Showing posts with label deception in the church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label deception in the church. Show all posts
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Voices from Hell and What They Have to Say to America Today
Luc A from Ottawa Canada (3/23/2007)
“ Very Sobering! ”
Where are they now? Where are the mighty men and mighty kingdoms of old? They have all gone down to the pit. God will rain fire and brimestone on all that do wickedly. The rich man who was tormented in the Bible remains there to this day and will be tormented forever. Powerful sobering message.
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Daniel M L from Altoona Pa. (1/7/2007)
“ Great Sermon! ”
America is at war with the Almighty God. America proudly displays its sins of immorality, abortion and sodomy without any remorse. This is a war America cannot win and will not win. But God is merciful, Ezekiel 33:5 but he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul. Thank You Dr. Cairns for having the courage to preach this sermon.
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Emmanuel from India (11/10/2006)
“ Great Sermon! ”
Dear Dr.Alan Greetings in the name of our Lord Your message to Americans in voices from Hell.....is thought provoking &timely We the christian in India are much distressed by the sexualSodomic abomination sins in USA such as allowing Gay marriages in churches under the name of freedom I believe that Second coming of Christ is linked with The fall of USA If USA christians repent the fall of USA will be postponed and the whole humanity will be blessed let us pray for it May God bless you.your family& internet ministry Emmanuel Rtd. Prof.of maths Tamil Nadu India
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Which Bible is the Word of God?{Article}
Which Bible is the Word of God
By James M. Frye
A Grace Bible Church Publication
You can find more articles by James M. Frye at our website: http://www.mydoctrine.com
We pray this information helps you in some way.
COPYRIGHT ©2000 - James M. Frye
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: All scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized King James Bible. Any deviations are not intentional. All underlines, bold and items within parentheses are the author's.
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Introduction
There are many different "Bible" versions today claiming to be the Word of God. Each one tells us that it is the most reliable, most accurate, etc. etc.. But which of them is God’s Word? Since they all disagree with one another, we can’t possibly say that they all are. Can we? Are we to suppose that God has written more than one Bible and that he makes statements in one and then disagrees with himself in another? No, of course not. God only wrote one Bible.
How, then, do we go about determining which "Bible" is the Bible? If we look to human opinion for the answer, we will find nearly as many opinions as we find people. One person will like one. Another person will prefer another. Yet a third person will assure us that it really doesn't matter, telling us that any of them will do just fine.
Since we aren’t interested in human opinion here, we need to look to scripture for help in resolving this issue. There are two questions that we will need to consider.
1) Which is the correct text?
2) Which is the proper translation of that text?
In this booklet we will look to scripture for help in answering these questions.
The Translation Question
First, let's deal with the translation question. There are two primary methods that are used to translate scripture.
1) Formal Equivalency
2) Dynamic Equivalency
The Formal Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture literally (word for word). The Dynamic Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture by paraphrasing (put it into your own words). Which is the proper translation method? Even apt translators using an "inferior" method of translation, can only produce an "inferior" translation. In order to determine the proper method of translation, we must first understand the doctrine of verbal inspiration.
The Doctrine of Verbal Inspiration
The Bible teaches that God worked in such a way that the writers of scripture wrote exactly what He wanted them to write.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:20-21
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:37
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
We must also keep in mind that this inspiration extended to the very words.
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth…
1 Corinthians 2:13
And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD...
Exodus 24:4
Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.
Jeremiah 30:2
The Translation Question Answered
As I stated earlier, the Formal Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture literally (word for word) while the Dynamic Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture by paraphrasing (put it into your own words). Which is the proper translation method? The Doctrine of Verbal Inspiration taught us that God inspired the very words of scripture. Since words were the unit of inspiration, words should also be the unit of translation. Let's see what God thinks about people changing His words.
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Revelation 22:18-19
So we know that the Formal Equivalency method is the proper method of translation.
Translations produced by the "inferior" Dynamic Equivalency method are "inferior" translations. More than that, they are very displeasing to God, who does not like his words to be changed.
The Textual Question
Now, let's deal with the textual question. When it comes to the Old Testament, virtually all translations come from the same Masoretic Hebrew text (although some versions alter this text in a number of places).
When we come to the New Testament, there are primarily two types of Greek texts that are used.
#1) The Textus Receptus
#2) The Modern Critical text
Which of these texts is the correct text? Even apt translators working from an "inferior" text can only produce an "inferior" translation. In order to determine which text is the correct text, we must first understand the doctrine of providential preservation.
The Doctrine of Providential Preservation
The Bible not only teaches that God inspired the words of scripture. It also teaches that God would preserve the words of scripture.
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them [God‘s Words], O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Psalm 12:6-7
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Matthew 24:35
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
1 Peter 1:23-25
Notice that God said that he would preserve both his word and his words. God’s word refers to the whole Bible. God’s words refer to the individual words in the Bible.
The Textual Question Answered
The doctrine of Providential Preservation taught us that God would "Preserve" his words. Since God promised to preserve his words, upon which of these texts do we see the hand of God's Providential Preservation?
1) The Textus Receptus has been in continuous use in the church from the earliest days until now.
2) The Modern Critical text is based upon manuscripts which were lost to the church for a period of over 1000 years.
So we know from The Doctrine of Providential Preservation that the Textus Receptus is the correct text.
Other Reasons for Rejecting the Modern Critical Translations
Not only does the Modern Critical text show a lack of providential preservation, it also has other problems as well.
1) It is Based upon Only 1% of the Manuscript Evidence
Here is the manuscript evidence. These figures are from 1992 and may have changed slightly. (Figures from "Defending The King James Bible" by D.A. Waite page 56.)
