# Why Are Some People King James Version Only? | Session 8 | Why? ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/McbQxeyTGQU/maxresdefault.jpg) ## The King James Only Movement - Some people are "[[King James Version]] Only," meaning they believe that only the King James Version is the [[Bible]]. [(00:07:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=459s) - King James Version Onlyism is the idea that the King James Version of the Bible is the only true Bible for [[English language | English]] speakers. [(00:08:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=521s) ## The King James Only Movement's Beliefs - King James Version Only proponents believe that the King James Version is the preserved word of [[God]] and cite [[Psalm 12]]:5-6 as support for this belief. [(00:13:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=815s) - The [[King James Only movement | King James Only Movement]] rejects modern Bible versions and believes that the King James Version is the preserved word of God. [(00:14:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=899s) - Some King James Version Only proponents believe that the King James Version should be used as the source text for translations into other languages. [(00:09:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=540s) ## The King James Only Movement's Practices - Most people in the movement use the 1769 edition of the [[King James Version]]. [(00:15:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=932s) - The movement emphasizes [[Bible]] study, evangelism, and missions. [(00:17:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1061s) ## Categories within the King James Only Movement - There are three categories within the [[King James Only movement]]: King James Only (strict), King James Superior, and King James Preferred. [(00:21:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1289s) - The strict King James Only group believes that the King James Bible in [[English language | English]] is the only true word of [[God]] and that there is no need to study [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]], [[Greek language | Greek]], or [[Aramaic | Aramaic.]] [(00:21:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1317s) - The King James Superior group believes that the King James Bible is superior to other translations due to its use of the [[Textus Receptus]] and its accurate translation, but they do see value in studying the original languages. [(00:24:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1442s) ## The King James Only Movement's History - The King James Only Movement emerged around the 1950s-1960s, coinciding with the introduction of modern [[Bible]] versions like the Revised Version in 1890-1895 and the [[American Standard Version]] in 1901. [(00:29:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1772s) - [[Geneva Bible | The Geneva Bible]], predating the [[King James Version]], was used by the Pilgrims in 1620 and is considered the founding Bible of the [[United States]]. [(00:31:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1871s) - People who couldn't understand the King James Version of the Bible were encouraged to look to other versions for clarity. [(00:28:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=1688s) ## The Rise of Modern Bible Versions - The increase in Bible versions began in the early 1900s with the American Standard Version and the [[Revised Standard Version]], which underwent multiple revisions. [(00:35:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2142s) - Between 1911 and 1970, the majority of the Christian world adopted newer Bible translations, although some continued using the King James Version. [(00:41:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2477s) ## Key Figures in the King James Only Movement - Two key figures in the [[King James Only movement]] were Pastor [[Jack Hyles]], known for his pastoral perspective, and [[Peter Ruckman]], known for his academic approach. [(00:45:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2757s), [(00:46:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2801s) - Peter Ruckman was a skilled theologian and rhetorician who effectively promoted his beliefs. [(00:47:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2863s) - Both Jack Hyles and Peter Ruckman were instrumental in establishing a movement within America that advocated for the exclusive use of the [[King James Version | King James Version of the Bible]]. [(00:48:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2902s) ## The King James Only Movement's Roots - Benjamin Wilkinson, a [[Seventh-day Adventist Church | Seventh Day Adventist]], authored the book "**Our Authorized** **Bible** **Vindicated**" in 1930, which addressed textual issues and foreshadowed principles of the King James Only Movement. [(00:38:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2301s) - In 1956, Presbyterian Edward F. Hills wrote "The King James Version Defended," advocating for the preservation of the biblical text, a concept that, combined with Wilkinson's textual arguments, formed the foundation of the King James Only Movement. [(00:39:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2373s) ## The King James Only Movement's Impact - Independent fundamentalist churches, primarily [[Baptists | Baptist]], resisted adopting newer translations and remained proponents of the King James Version. [(00:43:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2638s) ## Other Notable Figures - The speaker acknowledges that while they may not agree with everything written by E.W. Bullinger, they believe he is worth studying. [(00:48:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=2925s) ## The Importance of Addressing Multiple Bible Versions - Critics of [[Christianity]] have not adequately addressed the issue of multiple [[Bible]] versions, which is surprising because it is a legitimate concern. [(00:07:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=425s) - There are many different versions of the Bible used in churches today, such as the [[King James Version]], [[English Standard Version | ESV]], [[New American Standard Bible | New American Standard]], [[New International Version | NIV]], and [[New Living Translation | New Living Translation.]] [(00:03:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McbQxeyTGQU&t=231s)