KJV Only Controversy

[Maestroh]

Hi all.

I've read the discussions or so for a year and a half, and I contacted someone about the debate board. Perhaps it is best left here for other interaction. I have a person I've invited to engage on the subject of the King James Only controversy. We held a debate on this a few years ago on "Charisma." Now, I'm sure some of you will ask, "Why not have it there?" Well, he's been banned from "Charisma," although he still somehat deviously posts under two other similar names - but he continues to make reference to me. I'll see in the next couple of days whether he shows up. You will find two sides - my cheerful one and I'll let you see what you get with him.

He has taken this argument to Amazon enough and a few of his reviews have been removed - so take that for what it's worth. I like a lot of y'all. As you can see, I registered over a year ago, but I'm really just now getting around to it all. I'm in seminary at Dallas, so I hope this will be rather exciting. Incidentally, I will be taking the 'denial' side. I do not believe the KJV to be the 'only' Bible in English (or for that matter any language). I say this in the interest of full disclosure up front.

Thanks,

Maestroh

[RGR]

I have been involved in several debates here at Worthy Boards concerning this subject, on the side of KJV only, and believe another debate on this same subject is a waste of time. Both sides have laid out their case in several threads and nobody that I know of has changed their mind. I seriously doubt you are going to add anything new that will make me suddenly throw up my hands and say, "I guess I was wrong all along."

Have you read the previous threads in this web-site to see if there is a new argument you can add that hasn't already been mentioned? If you have and still think you have new evidence to add to the debate, I will be glad to look at it. By the way, I think the KJV only view is the minority one anyway. My feeling on the subject is, if you want to read new translations, more power to you, but I will stay with the 1611 version. I believe the Textus Receptus to be the only reliable manuscripts and the KJV to be the only fully accurate English translation and have only become stronger in that position through prior debates.

By the way, though I don't agree with your position in this matter, I am glad to see you decided to share your views. You've been here a whole year and haven't posted till now? What took you so long? Welcome to worthy boards.

Butero and I disagree on KJV only but I take his side on this post and ask what can you add that is going to change anyone? This is a can of worms that doesn't need to be reopened.

[Leonard]

Anybody here feel like whipping on this dead horse AGAIN?

By the way, HOW THE HECK DID YOU GET BANNED FROM CHARISMA!!!??? People there can be more mean and do more name calling than is imaginable....even start prohesying DEATH to others and not get banned. I'd like to know just what was required to get banned?

[Gerioke]

Anybody here feel like whipping on this dead horse AGAIN?

By the way, HOW THE HECK DID YOU GET BANNED FROM CHARISMA!!!??? People there can be more mean and do more name calling than is imaginable....even start prohesying DEATH to others and not get banned. I'd like to know just what was required to get banned?

Maybe he said"I have this friend named Leonard..."

[Times]

Again I would like to quote what a pastor once said about this subject. "I don't know the best version, but I know the worst version. The UNREAD version".

[Spunky]

Your pastor is right Times!

[David from New Bern]

Hi all.

I've read the discussions or so for a year and a half, and I contacted someone about the debate board. Perhaps it is best left here for other interaction. I have a person I've invited to engage on the subject of the King James Only controversy. We held a debate on this a few years ago on "Charisma." Now, I'm sure some of you will ask, "Why not have it there?" Well, he's been banned from "Charisma," although he still somehat deviously posts under two other similar names - but he continues to make reference to me. I'll see in the next couple of days whether he shows up. You will find two sides - my cheerful one and I'll let you see what you get with him.

He has taken this argument to Amazon enough and a few of his reviews have been removed - so take that for what it's worth. I like a lot of y'all. As you can see, I registered over a year ago, but I'm really just now getting around to it all. I'm in seminary at Dallas, so I hope this will be rather exciting. Incidentally, I will be taking the 'denial' side. I do not believe the KJV to be the 'only' Bible in English (or for that matter any language). I say this in the interest of full disclosure up front.

Thanks,

Maestroh

Isn't funny how we can get all tied up in higher critical issues and miss the simple message? Even saved humanity has a tendency to be one big contradiction. Hello Maestroh...Are you going to Dallas Theological Seminary or Southwestern or some other school?

[Marnie]

Butero and I disagree on KJV only but I take his side on this post and ask what can you add that is going to change anyone? This is a can of worms that doesn't need to be reopened.

Yep,I would agree there. A forum isn't likely to change anybody's mind.

[mikado5001]

Again I would like to quote what a pastor once said about this subject. "I don't know the best version, but I know the worst version. The UNREAD version".

Your Pastor is indeed right.

For me the only bad thing about some translations is that the poetic nature of certain passages are ruined. Take Psalm 23 for example.

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. (NIV)

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need.(NLT)

Some of the poetic nature gets lost in the NLT.

But this I will say. I have had great experience with the KJV, NIV, and NLT. In some instances one translation has been more understandable than the other.

And of course we have this new entry in the modern era.

HOLY BIBLE:TEXT MESSAGE VERSION

"In da Bginnin God cre8d da heavens & da earth,"

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

The position of this Ministry is to build up and Edify the Body on the Word of God and with the Spirit of which we are all born again. We shall know each other and be known by our Love.

There is so very much work to be done. The heads of wheat are full and the Harvest is Nigh. Let's get to work.

I do not think a hearty debate is a bad thing. However a debate where Coarsness is the standard will not be allowed. The fact that your friend has denied the Terms of Service at another online Ministry doesn't present a very good picture.

Let's use our God given discernemnt and move forward for the Kingdom today. Souls for Jesus Saint's, out of the gratitude of our Saved hearts.

Peace,

Dave