Responding to KJV Onlyism Info-graphic

Answering a major topic I forgot to address on last week show that I managed to get covered today on KJV Only arguments.

Timecodes:
00:00 - intro
01:05 - Transmission the Biblical text/manuscripts
08:00 - Biblical inspiration & preservation
16:03 - Where can you buy the Bible
17:14 - Bible variants
21:50 - KJVO and leap of faith
22:28 - Supernatural or artificial preservation

[DarkKnightofThrones]

Here's the thing though: No matter how much you understand the translations, or study this information, a KJV only person will remain a KJV only person, and they will call you a heretic! It's sad, really.

[guitaoist]

Perfect point about how the book of Hebrews reference to Jeremiah 31 doesnt match the Old Testament in their own hands…. My favorite example is Jesus himself quoting the LXX Isaiah 61:1 verse in Luke 4:18, “restoring sight to the blind” is NOT in the Masoretic text, only in the Septuagint.

[J.F.]

As a former KJVO myself and knowing very much the thinking behind why KJVO mindset, education is really the only cure to this movement. I have had many conversations with KJVO’s and when you challenge them enough in their position they retreat to the personal revelation from God trope. Unbeknownst to them, they open up the door for all who claim to have personal revelations to be true (Mormons, JW’s, SDA’s etc…)

[jayandrew]

James you ever consider doing an audiobook of the kj controversy?

[chanwitkepha]

Yes, I love KJV, It's very good and reliable translation. I'm also like NKJV, WEB, NET too.

[austinrothjr]

Wow. This is the most angry I’ve ever seen people at you. As a non-KJV onlyist, I say, well done.

[billdestroyerofworlds]

I think the big problem with King James Onlyism is that it breaks down when we start talking about languages that are not English. What Bible should I get if I speak another language or I want to learn another language? King James Onlyism won't be able to tell you.

[makarov]

Wow! This guy has become my friend this very day! Why have I now heard of him??

[jeremyjohnson]

It’s too bad this has so few views. This is great apologetics though. Thank you James

[FourthFloorParkour]

I feel like this topic gets complicated pretty quickly. So I've got a simpler question, what about none English speakers? There are definitely bad bible versions but if you are really worried about all but one then learn Greek and Hebrew.

[gwendolynwehage]

If the KJV of the Bible never states within itself that we are to only read the KJV, then no one can assert that as a fact. To say that the KJV is infallible then it would state so within the writings of the prophets. Also, to say the KJV is infallible is adding to the scripture something which is not there.

[Ricksbookshelf]

When I entered an IFB Christian school in 1979 the first thing I thought was why are we forced to use an obviously outdated version of the Bible? KJV Only was always weird to me. I haven't cracked open a KJV Bible since the 1990s. It's outdated! Move one to a much better word for word version. I love the LSB!

[caliomaston]

This isn't the point of this video but I love this man sweaters

[gbCmpos]

Seriously, brilliant. This was incredibly helpful to consider

[joseenriqueagutaya]

A christian who still remains a KJV only after he or she has read or heard all the arguments from both sides are either afraid to think for himself or has decided to let others to think for him or her will remain a KJVonly until the rapture.I'd like to think this controversy will be finally settled in the Judgment of Christ.

[makarov]

I actually think that the 1560 and 1599 versions of the GENEVA BIBLE is superior to the KJV. I use it more than the KJV. But I also have to admit that my 1985 printing of the NKJV Nelson, double column, center reference, wide margins is my personal favorite carry bible. 30+ years of notes and edits is just hard to let go of.

[jimboflex]

I really appreciate (and agree with) your cogent arguments. And in this video, your sweater is the best I've ever seen. Lord bless you.

[rosslewchuk]

9:30 Amen & Touché! They also need to use the "Urtext" 1611 in gothic Blackletter type, if they want to have the absolute original, final and "perfect" document, rather than consulting the "corrupted" 😉 Blayney revision.😊 Free facsimilies from 1611 are readily available on the internet. Thanks for this very informative video response!🙏

[justinhebert]

Hugely helpful insight, thank you for sharing your expertise!
Is there any type of course where one could learn about the translation of the Bible over the centuries or how to defend its divine origin?

[terencealbertmcbain]

Dr. White can you recommend any good commentaries please.