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9/13/2010

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 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish
ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God
which I command you.
Deuteronomy 4:2    

The headlines today are alive with talk about people burning the Koran. Interesting that burning Bibles, removing Bibles, and forbidding Bibles has been going on for quite some time and for some reason it's not news. Apparently it's not a big deal that the foundation of our faith is regularly assaulted. Well, it's not just news; it's a battle. The longest running war on earth has been between the Word of God and Satan.

Remember the scene in the Garden of Eden? The serpent came to Eve in all of his subtlety and got her to question the Word of God. Then he lied to her and told her that she wouldn't die if she ate of the fruit of the tree in the midst of the Garden. The father of lies, lied. Imagine that! She ate, so did Adam, which introduced sin into the world and death that follows sin.

Is there anything Satan won't do to get us to disobey God? I doubt it. I believe he'll do all he's allowed to do. In these last days I believe he's working overtime because the coming of the Lord is near and his time is short.

I've found a repeated command in the scriptures that is pertinent to today. It's a theme throughout the Old and New Testaments. You can find several scriptures on this in the Bible studies here on the site. Here's one of them:

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. (Proverbs 30:5-6)

Throughout the scriptures, God commands us to not add to or take away from the scriptures. His word is pure. It is truth. If we change it, it is no longer perfect. If we compromise it, it is no longer God's word.

I grew up with King James Version. After reading the Bible through one year, I decided to go through it using a different version. I noticed slight differences here and there but didn't think much about it. After about three weeks into the new reading, I honestly felt like I was going through the motions of eating without getting fed spiritually. That's the only way I can describe it. I went back to the KJV and got fed again.

The usual claim I hear about different versions is that the newer ones are easier to read. They really say the same thing without the archaic “thees” and “thous.”

I bought that idea until I had Bible studies with people who used different versions. They were not necessarily easier to read and there were clear changes. Disturbing changes. Let me give you one example. Do you know what will happen to those who's names are not found in the Book of Life? It's a little different than a $5.00 fine. Here's the answer...

And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Revelation 20:15).  That's the KJV. Is that difficult to understand?

Now see this for yourself. Compare Rev. 22:19 in the KJV and in the NIV.

Is there a difference?  Is it a "little" difference?

I wrote earlier that I felt a difference using the King James Version. Some would argue back to me that I shouldn't use “feelings” to validate the KJV. Fair enough. Let me ask this: Has God made a real difference in your life? How have you explained that change to your friends?  Did you use a scientific instrument to verify that change or was there an unmistakable change in your heart and mind that became evident in your actions? 

I went back to the King James Version because of how I felt, and what I saw comparing versions. I've also sought God over and over about this. He's answered me time and again. Later, someone showed me a video about a college professor's six-year study into different versions. What Gail Riplinger has uncovered is at least interesting.  For me it was hair raising. I've included portions of interviews she's given to a Christian TV show below. They're short and worth a few minutes of your time.

If you're like me, you'll probably do some more online research about Gail Riplinger. Keep in mind that the internet is a great tool. But since anyone can write anything and post it, it can be as accurate as a bathroom wall. Gail has been highly praised and viciously persecuted. I don't agree with everything she presents, but I believe she does make a strong case. She didn't change my mind on using the KJV. Rather, she validated what God had already showed me. You'll obviously draw your own conclusions.

Have you Asked God about his Word? Do you think he has an opinion on the subject? Take the Bible studies and compare verses. Do you see additions and subtractions? According to the scriptures, how does God feel about that? Ask him. He'll answer!

Enjoy these older, but thought provoking videos...

See More of Gail Riplinger's Work Here

See More of Gail Riplinger's Work Here

Here are more videos on this series

Here is the playlist of the 27 episodes Gail Rippliger appeared:

See More of Gail Riplinger's Work Here
Dr. Frank Logsdon, member of the translation committee for the New American Standard Version (NASB), has denounced his work on that Bible and urged all Christians to return to the Authorized Version, commonly known as the King James Bible. Says, "‘I'm In Trouble With The Lord."  Read More Here...

