Friday, February 22, 2019

THE BIBLE HAS BEEN CORRUPTED


There are more than 450 English
translations of the Bible. Many church denominations have their own
version of the Bible, translated and commented to support their
doctrines. The Bible is generally referred to as the Word of God. The
Words of God are PURE. There is only one truth, not many different
versions. So the question needs to be asked: Which version of the
Bible is pure?
Many regard the KJV King James Version
as pure but since it dates from 1611 it contains some archaic
language, that is not understood by the modern English speaker. Many
quote verse without understanding the meaning. Some of the more
modern translations have been tainted and corrupted, sometimes
deliberately and at other times, to align with the doctrines and
beliefs of the translators. Especially the more recent translations
have been corrupted more than the earlier ones because theologians
have lost their fear and respect for God. Whereas reference to God
and Jesus were always in uppercase letters, many of the modern
translations use lowercase.
The older translations can be trusted
more than the modern ones. I personally prefer the New American
Standard, 1970 that is a more literal translation and it uses modern
English. There are also online sites like Biblehub.com where
different translations can be compared in parallel, which can give
the reader more insight, especially referring to the more traditional
translations. By parallel study of different versions you will soon
discover the differences and gain insight.
The most important books of the Bible
are the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, in which the
words of Jesus, His commands and teachings were recorded. Those are
the words of eternal life for those who take them seriously and obey
them. Those words have not been tampered with as much, as most modern
day churches and preachers ignore and regard them as impracticable,
impossible to carry out. They rather twist some other scriptures to
support their false teachings, by which they deceive the people.
Jesus spoke in parables, using simple
language and still many did not understand what He was saying because
they did not seek the truth. We read in Matthew 13:10”And the
disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in
parables?” 11Jesus answered them, “To you it has been
granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them
it has not been granted. 12“For whoever has, to him more shall
be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have,
even what he has shall be taken away from him. 13“Therefore I
speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and
while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.
14“In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled,
which says,
‘YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT
UNDERSTAND;
 YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT
PERCEIVE;


15FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL,
WITH THEIR EARS
THEY SCARCELY HEAR,
AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES,
OTHERWISE
THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES,
HEAR WITH THEIR EARS,
AND
UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN,
AND I WOULD HEAL
THEM.’”



These words are true about many professing Christians today. They
are keep themselves busy with endless Bible studies but they do not
gain understanding of the truth, because they have been blinded by
arrogance. They are blind to the truth because they trust in their
own understanding and refuse to obey the words of Jesus Christ. They
refuse to accept Jesus, repent and be baptized, so they are never
born again and never see the kingdom of God.


Understanding comes through revelation of Jesus Christ when we
accept, trust and obey Him and do not lean on our own understanding.



The Bible is a useful treasure, but without Jesus it is useless.
Jesus said to the religious Jews: “You search the Scriptures
because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these
that testify about Me; 40and you are unwilling to come to Me so
that you may have life.” John 5:39,40. The very same today, many
study the Bible because they think that in doing so they will have
eternal life but they refuse to follow and obey Jesus, and therefor
they will perish.


The Bible has been corrupted, but the truth of Jesus Christ, His
words and His gospel are clear and simple, for those who seek the
truth and obey it. They will find Jesus and He will give them
understanding. He gives His Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth in and
with those who obey Him. The Holy Spirit will teach them all things
and guide them into all truth, if they listen and obey Him.


Read the Bible for yourself, starting with the gospels, Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John. Take seriously the words of Jesus. Pray and ask
Him to give you understanding and He will give you wisdom about the
truth. Obey His words and follow Him. Stay with Him until the end and
you will have eternal life.


May Jesus bless you.


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