OF SELECTED SCRIPTURES
AFFECTING FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES
OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
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TABLES OF COMPARISON OF SELECTED SCRIPTURES
AFFECTING FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINES
OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
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The categories of tables were selected to represent the most significant areas of change in modern translations which affect fundamental Christian doctrine. This listing is only a portion of the overwhelming number of alterations to essential doctrines.
1. THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men." (Philippians 2:5-7)
Modifications to key verses such as this one and others containing titles of the Lord Jesus Christ denigrate the doctrine of His deity.
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV I Timothy 3:16 God He (margin note - God) He He God Daniel 3:25 the Son of God son of the gods a son of the gods a son of the gods the Son of God Acts 3:13, 26 his Son Jesus His Servant Jesus His Servant Jesus his servant Jesus his servant Jesus Philippians 2:6 thought it not robbery to be equal with God counted it not a prize to be on an equality with God did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped did not consider equality with God something to be grasped did not consider it robbery to be equal to God* Acts 8:37 that Jesus Christ is the Son of God omitted (marginal note)
omitted (marginal note)
omitted (footnote)
that Jesus Christ is the Son of God John 6:69 thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God Thou art the Holy One of God You are the Holy One of God you are the Holy One of God you are the Christ, the Son of the living God John 9:35 Son of God Son of God Son of Man Son of Man Son of God Matthew 20:20 worshipping him worshipping him bowing down kneeling down kneeling down John 4:42 this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world this is indeed the Saviour of the world this One indeed is the Savior of the world this man really is the savior of the world this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world Acts 15:11; 16:31 Lord Jesus Christ Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Christ* Romans 1:3 Jesus Christ our Lord omitted omitted omitted Jesus Christ our Lord I Corinthians 5:4 our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus Christ Ephesians 3:14 of our Lord Jesus Christ omitted omitted omitted our Lord Jesus Christ I Thess. 2:19 our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus Christ I Thess. 3:11 our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord Jesus Jesus our Lord our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus Christ II Thess. 1:8 our Lord Jesus Christ our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus our Lord Jesus Christ John 14:28 my Father the Father the Father the Father My Father Philippians 4:13 through Christ in him through Him through him through Christ Acts 7:59 calling upon God calling upon the Lord called upon the Lord omitted calling on God *NU - The most prominent modern critical text of the Greek New Testament, published in the 26th edition of the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament and in the 3rd edition of the United Bible Societies Greek New Testament. (New King James Version, Preface, "The New Testament Text").2. THE INCARNATION "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." (I Timothy 3:16)
New versions change "God" to "He" in this verse and omit other references to Jesus Christ coming in the flesh."BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD, AND SHALL BRING FORTH A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son; and he called his name JESUS." (Matthew 1:23-25)
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV I John 4:3 that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh omitted omitted omitted that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh Acts 2:30 according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ omitted omitted omitted according to the flesh He would raise up the Christ Ephesians 5:30 of his flesh and of his bones omitted omitted omitted of His flesh and of His bones 3. THE VIRGIN BIRTH
In the prophecy as it was originally given in Isaiah 7:14, the Revised Standard Version changes "virgin" to "young woman" and the NASB has "maiden" in a footnote. In Matthew 1:25, new versions change "her firstborn son" to "birth to a son", casting doubt upon the virginity of Mary at Jesus’ birth.
Other verses are changed to indicate that Jesus was born of an earthly father. These alterations deny the role of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus Christ and, therefore, His divine nature.
"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins." (Colossians 1:13,14)
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV Matthew 1:25 her firstborn son brought forth a son birth to a Son birth to a son her firstborn Son Luke 2:33 Joseph and his mother his father and his mother His father and mother The child’s father and mother Joseph and His mother Luke 2:43 Joseph and his mother his parents His parents his parents Joseph and His mother 4. THE SUBSTITUTIONARY ATONEMENT
New versions remove reference to the blood atonement in this and other verses. Words are also omitted or changed which show that the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ is the full atonement for our sins.
"Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene...After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country . . .Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen." (Mark 16:9,12,14)
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV Colossians 1:14 through his blood omitted omitted omitted through His blood Colossians 1:24 that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ that which is lacking in Christ’s afflictions what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ I Corinthians 11:24 broken for you is for you (margin note) for you (marginal note) for you broken for you I Cor. 5:7; I Peter 4:1 for us omitted omitted omitted for us Ephesians 1:14 purchased possession God’s own possession God’s own possession God’s possession purchased possession Hebrews 1:3 by himself omitted omitted omitted by Himself 5. THE RESURRECTION
New versions isolate Mark 16:9-20 with the misleading disclaimer that it is not contained in the earliest manuscripts. They also question almost every appearance of Jesus after his resurrection, causing doubts concerning His bodily resurrection and deity.
"So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God." (Mark 16:11)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Mark 16:9-20 Appearances of Jesus after His resurrection marginal disclaimer marginal disclaimer --verses replaced with: "And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation." parenthetical disclaimer Appearances of Jesus after His resurrection Luke 9:31 his decease his decease (margin) his departure his departure His decease Acts 1:3 infallible proofs by many proofs convincing proofs convincing proofs infallible proofs Ephesians 5:30 of his flesh and of his bones omitted omitted omitted of `His flesh and of His bones Luke 13:32 the third day I shall be perfected the third day I am perfected The third day I reach my goal the third day I will reach my goal the third day I shall be perfected Luke 24:12 Peter at the empty tomb marginal disclaimer Parenthetical disclaimer Peter at the empty tomb Peter at the empty tomb Luke 24:40 he showed them his hands and his feet he shewed them his hands and his feet omitted
(marginal note)he showed them his hands and his feet He showed them His hands and His feet 6. THE ASCENSION
The ascension proves that Jesus Christ is now in heaven. Almost every mention of the ascension is omitted in some new versions.
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." (I John 5:7)
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV John 16: 16 because I go to the Father omitted omitted omitted because I go to the Father Luke 24:51 carried up into heaven carried up into heaven (marginal disclaimer)
omitted (marginal note)
taken up into heaven carried up into heaven Mark 16:9-20
(verse 19)received up into heaven marginal disclaimer parenthetical with marginal disclaimer parenthetical disclaimer received up into heaven John 3:13 which is in heaven which is in heaven
(marginal disclaimer)omitted
(marginal note)omitted
(footnote)who is in heaven 7. THE TRINITY
This is the famous Trinitarian proof text which F.J.A. Hort hoped to remove from the New Greek Text. (see Life and Letters of Fenton John Anthony Hort) It is missing from the New Greek New Testament Text, the English Revised Version and most modern translations.
"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." (Acts 8:37)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV I John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. omitted omitted (marginal disclaimer)
omitted (footnote)
for there are three who bear Witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit and these three are one. Isaiah 48:16 the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me. the Lord God hath sent Me, and His Spirit the Lord God has sent Me, and His Spirit the Sovereign Lord has sent me, with his Spirit. the Lord God and His Spirit have sent Me. Romans 1:20 Godhead divinity divine nature divine nature Godhead Acts 17:29 Godhead Godhead Divine Nature divine being Divine Nature Colossians 2:9 Godhead Godhead Deity Deity Godhead 8. JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST ALONE
New versions omit this verse and alter others to change justification by faith to salvation through works. Many versions delete "by himself" in Hebrews 1:3 to permit faith in another mediator, such as Mary. The omission of "on me" in John 6:47 allows any belief.
