What follows is a list of denominational groups that hold some form of “King James Only” – see BB “range” HERE. I put it in this forum rather than the “Bible Versions & Translations” forum since it relates particularly to “Other Christian Denomination,” and the BVT forum is limited to Baptists. I find this list of groups interesting for several reasons. First, because many people seem to think “KJVO” is only a fundamentalist Baptist issue. Also, because of the varied nature of the religious groups on this list. This list is composed of Anabaptists and Protestants, Holiness and High church, Presbyterians and Pentecostals, Congregational, Episcopal or Presbyterian church governments, and – last but not least – Arminians and Calvinists. Some of these churches have little in common, and one might often consider another heretical. They range from holding that the King James Version is the best English translation available to believing the King James Bible is inspired, and in many cases approach the issue quite differently. For example, in a few of the hierarchically-governed groups, it seems (while they evidently prefer the KJV above others) to be about providing consistency across the denomination, and keeping down confusion – therefore the KJV is the required Bible for all worship services. Some of the groups I found by searching the internet (and thus provide links), while some others I have paper documents or e-mails that provide their positions.
I would be very interested if you know of other Christian groups (not listed here and other than Baptists) who hold some type of “King James Only” position.
I would be very interested if you know of other Christian groups (not listed here and other than Baptists) who hold some type of “King James Only” position.
- Anglican Orthodox Church
- Apostolic Christian Church of America
- Apostolic Church Of God 7th Day
- Apostolic Church of United Kingdom
- Apostolic Lutheran Church of America
- Apostolic Ministries of America Inc.
- Australian Free Church
- Bible Missionary Church
- Church of God (International Offices)
- Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)
- Free Presbyterian Church of North America
- Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland
- Fundamental Brethren Church (possibly no longer in existence)
- Heritage Reformed Congregations
- Holy Church of Christ
- Illinois Lutheran Conference
- Independent Holiness Churches
- Independent Pentecostal Churches
- Life Bible-Presbyterian Church
- Lutheran Churches of the Reformation
- Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God
- Protestant Reformed Churches in America
- Southern Presbyterian Church (Australia)
- The Church of England (Continuing)
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