What is a KJB person?
Posted: 27 May 2014, 17:35This is my attempt to broadly classify views of the King James Bible in regard to most Christian users or general perceptions of users. This comparison of beliefs is a rough guideline only.
CLASS ONE: KING JAMES BIBLE FAVOURED (PREFERRED)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used in certain movements and ministries, though not exclusively, and often modern versions might be used in conference, and there is a willingness to adopt modern King James Bible editions or versions.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: Overall the Word of God is preserved through time.
The KJB text: The KJB text is at least 99% correct.
The text in English: Overall the text of the Word is probably in English versions.
The KJB translation: Very good, but there are occasional areas which can be improved.
The KJB language/style: Generally good, but the archaic language is a stumbling block to new believers, which requires or allows for updating the language or other good versions to bring out the meaning better.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is faithful and reliable, but not perfect.
Other versions: Some other versions are valid or acceptable.
Other languages: The Word of God should continue to be translated into other languages.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will probably continue to be upheld by an extreme minority, but generally, with the changing language, new discoveries and progressive revelation of the Church, changes are inevitable.
Which edition of the KJB: Any current one.
CLASS TWO: KING JAMES BIBLE DEFENDED (TR ONLY)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used in certain movements and ministries. The principles of modernism are deficient, which means that the King James Bible must still continue to be the Bible for the present time.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: Overall the Word of God is preserved through time, specifically in the King James Bible.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Correct, but it is impossible to translate 100%, even though what it does translate is indeed valid.
The KJB language/style: Very good, but if the English language changes, alterations on the current English of the KJB may be necessary.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is faithful and reliable, and will never lead anyone astray.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: The Word of God can continue to be translated into other languages if they are done from the basis of the TR or from the KJB.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, and may, in the unknown future before the return of Christ, be yet altered in regards to the English only, and not the underlying texts.
Which edition of the KJB: Cambridge Edition best.
CLASS THREE: KING JAMES BIBLE PURIST (ENGLISH PRESERVATIONIST)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used by true believers. The principles of modernism are deficient, and the King James Bible is the providentially appointed correct Bible for the world.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: The Word of God is preserved through time, specifically in the King James Bible.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Fully perfect, equivalent to the originals in English.
The KJB language/style: Exact, no updating or changes are to be accepted.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is inerrant.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: With the world becoming conversant with English, the King James Bible alone is now to be promoted as the only form of the Bible for the whole world.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, and that by true revival, be restabilised as the Bible of the true Church throughout the Earth.
Which edition of the KJB: The Cambridge Edition generally, the Pure Cambridge Edition specifically.
CLASS FOUR: KING JAMES BIBLE EXTREMIST (HERETICS)
History: Because the Apostle Paul used the King James Bible, so should true believers today.
Inspiration: The Autographs are irrelevant. The King James Bible itself was made by inspired men from 1604-1611, and is advanced revelation.
Preservation: The King James Bible is the Word of God.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Superior to the originals.
The KJB language/style: Exact in all editions.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is inerrant in all editions.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: Since the KJB is necessary for salvation, it is the Word for the world.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, until it is finally destroyed by the New World Order, etc.
Which edition of the KJB: Any edition, but the Cambridge Edition preferred.
CLASS ONE: KING JAMES BIBLE FAVOURED (PREFERRED)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used in certain movements and ministries, though not exclusively, and often modern versions might be used in conference, and there is a willingness to adopt modern King James Bible editions or versions.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: Overall the Word of God is preserved through time.
The KJB text: The KJB text is at least 99% correct.
The text in English: Overall the text of the Word is probably in English versions.
The KJB translation: Very good, but there are occasional areas which can be improved.
The KJB language/style: Generally good, but the archaic language is a stumbling block to new believers, which requires or allows for updating the language or other good versions to bring out the meaning better.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is faithful and reliable, but not perfect.
Other versions: Some other versions are valid or acceptable.
Other languages: The Word of God should continue to be translated into other languages.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will probably continue to be upheld by an extreme minority, but generally, with the changing language, new discoveries and progressive revelation of the Church, changes are inevitable.
Which edition of the KJB: Any current one.
CLASS TWO: KING JAMES BIBLE DEFENDED (TR ONLY)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used in certain movements and ministries. The principles of modernism are deficient, which means that the King James Bible must still continue to be the Bible for the present time.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: Overall the Word of God is preserved through time, specifically in the King James Bible.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Correct, but it is impossible to translate 100%, even though what it does translate is indeed valid.
The KJB language/style: Very good, but if the English language changes, alterations on the current English of the KJB may be necessary.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is faithful and reliable, and will never lead anyone astray.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: The Word of God can continue to be translated into other languages if they are done from the basis of the TR or from the KJB.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, and may, in the unknown future before the return of Christ, be yet altered in regards to the English only, and not the underlying texts.
Which edition of the KJB: Cambridge Edition best.
CLASS THREE: KING JAMES BIBLE PURIST (ENGLISH PRESERVATIONIST)
History: Because for many years the King James Bible was used, and due to tradition and conservative forces, that Bible has continued to have been used by true believers. The principles of modernism are deficient, and the King James Bible is the providentially appointed correct Bible for the world.
Inspiration: The Autographs are 100% infallible, inspired and perfect.
Preservation: The Word of God is preserved through time, specifically in the King James Bible.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Fully perfect, equivalent to the originals in English.
The KJB language/style: Exact, no updating or changes are to be accepted.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is inerrant.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: With the world becoming conversant with English, the King James Bible alone is now to be promoted as the only form of the Bible for the whole world.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, and that by true revival, be restabilised as the Bible of the true Church throughout the Earth.
Which edition of the KJB: The Cambridge Edition generally, the Pure Cambridge Edition specifically.
CLASS FOUR: KING JAMES BIBLE EXTREMIST (HERETICS)
History: Because the Apostle Paul used the King James Bible, so should true believers today.
Inspiration: The Autographs are irrelevant. The King James Bible itself was made by inspired men from 1604-1611, and is advanced revelation.
Preservation: The King James Bible is the Word of God.
The KJB text: The KJB text is correct.
The text in English: The Bible text is fully presented in English.
The KJB translation: Superior to the originals.
The KJB language/style: Exact in all editions.
The perfection of the KJB: The KJB is inerrant in all editions.
Other versions: No other present English versions are acceptable.
Other languages: Since the KJB is necessary for salvation, it is the Word for the world.
The future of the KJB: The KJB will continue to be used by a faithful minority of believers, until it is finally destroyed by the New World Order, etc.
Which edition of the KJB: Any edition, but the Cambridge Edition preferred.