Manuscripts Supporting the Textus Receptus and the KJV
Papyrus Fragments . 75
Uncials ……………. 258
Cursives ……….… 2741
Lectionaries …….. 2143
Total ……………...5217
Manuscripts Supporting the Modern Critical Text and the New Versions
Papyrus Fragments . 13
Uncials ………………. 9
Cursives ……………. 23
Lectionaries …………. 0
Total ………………… 45
The Final Score is:
KJV - 5217 -vs- NIV - 45
KJV - 99% -vs- NIV - 1%
Why would anyone want a translation that is supported by only 1% of the manuscript evidence, when they can have a one that is supported by 99% of the manuscript evidence?
2) The Corrupt Nature of the Manuscripts Upon Which it is Based
The Modern Critical text is based primarily upon two manuscripts. These manuscripts are often referred to, in the footnotes of modern translations, as "the oldest and best". The two so-called "oldest and best" manuscripts are Codex Vaticanus (B) and
Codex Sinaiticus (Aleph).
Herman C. Hoskier, who collated these two manuscripts, gives 924 pages of documentation in "Codex B and It's Allies, A Study and An Indictment" that these two manuscripts are two of the most corrupt manuscripts on the face of the earth. Aleph and B disagree with each other in over 3,000 places in the 4 gospels alone! What do others who have examined these manuscripts have to say about them?
Dr. Scrivener writes of Sinaiticus (Aleph):
"The Codex is covered with such alterations – i.e., alterations of an obviously correctional character - brought in by at least ten different revisers, some of them systematically spread over every page..."
Dean J. W. Burgon writes of Sinaiticus (Aleph):
"On many occasions 10, 20, 30, 40 words are dropped through very carelessness. Letters and words, even whole sentences, are written twice over, or begun and immediately cancelled; whereby a clause is omitted because it happens to end in the same words as the clause preceding, occurs no less than 115 times in the New Testament."
Dr. Scrivener (citing Dr. Dobbin) writes of Vaticanus (B):
"He calculates that Codex B leaves out words or whole clauses no less than 330 times in Mathew, 365 in Mark, 439 in Luke, 357 in John, 384 in the Acts, 681 in the surviving Epistles; or 2,556 in all."
Dean J.W. Burgon writes of Vaticanus (B):
"Matthew 21:4, five words written twice over; Matthew 26:56-57, six words; Luke 1:37, three words or one line; John 17:18, six words. These however, are but a few of many."
(Quotes taken from "Final Authority" by William P. Grady pages 103-105.)
These are the so-called "oldest and best" manuscripts. They are not worth the paper that they are written on.
Putting It All Together
In the beginning of this booklet we set out to answer two questions.
1) Which is the correct text?
2) Which is the proper translation of that text?
After looking to scripture for the answer to these questions we have learned the following:
1) We know from the doctrine of Providential Preservation that the Textus Receptus is the correct text.
The following translations are not based on the Textus Receptus. They come from the incorrect Modern Critical text and should, therefore, be rejected.
Examples of Modern Critical Translations.
The New International Version (NIV)
Today’s English Version (TEV)
The New Living Translation (NLT)
The Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The New American Standard Version (NASV)
The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
2) We know from the doctrine of Verbal Inspiration that the Formal Equivalency method is the proper translation method.
The following translations are not translated according to the Formal Equivalency method. They are translated by the incorrect Dynamic Equivalency method and should, therefore, be rejected.
Examples of Dynamic Equivalent Translations
The New International Version (NIV)
Today’s English Version (TEV)
The New Living Translation (NLT)
The Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Of all the "Bibles" that are readily available today, there is only one that comes from the Textus Receptus and is translated according to the Formal Equivalency method - the Authorized Version (KJV).
The New King James Version (NKJV), although it claims to be a "Formal Equivalent" translation, contains many (over 2000) instances of "Dynamic Equivalency". In the preface, (the NKJV) claims to be essentially the same as The Authorized King James Version (KJV) except that the language has been updated. Instead, it has thousands of changes that have nothing to do with updating the language at all. Where the language is updated, it is often updated incorrectly or in ways that change the entire meaning of a passage.
In this booklet we made a distinction between the word of God, and the words of God. God’s word refers to the whole Bible. God’s words refer to the individual words in the Bible. Many modern translations today, although they may contain some of the words of God, are not the word of God (in its entirety). Since they are based upon corrupt manuscripts and/or incorrect translation methods, many of God’s words have been changed, removed, or added to. These "Bibles" are not the word of God! God’s true word (Bible) contains all of God’s words.
And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Luke 4:4
If you would like to have a Bible that contains all of the words of God, get a copy of the Authorized Version (KJV). It is the word of God!
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Our Vision
There are many false doctrines being taught today, both inside and outside of the Christian Church. We at Grace Bible Church have a great desire to see that these false teachings are exposed and refuted by the Word of God. It is our desire to produce materials that may be placed in the hands of God’s people — to enable them to share the truth with those who have been misled by false doctrine.
Would you like to have a part in this ministry and help us get this message out to others? If so, you may print out additional copies of this article from our web site listed in blue below. Please give this information to those who have been misled by the false teaching exposed here.
We also have articles on a number of other subjects that may be printed out as well. We make all materials available (free of charge) as we are trusting in God to meet our financial needs. To place this article on your webpage in its entirety, write to Grace Bible Church. Permission is usually granted.
May God bless you as you do His work
By James M. Frye
A Grace Bible Church Publication
You can find more articles by James M. Frye at our website: http://www.mydoctrine.com
We pray this information helps you in some way.
