EP 163 | King James Idolatry: The Heresy Dividing the Church? | Redeeming Truth

Feb 5, 2025

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Join Pastor Jon Benzinger in this thought-provoking episode as he sits down with Dr. Mark Ward, a New Testament scholar with a PhD from Bob Jones University, to dive deep into the King James Only (KJV) movement.

On the Redeeming Truth podcast, Dr. Ward highlights why some believe the KJV is the only inspired translation—viewing it as the unadulterated Word of God—and why this perspective can be divisive and limiting.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

The KJV-Only Belief: Understand the roots of the KJV-only stance and why its proponents hold the King James Version as the singular, authoritative Bible translation.
The Case Against Exclusivity: Hear Dr. Ward explain how insisting on one version can hinder believers' access to God's Word, potentially creating barriers to understanding.
Modern Translations Matter: Learn about the importance of having Bible translations that are clear, intelligible, and accessible and why modern English versions can coexist with the KJV.
Navigating Controversial Language: Explore the challenges posed by some of the language and rhetoric used by KJV advocates and how this impacts both theological discourse and community unity.

Whether you're a long-time follower of the KJV movement or just curious about the dynamics of Bible translations, this episode offers valuable insights and a balanced perspective on how we engage with Scripture today.

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