"The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." (Psalm 12:6,7)
SCRIPTURE KJV ERV NASB NIV NKJV Acts 8:37 If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. omitted (marginal note) omitted (marginal note) omitted (footnote) "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God." Romans 11:6 but if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. omitted omitted omitted (footnote)
but if it is of works, it is no longer grace: otherwise work is no longer work. Romans 11:30-32 not believed unbelief
Disobedient Disobedience
disobedient disobedience
disobedient disobedience
disobedient disobedience
Hebrews 3:18 believed not disobedient disobedient disobedient (footnote) did not obey Galatians 5:22 faith faithfulness faithfulness faithfulness faithfulness John 6:47 believeth on me that believeth believes believes believes in Me Hebrews 1:3 by himself omitted omitted omitted by Himself Mark 10:24 for them that trust in riches for them that trust in riches omitted omitted for those who trust in riches Matthew 6:22 thine eye be single thine eye be single your eye is clear your eyes are good your eye is good 9. INERRANCY OF SCRIPTURE
In this important verse, new versions change "them" referring to the Scriptures to "us" referring to people. Other alterations and omissions diminish the authority of Scripture and discourage confidence in its divine inspiration and preservation.
"He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. (John 12:44,45)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Luke 4:4 but by every word of God omitted omitted omitted but by every word of God* Psalm 12:6, 7 The words of the LORD are pure words...Thou shalt keep them, O LORD. Thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. the words of the Lord are pure words…Thou shalt keep them O Lord, Thou shalt preserve them from this generation forever. The words of the Lord are pure words...Thou, O Lord, wilt keep them; Thou wilt preserve him from this generation forever. And the words of the Lord are flawless...O Lord you will keep us safe and protect us from such people forever. The words of the Lord are pure words...You shall keep them, O Lord, you shall preserve them from this generation forever. II John 9 doctrine of Christ teaching of Christ teaching of Christ teaching of Christ doctrine of Christ II Corinthians 2:17 corrupt the word of God corrupting the word of God (marginal note) peddling the word of God peddle the word of God for profit peddling the word of God 10. MASCULINE DEITY
New versions frequently change masculine words referring to God to the neuter "One". False religions of this world often identify their god as "the One". The new "Politically Correct" bible calls God, "Father-Mother", and Christ, "the human one." (41)
"How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning, how thou art cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations." (Isaiah 14:12)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV John 7:18 his glory the glory of him the glory of the one the honor of the one the glory of the One Colossians 3:10 the image of him the image of him to the image of the One the image of its Creator the image of Him John 6:69 Christ, the Son the Holy One the Holy One the Holy One Christ, the Son Revelation 1:18 he that liveth the Living one the living One the Living One He who lives John 12:45, 15:21 him that sent me him that sent me the One who sent Me the One who sent me Him who sent Me Matthew 13:37 He that soweth he that soweth the one who sows The one who sowed He who sows 11. SATAN
"I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star." (Revelation 22:16)
In the only passage of Scripture which describes Lucifer’s iniquity and fall into hell, most new versions omit the name Lucifer and confuse his identity with Jesus Christ.
"What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. (Psalm 8:4,5)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Isaiah 14:12 O Lucifer, son of the morning Daystar, son of the morning O star of the morning O morning star O Lucifer, son of the morning Luke 4:8 Get thee behind me, Satan omitted Omitted omitted Get behind me, Satan* 12. MAN
New versions exalt man to being "a little lower than God" and omit many references to his fallen spiritual condition. Cults, the New Age and false religions also raise mankind to the level of being divine or in the process of evolving into gods. (42)
"That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." (II Timothy 3:17)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Psalm 8:5 the angels God
(marginal note - angels)God the heavenly beings
(footnote -- than God)the angels Matthew 18:11 that which was lost that which was lost Parenthetical omitted that which was lost Colossians 3:6 children of disobedience sons of disobedience omitted omitted sons of disobedience Mark 15:28 transgressors (in margin) omitted (marginal note) omitted transgressors 13. SANCTIFICATION
New versions frequently delete words such as "righteousness", "holy", "perfect" and other requirements of the sanctified life. As a result, the gospel is brought into reproach by worldliness and corruption in the church.