COPYRIGHT ©2000 - James M. Frye
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: All scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized King James Bible. Any deviations are not intentional. All underlines, bold and items within parentheses are the author's.
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Introduction
There are many different "Bible" versions today claiming to be the Word of God. Each one tells us that it is the most reliable, most accurate, etc. etc.. But which of them is God’s Word? Since they all disagree with one another, we can’t possibly say that they all are. Can we? Are we to suppose that God has written more than one Bible and that he makes statements in one and then disagrees with himself in another? No, of course not. God only wrote one Bible.
How, then, do we go about determining which "Bible" is the Bible? If we look to human opinion for the answer, we will find nearly as many opinions as we find people. One person will like one. Another person will prefer another. Yet a third person will assure us that it really doesn't matter, telling us that any of them will do just fine.
Since we aren’t interested in human opinion here, we need to look to scripture for help in resolving this issue. There are two questions that we will need to consider.
1) Which is the correct text?
2) Which is the proper translation of that text?
In this booklet we will look to scripture for help in answering these questions.
The Translation Question
First, let's deal with the translation question. There are two primary methods that are used to translate scripture.
1) Formal Equivalency
2) Dynamic Equivalency
The Formal Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture literally (word for word). The Dynamic Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture by paraphrasing (put it into your own words). Which is the proper translation method? Even apt translators using an "inferior" method of translation, can only produce an "inferior" translation. In order to determine the proper method of translation, we must first understand the doctrine of verbal inspiration.
The Doctrine of Verbal Inspiration
The Bible teaches that God worked in such a way that the writers of scripture wrote exactly what He wanted them to write.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Timothy 3:16
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 1:20-21
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 14:37
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:13
We must also keep in mind that this inspiration extended to the very words.
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth…
1 Corinthians 2:13
And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD...
Exodus 24:4
Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.
Jeremiah 30:2
The Translation Question Answered
As I stated earlier, the Formal Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture literally (word for word) while the Dynamic Equivalency method seeks to translate scripture by paraphrasing (put it into your own words). Which is the proper translation method? The Doctrine of Verbal Inspiration taught us that God inspired the very words of scripture. Since words were the unit of inspiration, words should also be the unit of translation. Let's see what God thinks about people changing His words.
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Revelation 22:18-19
So we know that the Formal Equivalency method is the proper method of translation.
Translations produced by the "inferior" Dynamic Equivalency method are "inferior" translations. More than that, they are very displeasing to God, who does not like his words to be changed.
The Textual Question
Now, let's deal with the textual question. When it comes to the Old Testament, virtually all translations come from the same Masoretic Hebrew text (although some versions alter this text in a number of places).
When we come to the New Testament, there are primarily two types of Greek texts that are used.
#1) The Textus Receptus
#2) The Modern Critical text
Which of these texts is the correct text? Even apt translators working from an "inferior" text can only produce an "inferior" translation. In order to determine which text is the correct text, we must first understand the doctrine of providential preservation.
The Doctrine of Providential Preservation
The Bible not only teaches that God inspired the words of scripture. It also teaches that God would preserve the words of scripture.
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them [God‘s Words], O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Psalm 12:6-7
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
Matthew 24:35
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
1 Peter 1:23-25
Notice that God said that he would preserve both his word and his words. God’s word refers to the whole Bible. God’s words refer to the individual words in the Bible.
The Textual Question Answered
The doctrine of Providential Preservation taught us that God would "Preserve" his words. Since God promised to preserve his words, upon which of these texts do we see the hand of God's Providential Preservation?
1) The Textus Receptus has been in continuous use in the church from the earliest days until now.
2) The Modern Critical text is based upon manuscripts which were lost to the church for a period of over 1000 years.
So we know from The Doctrine of Providential Preservation that the Textus Receptus is the correct text.
Other Reasons for Rejecting the Modern Critical Translations
Not only does the Modern Critical text show a lack of providential preservation, it also has other problems as well.
1) It is Based upon Only 1% of the Manuscript Evidence
Here is the manuscript evidence. These figures are from 1992 and may have changed slightly. (Figures from "Defending The King James Bible" by D.A. Waite page 56.)
Manuscripts Supporting the Textus Receptus and the KJV
Papyrus Fragments . 75
Uncials ……………. 258
Cursives ……….… 2741
Lectionaries …….. 2143
Total ……………...5217
Manuscripts Supporting the Modern Critical Text and the New Versions
Papyrus Fragments . 13
Uncials ………………. 9
Cursives ……………. 23
Lectionaries …………. 0
Total ………………… 45
The Final Score is:
KJV - 5217 -vs- NIV - 45
KJV - 99% -vs- NIV - 1%
Why would anyone want a translation that is supported by only 1% of the manuscript evidence, when they can have a one that is supported by 99% of the manuscript evidence?
2) The Corrupt Nature of the Manuscripts Upon Which it is Based
The Modern Critical text is based primarily upon two manuscripts. These manuscripts are often referred to, in the footnotes of modern translations, as "the oldest and best". The two so-called "oldest and best" manuscripts are Codex Vaticanus (B) and
Codex Sinaiticus (Aleph).
Herman C. Hoskier, who collated these two manuscripts, gives 924 pages of documentation in "Codex B and It's Allies, A Study and An Indictment" that these two manuscripts are two of the most corrupt manuscripts on the face of the earth. Aleph and B disagree with each other in over 3,000 places in the 4 gospels alone! What do others who have examined these manuscripts have to say about them?
Dr. Scrivener writes of Sinaiticus (Aleph):
"The Codex is covered with such alterations – i.e., alterations of an obviously correctional character - brought in by at least ten different revisers, some of them systematically spread over every page..."
