Oops - an effective way to open Christians eyes to the new versions deception

[DAN]

“Oops!” By Dan Nicholls, a retired history teacher.
nich83@optonline.net
Greetings! Just when you thought your “school days” were over, would you mind taking a “test?” I’ve got good news, however. Why? 1. It is an “open book test”…and 2. Your results will not be published in the New York Times. I will promise you this though; because Christians generally, are unaware of this problem, most are going to be shocked and startled at the results. The truth revealed, should be a “wake-up call” to the most destructive, subtle, massive deception that has ever permeated true Christianity.
Jesus said: “…If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32
But first, we need to “set the stage” by a quick review of what God has said about His precious Word. Many verses state God’s standards regarding His Word, and in summary; God’s Word states that each and every Word of God, (right down to the smallest jot and tittle) is absolutely, without question: inspired, true, pure, precious, powerful, preserved for ever and God has grave warnings about “adding to or taking away” His Words. Without this foundation doctrine firmly in place, a true vibrant Christianity will erode from within, and eventually cease to exist.
Satan has never ceased his war on discrediting and destroying God’s Word. History resounds with accounts of martyrs who died in preserving the Bible, but today, many are unaware of Satan’s deceptive attack from within “the walls.” A flood of differing, changing Bible versions is increasingly effecting doctrine and subtly choking believers with confusion and doubt as to the trustworthiness and veracity of God’s Word!! Words may say “The Holy Bible” on the cover...but if that book doesn’t measure up with all the standards God has for His Word, it has to be a counterfeit! If counterfeits are accepted within the “church walls,” they are bound to cause confusion and undermine confidence in our “sure foundation!” As Scripture warns, “For God is not the author of confusion…” I Cor. 14:33; “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Psalms 11:3; And, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17

TEST TIME: The only verse in the Bible that shows both the gospel being shared and the listener receiving the gift of salvation is that of Acts 8:37. The KJB states: “And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” (That’s a great gospel verse…right?!)
Now, with God’s high standards in mind, (especially God’s warning about “adding to or taking away” His precious Words) compare this vital verse of Acts 8:37 with what it says in a new version. (Typical of the new versions is the popular New International Version. So from now on I’ll just refer, for simplicity’s sake, to that of the NIV.)

So what does the new version or NIV say?…___________________________
Having trouble finding it? Surely it couldn’t be just a typo mistake, could it?…Let’s try another verse. Matthew 18:11 in the KJB says: “For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.” That is a powerful verse…is it not?
And the new version says?…_________________________________________

