History of Bible Versions - Part 1

Don't all Bibles say the same thing? Does it matter if you read from the King James Bible, the NIV, or any of the other translations? After graduating Bible college, studying Greek, and preaching and teaching the word of God for over 50 years, Michael Pearl has some information that may surprise you in this two part series.

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[wisconsinwoodsman]

Appreciate this informative. I’ve been an NIV reader for a few years and started looking at other versions to compare wording. I’m surprised at how different translations can be. Started reading KJV, and though it hurts my brain to understand the meaning at times, I’m sure it will get better over time.

[morganfrmn]

I'm a seminary graduate and I'm a William Tyndall man. After all he died for translation. And his work is in the kjv.

[johndisalvo]

When I tell Christians this, they either don’t believe me or don’t care! When I became a Christian I used the NIV back in 1981. I was curious as to why there were so many versions of what was called the Word of God knowing that they ALL couldn’t be, as they were all different!! This started my quest! I was on a mission to find Gods word He preserved throughout the ages. God is not a God of confusion!! He doesn’t have many “versions” of His word. I firmly believe with all my heart and mind that the KJV is God’s perfect word He preserved through the Textus Receptus line. Keep up the good work brother! There will be a “setting straight” at both the Judgment seat of Christ and the Great White Throne, for judgment begins with the house of God! Love you brother, MARANATHA

[coryanderson]

Praise God! Another sound rebuke of modern “progress”! Being still a babe in Christ, I have wondered how so many believers could be led astray on such a grand scale. I hear the softened and diluted verses of some versions and am only saddened that so many rely on such text because they’ve been deceived into thinking it’s easier to read. Often it upsets me to pick up on the subtle changes and how they effect the clarity and purity of the text.

A day or so after I got saved I was led by the Holy Spirit to the KJV. I had been reading the nkjv beforehand but just knew within that the KJV was different the moment I started reading it. The more the Lord allows me to see through the deception, the more I can help others see the light. You are a beacon to others, I pray you stay encouraged, continue in peace and be blessed in the name of our LORD!

Thank you!

I used to be a scholar in the secular world of science. Now as I see, scriptural scholarship in seminaries only seem to facilitate doubt and puff the scholars up with head knowledge. We can learn from the Lord directly if we are willing to patiently listen from his word. This is why I am currently struggling with moving forward into a ministry. I would like to learn, so as to teach, but I also know the responsibility and judgment is very great and see most of what is being taught as being led by men rather than God. I ask humbly, please pray for me if you’re so led. I want to see souls reached and saved. I want to see tears of relief and peace and joy that comes from the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. I pray for all who watched this video, that they would be drawn closer to the words of our Almighty savior, that they would learn to love to rely on the Lord more fully, and to bless and thank Him for that which He gives and those who He allows us to meet. It is His nature to love and tenderly teach. I hope you’re ready to meet Him like I am!

[elijahnatureboy]

As a child 17 years before my New Birth I felt the Bible wasn't correctly translated, @Michael Pearl, but knew God wanted it that way because He didn't want man thinking we could get back to him by our own understanding. I felt it was written so we would "Trust in God with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding."

I listened to this in the early evening of the 31st but it's 3AM the 1st after that I remembered saying that as a preteen Sunday School teacher of 6-9 year olds because there wasn't enough adult to teach them. Thanks for bringing it to my remembrance.

[DemonHunter]

Many modern "bible" translation users who are deceived, will find it infuriating that their dislike button no longer works. Oh well, love your teachings Mike!

[obnob]

Thank God for the Holy Spirit who will guide us in the Truth if we are attentive to His voice. Just as He does for Micheal. In my 60 years as a believer and 50 years as a born-again believer I have only come across a handful of people who are aware of what Micheal is saying. Few people are interested in enriching their lives with the knowledge of God through Christ Jesus.

[TheAdminjack]

Michael - Excellent illustration of the 'geneology' for our King James Bible.
Thanks for all your teaching.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

[kaioken]

I'm looking forward to part 2! Your channel is a great blessing

[davidmcelwain]

Thank you. Bro. Pearl. Pray for you all often.

[danielspencer]

Looking forward to part 2 thank you very much for sharing!

[samuelclayton]

Thank you Brother Pearl. I learn from your Bible teachings. I am going to share this lesson you explain the Bible's history in a way I can't.

[teresamartin]

I've been waiting on this for a very long time. Thank you!

[jallaj]

Loving your videos. Always so informative and truthful.

[walker]

Awesome Michael I am passing this around .
Looking forward to pt. 2

[blissroadmusic]

Thank you Michael. Can't wait for part 2

[judithsmith]

My daughter and I read In Awe Of Thy Word. It took a whole year taking time to digest and look up when we needed more information on something. It was fascinating and gave us both much understanding. I have read Flyod Nolen Jones book more than once and it too is great insight. What you have shared here Mike has made very clear what I could explain to doubters unlike I was able to know from the 2 above mentioned books. Thank you for clarifying so simply.

[chrisblue]

Thanks for this, can't wait for part two!

[InLawsAttic]

Thank you so much, and love your paintings! God Bless!

[fayiznalu]

Very Nice simplified explanation using art ..!! Good work and you are good artist. God bless