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Christian Living In The End Times

Christian Living In The End Times

by James Utter

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God's Word Is Like A Hammer

False prophets were many in Jeremiah's day. The Lord heard and knew what those false prophets were doing. They were telling lies and in the name of the Lord! Those words of the false prophets did not line up with God's words. That is how to spot a false preacher today. Does what the preacher says agree with the Bible? The Bible is our only measurement to discern between truth and the lies of false teachers. Some false teachers replace the words in the Bible with their own religion or their opinions. Other false teachers change the very words in the Bible and replace God's words with their own words. Both ways depart from the truth and spread false teaching. May we be among those who test all spiritual leaders by the words of the Bible. Jeremiah 23:25-32; Jeremiah 17:9-10 Link To The Relating Bulletin Insert

Why I Use The King James Bible - My Personal Testimony

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Testimony

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

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

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Theology 2

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Theology 1

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Translation Technique

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Translators

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Greek Text

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

Why I Use The King James Bible - Better Hebrew Text

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

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