If you are like most Christians, you are likely in shock; but incredibly, we’ve barely “scratched the surface!” The NIV (like the other hundreds of new versions) has removed at least 15 complete verses! Furthermore, using deceptive editors’ notes, the NIV has “removed” no less than 45 other verses…such as,… the last 12 verses in the book of Mark!
The NIV has ripped the heart and meaning out of hundreds of verses, such as the most important verse regarding the Trinity, found in I John 5:7! In total, the NIV has removed the equivalent of 30 books of the Bible, a stunning 64,576 words! The NIV is entitled “The Holy Bible,” but wouldn’t it be more appropriate to label it, a “bible with holes?”…
And yet, a gullible Christian public assumes the new versions are Bibles in modern English! If that’s the case, how did the 15 missing verses, etc., get “updated” by vanishing into thin air?! The marketing ploys of the new version advocates don’t tell the public that there are TWO differing manuscript streams, not ONE source any more!! To say another different stream (which was always rejected by true Christians for centuries) is now legitimate and inspired by God is absurd! Only one can be God’s pure Word and the other, a deception of Satan. God cannot speak “out of two sides of His mouth!!” Did God, for example inspire Matthew to pen TWO different “Matthews?”…or Mark or Luke etc.. If the standards of His Word no longer apply, then is “God a man that He should lie?”
Although all new versions are different, they are also similar in that they have come from an entirely different, error-ridden, manufactured “manuscript trickle.” In stark comparison, the manuscript river behind the KJB is massive! Showing incredible unity, a lineage of over 5,000 sources, (including the very oldest), born-again “caretakers” down through the centuries, despite numerous martyrdoms, were used by God to give mankind in 1611, the Authorized King James Bible. ALL NEW VERSIONS DO NOT COME FROM THIS GOD ORDAINED SOURCE!! On the contrary, the background of the new versions is pathetic. Butchered and contaminated by non-Christian scribes, this “cesspool swamp,”(the source of the new versions) has hardly 44 sources, none of which agree. So what brought on all of these new versions?
In 1881 two English “high churchmen” apostates, named Westcott and Hort, (with a blatant disregard for God’s standards) attacked the KJB by replacing its textual base. As Satan’s tools, they concocted a so-called “better” Greek text, laden with corruption in its many “additions and subtractions.” For example, deceptively, Jesus Christ became less divine; the Holy Spirit lost considerable Holiness and often just became “the spirit.” If Westcott and Hort were alive today, no born-again pastor (that was aware of their racist, pro-evolution, occult, anti-God beliefs), would ever allow them to speak from his pulpit…..but yet, in a sense, they have,…. if the preacher uses a new version, that is…...
A few years ago, when I awakened to the truth and had gotten back into the KJB, I felt like I had taken a refreshing, spiritual shower. I felt cleansed of subtle wavering and doubt, for I was being filled with strength, confidence and peace. Praise The Lord!
May I challenge you to do as the Bereans were commended for doing? “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Acts 17:11
I pray that you to get back to your KJB. Would you rather use the real “sword of the Spirit” or some cheap “butter knives?!” Please do your homework! Using the standards of God’s Word, evaluate today’s new version scenario. Modern day Bible scribes are not only using corrupted sources, they have also given themselves “license” to further change Scripture….and therefore get $$$$$$ by showing enough “differences” to obtain a copyright! (Doesn’t the Bible warn that “the love of money is the root of all evil?”)…
The integrity of God’s Word is no light matter with God. Fellow believer, if you truly love God, don’t you feel an obligation to check out the incredible background exposing the men and the manuscripts behind the corrupt texts, and their offspring new versions as well? The following internet sites are excellent sources for example:
Dial-the-Truth Ministries TRACTS Page The Dean Burgon Society HomePage
Jesus -is-Lord.com: Jesus Christ is the ONLY Way to God Welcome to AVPublications.com
FAQ's Concerning Bible Versions

“…choose you this day whom ye will serve…” Will the Word of God be your “final authority,” or will you be deceived by the “so-called wisdom of man?”

[The Parson]

Thanks for this Dan... There was a simular circumstance that happened to me one Wednesday evening service...

Originally Posted by Bible Version Comparision One Wednesday evening before I started writing this paper, I was teaching at prayer meeting on the verses that were paramount to our beliefs. In the congregation there was a dear lady who for years had used a NIV. As I listed and read each verse to the congregation and expounded, I kept noticing a commotion where this dear lady was sitting. The more I read, the more she looked upset and was asking the lady next to her questions. After the service she cornered me and said: "brother Tim, these aren't in my book". One in particular was Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. This verse is a direct statement made by the Savior Himself about His purpose for being here. After she had showed me the other verses missing, I knew something was rotten in Denmark. The next day I began this article which is growing each time I dig deeper and deeper into the Bible version subject. There is a grave danger in these new translations that I never before saw until the above incident occurred. With the changes and meddelings going on in such a heated pace with the Bible versions, true doctrine becomes even harder and harder to find. You have to understand that the Word of God is inspired by God in such a way that we can't settle the true teachings (doctrines) on any one verse. Doctrine or teaching is not found neatly packed up in one place. Isaiah 28:9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. 28:10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: If meanings are changed and intermingled with other translations and texts, doctrines will become even more confused than they are now. I put it to you this way, If anyway will do, NO WAY will do just as well!!! How about this one: If it ain't broke, why fix it???

[DAN]

Dear Brother,
God bless you and thank the Lord we have TRUTH behind us!! I appreciate your encouragement. In the last 8 months I have, because of my belief and willingness to share the KJBO position, I have been "kicked out" of two churches. In the first church, I was publically smeared in front of 10,000 people, but I just hope and pray that God will use it all to awaken them to the truth. I think I'll share with you the response letter I sent to the pastor of the second church 11 days ago: The typical pastor it seems, these days is more concerned about "unity with no division" than about "truth."