Please share your thoughts and pass this along to others!  Thanks!
15 Comments
omnicopy link
9/13/2010 01:45:25 am

I totally agree with you! 100%, there is just something about the King James. It is all I read from and have for about 27 years now. There is life and strength in it's words and it affects me. I need it's life. I need it's strength. I need what it can do for a person! I'm leaving more of my comment on Radical Christian Cafe.

omnicopy

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Allen
9/13/2010 10:09:42 pm

Excellent as always brother... so glad you contiue to share yourself with us thru the blog since leaving Colorado... you're always a blessing.

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Dolly
9/21/2010 01:31:12 am

If God himself puts His Word above His name....Psalm 138:2 says..."I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name." ... I'm certain that he would not want it changed, tweeked or wrested to fit our feelings or lifestyles.
John 1:1 says.." In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word WAS God." By changing the scripures, we're trying to change the very essence of who God is....I'll take Him as He is, Thanks. He doesnt need any changing.

More please, Pat...=)

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Joe Thompson link
8/5/2011 08:47:53 am

Ok.. SO I followed the link. I have to agree with you. The KJV is the best of them all, IMHO, but my question still stands: Were the bishops, etc at the Council of Nicea (1st or 2nd) lead by the hand of God, or were they coming up with a book that they could use to 'standardize' the church?

Joe

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Patrick Sipperly link
8/5/2011 09:10:11 am

Great questions, Joe, and I don't have scientific or historical answer for you. Here's what I do have: Psalm 12:6-7, The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

Who is ultimately responsible for the preservation of the Word of God? God is. And since he can use heathen kings, or holy prophets to fulfill his will, he can use or circumvent the councils of men to keep the perfection of his scriptures. That's my humble opinion.

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Ben scot Monteith
8/17/2011 02:27:03 pm

My wife and I desperately need fellowship at a local house church that stands exclusively on the KJV/AV1611. Please help if you can.

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Robert
1/28/2012 11:10:02 am

We have a home fellowship in Cordova, TN. We are King James and Baptistic in doctrine. Contact me via email for more information.

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John
4/8/2014 01:03:48 am

There is a King James Bible House church directory at:

http://kingjamesbiblehousechurchdirecto.weebly.com/

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Robert
1/28/2012 11:13:22 am

My contact email is Gospelmessage1611@gmail.com

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Frank
3/11/2012 09:09:18 am

I agree about using the KJV and the need for house church. Do you know of one meeting in Mount Vernon Wa?? Towns near by are Burlington, and Sedro Wooley. I was raised Baptist and attend a Baptist general conferance church but they are on the NIV hiway and not likely to change. They are generous and loving but i do not hear much about the Lord except on Sunday. I hear about the building renovation and such more often, and things like that. You having been a Pastor will understand that. I am not pentecostal or charismatic in any way,nor is my wife. Thank you and God Bless

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Patrick Sipperly link
3/12/2012 12:56:18 pm

Hi Frank,

To your question about home churches around Mt. Vernon, I can't say that I know of any. Sorry. Perhaps I should create a page with contact information of people meeting in houses around the country. May the Lord lead you to others, or may he lead others to you!

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John
4/8/2014 01:05:13 am

There is a King James Bible House Church Directory at:

http://kingjamesbiblehousechurchdirecto.weebly.com/

John
4/8/2014 01:19:46 am

Here is a King James Bible House Church Directory:

http://kingjamesbiblehousechurchdirecto.weebly.com/

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John
4/8/2014 01:19:54 am

Here is a King James Bible House Church Directory:

http://kingjamesbiblehousechurchdirecto.weebly.com/

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John
4/8/2014 01:20:21 am

Here is a King James Bible House Church Directory site:

http://kingjamesbiblehousechurchdirecto.weebly.com/

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