"After this manner therefore pray ye..." (Matthew 6:9)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV I Thess. 5:27 holy brethren brethren (footnote -- holy) brethren brothers holy brethren II Peter 1:21 holy men men men men holy men I Peter 1:22 pure heart heart heart (marginal note) heart (footnote) pure heart I Corinthians 2:6 perfect Perfect
(footnote - full grown)mature mature mature II Timothy 3:17 perfect complete adequate thoroughly equipped complete Proverbs 21:21 Righteousness Righteousness Righteousness prosperity Righteousness I Peter 2:12 honest seemly excellent good conduct honorable Titus 1:8 sober soberminded sensible self-controlled sober-minded Jude 1:1 sanctified called called called sanctified Mark 10:21 take up the cross omitted omitted omitted Take up the cross Matthew 20:16 for many be called, but few chosen omitted omitted omitted for many are called, but few chosen Romans 8:1 who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. omitted omitted omitted (footnote)
who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Matthew 5:44 bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you omitted omitted omitted (footnote)
bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you II Timothy 2:15 study give diligence be diligent do your best be diligent I Timothy 4:15 meditate be diligent take pains be diligent meditate Revelation 22:14 do his commandments wash their robes wash their robes wash their robes do His commandments 14. PRAYER
New versions remove 21 words from The Lord’s Prayer in Luke 11 and words of instruction on prayer in other passages.
"This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:11)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Luke 11:2 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so on earth..
Father, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come
Father, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Father, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Luke 11:3 Give us day by day our daily bread Give us day by day our daily bread Give us each day our daily bread. Give us each day our daily bread. Give us day by day our daily bread. Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
And forgive us our sins; for we ourselves also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And bring us not into temptation.
(marginal note)And forgive us our sins, For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.
Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:13b For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.. omitted parenthetical with disclaimer omitted (footnote)
For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Mark 13:33 watch and pray watch and pray (margin) keep on the alert be on guard, be alert watch and pray Luke 21:36 pray always at every season, making supplication praying pray pray always Acts 1:14 prayer and supplication omitted prayer prayer prayer and supplication James 5:16 effectual fervent prayer supplication effective prayer prayer effective fervent prayer Mark 9:29 prayer and fasting prayer (marginal note) prayer prayer prayer and fasting 15. THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST
Important references to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to establish His reign upon earth are often omitted in the new versions. The New Age Movement, cults and apostate religions believe that "the Christ" is already on the earth and will soon be revealed. (43)
"Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief; when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand." (Isaiah 53:10)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Matthew 6:13 for thine is the kingdom omitted (marginal note) Parenthetical omitted (footnote) for Yours is the kingdom Matthew 25:13 the Son of man cometh omitted omitted omitted Son of Man is coming Revelation 11:17 and art to come omitted omitted omitted and who is to come Revelation 11:15 kingdoms of our Lord kingdom of our Lord kingdom of our Lord kingdom of our Lord kingdoms of our Lord Titus 2:13 glorious appearing appearing of the glory appearing of the glory glorious appearing glorious appearing John 18:36 now now as it is now now 16. SIN
New versions change "sin" to "guilt" in this important verse, thus relieving man of his accountability and placing the blame on God.
Rewording of I John 5:19 blames the devil for sin, as did Eve. Modern psychology in the church reflects this propensity to transfer responsibility for sin rather than to repent. New versions alter many verses pertaining to sin in order to present it in less relevant, personal and severe terms.