(response letter to Pastor Bambera regarding me being told to not come here. 2/11/08
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Proverbs 30: 5:
February 11, 2008

Dear Pastor Bambera,

I was totally unprepared for you telling me after church yesterday that “I should not make Midvale Gospel my place of worship.” So may I please have a chance to respond by this email? I would appreciate it if you would please read all of my letter.
First of all, based upon the good talk we shared on Tuesday, I had the impression that you were a KJB man and that you were aware there were corruptions within the new version camp. I also felt we really “hit it off” and I left rejoicing, praising the Lord that I’d finally found a church that honors the Bible’s high standards of Scripture, preaching from the KJB, and does not quench the Holy Spirit. I left you with several items to read on the subject of the KJB and the new version deception, which you promised to read.
Frankly, I’m not convinced that you did absorb that information, because if you did, the true, powerful “sharper than any two-edged sword” Word of God would have cut through and exposed the truth. The sermon yesterday overall was very good, but in two areas I was surprised at you. You left the KJB in Colossians for you “like the way the TNLB says it.” (So it seems you really are not a KJB man, but instead, like much of Christianity, you accept a modern scenario that all of these hundreds of differing, changing versions along with the KJB are all acceptable with God; a view that is absolutely in defiance of what God says about His Word…please see the attachment) Then you seemed to attack those that cause “division” within the church, “for the devil was behind all division.” Like anyone I love unity, but now days, often times that is an unscriptural ploy to excuse an unfair attack upon KJB people and I wondered if that was the message you were conveying.
History tells us that up until 1881, true Christianity was using the KJB. Then when Satan’s scribes, came up with a lie of a so-called new and better manuscript text, the attack was hatched to bring on confusion, and destroy the credibility of God’s Word. This corruption has been spawning hundreds of counterfeit new versions. Just because most of Christianity has been deceived, the claim has been made that the KJB camp is causing division….when actually the opposite is true. Please read the following:

Which is more important…UNITY or TRUTH?

TRUE CHRISTIAN UNITY IS BROUGHT ON WHEN EVERYONE IS WALKING IN TRUTH. Precious spiritual unity is a bi-product, the result of all walking in truth. Therefore, seeking and obeying the truth should be our goal. As wonderful as unity is, UNITY can never be our priority. It has to be truth! Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life…” He made no mention that following him would bring on unity…in fact, he said the opposite!!

JESUS SAID:

Luke 12: 51-53 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Matt 10:34-35:Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

DIVISION HAPPENS WHEN DECEPTION AND TRUTH ARE AT ODDS! THEREFORE, WHEN THAT SCENARIO TAKES PLACE, OUR GOAL SHOULD BE TO SEEK THE TRUTH; NOT TO ACCOMMODATE OR “TURN A BLIND EYE” TO ERROR FOR THE SAKE OF ACHIEVING UNITY, SO-CALLED.
COMPROMISING TRUTH FOR THE SAKE OF MAINTAINING UNITY IS COUNTER- PRODUCTIVE, NON-BIBLICAL AND COURTING DISASTER!

Experiencing unity in any setting is no proof that it is correct or of God. A coven of Satanists could be UNIFIED in their goal of destroying Christianity, but in the absence of truth and scripture, their unity merely aids an evil cause.

IT SHOULD COME AS NO SURPRISE THAT STANDING FOR TRUTH MAY BRING ON DIVISION AND CONTROVERSY.
The appearance of Jesus brought division and the sword, not unity, because it was at odds with Satan’s kingdom.
As unpleasant as division may be in taking a stand for truth, it may be inevitable.

“IT IS BETTER TO BE DIVIDED BY TRUTH,
THAN TO BE UNITED IN ERROR!”

When a question, division or an issue arises, we should take note of the highly- commended Bereans of Acts 17. Their solution was a Biblical quest for truth, not a mission to accommodate various views. It also may be said that they did not avoid an issue. They readily did their homework…knowing full well the common sense of Proverbs 18: 13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
(Sadly today, regarding a vital subject that may take on the trappings of being divisive or controversial, it appears that some believers shy away from doing their Biblical homework. Some may be content to let the so-called “wisdom of man” instead of God’s Word be their final authority.) Mere man can be wrong. God’s Word can never be wrong. The Bereans were “of the mold” that “If God said it, they believed it and that was good enough for them.” = a view that seems to be vanishing increasingly, in much of Christianity these days….
Acts 17:11: “These (the Bereans) were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
THEY DID THEIR SCRIPTURE HOMEWORK, AND THEIR BELIEFS REFLECTED IT. THEY DID NOT JUST “PARROT” WHAT SOME MERE-MORTAL SAID. IT WAS “SOLA SCRIPTURA!” THE BIBLE WAS INDEED THEIR FINAL AUTHORITY, WHICH IS EXACTLY THE APPROACH GOD WANTS US TO TAKE! (PSALMS 119)
I Cor. 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