Dean J. W. Burgon writes of Sinaiticus (Aleph):
"On many occasions 10, 20, 30, 40 words are dropped through very carelessness. Letters and words, even whole sentences, are written twice over, or begun and immediately cancelled; whereby a clause is omitted because it happens to end in the same words as the clause preceding, occurs no less than 115 times in the New Testament."
Dr. Scrivener (citing Dr. Dobbin) writes of Vaticanus (B):
"He calculates that Codex B leaves out words or whole clauses no less than 330 times in Mathew, 365 in Mark, 439 in Luke, 357 in John, 384 in the Acts, 681 in the surviving Epistles; or 2,556 in all."
Dean J.W. Burgon writes of Vaticanus (B):
"Matthew 21:4, five words written twice over; Matthew 26:56-57, six words; Luke 1:37, three words or one line; John 17:18, six words. These however, are but a few of many."
(Quotes taken from "Final Authority" by William P. Grady pages 103-105.)
These are the so-called "oldest and best" manuscripts. They are not worth the paper that they are written on.
Putting It All Together
In the beginning of this booklet we set out to answer two questions.
1) Which is the correct text?
2) Which is the proper translation of that text?
After looking to scripture for the answer to these questions we have learned the following:
1) We know from the doctrine of Providential Preservation that the Textus Receptus is the correct text.
The following translations are not based on the Textus Receptus. They come from the incorrect Modern Critical text and should, therefore, be rejected.
Examples of Modern Critical Translations.
The New International Version (NIV)
Today’s English Version (TEV)
The New Living Translation (NLT)
The Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The New American Standard Version (NASV)
The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
2) We know from the doctrine of Verbal Inspiration that the Formal Equivalency method is the proper translation method.
The following translations are not translated according to the Formal Equivalency method. They are translated by the incorrect Dynamic Equivalency method and should, therefore, be rejected.
Examples of Dynamic Equivalent Translations
The New International Version (NIV)
Today’s English Version (TEV)
The New Living Translation (NLT)
The Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Of all the "Bibles" that are readily available today, there is only one that comes from the Textus Receptus and is translated according to the Formal Equivalency method - the Authorized Version (KJV).
The New King James Version (NKJV), although it claims to be a "Formal Equivalent" translation, contains many (over 2000) instances of "Dynamic Equivalency". In the preface, (the NKJV) claims to be essentially the same as The Authorized King James Version (KJV) except that the language has been updated. Instead, it has thousands of changes that have nothing to do with updating the language at all. Where the language is updated, it is often updated incorrectly or in ways that change the entire meaning of a passage.
In this booklet we made a distinction between the word of God, and the words of God. God’s word refers to the whole Bible. God’s words refer to the individual words in the Bible. Many modern translations today, although they may contain some of the words of God, are not the word of God (in its entirety). Since they are based upon corrupt manuscripts and/or incorrect translation methods, many of God’s words have been changed, removed, or added to. These "Bibles" are not the word of God! God’s true word (Bible) contains all of God’s words.
And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.
Luke 4:4
If you would like to have a Bible that contains all of the words of God, get a copy of the Authorized Version (KJV). It is the word of God!
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Our Vision
There are many false doctrines being taught today, both inside and outside of the Christian Church. We at Grace Bible Church have a great desire to see that these false teachings are exposed and refuted by the Word of God. It is our desire to produce materials that may be placed in the hands of God’s people — to enable them to share the truth with those who have been misled by false doctrine.
Would you like to have a part in this ministry and help us get this message out to others? If so, you may print out additional copies of this article from our web site listed in blue below. Please give this information to those who have been misled by the false teaching exposed here.
We also have articles on a number of other subjects that may be printed out as well. We make all materials available (free of charge) as we are trusting in God to meet our financial needs. To place this article on your webpage in its entirety, write to Grace Bible Church. Permission is usually granted.
May God bless you as you do His work
Is the NIV the Word of God?
Is the NIV the Word of God?
By James M. Frye
A Grace Bible Church Publication
You can find more articles by James M. Frye at our website: http://www.mydoctrine.com
We pray this information helps you in some way.
COPYRIGHT ©1998 - James M. Frye
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: All scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized King James Bible. Any deviations are not intentional. All underlines, bold and items within parentheses are the author’s.
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Getting Started
I would like to begin by saying that I believe that the Bible is the word of God. The question is, however, which Bible? To many of you who are reading this article, the answer to the question "Is the New International Version (NIV) the Word of God?" may appear to be simple. "Of course the NIV is the word of God", you might say. "And so are the New American Standard Version (NASV), the New King James Version (NKJV) and the Living Bible (LB)", along with a host of other new Bible versions that you might name. But is the answer to this question as simple as it might first appear? It is the purpose of this article to answer this question.
It is beyond the scope of this article to examine all of the various new Bible versions available today. For the sake of space, I will limit myself to the NIV. As for the rest, we will reserve them for future articles.
A Look at the Issue
I used to go to a church where it was common practice to quote from a variety of Bible translations. The pastor would often say, "The NIV says ..., the NASV says ... - Who has the King James?", etc. During Sunday School one morning, the teacher was reading John 5:4. The King James Bible (KJB) says:
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
And then the teacher made a statement that caused me to freeze in my tracks (pew). I think my chin must have hit the floor. He said, "For some reason, the NIV has left this verse out". I was shocked. I went and checked a copy of the NIV that I had at home, and sure enough, the verse was missing. This and other similar events caused me to realize that all Bible versions are not the same.
Up until this time, I had believed that the only differences between the NIV and the King James was that the NIV was supposed to be easier to read and to understand. Boy, was I wrong. I knew that I needed to look into the matter further. By the grace of God, I was able to do just that. The information contained in this article represents some of the information that resulted from that study.
