tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post1705445935930257804..comments2023-07-25T18:40:08.795-05:00Comments on Follow In His Steps: The KJV . . . is it the perfect and preserved word of God?Follow In His Stepshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-189187210366689362018-12-27T11:11:36.177-06:002018-12-27T11:11:36.177-06:00Thank you for your comment, Joshua, and all you sh...Thank you for your comment, Joshua, and all you shared! And you are welcome for the post. I appreciated hearing some of your journey and the points that you made. Yes, I have heard that argument before, though not often . . . it makes me wonder how they came up with that? I have never heard them say which versions are inspired for other languages or how they got this belief from Scripture. <br /><br />Thank you again for sharing, Joshua . . . it is always encouraging to hear from others who have similar beliefs regarding this and are willing to take a stand for truth!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-1994701781049835342018-10-28T16:29:33.812-05:002018-10-28T16:29:33.812-05:00Wow, thank you for taking the time to type all thi...Wow, thank you for taking the time to type all this up Sarah! I never grew up with KJV-Only but about 5 years ago my family were members of a KJV-Only church that had sound teaching (besides holding to KJV-Only). We eventually left the church because we were not allowed to the Bible there unless it was from the KJV. That was something that went against our convictions...especially teaching from it to children that have a hard time underatanding the Bible enough without having the barrier of the old english. Both my dad and I both have the gift of and desire to the Bible so that was the deciding factor to leave as we could not use our gifts and serve the Body of Christ at that church. We had some civil conversation with the pastor about our concerns before leaving and I brought up many of the points you did (but you and your family have done much more research on this than I have). One thing that our pastor mentioned that perhaps your friends didn’t as it wasn’t mentioned in this article, is he said he believes God had an inspired “authorized” version for each language and the the KJV is just the inspired version for the English language. Sir Joshua Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554091571657063048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-73529491979755448642017-04-27T22:34:01.227-05:002017-04-27T22:34:01.227-05:00Thank you for your comment, Grace, and for sharing...Thank you for your comment, Grace, and for sharing all that you did! You make some really good and applicable points. Very true!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-45641559597829684162017-04-03T14:36:32.764-05:002017-04-03T14:36:32.764-05:00This article was quite fascinating for me! I am no...This article was quite fascinating for me! I am not an English native speaker, so KJV-onlyism kind of misses the point for me. And now I'm so glad about what you shared.<br />To me KJV-onlyism just can't be right, since there are billions of Christians around the world - and just part of them do speak English. If KJV would be God's only inspired word, that would make English speaking Christians an elite - and that is really not what the Bible teaches us! Christianity is all about humility, not about elitism!Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-72874185809177189472017-01-25T15:25:35.643-06:002017-01-25T15:25:35.643-06:00Thank you, Mark!Thank you, Mark!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-91326841408556579252017-01-22T16:21:11.374-06:002017-01-22T16:21:11.374-06:00ExcellentExcellentUncleDedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617163971246078666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-44529267928270067612016-10-24T16:30:54.128-05:002016-10-24T16:30:54.128-05:00Thank you for commenting here, The Elf! It was goo...Thank you for commenting here, The Elf! It was good to hear from you, and I appreciated all you shared and hearing a bit of your history regarding the KJV-onlyism. It was wonderful to hear how your parents helped you with this, how you investigated it lot as well, and the conclusion you came to. It was encouraging to read!<br /><br />Thank you for what you shared about Acts 8:37 and glorifying God and living for Him! All of those are very good and applicable points.<br /><br />You're welcome for sharing!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-54541775858995761782016-10-24T16:25:06.972-05:002016-10-24T16:25:06.972-05:00Thank you, Betsy! No, I hadn't thought of that...Thank you, Betsy! No, I hadn't thought of that. I'm not sure where I'd submit it to if I wanted to!<br /><br />How neat that you still have your Spanish KJV Bible from your childhood. What a keepsake! Like you, we use the NASB as well. I love that translation!<br /><br />Your question and comment made me smile . . . thanks! I guess I never thought of myself as being a Bible scholar. :) I just love God's Word and love learning and studying it (and writing about what is learned, too.) Growing up, my Dad also really encouraged us to study and learn Scripture, to study about different doctrinal beliefs, and more. We also talk about things like this a lot, and I have learned so much from my Dad's wisdom and studies!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-40973192076138671592016-10-22T07:02:35.341-05:002016-10-22T07:02:35.341-05:00Hi Sarah! Thanks for this! I read your "As Li...Hi Sarah! Thanks for this! I read your "As Lilies" blog from time to time and was intrigued when you posted about this. I used to be KJV only as a young girl as I was in a KJV only church but as I grew older my parents helped me see that there are other versions just as good and I have investigated for myself a lot as well. I still love the KJV because its what I grew up with and am familiar with but I also love the ESV and my current church uses that one. One argument I hear is that the KJV has the Acts 8:37 verse (If you believe with your all you heart you shall be saved etc) whilst other versions dont and that the Bible says not to take away from the Word of God! My reply is that this verse was actually *added in* later on (probably as a bit of an explanation verse) just like your comma johaneum and the Bible also says not to add to the Word of God either which kind of invalidates their argument... That aside, whilst I enjoy a good robust debate,the main thing is that Christians are glorifying God and living for Him no matter what translation they read :D Thanks again for the post!