The Error of KJV-Onlyism

Thanks. I'll have to look into Frank.

He renounced his own translation methods. He renounced his own Bible that he was the chairman of and he became an avid advocate of the King James Bible.

That should have been a wake-up call to all those using the NASB, and promoting it as the most accurate bible in existence. Instead, hardly anyone else saw the light. And we have a few on this forum who still prefer the corrupt over the pure (even after being shown the difference).

Let me see. If one only uses the KJV, is it only permissible to quote it exactly as written, or can one put on their thinking cap and paraphrase a verse or verses for an individual audience?

Jeremiah 26:2 Thus saith the Lord; Stand in the court of the Lord's house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the Lord's house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:

At the beginning of the popularization of the Modern Translation movement: One of the modern English Bible Translations to be accepted by evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians was Philips' translation. However, Mr. Philips sat in his living room and talked to the ghost of C. S. Lewis. Well, it would appear that Lewis' ghost did not do a very good job in assisting Phillips because J.B. Philips' diary contains a confession that he had perverted the Word of God and that the King James Bible was the superior Bible.

Later, Dr. Frank Logsdon, the chairman of the New American Standard translation committee, became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He renounced his own translation methods. He renounced his own Bible that he was the chairman of and he became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He said the following in his public statement of disassociation from the New American Standard:

I must under God renounce every attachment to the New American Standard Version. I'm afraid I'm in trouble with the Lord. We laid the groundwork; I wrote the format; I helped interview some of the translators; I sat with the translators; I wrote the preface... I'm in trouble; I can't refute these arguments; its wrong, terribly wrong... The deletions are absolutely frightening… there are so many ... Are we so naive that we do not suspect Satanic deception?

Upon investigation, I wrote my dear friend, Mr. Lockman, [Mr. Lockman owned the publishing company that published the NASV] explaining that I was forced to renounce all attachment to the NASV.

To learn more about Mr. Lockman and the NASV, see this video here:
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Kenneth Taylor wrote the Living Bible. Kenneth Taylor told his psychotherapist years later that the reason why his life had been plagued was because he had perverted the Word of God. He died believing the KJV was the true Bible.

At the beginning of the popularization of the Modern Translation movement: One of the modern English Bible Translations to be accepted by evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians was Philips' translation. However, Mr. Philips sat in his living room and talked to the ghost of C. S. Lewis. Well, it would appear that Lewis' ghost did not do a very good job in assisting Phillips because J.B. Philips' diary contains a confession that he had perverted the Word of God and that the King James Bible was the superior Bible.

Later, Dr. Frank Logsdon, the chairman of the New American Standard translation committee, became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He renounced his own translation methods. He renounced his own Bible that he was the chairman of and he became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He said the following in his public statement of disassociation from the New American Standard:

I must under God renounce every attachment to the New American Standard Version. I'm afraid I'm in trouble with the Lord. We laid the groundwork; I wrote the format; I helped interview some of the translators; I sat with the translators; I wrote the preface... I'm in trouble; I can't refute these arguments; its wrong, terribly wrong... The deletions are absolutely frightening… there are so many ... Are we so naive that we do not suspect Satanic deception?

Upon investigation, I wrote my dear friend, Mr. Lockman, [Mr. Lockman owned the publishing company that published the NASV] explaining that I was forced to renounce all attachment to the NASV.

To learn more about Mr. Lockman and the NASV, see this video here:
View attachment 259818

Kenneth Taylor wrote the Living Bible. Kenneth Taylor told his psychotherapist years later that the reason why his life had been plagued was because he had perverted the Word of God. He died believing the KJV was the true Bible.

At the beginning of the popularization of the Modern Translation movement: One of the modern English Bible Translations to be accepted by evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians was Philips' translation. However, Mr. Philips sat in his living room and talked to the ghost of C. S. Lewis. Well, it would appear that Lewis' ghost did not do a very good job in assisting Phillips because J.B. Philips' diary contains a confession that he had perverted the Word of God and that the King James Bible was the superior Bible.

Later, Dr. Frank Logsdon, the chairman of the New American Standard translation committee, became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He renounced his own translation methods. He renounced his own Bible that he was the chairman of and he became an avid advocate of the King James Bible. He said the following in his public statement of disassociation from the New American Standard:

I must under God renounce every attachment to the New American Standard Version. I'm afraid I'm in trouble with the Lord. We laid the groundwork; I wrote the format; I helped interview some of the translators; I sat with the translators; I wrote the preface... I'm in trouble; I can't refute these arguments; its wrong, terribly wrong... The deletions are absolutely frightening… there are so many ... Are we so naive that we do not suspect Satanic deception?

Upon investigation, I wrote my dear friend, Mr. Lockman, [Mr. Lockman owned the publishing company that published the NASV] explaining that I was forced to renounce all attachment to the NASV.

To learn more about Mr. Lockman and the NASV, see this video here:
View attachment 259818

Kenneth Taylor wrote the Living Bible. Kenneth Taylor told his psychotherapist years later that the reason why his life had been plagued was because he had perverted the Word of God. He died believing the KJV was the true Bible.

I guess you mean it is not ok to paraphrase a verse.

This begs another question. Is it okay to quote just a passage from the KJV? I mean if you only quote part of it haven't you diminished the rest of it? And wouldn't it be corrupted since verses have been removed?

I guess you mean it is not ok to paraphrase a verse.

It’s fine to paraphrase a verse but it’s better if you can quote the actual verse.

Jesus was the best teacher. He used parables, idioms, and examples to explain what a verse meant. Seems a good way to convey the meaning behind a verse, rather than a rigid literal dogmatic approach.

That was exactly my point. Paul and the other Apostles quoted mostly from the Septuagint, as did Jesus.

This cannot be proven.

Maybe not to your satisfaction. I have studied this issue for quite some time and trust some of the scholars that did the actual research.

Here is a summary of what I have found;
The Septuagint (LXX), the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament, plays a significant role in the New Testament. While the exact frequency depends on how "quoted" is defined, here's a breakdown:
Direct Quotes:

• Approximately 90 instances: The New Testament directly quotes the Septuagint verbatim, meaning the wording and phrasing are identical. These quotes span various Old Testament books and are used for various purposes, like fulfilling prophecies or establishing Jesus' lineage.

Indirect Quotes and Allusions:

• Around 80 instances: The New Testament authors paraphrase or allude to the Septuagint, often adapting the wording to fit their context or theological emphasis. These instances may not be exact word-for-word quotes but still clearly draw upon the Septuagint's language and ideas.
  
  

Overall Prevalence:

• Majority source: While there are some quotes directly from the Hebrew متن (Masoretic Text), scholars estimate that roughly 85-90% of Old Testament references in the New Testament come from the Septuagint. This reflects the Septuagint's widespread use among Greek-speaking Jews in the early Church.

Factors to Consider:

• Different assessments: Scholars may slightly differ in their counts of direct vs. indirect quotes or allusions,depending on their specific criteria.
• Underlying context: Determining whether a passage constitutes a direct quote or allusion can be nuanced, often requiring careful consideration of both texts and their historical context.

In conclusion: The Septuagint is extensively quoted and alluded to in the New Testament, shaping its language, theology,and interpretation of the Old Testament. While not every reference is a word-for-word quote, the Septuagint's influence permeates the New Testament, highlighting its importance in early Christian communities.

Absolutely, for teaching purposes, but one cannot consider a paraphrase scripture.