American Standard Version (New American Standard Bible). Logsdon said: THE NEW
AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION
Back in
1956-57 Mr. F. Dewey Lockman of the Lockman Foundation [contacted me.
He was] one of the dearest friends we’ve ever had for 25 years, a
big man, some 300 pounds, snow white hair, one of the most terrific
businessmen I have ever met. I always said he was like Nehemiah; he was
building a wall. You couldn’t get in his way when he had his mind
on something; he went right to it; he couldn’t be daunted. I
never saw anything like it; most unusual man. I spent weeks and weeks
and weeks in their home, real close friends of the family.
Well, he discovered that the copyright [on the American Standard Version of 1901] was just as loose as a fumbled ball on a football field. Nobody wanted it. The publishers didn’t want it. It didn’t get anywhere. Mr. Lockman got in touch with me and said, “Would you and Ann come out and spend some weeks with us, and we’ll work on a feasibility report; I can pick up the copyright to the 1901 if it seems advisable.” Well, up to that time I thought the Westcott and Hort was the text. You were intelligent if you believed the Westcott and Hort. Some of the finest people in the world believe in that Greek text, the finest leaders that we have today. You’d be surprised; if I told you, you wouldn’t believe it. They haven’t gone into it just as I hadn’t gone into it; [they’re] just taking it for granted. At any rate we went out and started on a feasibility report, and I encouraged him to go ahead with it. I’m afraid I’m in trouble with the Lord, because I encouraged him to go ahead with it. We laid the groundwork; I wrote the format; I helped to interview some of the translators; I sat with the translators; I wrote the preface. When you see the preface to the New American Standard, those are my words. I got one of the fifty deluxe copies which were printed; mine was number seven, with a light blue cover. But it was rather big and I couldn’t carry it with me, and I never really looked at it. I just took for granted that it was done as we started it, you know, until some of my friends across the country began to learn that I had some part in it and they started saying, “What about this; what about that?” Dr. David Otis Fuller in Grand Rapids [Michigan]. I’ve known him for 35 years, and he would say (he would call me Frank; I’d call him Duke), “Frank, what about this? You had a part in it; what about this; what about that?” And at first I thought, Now, wait a minute; let’s don’t go overboard; let’s don’t be too critical. You know how you justify yourself the last minute. But I finally got to the place where I said, “Ann, I’m in trouble; I can’t refute these arguments; it’s wrong; it’s terribly wrong; it’s frightfully wrong; and what am I going to do about it?” Well, I went through some real soul searching for about four months, and I sat down and wrote one of the most difficult letters of my life, I think. I wrote to my friend Dewey, and I said, “Dewey, I don’t want to add to your problems,” (he had lost his wife some three years before; I was there for the funeral; also a doctor had made a mistake in operating on a cataract and he had lost the sight of one eye and had to have an operation on the other one; he had a slight heart attack; had sugar diabetes; a man seventy- four years of age) “but I can no longer ignore these criticisms I am hearing and I can’t refute them. The only thing I can do--and dear Brother, I haven’t a thing against you and I can witness at the judgment of Christ and before men wherever I go that you were 100% sincere,” (he wasn’t schooled in language or anything; he was just a business man; he did it for money; he did it conscientiously; he wanted it absolutely right and he thought it was right; I guess nobody pointed out some of these things to him) “I must under God renounce every attachment to the New American Standard.” I have a copy of the letter. I have his letter. I’ve shown it to some people. The Roberts saw it; Mike saw it. He stated that he was bowled over; he was shocked beyond words. He said that was putting it mildly, but he said, “I will write you in three weeks, and I still love you. To me you’re going to be Franklin, my friend, throughout the course.” And he said, “I’ll write you in three weeks.” But he won’t write me now. He was to be married. He sent an invitation to come to the reception. Standing in the courtroom, in the county court by the desk, the clerk said, “What is your full name, Sir?” And he said, “Franklin Dewey...” And that is the last word he spoke on this earth. So he was buried two days before he was supposed to be married, and he’s with the Lord. And he loves the Lord. He knows different now. I tell you, dear people, somebody is going to have to stand. If you must stand against everyone else, stand. Don’t get obnoxious; don’t argue. There’s no sense in arguing. But nevertheless, that’s where the New American stands in connection with the Authorized Version. I just jotted down what these versions, translations, and paraphrases are doing. Consider: One, they cause widespread confusion, because everywhere we go people say, What do you think of this; what do you think of that? What do young people think when they hear all of that? Two, they discourage memorization. Who’s going to memorize when each one has a different Bible, a different translation? Three, they obviate the use of a concordance. Where are you going to find a concordance for the Good News for Modern Man and all these others? You aren’t going to find one. We’re going to have a concordance for every one; you’re going to have to have a lot of concordances. Four, they provide opportunity for perverting the truth. There are all these translations and versions, each one trying to get a little different slant from the others. They must make it different, because if it isn’t different why have a new version? It makes a marvelous opportunity for the devil to slip in his perverting influence. Five, these many translations make teaching of the Bible difficult. And I’m finding that more and more as I go around the country. I mentioned this thing the other night. How could a mathematics professor or instructor teach a certain problem in a class if the class had six or eight different textbooks? How about that? How could you do it? Six, they elicit profitless argumentation. Because everywhere we go they say this one is more accurate. Which one is more accurate? How do they know? And this