I could get into some serious Theological issues here about which is the correct Biblical Text that should be
used, but I'm not going to. I'm going to keep this very simple, and to the point. I am not a person that goes
around harassing people over what version of the Bible they read, and I do not get vocal about my opposition
to using one of the modern versions. I simply present information about what's wrong with them, and ask that
you read the info, pray about it, and let the Holy Spirit lead you in your decision on what version of the Bible
you should study from. I am not, and cannot be judgemental of my fellow Christian brothers and sisters.
Judgement is reserved for Jesus Christ, and Him alone. I am to love, and help my fellow believers - not
chastise them and judge them.
Most modern versions of the Bible have been "updated and modernized" to offer an ease of reading and
understanding of God's Word. The whole problem with this is the fact that they just simply omit parts of the
Bible. I'm not talking about the "Thee's" and "Thou's", and a few changed words here and there - I'm talking
about entire scriptures just completely left out!
Now I believe with all my heart that the Word of God is infallible - every word of it. I believe John 3:16 with all
my heart, simply because it is God's Word. By the same token, I believe Matthew 17:21 for the exact same
reason - it's GOD'S WORD. The problem here is that Matthew 17:21 can be found in the King James and
New King James version of the Bible, but it CANNOT be found in the NIV. It has been completely omitted.
There are MANY scriptures that have just been cut out, omitted, removed, etc... I'm not talking about a few
missing words, or sentences rearranged - I'm talking about complete scriptures that are just GONE!
Anyone familiar with scripture knows the common verses pretty well. Revelations says that Jesus is "The
Alpha and Omega, The Beginning and End". It says that unless you're reading it out of an NIV Bible. They
simply left out that part.
I dislike the NIV Bible simply because it leaves out complete scriptures, and removes important Deity points
in an awful lot of verses. This Bible has been "dumbed down", and I will not use it for these reasons. As I get
closer each day to my Lord and Savior, I want to study His words more and more - ALL OF THEM! I have
found that my heart is grieved each time I see public displays of watered down, or missing scriptures. These
are GOD'S WORDS, not a history lesson. We cannot just simply re-write the Bible because we feel that we
cannot understand the scriptures in the King James (or New King James) Bible.
For a more in depth look at what is missing, and how the Deity of Jesus Christ has been watered down and
sometimes completely removed from the NIV Bible, click on the link below. It is a real eye opening
experience. Read this, and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you with all of His infinite wisdom.
Ripped Out Of The Bible
Another Eye Opener