"And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust from under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the Day of Judgment, than for that city." (Mark 6:11)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Luke 7:30 rejected the counsel of God against themselves rejected for themselves the counsel of God rejected God’s purpose for themselves rejected God’s purpose for themselves rejected the counsel of God for themselves I Corinthians 5:1-6:13 fornication fornication immorality sexual immorality sexual immorality Ephesians 5:5 Whoremonger fornicator immoral person immoral person fornicator Galatians 5:19 adultery omitted immorality sexual immorality adultery Deuteronomy 23:17 sodomite sodomite cult prostitute temple prostitute perverted (footnote) I Timothy 1:10 them that defile themselves with mankind abusers of themselves with men homosexuals perverts sodomites Galatians 5:21 murders omitted omitted omitted murders Romans 13:9 Thou shalt not bear false witness omitted omitted omitted You shall not bear false witness I Thess. 2:3 deceit, nor of uncleanness error, nor uncleanness error or impurity error or impure motives deceit or uncleanness Mark 10:24 them that trust in riches them that trust in riches omitted omitted those who trust in riches I Timothy 6:10 root of all evil root of all kinds of evil root of all sorts of evil root of all kinds of evil root of all kinds of evil Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. omitted (marginal note)
omitted (marginal note)
omitted (footnote)
but if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. Matthew 5:22 angry with his brother without a cause angry with his brother
(marginal note)angry with his brother (marginal note) angry with his brother (footnote) angry with his brother without a cause John 7:53-8:11 Passage included Passage omitted Marginal disclaimer parenthetical disclaimer Passage included Isaiah 53:10 an offering for sin a guilt offering a guilt offering an offering for sin I John 5:19 wickedness the evil one Power of the evil one control of the evil one sway of the wicked one Revelation 2:15 which thing I hate omitted Omitted omitted which thing I hate II Timothy 3:2 blasphemers railers Revilers abusive blasphemers II Timothy 3:3 trucebreakers false accusers... despisers of those who are good Implacable slanderers no lovers of good Irreconcilable
Malicious gossips haters of goodunforgiving slanderous not lovers of the good unforgiving slanderers despisers of good Titus 2:5 blasphemed blasphemed dishonored malign blasphemed Revelation 22:11 unjust unrighteous does wrong does wrong unjust II Corinthians 4:2 dishonesty things of shame shame shameful ways shame Matthew 23:14 ye devour widows houses and for a pretense make long prayers omitted
(marginal note)Parenthetical with disclaimer Omitted
(footnote)you devour widows houses and for a pretense make long prayers 17. THE JUDGMENT
References to a final Day of Judgment are often missing in new versions. New Age prophets teach that, since God is love, He does not judge anyone. Belief in a literal hell and fear of God’s judgment are both foolishness and an offense to modern man.
"The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God." (Psalm 9:17)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Daniel 7:10 judgment judgment court court court Matthew 5:21 in danger of the judgment judgment liable to the court subject to judgment in danger of the judgment Mark 6:11 the day of judgment omitted omitted omitted the day of judgment Luke 17:36 Two shall be in the field, the one shall be taken and the other left. omitted (marginal note)
omitted (marginal note)
omitted (footnote)
Two men will be in the field, the one will be taken and the other left. II Corinthians 5:11 the terror of the Lord the fear of the Lord the fear of the Lord to fear the Lord the terror of the Lord Revelation 6:17 day of his wrath day of their wrath day of their wrath day of their wrath day of His wrath Revelation 12:12 Woe to the inhabiters of the earth woe for the earth woe to the earth woe to the earth Woe to the inhabitants of the earth Revelation 15:3 King of saints King of the ages King of the nations King of the ages king of the saints Revelation 15:4 thy judgments are made manifest thy righteous acts have been made manifest thy righteous acts have been revealed your righteous acts have been revealed your judgments have been manifested Revelation 21:24 the nations of them which are saved the nations the nations the nations the nations of those who are saved Revelation 22:19 God shall take away his part out of the book of life. God shall take away his part from the tree of life. God shall take away his part from the tree of life. God will take away from him his share in the tree of life. God shall take away his part from the Book of Life. 18. HELL
New versions change "shall be turned into hell" to "return to the grave" or "Sheol". In similar verses, "the depths" or "the realm of death" is substituted. Descriptions of the everlasting torment of souls in hell are eliminated or softened.