is not a reflection against those saying this, because I would have done this a few years ago. Lest I forget, in one of these questions somebody said, “How can we know that we have the whole truth?” Well, just simply by believing God. And what do I mean by that? John 16:13--“When he the Spirit of Truth is come he will guide you into” how much? Tell me. Tell me, now. “All truth.” And if we don’t have all truth, the Holy Spirit isn’t doing His work. We have to have all truth for Him to lead us into all truth. And there are many, many other passages which teach this. If we could hear His voice we would have no trouble learning His Word from the Authorized Version. Let me tell you this: You might not be able to answer the arguments, and you won’t be [able to]. I can’t answer some of them, either. Some of these university professors come along and say, What about this; what about that? They go into areas that I haven’t even had time to get into. As I said to you a couple of minutes ago. You don’t need to defend yourself, and you don’t need to defend God’s Word. Don’t defend it; you don’t need to defend it; you don’t need to apologize for it. Just say, “Well, did this version or this translation come down through the Roman stream? If so, count me out. Whatever you say about Erasmus and Tyndale, that’s what I want.” And besides this, we’ve had the AV for 362 years. It’s been tested as no other piece of literature has ever been tested. Word by word; syllable by syllable. And think even until this moment no one has ever found any wrong doctrine in it, and that’s the main thing. He that wills to do the will of God shall KNOW the doctrine.”36 There you have an answer to the question of: “Why have many good men of God erred on the issue of Bible versions”. They were led astray by men that they trusted. They had not studied the issue for themselves. My greatest fear is that pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers will not thoroughly study the issue for themselves. I am convinced that if saved men and women will thoroughly study the issue for themselves that most would reject every English version of the Bible other than the 1611 Authorized King James Version. The problem for many pastors, preachers, and teachers is that they let the smoke of intellectual pride blind their eyes of spiritual discernment so that they cannot, or will not, see the truth. Of course, there are many more who will not see the truth because they are not saved. Frank Logsdon saw the error of his ways and set aside his pride and repented to the glory of God. Men and women must set aside their pride and lean not on their own understanding. This is a spiritual issue and not an intellectual issue. The controversy over the Bible version issue illustrates perfectly in application that men and women are ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. We can truly say in 2010 that this is an age when knowledge has increased phenomenally (Daniel 12:4). It is truly an age when we are ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Men and women are without natural affection; lovers of themselves rather than lovers of God and lovers of others. They have an intellectual form of Godliness, but deny the power thereof. Gnosticism is also characterized by its loveless nature. “Gnosticism was distinguished by an unethical, loveless intellectualism. This seems to be the explanation of the false teaching against which this epistle is directed. The apostle describes the dry head-knowledge which left the heart and life untouched by love, and which led men, while they professed to love God, nevertheless to remain destitute of love to their fellow-men.”37 From the theme in the book of First John, we would have to assume that the Holy Spirit was building a rampart against the wicked heresy of Gnosticism. We see also the warning flags go up in 1 Corinthians chapters 8 and 13, Colossians 2, and in 1 Timothy 6. our modern day churches and the Bible translation committees are full of Gnostics. I have spent an enormous amount of time and space documenting the doctrinal perversions in the new versions because a typical argument of those who defend the new versions is that they do not significantly affect any doctrines of the faith. What has preceded this paragraph proves that hypothesis to be absolutely false. Every major doctrine of the faith has been the subject of a vile attack from Satan. The doctrinal corruptions are frightening and much to numerous to be accidental or innocent. To the editors and translators of the new English perversions of the word of God and the Greek perversions of the New Testament we say, “ye have perverted the words of the living God”! (Jeremiah 23:36) ENDNOTES
1.Jack Moorman, Early Manuscripts and the Authorized Version, p. 58 2.Ibid., pp. 242-249 3.Edward F. Hills, Believing Bible Study, p. 130 4.David W. Cloud, For The Love Of The Bible, p. 38 5.Ibid., p. 226 6.Peter S. Ruckman, Manuscript Evidence, p. 34 7.Ian R.K. Paisley, My Plea For The Old Sword, p. 86 8.Ibid., p. 98 9.Ibid., p. 98 10.Peter S. Ruckman, Manuscript Evidence, pp. 167-168 11.Edward F. Hills, The King James Version Defended, p. 226-227 12.Jack Moorman, Modern Bibles – The Dark Secret, p. 14 13.Ibid., p. 8 14.Ibid., p. 15 15.Jack Moorman, Modern Bibles – The Dark Secret, pp. 16-21 16.William P. Grady, Final Authority, p. 286 17.Ibid., pp. 287-288 18.Not Used 19.William P. Grady, Final Authority, p. 289 20.Ibid., p. 290 21.Ibid., p. 291 22.Ibid., p. 292 23.Ibid., p. 292 24.Ibid., p. 293 25.Ibid., p. 293 26.Ibid., p. 294 27.The New International Version, (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House) 1984. 28.William P. Grady, Final Authority, p. 294 29.Ibid., p. 296 30.G.W. Anderson and D.E. Anderson, New International Version: What Today’s Christian Needs to Know About the New International Version, www.trinitarianbiblesocietyusa.com, Article 114 Trinitarian Bible Society 31.D. A. Waite, New International Version Inclusive Language Edition, p. 5 32.Ibid., pp. 6-40 33.Ibid., pp. 41-52 34.Ibid., p.52 35.G.W. Anderson and D.E. Anderson, New International Version: What Today’s Christian Needs to Know About the New International Version, www.trinitarianbiblesocietyusa.com, Article 114 Trinitarian Bible Society 36.David W. Cloud, From the NASV to the King James Bible, Article From The Wayoflife Fundamental Baptist CD Rom, version 2000b 37.James Orr, International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, p. 1243 SEE ALSO NEW VERSION ATTACKS ON THE TRINITY (GODHEAD) |