It may sound pretty radical
for the fans of old kjv Bible, but I do not really like it. Some fanatically
believe that it is the real true and inspirational version of the real word of
God. I could not agree less. If you wanted to read 100 percent exact version of
the word you would have had to live in each period of history when each
separate book was written and record exact words in exact context. This is, of course, impossible.
However, I and I hope you would
not doubt authenticity of the Holy Bible despite the fact that there are so
many versions of it. Now, what makes me unhappy about the version and often
quotations from it during sermons is that we live in a modern world with a
language that modern world speaks. You use the language at home with your
spouse, children, parents, brothers and sister, you use it at work, you use it
in a shop, club and wherever you go.
And now, all of a sudden you
come to God and you have to listen to His word in old English. It is so
contrary to the very Spirit of the Book. In the Old Testament God would come to
his people, in generation after generation: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and
etc. and spoke in THEIR language.
So, why would He speak to us
in some weird language now? God transcends time and He does not change in his
nature, but He always speaks to any generation in it’s’ language. This is
something He is flexible about.
I am not crazy about the
issue. But I think using this version of the Word is simply weird. It is one of
the things that is external and has no influence for our salvation. But in
terms of reaching this generation I believe we have to be more flexible with
the way we communicate the message of the Gospel. And, unfortunately, Old King
James Bible is not the best choice for doing this.
Ok, I hope you understand my
point here. I also believe that old kjv lovers will not get mad at me. Let us
forgive one another. God bless you.
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