They Can’t Both Be Right
It is the purpose of this section to show that the difference between the Authorized King James Bible (KJB) and the NIV are irreconcilable. That is, they both can’t be right. For example, In Isaiah 9:3, the KJB says:
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy ...
The NIV says:
You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy
You will notice that the main difference, apart from the rewording of the text, is that the KJB has the word not and the NIV doesn’t. So, the KJB says that God has not increased their joy. The NIV says that God has increased their joy.
You might find yourself saying, "Is it really that big of a difference? After all, we are only talking about one word here." I chose this verse to establish a point: They (the KJB and NIV) say the exact opposite. If one is right, then the other one is wrong. We can’t possibly say that they are both correct. Did God increase their joy or not? Which words did God give to the prophet Isaiah? (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
As I stated in the beginning of this article, many people operate under the false assumption that all Bible versions are the Word of God - despite the fact that they disagree with each other. Are we to suppose that God has written more than one Bible and that he makes statements in one and then disagrees with them in another? Of course not. God only wrote one Bible.
I’ve actually shown the difference in Isaiah 9:3 to people and had them refuse to admit that they both can’t be right. Please understand that we need to have an open mind, absolute humility, and a sincere desire for the truth. People may think, "Well, my church uses the NIV, and if I believe this ...", or "I just don’t want to make waves." But, understand, to avoid conflict at all cost is not to be the attitude of a Christian. We should rather stand for the truth regardless of the conflict that arises from it. (Jude 3; John 15:20; Luke 12:51; 2 Tim. 3:12)
Our attitude toward this matter should be the same as God’s. Revelation 22:18-19 says:
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
God is angry with those who change his words. He promises plagues to those who add to them, and loss from one’s part in the Book of Life for those who subtract from them. In case you think it is just the book of Revelation that God is concerned about, God places similar rebukes against changing his words in Deuteronomy 4:2 and Proverbs 30:6. One rebuke is in the beginning of the Bible, one in the middle, and one at the end. It is his words that God is concerned about - not just where they are located. So then, we should have the same attitude about this issue as God has.
1 Peter 1:16 says:
... BE YE HOLY; FOR I AM HOLY.
Surely this applies, not only to our actions, but also to our attitudes. If God takes the changing of his words seriously, so then should we. If it angers God, it should anger us. There is a righteous and an unrighteous anger. (See Mark 3:5 and Eph. 4:26) Sometimes it is wrong (a sin) not to be angry.
Seeing It For Yourself
So far, we have looked at just a few problems with the NIV - a missing word here and a missing verse there. But the problem is much greater than just a word or a verse.
For starters, try finding the following verses in the NIV:
Matthew 17:21; 18:11; 23:14.
Mark 7:16; 9:44; 9:46; 11:26; 15:28.
Luke 17:36; 23:17; John 5:4.
Acts 8:37; 15:34; 24:7; 28:29.
Romans 16:24 and 1 John 5:7.
They are not there. They have been removed entirely. Now I ask you, what kind of Bible is it that leaves out entire verses? What did these verses say? Among other things, they say that: Jesus came to save the lost, that hell is a place where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched, and that a person must be a believer in order to be baptized.
In the last verse (1 John 5:7), the NIV is very deceptive, for it does have a verse 7, but it is really part of verse 8. Verse 8 has been split into two verses in the NIV (verses 7 and 8) so that you won’t know that verse 7 is missing. 1 John 5:8 (KJB) says:
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
The NIV splits this verse into two verses: In verse 7, it says:
For there are three that testify (bear witness)
In verse 8, it says:
the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.
The true verse 7 has been removed. In the KJB, verse 7 says:
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
This is no insignificant verse. This is the clearest statement of the doctrine of the Trinity in the entire Bible. Is this verse unimportant? Would God want it removed?
But the problems with the NIV do not stop there. In addition to the verses that have been omitted entirely, thousands of verses have partial omissions. Many who have studied this issue in much greater detail than I, have stated that the missing words are in excess of 64,000 - not counting the additions. Remember what God said about those who take away from or add to his words. (Rev. 22:18-19)
Let me give you a few examples of verses that contain these kinds of omissions. In the KJB, the Lord’s Prayer reads in Luke 11:2-4 as follows:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
The underlined portions are missing in the NIV. In Matthew 27:35, the KJB says:
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, THEY PARTED MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM, AND UPON MY VESTURE DID THEY CAST LOTS.
Again, the underlined portions are missing in the NIV, hiding the fact that this verse is a fulfillment of Psalm 22:18. A full 26 words have been omitted this time.
Substantial portions have been removed from hundreds of verses in addition to these. Many key words have also been removed. For example, the word "Christ" has been removed dozens of times. (Rom. 1:16; Acts 16:31; etc.) The word "Jesus" has been removed dozens of times. (Matt. 8:29; 2 Cor. 5:18; etc.) The word "Lord" has also been removed in a number of places.
Are There Errors
in God’s Word?
John 17:17 says:
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
In addition to the omissions in the NIV, one of its most disturbing problems is the fact that it contains many outright errors. For example, who killed Goliath? I know that the answer to this question seems obvious. David, right? Well, it’s not so obvious in the NIV. In 2 Samuel 21:19 the NIV says:
In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.
The KJB has the correct reading, for it says that Elhanan killed Goliath’s brother. This is confirmed in 1 Chronicles 20:5. The KJB says:
And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.
Once again, the NIV is in error. It is also seen to conflict with itself, for it says David killed Goliath in 1 Sam. 21:8-9.