"I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; But there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." (Galatians 1:6-8)
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell The wicked shall return to Sheol the wicked will return to Sheol the wicked return to the grave the wicked shall be turned into hell Deuteronomy 32:22 lowest hell lowest pit lowest part of Sheol realm of death lowest hell Job 26:6 hell Sheol (margin - grave) Sheol death sheol Isaiah 57:9 hell hell Sheol grave sheol Matt. 11:23; Luke 10:15 brought down to hell go down unto hades descend to Hades go down to the depths brought down to hades Mark 9:44, 46 Where their worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched. omitted
(marginal disclaimer)omitted omitted
(footnote)Where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched. 19. THE GOSPEL
SCRIPTURE KJV RV NASB NIV NKJV Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ I am not ashamed of the gospel I am not ashamed of the gospel I am not ashamed of the gospel I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ Matthew 19:17 There is none good but one, that is God one there is who is good There is only One who is good. There is only One who is good. No one is good but One, that is God. Luke 2:14 good will toward men men in whom he is well pleased men with whom he is pleased men in whom his favor rests good will toward men Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. For the Son of man came to save that which was lost. Parenthetical with disclaimer omitted
(footnote)For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. Mark 15:28 And he was numbered with the transgressors omitted
(marginal note)omitted
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(footnote)And he was numbered with the transgressors Colossians 1:14 through his blood omitted omitted omitted (footnote) through His blood Hebrews 1:3 purged our sins made purification of sins made purification of sins purification for sins purged our sins I John 5:19 wickedness the evil one power of the evil one control of the evil one sway of the wicked one Luke 7:30 rejected the counsel of God against themselves rejected for themselves the counsel of God rejected God’s purpose for themselves rejected God’s purpose for themselves rejected the counsel of God for themselves John 9:35 Dost thou believe on the Son of God? Dost thou believe on the Son of God? (marginal note - Son of man) Do you believe in the Son of Man? Do you believe in the Son of Man? Do you believe in the Son of God? Acts 3:13, 26 his Son Jesus his Servant Jesus His Servant Jesus his servant Jesus his Servant Jesus I John 5:13 that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God omitted omitted omitted that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. II Corinthians 2:15 are saved are being saved are being saved are being saved are being saved Mark 10:21 take up the cross omitted omitted omitted take up the cross Jude 1:1 sanctified called called called sanctified I Thess. 5:27 holy brethren brethren (footnote - holy) brethren brothers holy brethren Romans 8:1 who walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit omitted omitted omitted (footnote)
who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Ephesians 4:6 God…who is in you all God…who is…in all God…who is…in all God…who is…in all God…who is in you all Acts 8:5 preached Christ Proclaimed…the Christ proclaiming Christ proclaimed the Christ preached Christ I Corinthians 1:21 foolishness of preaching Foolishness of the preaching (marginal note - of the thing preached) foolishness of the message preached foolishness of what was preached foolishness of the message preached Acts 4:4 the word The word the message the message the word SCRIPTURE CHANGES IN MODERN VERSIONS WHICH AFFECT THE INTERPRETATION OF
BIBLE PROPHECY
Who will soon come to establish His Millennial Kingdom?
The NASB and NIV remove references to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Matthew 24:24 says:"There shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
Many shall come in Jesus’ name, claiming that they will establish the kingdom of God preceding or in the place of Jesus Christ.
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV Matthew 6:13 for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen Parenthetical
marginal disclaimerFootnote for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 25:13 the Son of man cometh Omitted Omitted Son of man is coming Revelation 11:17 and art to come Omitted Omitted and who is to come Titus 2:13 glorious appearing appearing of the glory Glorious appearing glorious appearing Mark 13:6 saying, "I am Christ" saying, "I am he" Claiming, "I am he" saying, "I am he" Luke 11:2b Thy will be done as in heaven, so on earth Omitted omitted
(footnote)Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What will happen just prior to Jesus Christ’s return?
II Thessalonians 2:3-12 foretells that many will fall away from or deny the true faith, "the truth" (v. 10) that God became man in Jesus Christ. They will worship a counterfeit Christ who is Satan incarnate, while under a strong delusion that mankind is being transformed into gods. New version terms "rebellion," "lawlessness" and "destruction" may be applied to those who oppose this antichrist system.