<br /><br />- The Elf - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-49253437653137689572016-10-21T10:10:15.106-05:002016-10-21T10:10:15.106-05:00Well-documented and thorough article, Sarah! Have ...Well-documented and thorough article, Sarah! Have you considered submitting it for publication somewhere? I too have my KJV Bible--in Spanish:-)--from my childhood days, but have for many years now studied God's word in the NASB translation. <br /><br />If you don't mind my asking, how did you become such a Biblical scholar? I believe you could run circles around many who have received doctoral degrees in Biblical studies!<br /><br />--Betsy7 Eagleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804058365269490087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-37372846633309233052016-10-20T11:00:34.307-05:002016-10-20T11:00:34.307-05:00Thank you, Christina, for your kind words and all ...Thank you, Christina, for your kind words and all you shared! Including your journey. I appreciated it! It's wonderful to see how God led you through that to where you are today. I think what you shared is important to remember: the KJV was made to improve upon the older English versions and to update it to the 'modern' language of the people. Just like the major 'modern' versions of today (NASB and NKJV for example.)<br /><br />That is a really good example and point with your Philappino friend! Thanks for sharing that.<br /><br />I can well understand your sentiments about the KJV Bible. :) I like it as well, and prefer it in some instances. I still love my NASB the best, though. :)<br /><br />You're welcome for sharing! Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-55962671712425671812016-10-20T10:55:55.218-05:002016-10-20T10:55:55.218-05:00Thank you, Mrs. B!Thank you, Mrs. B!Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-15158695573845162592016-10-20T10:55:36.552-05:002016-10-20T10:55:36.552-05:00Thanks so much for your comment, Suze! I appreciat...Thanks so much for your comment, Suze! I appreciated all you shared. Like you, I also find discussions about the Bible fascinating. I am so thankful that God did give us access to His Word! Having different versions and the Greek and Hebrew texts to compare with one another, also really help to gain a deeper and more accurate understanding.<br /><br />As you shared, another advantage is for those who have difficulty understanding the language of the KJV. It is important, though, to still be careful which version you use as many modern versions are sadly not accurate translations. Some of the ones that hold the closest to the Greek and Hebrew manuscripts are the NASB, NKJV, and the KJV. I think the ESV does as well, but I am not as familiar with that translation.<br /><br />How neat that you have your first Bible! I still have mind as well. :)<br /><br />Oh yes, I so know what you mean about having 'ah hah' moments when you read God's Word! There is so much in it and depth to it that no matter how many times we read it, there will always be something more to learn.<br /><br />You're welcome for sharing! And thank you for the encouragement. :)Follow In His Stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320211896923860071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-51756197127810460272016-10-19T11:32:35.270-05:002016-10-19T11:32:35.270-05:00Wow! I applaud how much work you've put into t...Wow! I applaud how much work you've put into this! It's a little humbling.<br />As a new believer, I was into KJV-onlyism for a while, but it had more to do with following my elder's opinions and my feelings than evidence. <br />Sadly, that house church disintegrated and my family topped going to church all together. To obey God about not neglecting fellowship, I set out find a church I could call home. I remember trying to share what I'd been learning from a KJV in Bible study. Nobody could understand the verses I was trying to share! It made me think of how the Bible was originally translated to make it accessible to the common people. For many nowadays who don't regularly read the KJV, it's not accessible. (Especially for people like my hubby who loves his Bible, but has a hard time understanding the more complicated translations.) That's what convinced me.<br /><br />I like your thought about foreign languages translations. I have a Christian friend who Philappino. Her Bible has only 4 translations version total, all of them way newer than the KJV! It always made me wonder that if KJV-onlyism were true, than where did that leave foreign language speakers.<br /><br />Either way, KJV has a special place in my heart, even though I rarely. It was my first Bible as a believer, and I appreciated the language of it, even though it's more difficult to understand. God used it to encourage me, teach me, and help me through so much!<br /><br />Thanks for writing! It was really cool reading all that your family has studied!<br />-Christina<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-10642641092152023862016-10-19T10:06:40.364-05:002016-10-19T10:06:40.364-05:00Hello Sarah,
What a terrific article. Two thumbs...Hello Sarah,<br /><br />What a terrific article. Two thumbs up!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-777365279193067359.post-14356382279474214292016-10-19T05:04:56.715-05:002016-10-19T05:04:56.715-05:00Sarah I find the arguments about the Bible fascina...Sarah I find the arguments about the Bible fascinating. I believe the that the Lord wants us to have access to his word and that it is up to the reader to prayerfully read and learn. One advantage of the many different versions is that those with less education or poor language skills have access to version more comfortable for them and they grow on their journey there is much to explore. I was given a King James as my first Bible and I still have it. Now I have access to some different versions as well.<br /><br />As an aside I love those 'Ah hah' moments that hit me when I am revisiting the Word. Some days a whole new understanding opens up to me.<br /><br />Thank you for this blog. It is insightful and I am sure many careful hours were taken to write such a fantastic piece.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283293507101152512noreply@blogger.com