One of the most disturbing changes occurs in Isaiah 14:12. The KJB says:
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer ...
This passage records Satan’s (Lucifer’s) rebellion against God, and how he was cast out of Heaven.
The NIV says:
How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star ...
In this passage, "Lucifer" has been changed to "Morning Star". This is frightening because the Bible defines the Morning Star as Jesus Christ. Revelation 22:16 says:
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
In the NIV, it is Jesus Christ (the Morning Star) and not Satan that rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. That is outright blasphemy. Satan has pulled off quite a disappearing act. Not only has he been removed from the text, Jesus Christ has been inserted in his place.
I think, by this point, many of you are beginning to see that there are some very serious problems with the NIV. Let’s look at a few more errors. Matthew 5:22 in the KJB says:
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment ..
The phrase, without a cause, has been removed in the NIV. This would make Jesus Christ a sinner in Mark 3:5, where the Bible says that he was angry. The NIV implies that Jesus is a sinner, despite the fact that the Bible says that he never sinned and is without sin (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15).
We find another error in Mark 1:2. The NIV says:
It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"
This is actually a quotation of Malachi 3:1. The King James has the proper reading, for it says "as it is written in the prophets". Verse 2 is quoting Malachi, and Verse 3 is quoting Isaiah.
Doctrinal Differences
Many of the changes in the NIV, including some that we have already looked at, affect doctrine. For example, the deity of Christ (the fact that Jesus Christ is God) is attacked in a number of places. One example is 1 Timothy 3:16. The KJB says:
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The NIV has changed "God" to "He". This is a big difference. In this verse, the KJB clearly states that Jesus Christ is God, and in the NIV it does not.
Many times I have heard those who support the NIV say, "No doctrine is affected by the changes in the new Bible versions." We have just seen that it is. What they really mean is that no doctrine has been removed entirely. That is, there is still another verse in the Bible somewhere that teaches the doctrine. So then, they believe it is perfectly OK to remove a doctrine in one place as long as they do not obliterate it entirely.
By this same logic, would it be OK with God if we removed the entire Gospel of Mark? After all, most of the doctrines taught in Mark are also taught in Matthew or Luke. No. This is faulty reasoning, and there is no excuse to remove even one word from God’s words.
In the KJB in Luke 4:4, Jesus says:
... MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD OF GOD.
By the way, "BUT BY EVERY WORD OF GOD" has been removed in the NIV. If you want to have the words of God, EVERY WORD OF GOD, get a copy of the Authorized King James Bible.
Summary
So, is the NIV the Word of God? We have seen omissions ranging from one word to entire verses. We have seen errors ranging from misquoting a prophet, to the removal of Lucifer (Satan) and the insertion of Jesus Christ in his place. We have even seen changes affecting the doctrine of the deity of Christ. After examining the evidence, could you say that the NIV is the Word of God? Could you call the NIV "HOLY BIBLE?"
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Our Vision
There are many false doctrines being taught today, both inside and outside of the Christian Church. We at Grace Bible Church have a great desire to see that these false teachings are exposed and refuted by the Word of God. It is our desire to produce articles that may be placed (free of charge) in the hands of God’s people - to enable them to share the truth with those who have been misled by false doctrine.
Would you like to have a part in this ministry and help us get this message out to others? If so, you may make as many copies of this article as you need to give to those who have been misled by the false teaching exposed here. You may also place this article on your website.
May God bless you as you do His work.
By James M. Frye
A Grace Bible Church Publication
You can find more articles by James M. Frye at our website: http://www.mydoctrine.com
We pray this information helps you in some way.
COPYRIGHT ©1998 - James M. Frye
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: All scripture quotations are taken from the Authorized King James Bible. Any deviations are not intentional. All underlines, bold and items within parentheses are the author’s.
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Getting Started
I would like to begin by saying that I believe that the Bible is the word of God. The question is, however, which Bible? To many of you who are reading this article, the answer to the question "Is the New International Version (NIV) the Word of God?" may appear to be simple. "Of course the NIV is the word of God", you might say. "And so are the New American Standard Version (NASV), the New King James Version (NKJV) and the Living Bible (LB)", along with a host of other new Bible versions that you might name. But is the answer to this question as simple as it might first appear? It is the purpose of this article to answer this question.
It is beyond the scope of this article to examine all of the various new Bible versions available today. For the sake of space, I will limit myself to the NIV. As for the rest, we will reserve them for future articles.
A Look at the Issue
I used to go to a church where it was common practice to quote from a variety of Bible translations. The pastor would often say, "The NIV says ..., the NASV says ... - Who has the King James?", etc. During Sunday School one morning, the teacher was reading John 5:4. The King James Bible (KJB) says:
For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.
And then the teacher made a statement that caused me to freeze in my tracks (pew). I think my chin must have hit the floor. He said, "For some reason, the NIV has left this verse out". I was shocked. I went and checked a copy of the NIV that I had at home, and sure enough, the verse was missing. This and other similar events caused me to realize that all Bible versions are not the same.
Up until this time, I had believed that the only differences between the NIV and the King James was that the NIV was supposed to be easier to read and to understand. Boy, was I wrong. I knew that I needed to look into the matter further. By the grace of God, I was able to do just that. The information contained in this article represents some of the information that resulted from that study.
They Can’t Both Be Right
It is the purpose of this section to show that the difference between the Authorized King James Bible (KJB) and the NIV are irreconcilable. That is, they both can’t be right. For example, In Isaiah 9:3, the KJB says:
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy ...
The NIV says:
You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy
You will notice that the main difference, apart from the rewording of the text, is that the KJB has the word not and the NIV doesn’t. So, the KJB says that God has not increased their joy. The NIV says that God has increased their joy.
