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The Gideons Are Not King James Only

1/3/2014

 
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Open Letter Submitted from a Reader about the Gideons:  (Used by permission)

I have always felt that there was something just not right about the Gideons, but upon seeing their website (and having attended a meeting in the past), even more so. 

Thanks to your insight about different Bible versions, I see now more clearly what Gideons is about. I had seen a presentation about the Gideons that mentioned a member who had been both a Gideon and a Mason. 

In the small WV town where my wife's parents live, many who are in the Gideons are also in Masonry and/or Rotary, etc. I had attended one of the Gideon meetings with my father-in-law when we were visiting, and thought it was a little strange at the time.

My wife was talking to her mother a while back, and was told that she was doing a Gideon's International Bible Study Plan.  (Her Father is in Gideons, and her mother is in the Gideons Women's Auxiliary.)

Her mother mentioned that she goes through the Bible every year, but uses a different version each year - to get a 'well rounded' view.  She is following the Bible reading plan put out by the Gideons to read the Bible in a different version every year.

(I had always thought that the Gideons only placed the KJV, but apparently that isn't true.)  I found this quote on the Gideons Website:

"We are often asked if the Gideons use a specific Gideon translation.   The answer is No.

The most common version we distribute in English is the New American Standard Bible (NASB), but  ...which version of the Bible should I read?"

There have been many translations (or versions) of the Bible over the years.

Which version of the Bible is the best version?  It varies from person to person.

Each has its advantages, but the most important thing is that they are all God’s Word. Since every person is unique in what communicates best to them, we do not have one translation we recommend for you to buy.

(See rest of quote HERE.)


http://www.gideons.ca/AbouttheBible/AboutGideonsBibles.aspx http://www.gideons.ca/AbouttheBible/Aguideforyourjourney.aspx

Pastor's Note
: As you can clearly see, the Gideons do not hold to the same beliefs as true Bible-believing Christians that God's word as expressed in the King James Bible is infallible and unchangeable.

While I commend their efforts to get the Bible into the hands of many all over the world, it is sad to think that the Bible many are being given is not the true word of God.

Gods' word is pure, and does not exist in 'many different versions' nor does it 'vary from person to person' according to their interpretation.


Jesus is the Word made flesh, and He does not change 'over the years':


Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

Malachi 3:6  "For I am the Lord, I change not."

Psalm 12:6  "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."

steve finnell link
8/14/2014 08:07:33 pm

KING JAMES ONLY READERS? BY STEVE FINNELL

There are many who believe that King James translation of the Bible is the only one that can be trusted and that all others are in error. The problem with that assertion is that many of the "King James only" advocates do not believe what the King James Bible says concerning water baptism. Is the King James accurate except in cases where if references water baptism as being essential to salvation?

NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE: Ephesians 5:25-27..Christ loved the church...26 so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

What were the results of Jesus washing the church by water with the word?
1. Jesus sanctified the church.
2. Jesus cleansed the church.
3. He presented the church having no spot or wrinkle.
4. Jesus made the church holy and blameless.

Most "King James only" advocates deny the accuracy of these Scriptures.

KING JAMES BIBLE (Cambridge Ed): Ephesians 5:26-27 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Most "King James only" proponents do not believe what this King James version says.

KING JAMES 2000 BIBLE (2003): Ephesians 5:26-27 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Most "King James only" champions do not believe what this King James translation says either.

AMERICAN KING JAMES VERSION: Ephesian 5:26-27 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle. or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Most "King James only" believers do not accept the truth about water baptism found in this King James Bible.

NEW KING JAMES BIBLE: Ephesians 5:26-27 that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Most "King James only" advocates do not agree with this King James version rendering of Ephesians 5:26-27.

THE "KING JAMES ONLY" ADVOCATES BELIEVE THAT ALL TRANSLATIONS ARE IN ERROR, HOWEVER, THEY DO NOT TRUST THE KING JAMES VERSIONS EITHER!

OTHER VERSIONS THEY DO NOT TRUST:

WEYMOUTH NEW TESTAMENT: Ephesians 5:26-27 in order to make her holy, cleansing her with baptismal water by the word 27 that He might present the Church to Himself a glorious bride, without spot or wrinkle or any other defect, but to be holy and unblemished.

YOUNG'S LITERAL TRANSLATION: Ephesians 5:26-27 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with bathing of water in the saying, that he might present it to himself the assembly in glory, not having spot or wrinkle, or any of such things, but that it may be holy and unblemished.

GOD'S WORD Translation (1995): Ephesians 5:26-27 He did this to make the church holy by cleansing it, washing it using water along with the spoken words. 27 Then he could present it to himself as a glorious church, without any kind of stain or wrinkle-holy and without faults.

THE LIVING BIBLE (PARAPHRASED): Ephesians 5:26-27 to make her holy and clean , washed by baptism and God's Word 27 so that he could give her to himself as a glorious church without a single spot or wrinkle or any other blemish, being holy and without a single fault.

WHAT VALUE IS THERE IN DECLARING ONLY ONE VERSION OF GOD'S WORD AS BEING WITHOUT ERROR IF YOU DO NOT EVEN TRUST THE DECLARED VERSION? CLEARLY EPHESIANS 5:25-27 IS TALKING ABOUT WATER BAPTISM!


God's terms for pardon are found in all of these translations, however, none of them have any value unless you believe what is written!

TERMS FOR PARDON: FAITH (John 3:16) REPENTANCE (Acts 2:38) CONFESSION (Romans 10:9-10) BAPTISM (Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38) and then remain faithful till the end (Matthew 10:22)


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