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Is it okay to use the NKJV?

Logos1560

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So, where is it Rick? God lost it? God forbid.
I did not claim that God lost it. Perhaps your own KJV-only reasoning/teaching seems to suggest that God failed to preserve the same exact original-language words of Scripture He gave by inspiration to the prophets and apostles well enough for them to remain the standard and greater authority for the making and trying of all Bible translations before 1611, in 1611, and after 1611. The KJV translators themselves maintained that the preserved Scriptures in the original languages were the standard and authority for the making and trying of all Bible translations, and I agree with them. I believe a consistent view of preservation that would be true before 1611, in 1611, and after 1611 instead of an inconsistent modern non-scriptural KJV-only view.

The preserved Scriptures in the original languages today are found in the same multiple, varying original-language manuscript copies of Scripture as they were before 1611. God's promises concerning preservation did not change in 1611 or in 1769 or in 1900 [PCE] as KJV-only reasoning inconsistently implies.
 

JonC

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Reminder - members can argue strengths and weaknesses of translations.
Members cannot call any translation of God's Word "Satanic".


Don't forget we are talking about translations the English language.

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Conan

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First, I wish to share this link that talks about Stephanus and others confirming 1 John 5:7 in codexes.



This collection of various readings in the margin distinguished Estienne's third edition as the first Greek text with a critical apparatus, and greatly enhanced the reputation of the text. It was thought by many that Estienne had edited his text directly from these manuscripts, and indeed Estienne's preface promotes this idea. But in more than a hundred places all of Estienne's manuscripts are cited together for readings which differ from the text, and in several places the text follows Erasmus alone against all known manuscripts. It may also be observed that in the one place above all others where the various readings were likely to be consulted, that is, in 1 John 5:7, an error in the placement of brackets led readers to believe that all seven of the manuscripts collated by Estienne for the General Epistles included most of the disputed clause relative to the three heavenly witnesses, when in fact none of them contained the clause at all.

 

JD731

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Thank you for your kind evaluation of me.
"You" is intended to be a plural, including all who take the prevalent position of producing more and better Bibles. You are probably a nice enough guy for those who know you personally but the opinions we express defines our views of God.

For context, the year 1901 seemed to be a transition year for Christianity in the West. The first of a long line of American and English language Bibles began to be published with the ASV. The same year the modern Pentecostal movement was birthed in Topeka Kansas from members of main line denominations and after a season of great revival in the West.
That was the beginning of new Bibles and new denominations. The Pentecostals even developed a paraphrased version of themselves called the modern Charismatic movement where anything goes and there are no parameters . Considering Bible prophecy and the devices of the adversary that we should not be ignorant of, it is hard for me to believe there was not a powerful designer behind all of this.

Corruption is everywhere. There are no coincidences. but a real spiritual war. You must take sides.

Mt 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
 

Conan

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"You" is intended to be a plural, including all who take the prevalent position of producing more and better Bibles. You are probably a nice enough guy for those who know you personally but the opinions we express defines our views of God.

For context, the year 1901 seemed to be a transition year for Christianity in the West. The first of a long line of American and English language Bibles began to be published with the ASV. The same year the modern Pentecostal movement was birthed in Topeka Kansas from members of main line denominations and after a season of great revival in the West.
That was the beginning of new Bibles and new denominations. The Pentecostals even developed a paraphrased version of themselves called the modern Charismatic movement where anything goes and there are no parameters . Considering Bible prophecy and the devices of the adversary that we should not be ignorant of, it is hard for me to believe there was not a powerful designer behind all of this.

Corruption is everywhere. There are no coincidences. but a real spiritual war. You must take sides.

Mt 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
You are blaming all that on a Bible translation? Pretty sure those Pentecostals were using KJVs.
 

Earth Wind and Fire

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Many modern versions of the Bible, such as the NIV, the ESV, the NLT, etc, detract from the proper doctrines of scripture, as they are translated from tainted manuscripts, and as in many places, where proper doctrine is found in the texts from which those versions are translated, they are translated wrong.

But is it okay to use the NKJV, based on the majority texts, which faithalone.org claim is the Word of God, rather than the received text? On that site, they say that, although it is not as smooth as the KJV, it is more accurate than the KJV.

I apologize for not planning this post out before writing it.
I don’t see why not
 

JD731

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You are blaming all that on a Bible translation? Pretty sure those Pentecostals were using KJVs.
No, I was dealing with a "transition" that was notable within Western Christianity from 1901. This transition led to a plethora of English translations and likewise of new Christian denominations and divisions. but it took time. Certainly the Pentecostals and Charismatics are not KJV only today. Those groups are a product of that transition and have their own apostles and prophets who add to the word of God.

Now Conan, there are parallels recorded in scriptures. God in his providence is guiding history to a conclusion that fulfills all his promises to men and angels, thus glorifying himself. He does this without violating the free will of men to choose to be or not to be in his favor when that is finally accomplished. The things done by wicked men that God allows is a test for our benefit to see if we will follow God or man. He has already given us the answer that when he comes few will be saved.

It is as important to learn the ways of God as to know the words of God.

De 28:9 The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.

Heb 3:10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

Thanks for the question.
 
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