You might find yourself saying, "Is it really that big of a difference? After all, we are only talking about one word here." I chose this verse to establish a point: They (the KJB and NIV) say the exact opposite. If one is right, then the other one is wrong. We can’t possibly say that they are both correct. Did God increase their joy or not? Which words did God give to the prophet Isaiah? (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
As I stated in the beginning of this article, many people operate under the false assumption that all Bible versions are the Word of God - despite the fact that they disagree with each other. Are we to suppose that God has written more than one Bible and that he makes statements in one and then disagrees with them in another? Of course not. God only wrote one Bible.
I’ve actually shown the difference in Isaiah 9:3 to people and had them refuse to admit that they both can’t be right. Please understand that we need to have an open mind, absolute humility, and a sincere desire for the truth. People may think, "Well, my church uses the NIV, and if I believe this ...", or "I just don’t want to make waves." But, understand, to avoid conflict at all cost is not to be the attitude of a Christian. We should rather stand for the truth regardless of the conflict that arises from it. (Jude 3; John 15:20; Luke 12:51; 2 Tim. 3:12)
Our attitude toward this matter should be the same as God’s. Revelation 22:18-19 says:
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
God is angry with those who change his words. He promises plagues to those who add to them, and loss from one’s part in the Book of Life for those who subtract from them. In case you think it is just the book of Revelation that God is concerned about, God places similar rebukes against changing his words in Deuteronomy 4:2 and Proverbs 30:6. One rebuke is in the beginning of the Bible, one in the middle, and one at the end. It is his words that God is concerned about - not just where they are located. So then, we should have the same attitude about this issue as God has.
1 Peter 1:16 says:
... BE YE HOLY; FOR I AM HOLY.
Surely this applies, not only to our actions, but also to our attitudes. If God takes the changing of his words seriously, so then should we. If it angers God, it should anger us. There is a righteous and an unrighteous anger. (See Mark 3:5 and Eph. 4:26) Sometimes it is wrong (a sin) not to be angry.
Seeing It For Yourself
So far, we have looked at just a few problems with the NIV - a missing word here and a missing verse there. But the problem is much greater than just a word or a verse.
For starters, try finding the following verses in the NIV:
Matthew 17:21; 18:11; 23:14.
Mark 7:16; 9:44; 9:46; 11:26; 15:28.
Luke 17:36; 23:17; John 5:4.
Acts 8:37; 15:34; 24:7; 28:29.
Romans 16:24 and 1 John 5:7.
They are not there. They have been removed entirely. Now I ask you, what kind of Bible is it that leaves out entire verses? What did these verses say? Among other things, they say that: Jesus came to save the lost, that hell is a place where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched, and that a person must be a believer in order to be baptized.
In the last verse (1 John 5:7), the NIV is very deceptive, for it does have a verse 7, but it is really part of verse 8. Verse 8 has been split into two verses in the NIV (verses 7 and 8) so that you won’t know that verse 7 is missing. 1 John 5:8 (KJB) says:
And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
The NIV splits this verse into two verses: In verse 7, it says:
For there are three that testify (bear witness)
In verse 8, it says:
the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.
The true verse 7 has been removed. In the KJB, verse 7 says:
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
This is no insignificant verse. This is the clearest statement of the doctrine of the Trinity in the entire Bible. Is this verse unimportant? Would God want it removed?
But the problems with the NIV do not stop there. In addition to the verses that have been omitted entirely, thousands of verses have partial omissions. Many who have studied this issue in much greater detail than I, have stated that the missing words are in excess of 64,000 - not counting the additions. Remember what God said about those who take away from or add to his words. (Rev. 22:18-19)
Let me give you a few examples of verses that contain these kinds of omissions. In the KJB, the Lord’s Prayer reads in Luke 11:2-4 as follows:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
The underlined portions are missing in the NIV. In Matthew 27:35, the KJB says:
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, THEY PARTED MY GARMENTS AMONG THEM, AND UPON MY VESTURE DID THEY CAST LOTS.
Again, the underlined portions are missing in the NIV, hiding the fact that this verse is a fulfillment of Psalm 22:18. A full 26 words have been omitted this time.
Substantial portions have been removed from hundreds of verses in addition to these. Many key words have also been removed. For example, the word "Christ" has been removed dozens of times. (Rom. 1:16; Acts 16:31; etc.) The word "Jesus" has been removed dozens of times. (Matt. 8:29; 2 Cor. 5:18; etc.) The word "Lord" has also been removed in a number of places.
Are There Errors
in God’s Word?
John 17:17 says:
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
In addition to the omissions in the NIV, one of its most disturbing problems is the fact that it contains many outright errors. For example, who killed Goliath? I know that the answer to this question seems obvious. David, right? Well, it’s not so obvious in the NIV. In 2 Samuel 21:19 the NIV says:
In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.
The KJB has the correct reading, for it says that Elhanan killed Goliath’s brother. This is confirmed in 1 Chronicles 20:5. The KJB says:
And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver’s beam.
Once again, the NIV is in error. It is also seen to conflict with itself, for it says David killed Goliath in 1 Sam. 21:8-9.
One of the most disturbing changes occurs in Isaiah 14:12. The KJB says:
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer ...
This passage records Satan’s (Lucifer’s) rebellion against God, and how he was cast out of Heaven.
The NIV says:
How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star ...
In this passage, "Lucifer" has been changed to "Morning Star". This is frightening because the Bible defines the Morning Star as Jesus Christ. Revelation 22:16 says:
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
In the NIV, it is Jesus Christ (the Morning Star) and not Satan that rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven. That is outright blasphemy. Satan has pulled off quite a disappearing act. Not only has he been removed from the text, Jesus Christ has been inserted in his place.