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV II Thessalonians 2:3 there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition the apostasy comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction unless the falling away comes first and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition. How are we to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Jesus gives his disciples instructions to "watch and pray," as He did Peter, "that ye enter not into temptation." Those who do not heed this warning will fall away and will be not counted worthy to escape the judgment that is coming upon all those who dwell on the earth.
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV Mark 13:33 watch and pray keep on the alert be on guard, be alert watch and pray Luke 21:36 pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things praying in order that you may have strength to escape all these things pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things How will the Antichrist be recognized?
The spirit of antichrist does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, but believes that Christ comes as the "universal consciousness" of the divine spirit within each person. The Antichrist exalts himself above God and will exterminate many through an artifice of "peacemaking," be a practitioner of witchcraft or "the Craft" (Freemasonry) and will worship "the force" of pagan religions.
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV I John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; and this is the spirit of antichrist but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the antichrist Daniel 8:25 he shall cause craft to prosper...and by peace shall destroy many He will cause deceit to succeed by his influence . . . destroy many while they are at ease He will cause deceit to prosper... When they feel secure, he will destroy many he shall cause deceit to prosper...he shall destroy many in their prosperity Daniel 11:38 shall he honour the God of forces he will honor a god of fortresses he will honor a god of fortresses he shall honor a god of fortresses What is the mark, the name and the number of the Beast?
The NASB and NIV do not clearly differentiate between the mark, the name and the number of the Beast. Some Bible scholars say that the Six-Pointed Star represents The Mark of the Beast, claiming that "The Beast" is the Assyrian-Babylonian god, Saturn, whom the apostate Israelites worshipped as the Star of Remphan (Acts 7:37-43).
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV Revelation 13:17 the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name the mark, either the name of the beast or the number of his name the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name Should people receive the name of the Beast?
God will seal His servants’ foreheads during the Tribulation. New versions add "his name and" to this prophecy, leading the unwary to take the name of the beast or antichrist before receiving the Lamb’s Father’s name. All who take "his name" are condemned. (14:9,10)
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV Revelation 14:1 His father's name written in their foreheads His name and his father's name written on their foreheads His name and his father's name written on their foreheads His father's name written on their foreheads What is MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT?
Mystery Babylon is both a city and a religious system. New versions change the punctuation of Revelation 17:9,10 to confuse the identity of the “city of seven hills,” which is Rome. Revelation 14:8 and 17:18 are references to “that” great city mentioned in 17:9. In 17:5, the NASB transfers the key word “Mystery” from the literal name on her forehead to a descriptive phrase declaring the name “a mystery,” or knowledge not revealed to man. This changes the interpretation by removing its association with the mystery religion of ancient Babylon from which Roman Catholicism derives.
SCRIPTURE KJV NASB NIV NKJV Revelation 17:9,10 The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. And there are seven kings. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits, and they are seven kings The seven heads are seven hills on which the woman sits. They are also seven kings The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. There are also seven kings Revelation 14:8 Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great Fallen, fallen is Babylon the Great Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city Revelation 17:18 the woman which thou sawest is that great city the woman whom you saw is the great city The woman you saw is the great city the woman whom you saw is that great city Revelation 17:5 upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH upon her forehead a name was written, a mystery, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH this title was written on her forehead: MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH on her forehead a name was written: MYSTERY BABYLON, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH
TABLES OF COMPARISON OF SELECTED SCRIPTURES THE 19TH CENTURY OCCULT REVIVAL: THE LEGACY OF WESTCOTT & HORT
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“The mark
of the child of God is that he loves everybody!”
(a quote from Pastor Jack
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“Sometimes you may leave here and say, 'I wonder what he's mad about?' I'm not mad about anything, I just know one thing—whatever a preacher quits preaching on, is what his church will fill up with!”
SOURCE: Pastor Phil Kidd, a quote from the needful sermon “I AM Ashamed”
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