Anybody who would go to the wall for the niv is simply brainwashed with respect to translation work. Only the most significant findings can be presented here. While its true that the arrangement and translation of some verses presented in the niv bible differ from those found in the king james bible or other versions of. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such. This summary of the book of james provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of james. Today, the independents are separating, even among themselves, over issues such as bible translations, music style, and dress. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. I just read through some of the verses and they have the same meaning that was given to me by the spirit. Intro to james biblica the international bible society. Read the the king james only controversy by james white.
Dec 06, 2014 it is said by many that the new international version bible is just the same as the king james, but just easier to read and in more modern english. James dobson joins critics of genderneutral niv revision. Sep 06, 2012 the controversy over the new niv posted on september 6, 2012 by geoff b. That having been said, we hope this article helps to clarify our position on the bible version controversy. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ,to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.
Behind the niv bible stands a worldclass team of biblical scholars. Kjv only advocates, due to the nature of their beliefs, are often disruptive of the fellowship in churches, feeling that their message of god s one true ible needs to be heard by all. A useful feature of the book is the tables which white uses to layout comparisons between the kjv and more modern versions particularly the niv and nasb. A colorful response to the king james only controversy. The king james bible is a great english translation, but is it the best.
Thomas holland a colorful response to the king james only controversy falls way short james white responds to dr. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, read verse in new international version. Here is an article and a book that will help you understand why the controversy exists and how to understand the need for new translations. Since then, i have read the entire bible in many different translations. Heres why christians should be concerned about the. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv. James 1 niv bible james, a servant of god and of the lord. Even the king james version had doubts about this verse, as it provided in. Cbt members bring decades of bible translation experience to their work, along with an unshakeable commitment to gods word. The controversy was ignited by a book written by gail riplinger entitled new age bible versions. The king james only controversy, by its very nature, brings disruption and contention right into the pews of the local christian church. Two useful critiques of the superior kjv advocates are. July 8, 1997 james white king james onlyism comments off on a colorful response to the king james only controversy falls way short james white responds to dr.
White traces the development of bible translations old and new, investigating the differences between versions like the niv, nasb, and nkjv and the authorized version of 1611. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. White and his recent book, the king james only controversy. Read, hear, and study scripture at the worlds mostvisited christian website. For god cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone. The other two men named james had neither the stature nor the. Sound reading for anyone engaged in, or intrigued by, the king james only controversy. Jan 24, 20 detroit baptist theological seminary recently released the seventeenth volume of their journal, and one of the articles is available as a pdf william w. A controversy of immense silliness has recently broken out among evangelicals regarding the validity of modern, conservative translations of the bible like the new american standard, the new international, and the new king james. The king james controversy revisited program 1 john.
Its true that there are differences between the king james bible and the niv new international version bible, but parts of this rumor are. Some of the more conservative churches have decided to reject a new translation of the new international version bible known as the niv 2011 because of changes in how the bible treats gender. While its true that the arrangement and translation of some verses presented in the niv bible differ from those found in the king james bible or. Niv bible translator says differences in kjv, esv and nlt wont. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. If you read the esv, rsv or any other bible version, simply read each verse in your bible, to see if it makes the same mistakes. Hundreds of texts showing the true quality of the niv translation.
Modern bible translations still come under attack from the king james only camp. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations. James 1 new international version niv bible gateway. Ive found that clearly explains why the current translations are far more accurate than the kjvnkjv is the king james only controversy. Updated translation of niv bible causes controversy.
The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. The kjvo controversy is about whether christians should consider only the king james version of the bible to be reliable and trustworthy. A short look at a crazy controversy sometimes i think that if christians would just stop murdering their own we might actually come to resemble jesus as his body and his church. The new testament verses not included in modern english translations are verses of the new. James whites book the king james only controversy bethany house publishers, 1995 includes a question and answer section. This is a sampling of texts from a broad spectrum of doctrines, concepts, and magnitude of importance, comparing the king james version with that of the new international version. Some feel that the book of james presents a doctrine of justification based upon works. Like most evangelical christians, i want my bible to contain an accurate translation of the canonical hebrew and.
In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. New bible translation causes controversy with addition of. In addition, white explores the differences between the niv, nasb, and other translations while addressing some of the complex issues surrounding textual criticism. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations. Their efforts, which began in 1965, continue to this day, ensuring an accurate, faithful bible translation.
Standard bible, nkjv new king james version, and niv 1984. James 5, new international version niv the bible app. They spread fear among the body, claiming to have some inside knowledge about the. I would have no problem teaching from the 2011 niv translation of these passages. The niv served me well, especially in my first decade as a christian. Many folks were surprised at the recent announcement that the macarthur study bible with its 20,000 notes will be available in the niv for the first time. The author of this letter could not have been the apostle james, who died too early a. While there are a variety of views within the kjvo movement, the basic idea is simple. The controversy over the new niv the millennial star.
James white and the king james only controversy socalled summary overview the following note was sent some years ago to a former pastor of a church this writer attends about james whites book. Kjv vs niv controversy finally, this post is triggered by the recent buzz in the social media on the kjv vs niv controversy. While its true that the arrangement and translation of some verses presented in the niv bible differ from those found in the king james bible or other versions of the holy book, that phenomenon. Meet the translators niv bible new international version. Beware of satans latest new international readers version. Therefore i dont know why people may argue over scripture. James 1, new international version niv the bible app. However, james also writes, ye see then how that by works a man is justified james 2. There have been only a few responses to my book, the king james only controversy. Combs, the history of the niv translation controversy, detroit baptist seminary journal 17 2012.
Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern english. Detroit baptist theological seminary recently released the seventeenth volume of their journal, and one of the articles is available as a pdf. Niv bible is missing 64,000 words, or 45 versestruth. Geneva bible tgb 1560, the popular version just prior to the translation of the king james version, includes the apocrypha. The kings james version for several hundred years, the king james version of the bible was the finest english translation in existence, and it served the englishspeaking peoples of the world very well. When the translators had to add words for sentence structure they are in italics. Trials and temptations consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. The most accurate bible translation comparison kjv vs niv. A colorful response to the king james only controversy falls. I do not fully agree with the tone of the author of the first article, so i provided a second on gracious engagement. Some people get all serious and accusatory over this issue and defend the king james as the only inspired translation of the scripture implying that all other translations are tools of the devil. Which translation of the bible is best for christians to use. Since its introduction last year, the 2011 update of the new international version has been, to say the least, the subject of quite a bit of controversy. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica the niv was published to meet the need for a modern.
Faith, works, and the apparent controversy of paul and james. The committee on bible translation cbt, the team of translators responsible for the new international version niv bible, is composed of worldclass scholars and leaders in their respective fields. What is important us hearing what the spirit is say. In this revised edition of his noteworthy book, james white refutes the claims of those who believe the kjv is the only true translation of the bible. By speaking of homosexual offenders in i corinthians chapter 6, the niv allows for people to be homosexual as long as they dont offend by being active. I have focused on the niv controversy since there is little support among scholars for the claim that the kjv is superior to all other translations. James 1 niv james, a servant of god and of the lord bible. John macarthur and the niv 2011 detroit baptist theological. Andrew shead believes has happened with the passion translation tpt of the psalms. The king james only controversy the gospel coalition. The niv translation is no longer as huge an issue as it was 16 years ago. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away.
Bible be translated accurately, then you just might get a surprising. The king james version has been trusted by christians for generations. Jul, 2015 while its true that the arrangement and translation of some verses presented in the niv bible differ from those found in the king james bible or other versions of the holy book, that phenomenon. Grow your faith with devotionals, bible reading plans, and mobile apps.
The king james only controversy can you trust the modern. The bible version controversy bible lamb and lion ministries. This verse is missing from tyndales version 1534 and the geneva bible. Beware of satans latest new international readers version nirv. This verse they shall take up serpents has become controversial. The niv 2011 genderneutral translation controversy and new. Those who believe the king james bible to be the preserved word of god for the english speaking people will find no friend in the writings of james r. James white and the king james only controversy so.
When it comes to a particular translation, the safest approach that we have seen is to find a translation that follows a more word for word literal bent toward translating like the kjv, nkjv, nasv as opposed to a concept to concept translation approach like the niv or nlt. I mean, if we are going to accuse someone of heresy or of being in league with the antichrist, there ought to be more to it than which scripture translation a person chooses to use. But what are the problems with this translation and should we really be so concerned about it. The recent release of the genderneutral todays new international version of the bible tniv has resulted in the protests of many within the evangelical and reformed community. The king james only controversy, revised edition 9780764206054 by james r. These clarifications include the verse in 1 corinthians 6. Thats exactly what old testament scholar and niv translation committee member dr. The controversy over the new niv posted on september 6, 2012 by geoff b.
James 1 niv bible james, a servant of god and of the. Their goal is to accurately translate the word of god in a way that enables readers and listeners to hear the bible as it was originally written. The most popular dynamicequivalency translations, which dominate the evangelical world, are the new international version niv, todays new international version tniv, the message msg, the living bible tlb, the good news bible gnb, and the new living translation nlt. The latest version of the popular niv bible translation has had its verses on homosexuality reworded, making them clearer in denouncing the practice, a theologian who helped with the translation says. Unless the translators of the nivi had access to further information not already available at the original translation of the niv and apart from rev. Discussions of the merits or demerits of the planned now abandoned genderinclusive niv in the us in recent. If translators working for the state department of the federal government used the same translation technique that the niv uses, we would be at war within a month. A few kingjamesonly christians believe that the king james bible was the first english.
This most accurate bible translation study will compare the king james and the new international version, but most modern versions of the bible make the same errors as the niv. Today its the center of a debate where critics charge that contemporary translations have changed essential christian doctrines. Latest niv bible translation clearer on homosexual sins, says. The new international translation niv is straight out of the pits of hell.
When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such as the cev, csb, esv, gnb, hcsb, net, nlt, etc. Latest niv bible translation clearer on homosexual sins. The book is also wellindexed and easy to use to look up particular verses which relate to this controversial topic. Still, and in part because the niv is a dynamic equivalence translation, translating idea by idea rather than word by word, there are some errors. The niv 2011 genderneutral translation controversy and. John ankerberg hosts a debate on the king james only controversy. During their conversation on the controversies surrounding modern and older english translations of the bible, moo noted that while they have. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv bible. Marten woudstra, chairman of the niv old testament committee, was a sodomitehomosexual. White traces the development of bible translations old and new, investigating the differences between versions like the niv, nasb.
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