I think, by this point, many of you are beginning to see that there are some very serious problems with the NIV. Let’s look at a few more errors. Matthew 5:22 in the KJB says:
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment ..
The phrase, without a cause, has been removed in the NIV. This would make Jesus Christ a sinner in Mark 3:5, where the Bible says that he was angry. The NIV implies that Jesus is a sinner, despite the fact that the Bible says that he never sinned and is without sin (2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15).
We find another error in Mark 1:2. The NIV says:
It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"
This is actually a quotation of Malachi 3:1. The King James has the proper reading, for it says "as it is written in the prophets". Verse 2 is quoting Malachi, and Verse 3 is quoting Isaiah.
Doctrinal Differences
Many of the changes in the NIV, including some that we have already looked at, affect doctrine. For example, the deity of Christ (the fact that Jesus Christ is God) is attacked in a number of places. One example is 1 Timothy 3:16. The KJB says:
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The NIV has changed "God" to "He". This is a big difference. In this verse, the KJB clearly states that Jesus Christ is God, and in the NIV it does not.
Many times I have heard those who support the NIV say, "No doctrine is affected by the changes in the new Bible versions." We have just seen that it is. What they really mean is that no doctrine has been removed entirely. That is, there is still another verse in the Bible somewhere that teaches the doctrine. So then, they believe it is perfectly OK to remove a doctrine in one place as long as they do not obliterate it entirely.
By this same logic, would it be OK with God if we removed the entire Gospel of Mark? After all, most of the doctrines taught in Mark are also taught in Matthew or Luke. No. This is faulty reasoning, and there is no excuse to remove even one word from God’s words.
In the KJB in Luke 4:4, Jesus says:
... MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD OF GOD.
By the way, "BUT BY EVERY WORD OF GOD" has been removed in the NIV. If you want to have the words of God, EVERY WORD OF GOD, get a copy of the Authorized King James Bible.
Summary
So, is the NIV the Word of God? We have seen omissions ranging from one word to entire verses. We have seen errors ranging from misquoting a prophet, to the removal of Lucifer (Satan) and the insertion of Jesus Christ in his place. We have even seen changes affecting the doctrine of the deity of Christ. After examining the evidence, could you say that the NIV is the Word of God? Could you call the NIV "HOLY BIBLE?"
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Our Vision
There are many false doctrines being taught today, both inside and outside of the Christian Church. We at Grace Bible Church have a great desire to see that these false teachings are exposed and refuted by the Word of God. It is our desire to produce articles that may be placed (free of charge) in the hands of God’s people - to enable them to share the truth with those who have been misled by false doctrine.
Would you like to have a part in this ministry and help us get this message out to others? If so, you may make as many copies of this article as you need to give to those who have been misled by the false teaching exposed here. You may also place this article on your website.
May God bless you as you do His work.
Saved or Deceived ? {5 part Series}
Brief Sermon Overview:
The 5 part sermon series by Dr. William R. Crews show how few people were saved in Old Testament history. It also shows how few were saved in New Testament times and how few will be saved when Christ returns.
Who Are The Hebrews? The Israel of God.
Brief Sermon Overview:
There is a people who may claim all of the promises of God. That people is Israel. We are told in Galatians 3:29, "And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." So . . . who are the Hebrews? Listen and see.
Exodus 3:15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations. 16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt: 17 And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey. 18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days'journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.
TBN is NOT Christian. Fred Price, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Morris Corello,Paul Crouch, are all Apostate
Brief Sermon Overview:
Christians, please pay attention, We know that some of you are concerned about the negative messages that Pastor Slattery shares with his congregation and with Sermon Audio, but there is no way to build a new foundation with the old pagan one in the way. There is no way to establish te truth without exposing the lies and Liars. This is just a matter of fact way of preaching that was not only common in the days of old. Establishing the old landmarks involves removing the fake ones. The problem is not tyhe negative message, it is the Angti-Christ Pulpits controlled by the traditions of the men who live in the vatican.
The fact is that unless you show folks directly the physical and spiritual applications of the word of God along with the literal interpretation you might as well be in a Social Club watching movies. We Are called to Walk by faith not by the magick tricks of the TBN benny Hinns of the world. In this lesson on faith. The biggest problems are not the pagans and the athiests, it is the preachers whpo have millions of people watrching them, and those prechers do not speak according to the word of God and the testimoney of God. pastor Slattery then proves through recordings in their own words just how these Apostate TBN preachers are being sed to estroy the truth of the word of God. They are corrupting the word of GOD.
Benny Hinn Kenneth Copeland, Hagee and others are all standing in the eyes of most people as spokesmen for God. They need to be pulled down and they need to be driven from the houses of God. there is no light in them... OH it gets real bad, there is a lot of work to Do and big fight ahead! As Christians we need to warn Rebuke and then Preach!!
Benny Hinn and Beyond: Word Faith movements hidden agenda CD Edition 1 & 2
Brief Sermon Overview:
WE PUT OURSELVES IN GREAT DANGER BY MAKING THIS INFORMATION KNOWN..PLEASE TAKE IT VERY SERIOUSLY AND PRAY FOR US !!!!!
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this is the popular message exposing the WordFaith Movement in easy to understand terms, FULL OF ACTUAL AUDIO from Benny Hinn, Copeland, Crouch and many others, this is CD edition 1 & 2, please remember to download CD edition 1 & 2 so you will have the entire message.. pray for us !
THIS SERMON IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BE USED BY CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS OF ALL AGES
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