How important is the KJB?

[Gregory Perry Sr.]

All That Proves is.....

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QUOTE=Logos1560;1938320]In his book Which Bible, David Otis Fuller freely acknowledged that he included several chapters of Benjamin George Wilkinson's book Our Authorized Bible Vindicated, including some information about its author. Fuller incorrectly claimed that "here is a scholar of the first rank with a thorough knowledge of the subject about which he wrote" (p. 91).

That was Fullers opinion of Wilkinson's work...he is entitled to it...and just because Wilkinson (who I'm sure you would disagree with about the KJV) was an Adventist doesn't necessarily mean he was wrong about THIS matter.

David Otis Fuller knew that Benjamin G. Wilkinson (1872-1968), Dean of Theology at a Seventh-Day Adventist college, was a Seventh-Day Adventist, but he kept that information hidden from the readers of his book. Fuller stated that Wilkinson taught at a small and obscure Eastern college, but he did not give the name of it. Fuller even removed or deleted a footnote where Wilkinson quoted Ellen G. White favorably in order to conceal Wilkinson's identity as a Seventh-Day Adventist. Wilkinson quoted some other Seventh-Day Adventist authors listed in his footnotes, but Fuller likely did not know or realize that they were Adventists.

If I was Fuller and I knew that a footnote gave favor to such an obvious heretic/false teacher like Ellen G. White I think I would have omitted it as well so as NOT to show her any favor. I'm sure Dr. Fuller would not have used ANY of Wilkinson's work had it (about the subject matter at hand) contradicted the truth he was trying to advance or any of the false doctrines adhered to by the Adventists(KJVO excluded...I already know you think that is false). Besides...all this is a "straw man" argument when you consider that many adherents of the MV's such as the NIV regularly give a free pass to arguably unscriptural, liberal, and possibly even unsaved men and women that inhabit the translating committees and editorial staffs on many of the Modern Version committees.

One reason Wilkinson objected to the Revised Version was because it robbed Adventists of several of their favorite KJV proof texts for soul-sleep and Saturday Sabbath-keeping. Another Seventh-Day Adventist author Standish claimed that “the King James Version portrays the sleep of death awaiting the resurrection through clearly translated texts” (Modern Bible Versions Unmasked, p. 25).

Another "straw man" since the false doctrines that the Adventists teach about those matters are arrived at by taking the KJV verses out of context or failing to rightly divide the clear teaching of the scriptures. It really doesn't matter why Wilkinson objected to the RSV. It is a bad translation and most reasonable and knowledgeable people (on the subject) already know that and know why it is as well.

The main problem with Wilkinson's book is that much of the information is inaccurate or false; nevertheless, this same information is often repeated in fundamentalist KJV-only publications without careful and thorough research to check its validity.

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And that is, of course, your personal, subjective opinion.

God Bless You and Happy New Year Brother!

Bro.Greg

 

[Gregory Perry Sr.]

By The Way....

Logos....I do think I need to mention the following in reference to the last few posts. I DO possess a copy of Fuller's "Which Bible" and have used it from time to time as reference material though I will admit that I have never taken the time to sit down and read it completely from cover to cover. I will also admit that I have never read any of Benjamin Wilkinson's works though I have been aware of him and his writings for more than a few years including what is said in reference to them both pro and con. None of this in any way changes or affects the position that I hold in reference to the KJV. I will even go waaaaay out there and say I am glad that Mormon's use the KJV. At least we can thankfully say that they at least possess ONE book that has the truth within it's covers. Maybe...as a result of real Bible Believers taking the time and getting the burden to pray for their souls they might just be exposed to the real TRUTH within its pages. Maybe if we are faithful the Lord may hear our prayers and "turn on the lights" for them! That was a bit off-topic but it came to mind so I thought I'd share it. Times getting short here in this old world....we need to get serious.....and busy (preaching to myself first here)!! Have a nice night!

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

[Rippon]

Besides...all this is a "straw man" argument when you consider that many adherents of the MV's such as the NIV regularly give a free pass to arguably unscriptural, liberal, and possibly even unsaved men and women that inhabit the translating committees and editorial staffs on many of the Modern Version committees.

Speaking of strawmen...GPS,you need tp document your absurd and slanderous drivebys. And don't dare try and dredge up VM regarding the NIV.

Was it allowable for the KJV team to have a habitual drunk in their revision effort?

 

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