The KJV Only & The Textus Receptus Only - a continuous thread
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The Scriptures - 66 books; Genesis to Revelations - of various versions testify about our Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:39-47), not a true mean to receive an eternal life. One may spend a lifetime studying the Scriptures - the Textus Receptus; the original KJV or the most "correct" version - diligently on its own merits yet not saved, only through Christ can one be saved. For Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6). Indeed, it is by grace we have been saved, through faith (Hebrews 11:1)—and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:8-9). Among us (Matthew 22:14), no one else is able to come to Christ unless Father draws them to His Son (John 6:44). The chosen ones, whom Father has chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4), Jesus says He will never cast out any nor lose any but that He should give new life and raise them all up at the last day (John 6:37, 39).
And this is a perfect example of how any Bible translation falls short in details. And how many things are actually lost in any translation.
Heb 4:12
Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ
Zón gar Ho Logos tu Theu - Because the Word of God is living...
vs.
Eph 6:17
Καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθαι, καὶ τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα θεοῦ
réma Theu - sayings of God
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Even though it seems to be about the same thing in English translation, it is not. Two different words (even with differences in definite article) are translated in the same way.
Heb 4:12
Ζῶν γὰρ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ
Zón gar Ho Logos tu Theu - Because the Word of God is living...
vs.
Eph 6:17
Καὶ τὴν περικεφαλαίαν τοῦ σωτηρίου δέξασθαι, καὶ τὴν μάχαιραν τοῦ πνεύματος, ὅ ἐστιν ῥῆμα θεοῦ
réma Theu - sayings of God
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Even though it seems to be about the same thing in English translation, it is not. Two different words (even with differences in definite article) are translated in the same way.
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Just to note, I was raised on the KJV! I even read it in my own, as a young teenager. But, the language was so foreign, I never understood the gospel. So, I was not saved!
Then, I felt God calling me. Not knowing any better, I bought a modern Catholic bible, which is actually an excellent translation. But the footnotes were pure garbage. Attempts to explain away everything that didn't agree with Catholic doctrine, so I stopped reading the footnotes!
But, I was still blinded! I didn't "get" the gospel. I kept circling things I didn't understand, question marks in the margin. Then, my future husband clearly explained the parts I was missing, and my need for repentance, and to turn from my sin. Then Jesus showed me he was real!
Suddenly, I understood that being born from above is all about Jesus! The Holy Spirit showed me this! And then I understood that, all those parts of the Bible I didn't understand were about Jesus! The book explained Jesus, but it was Jesus who saved me, not the book. Because Jesus is the living word!
Not to worry! I soon replaced the Catholic Bible for a NASB for the next 25 years which God used to teach me many things! I am grateful God saves us no matter which Bible translation we use!
Then, I felt God calling me. Not knowing any better, I bought a modern Catholic bible, which is actually an excellent translation. But the footnotes were pure garbage. Attempts to explain away everything that didn't agree with Catholic doctrine, so I stopped reading the footnotes!
But, I was still blinded! I didn't "get" the gospel. I kept circling things I didn't understand, question marks in the margin. Then, my future husband clearly explained the parts I was missing, and my need for repentance, and to turn from my sin. Then Jesus showed me he was real!
Suddenly, I understood that being born from above is all about Jesus! The Holy Spirit showed me this! And then I understood that, all those parts of the Bible I didn't understand were about Jesus! The book explained Jesus, but it was Jesus who saved me, not the book. Because Jesus is the living word!
Not to worry! I soon replaced the Catholic Bible for a NASB for the next 25 years which God used to teach me many things! I am grateful God saves us no matter which Bible translation we use!
I don't get this. It's hard to understand the following?
"1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
"1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: