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Introductory Dedication To King James
Introductory Dedication To King James
In the 1611 KJV Bible
TO THE MOST HIGH AND MIGHTY PRINCE JAMES,
BY THE GRACE OF GOD
KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, AND IRELAND,
DEFENDER OF THE FAITH,
The Translators of the Bible wish Grace, Mercy and Peace,
through JESUS CHRIST, our Lord.
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GREAT and manifold were the blessings, most dread Sovereign, which Almighty God, the Father of all mercies, bestowed upon us the people of England, when first he sent Your Majesty’s… Continue reading
Does The Authorized Version Contain Archaic Words?
Does The Authorized Version Contain Archaic Words?
By Dr. Laurence M. Vance
The Authorized Version of the Bible is the best-selling, most read, most loved, and most revered book in history. This is beyond dispute. But doesn’t the Authorized Version contain archaic words? Certainly. Should we therefore replace it with something else? Certainly not. This is what is disputed. The Authorized Version of the Bible is often lauded for its place in literature, its majestic style, and its poetic… Continue reading
Which Version Of The Bible Should You Use?
Which Version Of The Bible Should You Use?
What version of the Bible should you use? Well that depends on a couple of things:
1. How ACCURATE do you want it to be?
2. How COMPLETE do you want it to be?
How ACCURATE a translation do you want?
If you want something as easy to read as a fairy tale book then by all means use a paraphrase version like “The Book” or “The Living Bible”. Those… Continue reading
Word List for the King James Bible
Word List for the King James Bible
Compiled by Timothy S. Morton
The King James Bible is often criticized because some of the words found in it are words not in common use today. Though these words are relatively few in number and can be readily defined in any good dictionary, many new versions have been published in recent years claiming to “update” the AV’s language. Along with updating the language, however, the new “Bibles” make many other more serious… Continue reading
Hermeneutics – Principles Of Bible Study
Hermeneutics – Principles Of Bible Study
The field of bible interpretation, or how to accurately interpret passages of scripture, is known as the field of hermeneutics. On this page, you will find articles, books and other reference materials to aid you in learning how to correctly interpret the Bible, including passages that many Christians have varied and often conflicting opinions of.
“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness… Continue reading