…. THIS VERSE LEADS US TO A CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT WITHIN MODERN DAY CHRISTIANITY, PERHAPS THE MOST CONTROVERSAL;… THAT OF BIBLE VERSIONS! CHRISTIANS WHO BELIEVE THAT GOD WOULD WANT ONE PURE ENGLISH BIBLE; (NOT HUNDREDS of DIFFERING VERSIONS), HAVE BEEN LABELED “KING JAMES-ONLY” BELIEVERS. THESE CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN ATTACKED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS; OFTEN ACCUSED OF CAUSING DIVISION IN THE CHURCH, OR BEING INTOLERANT OF ACCEPTING THE OTHER HUNDREDS OF NEW VERSIONS.
MANY CHRISTIANS THOUGH, TAKE A PASSIVE, “HO HUM” APPROACH AND DON’T WANT TO GET INVOLVED USING “UNITY” AS AN EXCUSE TO AVOID THE ISSUE.
BUT WAIT A MINUTE!! SHOULD NOT THE ISSUE BE CHECKED OUT?!
IS THERE ANYTHING OF GREATER IMPORTANCE IN CHRISTIANITY THAN THAT OF THE BIBLE, THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FAITH? AS IT SAYS IN PSALMS 11: 3: If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?



But yet, on this subject of supreme importance,(the Bible), why is it that it seems the anti-KJB side is reluctant to search the scriptures and see what the Bible says about the Bible? So often the opinions of well-known preachers, whose views don’t necessarily line up with scripture, may dominate their thinking. (Just because the pond’s big fish have swallowed the bait, hook, line and sinker; doesn’t mean the rest of us have to.)
For 18 centuries, believers generally had a preserved, pure Bible but then in 1881, a corrupt deception began to infiltrate the “Bride of Christ.” That error was "marked or exposed,” by a few knowledgeable Christians, but it was drowned out by other more powerful, worldly voices, and propelled by the “love of money.” In the rush to look scientific and academic, Christianity started to swallow a major deception that was in defiance of the standards of God’s Word…. Gradually, ever so subtly, Christians were no longer unified in “speaking the same thing,” as the publishing companies began churning out hundreds of new versions, many seminaries foolishly became contaminated with “higher critical” views, and pastors increasingly shelved preaching on the attributes and standards of holy scripture.
Yet, Biblical doctrine states clearly that each and every word of God is absolutely inspired, true, pure, precious, preserved…. And that God has grave warnings to anyone that adds to or takes away His words!!
Defiant of Scripture’s standards, this subtle deception spawned a scenario of hundreds of differing, changing, multiplying, English new-versions. The resulting confusion bred a lack of trust in Scripture. This infusion of man’s “so called wisdom” has been subtly eroding our once firm foundation. By comparison, cheap “butter knives” have been replacing our true, “quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword” Word of God, the Authorized King James Bible.
We have “sown to the wind and have reaped the whirlwind.” Our Christian "address" is in luke-warm Laodicia! Incredibly, many “so called watchmen on the church walls,” our pastors, are reluctant to be Berean and do proper homework. “Man’s so-called wisdom” has eroded Biblical truth, and in reality, the “new versions shifting sand” has subtly replaced our once firm foundation.
Jesus the good shepherd shows genuine love, care and compassion for all of his sheep. He goes out of his way to seek the one lost sheep that has gone astray; but today’s pastor/shepherd sometimes conveys a much different, harsher view when it comes to the KJB/versions issue. Some adamantly refuse to do their homework, preferring UNITY to be paramount, or the “wisdom of man” to dominate their thinking, even though it may contradict scripture. In the pulpit, they usually become KJB “correctors,” even stooping to mock the KJB. Incredibly, some “new-version advocates,” (pastors, etc.) viciously attack “KJB-Only” believers, accusing them of causing division…even to the point of giving them the “left foot of banishment,” …. But of course, all in the name of keeping unity in the church.
It seems as if there is no other issue within the church generally, that brings on such malicious activity, as illustrated by “anti-KJB-Only” people. Could this be because Satan, the “father of lies,” absolutely hates the true sword of the spirit, the KJB, the only English Bible that abides by God’s standards? He doesn’t mind it at all when our churches and believers go forth to battle him with cheap, counterfeit swords, albeit, “butter knives.” The real issue of, “Does today’s multiplying, differing, confusing, Bible version scenario line up in accordance with the standards of scripture?” The real issue often gets lost in the fray when UNITY is misdirected and exploited in place of TRUTH.

