King James Version only?

[kross]

A person's opinion is never wrong or false, it is there opinion. Everything I wrote is my opinion. My unlearned, ignorant opinion.

While none of this really matters, people are saved by the HOLY SPIRIT with or without a Bible. So, whichever Bible HE uses to enhance or enlighten a saved person, is fine by me. HE can do as HE wishes.

Not wanting to split hairs with you kross, Im sure I know what you meant by this statement. I just want it to be brought to your attention that we have many "guests" who read these posts. Some guests may be saved, some maybe not. Some may be looking for answers to their questions. We should be very careful how we word our posts though.

It is Jesus who has saved us. Through His sacrifice. Once He ascended into Heaven, God sent us His Spirit to lead us, guide us, teach us, and yes...call us. The Holy Spirit is our seal, our proof to us that God dwells in us and with us and has not left us.

God Bless ya!!

Since JESUS and THE HOLY SPIRIT are one and the same..., and for the edification of those who may not be saved;

While JESUS has made the way, it is the work of HIS SPIRIT to convict, woo, and impart faith by grace. It is the work on the cross that has made the way of salvation. It is the HOLY SPIRIT that saves.

Not to try to glue that hair back together.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I haven't read all responses to this thread yet (14 pages is a bit too much), but I read the first three and last three pages to get an idea on the discussion. In general, I find no single translation to be sufficient. I hardly ever use the KJV, for two reasons: 1- it is translated into a language that is 400 years out of date (the English we use today is far different than that all those years ago), and 2- the original text it was translated off is not considered to be as reliable as the other major version of the Bible (the Textus Receptus versus the Novum Testamentum Graece). I really only use the KJV because that is what my concordance and dictionary references.

I use quite a few versions in my studies, and also consistently refer to the original Greek and Hebrew and Aramaic to compare texts. I am not a language scholar, but the dictionaries I have available have been more than helpful enough. In the absence of the ability to spend five years studying languages, this is the best option.

No single translation is the authoritative and infallible version of God's word - only the original language texts can make that claim. That is why I use many versions and compare, as well as look beyond those and into the dictionaries of the original language to get a better idea. In the end, most translations provide an acceptable version - only minor differences separate them (though the different choices of the Textus Receptus and the Novum Testament Graece does mean that certain verses are not existent in some copies).

Personally, I use the ESV and NASB mostly, with occasional use of the NIV. But when we get right down to it, most Bible's could be used for the same purpose.

Just my observations on the question I certainly would agree that the KJV is not the only authorised version, and would in fact stringently argue against such a fact.

~ Regards, PA

[Believer1997]

I haven't read all responses to this thread yet (14 pages is a bit too much), but I read the first three and last three pages to get an idea on the discussion. In general, I find no single translation to be sufficient. I hardly ever use the KJV, for two reasons: 1- it is translated into a language that is 400 years out of date (the English we use today is far different than that all those years ago), and 2- the original text it was translated off is not considered to be as reliable as the other major version of the Bible (the Textus Receptus versus the Novum Testamentum Graece). I really only use the KJV because that is what my concordance and dictionary references.

I use quite a few versions in my studies, and also consistently refer to the original Greek and Hebrew and Aramaic to compare texts. I am not a language scholar, but the dictionaries I have available have been more than helpful enough. In the absence of the ability to spend five years studying languages, this is the best option.

No single translation is the authoritative and infallible version of God's word - only the original language texts can make that claim. That is why I use many versions and compare, as well as look beyond those and into the dictionaries of the original language to get a better idea. In the end, most translations provide an acceptable version - only minor differences separate them (though the different choices of the Textus Receptus and the Novum Testament Graece does mean that certain verses are not existent in some copies).

Personally, I use the ESV and NASB mostly, with occasional use of the NIV. But when we get right down to it, most Bible's could be used for the same purpose.

Just my observations on the question I certainly would agree that the KJV is not the only authorised version, and would in fact stringently argue against such a fact.

~ Regards, PA

I speak Pig Latin That said, no Bible will be effective if we don't pick it up and read it - daily. I like KJV - I grew up with it and my original Bible is 40 years old and looks dreadful - it's heavily highlighted and notes written in it from sermons and comments from teachers, etc. I received a NIV a few years ago and was resistant to it at first - but I like it. It's easily understood and my husband really enjoys it, too. I do like the Olde English of KJV - but it has some translation issues and I always use a couple of different Bibles if I'm deep in study and use online sites and concordances and dictionaries, also. The fact of the matter is - it's whatever you are comfortable with and that it's being read and thought about. Blessings!!

[hillsong_girl]

The KJV is NOT the only acceptable translation of the Bible and to say that it is creates a stumbling block to for seekers and new believers in my opinion. I like the KJV, but I would never say that is the only right version to read and learn from. Personally, I like the NASB and ESV because they are clear translations and also more accurate in my opinion when compared to some of the other newer or modern translations. Just my thoughts