JohnGill
Puritan Board Senior
It's finally happened, the new pro-sodomite translation, The Queen James Version, is "out." Personally I see it as the obvious end result of the "Communication theory" that's part and parcel of the modern Bible movement. Wondering what everyone else thought of it.
For those who see no problems with other modern versions that take great liberties with the apographs, are you for or against this new version and if against how do you square this with regards for being for other modern versions who've taken liberties?
From Will Graham
I agree with him.
For those who see no problems with other modern versions that take great liberties with the apographs, are you for or against this new version and if against how do you square this with regards for being for other modern versions who've taken liberties?
From Will Graham
5 REASONS TO BURN THE ‘GAY’ BIBLE
Well, believe it or not, it has finally happened. In an attempt to prevent an ongoing “homophobic misinterpretation of God’s word,” the world’s first ever pro-gay Bible has just been published in the States. Sporting a large multi-coloured rainbow cross on its front page, the new ‘Queen James Version’ claims that its author is none other than God Himself and that Jesus Christ is a chief contributor. It’s on the market, ready for sale and just in time for Christmas.
Editors of the Bible have defended their translation on the Bible’s official webpage by writing that, “Homosexuality was first overtly mentioned in the Bible in 1946 in the Revised Standard Version. There is no mention of or reference to homosexuality in any Bible prior to this- only interpretations have been made.”
Leading Bible scholar Douglas Moo, however, is not convinced. Publically responding to the claims made by the ‘Queen James’ community, Moo said, “Few, if any English translations use the actual words ‘homosexuality’ or ‘homosexual’. But the history of English translations shows that versions have consistently used other language to refer to what we would call homosexual relationships.”
Well-known anti-gay passages such as Genesis 19:5, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Romans 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 1 Timothy 1:10 as well as Jude 1:7 have been meticulously reworded so as not to offend the LGBT community and to justify homosexual activity as a God-ordained practice.
What, then, can be done with such a Bible? Simple answer! Burn it. Dump it. Tear it to shreds. It’s not even worthy to blow your nose with.
1.- It is not inspired by God. Although we recognize that only the original manuscripts of the Bible were directly God breathed, the Queen James Bible makes a conscientious and premeditated effort to side-step any problematic passages related with homosexuality. Rather than coming to the biblical text openly and objectively as honest scholars, the translators interpret the whole of Scripture within the rubric of their pro-gay worldview. Instead of subjecting homosexuality to the Scripture, they invert the order and subject the Scripture to homosexuality.
2.- It justifies falsehood and the sin of man. The Queen James Version has come about due to much displeasure regarding the anti-gay tone of traditional Bible versions which are seemingly too offensive. Nevertheless, truth always has this offensive quality about it. I was born in 1985. Now 1984 and 1986 may feel awfully offended about that, but the fact remains. The truth stands. This is not an issue of showing mercy and love to the gay community; it is a matter of establishing what God designates as ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. Contrary to common opinion, the God of the Bible does not applaud men when they walk against Him and therefore, neither must we. We cannot justify the sin which God has called us to renounce.
3.- It is an affront to the creation of the Father. The Bible tells us that God created men and women in His image and likeness. But what is God like? The Scriptural narrative testifies that God is a Trinity i.e. He abides in eternal community. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit have mutually rejoiced in and loved one another from before time began. In this communal context, Adam and Eve were created. The Father determined that His image on earth would be reflected by men and women together- neither men with men nor women with women. A pro-gay Bible thus frustrates the creating purpose of the Creator God. So many are concerned about not offending the gay community; but how many stop to ask themselves if they are offending the great master Designer of the universe?
4.- It tramples the blood of Jesus Christ underfoot. Not only do the Rainbow Bible crew deny the Father’s aim in creation, but they also attack the saving purpose of the Son i.e. that Jesus came to save us from sin. Key to redemption is an open disavowal of sin and a repentant heart. But a pro-gay version of Scripture justifies the iniquity from which Jesus came to rescue us. After all, why repent of homosexuality if Jesus condones it? Such a message evidently kills off the efficacy of the Gospel and denigrates any demand of repentance from the One who preached, “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”
5.- It denies the Spirit of holiness. Lastly, the fifth reason to burn the Queen James Bible is that it directly opposes the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. It is His job to transform us all into a Christ-like mould. Any spirit that goes against the spirit of holiness is not heaven-sent but has descended from the pit. Brother John called on us to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1), and the one behind the gay Bible is certainly not to be equated with the life-giving freedom of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not make you free to sin; He liberates us to not sin any longer.
All in all, these are just some of the reasons why the new Queen James Bible must be sent back to the abyss from which it has oozed forth. It not a Bible version, but a Bible 'per-version'. God saves gay folk. Hallelujah. But that doesn’t mean that we can justify gay activity. God saves liars. God saves prostitutes. God saves paedophiles. God saves rapists. God saves the incestuous. God saves adulterers. And who would think of publishing a Bible justifying any of those sins? No one! So this winter don’t forget to burn your pro-gay Bible. At least it will be able to keep you warm.
The Queen James Bible.
I agree with him.