MISQUOTE THE BIBLE; PLAY “THE UNITY CARD;”
AND ATTACK!”

So often Romans 16:17 is quoted to “self-justify” attacks upon “KJB-only” believers. Incredibly at times, showing dishonesty, new version advocates, sometimes point a “holier than thou finger” and incorrectly, misquote the verse by saying: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences; and avoid them.” Wow! Now if their quote of Romans is correct, then Jesus should be avoided because he not only caused division, he admitted to causing DIVISION!!…and it could be said that therefore, scripture contradicts itself, and that God is a liar!!!
Now what does Romans 16:17 actually say? It says: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them." ....but notice that the key part of this verse are the words, "contrary to the doctrine.." Those important words have been deceptively shunned to therefore excuse themselves to go after anyone who is seemingly causing division by not agreeing with them.
By pointing one finger at the KJB-only people, THREE FINGERS are pointing back at them. Why? NEW-VERSION PROMOTERS; NOT THE KJB-ONLY BELIEVERS, ARE THE ONES THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THE DOCTRINE OF THE HIGH STANDARDS OF SCRIPTURE!!! NEW VERSION SCENARIO ADVOCATES ARE THE ONES CAUSING DIVISION! HOW? THEIR POSITION IS IN DEFIANCE OF SCRIPTURE’S DOCTRINAL STANDARDS! HOW DARE THEY DEFEND A SCENARIO THAT ALLOWS FOR GOD’S WORDS “TO BE ADDED TO OR TAKEN FROM” IN THOUSANDS OF PLACES? IF THEY WOULD ONLY DO HONEST HOMEWORK, THEY WOULD EASILY SEE THE FATHER OF LIES’ HANDIWORK IN ALL OF THIS DECEPTION AND THAT SATAN MISQUOTING SCRIPTURE, CAN EVEN PLAY THE “UNITY CARD” TO HIS ADVANTAGE.
If unity is our priority, then truth will be swallowed up in deception. Who is the winner then? God or Satan?

Pastor Bambera, on a minor note, before you told me yesterday that I was, in effect, not welcome in Midvale Gospel, I had dropped into the offering bag my tithe…a check for $550. I’m sure you would understand that I would prefer that tithe check be returned or ripped up.
I want the very best for you and your church, but that means that the Word of God has to be your final authority; not peer pressure, the church, or the often foolish, wisdom of man. Some day in heaven all believers are going before the throne. We are not going to bow to the “higher ups” of the Assembly of God denomination, famous pastors or seminary professors. We are all mere mortals. We are going before Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords; and is also The Word!
Sometimes I wonder if our Saviour will ask questions of those pastors, having such an awesome responsibility, (the modern watchmen of the church walls). What might Jesus, the Word, say to those pastors who have accepted and promoted the scenario of the Satanic inspired, corrupt versions of the Bible?
Perhaps Jesus, the Word may say, “Why did you not recognize that: For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. Jeremiah 2:13.”…or…. “Why weren’t you “Berean” and search the Scriptures for my standards of God’s Word; so that you would clearly know and hold to the truth? You do not “wrestle with flesh and blood”…so why would you weaken the church by bringing on cheap “butter knives” instead of the real supernatural weapon, the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.”
Pastor, you know my heart; that I am burdened to sound the alarm about these massive deceptions that the Bride of Christ is succumbing to in these last days. I hope you know that I have said these things out of love and care for you and your church. As it says in Proverbs 27:6, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.” And finally using words from one “old football player to another,” I hope and pray that you will have the guts to do your homework and do the right thing.
Sincerely in Christ,

Dan Nicholls
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Bro. I have yet to hear from the pastor. I pray he is under conviction.
I think I'll submit to the Baptist Forum the bulk of the above letter.
Appreciate your prayers.
God bless,
Dan

[The Parson]

Brother, thank you for sharing that with me. I've had the unity card played on me also. Your letter to this brother helped me to have more in the arsenal when it comes to protecting the truth.

My prayer is that God bless you sir...

[MavMin]

Sadly, Dan I doubt that he is under conviction. If he ever read the email after he saw it was from you, he most likely chuckled and said something derogatory and deleted it. You are probably just a poor uneducated schismatic that has no clue in his mind.