Is a pastor qualified to declare who is and isn’t saved, including men who lived four centuries ago?Is your pastor qualified to declare who is and isn’t saved, including men who lived four centuries ago? Pastor Benny Abante’s viral statements about the King James Version, the Greek word ekklesia, and the Anabaptists contain some important truths, some partial truths, and some significant errors. This article examines each claim fairly and honestly: what he got wrong, what he got partially right, and what he got right. You can download the scholarly paper or listen to the companion podcast episode on Spotify if you prefer to listen rather than read at the end of the post.
Manuscripts, Misinformation, and the Myth of the “1,800-Year Bible”
I scrolled past a confident-sounding Facebook post the other day. It claimed Christians read the Byzantine text for 1,800 years, until Westcott and Hort arrived and “fixed” it. It sounded neat and convincing. The villains were clear. The history, the logic, and the evidence do not survive even a few minutes of scrutiny, and that matters. If you care about the truth, it is worth examining the evidence for yourself. Read more.
Debunking KJV Onlyism: Pointing out errors in the “Providential Preservation of the text of the New Testament” chart
Have you seen the chart below? It has been circulating on the internet and across social media for some time now. Many of you may have noticed that a lot of my posts tackle issues related to King James Version (KJV) Onlyism. This issue is particularly close to my heart, as I grew up in […]
Were the King James Bible Translators Actually Calvinists? A Historical Analysis
Recent debates concerning the theological orientation of the King James Bible translators necessitate a careful examination of historical evidence regarding their doctrinal positions. Historical records strongly indicate that a significant majority of the translators adhered to Calvinist theology or demonstrated strong Calvinistic leanings in their soteriology. Historical Context and Anglican Identity The theological landscape of […]
Seven Arguments Against Applying Psalm 12:6 to the King James Version
Question: Does Psalm 12:6 refer to the KJV version? “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” (Psalm 12:6) As Christians we are supposed to study, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. I am sorry to say that the KJV-Only camp does one of […]
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