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Is it just my imagination, or are many folks here hostile to people who read the KJV?

Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by Thermodynamics, Jan 24, 2009.

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  1. tinytim

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    My personal opinion is that the essence of God's truth is contained in all versions of the Bible with few exceptions.

    I believe God has preserved the thought of scripture, but not one version as it all.

    We, as bapists, never declared a version as being inspired, We always stated the originals as being inspired, period.

    I still use my 1945 copy of the KJV. I learned from it, memorized most of it, preached from it, and grew up when it was the majority accepted version.

    On this board, I have both sides condemned and commended. The fact is, I can point out the way of salvation from any version. My theology has not changed because of any one version. One of my favourites is the Phillips NT, even though I know that J.B. Phillips was a liberal in theology. I gave a copy to every person who happened to come to Christ under my ministry. They read it and understood what they were reading. That was the important thing.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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  3. ray Marshall

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    It makes no difference what Bible people read. I will stick to KJV regardless.
     
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    And, that's wonderful and God bless you.

    The problem arises when we who don't hold your view are told that we are wrong because we don't use the KJV on an exclusive basis. And, to that response there may be some perceived hostility because that stance is not going to go unchallenged.
     
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  5. Thermodynamics

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    I regret asking my question, I seem to have thrown a rock at a bees nest.
     
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    Thermodynamics: If you think that is so about the KJV, I suggest you not try landmarkism...I am still short-haired from that topic....:saint:

    Cheers, and welcome, mate. Enjoy many other areas, but tread softly and wear your helmet..

    Jim
     
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  8. Thermodynamics

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    I'll take that advice!:laugh:
     
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  9. Thermodynamics

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    One thing I have noticed (and please correct me if I am wrong) is that the modern English versions don't seem to have much in the way of staying power. It seems like a new version will come out, be all the rage for several years and then be replaced by a newer version.
     
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    quote: I'm just giving added weight to the fact that the Anglican Version is woefully out-of-date. A contemporary English reader of Scripture needs to study a more modern version so that understanding will result.The KJV family has had its day.
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    Attack! Not neccesarily so, but it is just an opinion and has nothing to do with intellectualism. Other learned people have different opinions and are not lacking in intellectual abilities.

    I don't think my intellectual capacity or understanding of the Bible has been at all hindered by my use of the KJV.

    I intend to take up reading one day. I always thought all those books had fancy covers just for looks.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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    I've been using my NASB since 1976. That's well over half my life.
     
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    I switched to the NASB from the NIV when they started all that gender inclusive non-sense with the TNIV. Talk about ruining a good version of the Bible in my opinion. Anyway, I've been with the NASB for seven years now and don't plan to change anytime soon. Now, that's not to say that I don't own other versions to include my Ryrie KJV which I still use for personal Bible reading and preaching from on occasion.
     
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  13. tinytim

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    See, this is not an attack on the TNIV... It is an opinion.
    He never said the TNIV wasn't a Bible... LIke some KJVOs do.

    I use the TNIV as well...
     
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    What exactly is the "attack" here?
    That the AV is a Anglican, not a Baptist (actually rejected by Baptists) translation? That is no attack. That is history.

    That the AV is woefully out of date with archaic words that even its own readers misunderstand? That is no attack. That is a valid point why many do not use the AV (or one of its many revisions) any longer.

    That many today would get more understanding from other modern translations than from the Av? That is no attack. That is an opinion based on experience.

    We moderators carefully scan the B/V threads to see if slanderous attacks against ANY English translation of God's Word. You call my translation "not inspired" or "perversion" (WHATEVER translation I prefer to use) and THAT, my friend, is an attack and will get snipped quickly.

    In nearly 10 years here on the BB (I'm about the oldest here) I cannot remember anyone saying that AV was not a faithful translation of the inspired Word of God or a perversion. I can tell you of the hatred and vitriole of MANY who condemn MY prefereed translation.

    Most of them are not here, since they continued violating rules. Some still are but I am working on it . . . ;)
     
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  15. tinytim

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    OUt of all your post.. this line is soooo.. easy to say something...

    But I won't... :tongue3:
     
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  16. Thermodynamics

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    I have a KJV Ryrie, it is one of two study Bibles that I own, great study Bible!
     
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    The KJV was rejected by the Baptists? Really?
     
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    Dr. Bob, you are not on Baptist4life's side. Look at 2 "Bob" moderators for an example: You and Pastor Bob are different on "Bible translations" view. I think Pastor Bob would be on Baptist4life's side.
     
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  19. Thermodynamics

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    I used to believe that any translation was as good as an other and that it was all a matter of preference. However, after doing a little research I discovered:

    1. There are two "families" of manuscripts.
    2. There are differences between these two families of manuscripts.

    I think asking if one set of manuscripts is better or more accurate than the other is a fair question. You may reach a different conclusion that me, but shouldn't we be asking the questions and looking at the issues involved?
     
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    Most of us here have done just that and come to our conclusions. Both sets of manuscripts are valid - and the differences between them are indeed very small. Not one doctrine of Christianity is removed, changed or altered in any way between them. Praise God!
     
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