This web page is dedicated to the Authorized Version 1611 Bible (aka King James Version) and the Bible Version Controversy. Please take the time to read the information presented here. Check back periodically, as new articles and works are added as often as possible. Please let others know of this page. If you know of any other WWW sites or other URLs with this type of information, please do tell me so I can make a link to it! Also feel free to make links to this page! I am more than HAPPY to add any material you send my way, so long as it is Bible believing material related to the Bible version controversy.

-Brandon Staggs (bstaggs@aloha.net)

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Visits to this page since November 15, 1995.
This web page is designed and maintained by Brandon Staggs. Last updated Nov 19, 1996.

• If you are new to this subject, please read A Brief Introduction to the Bible Version Controversy, an essay I have written to attempt to introduce Christians to this very important issue.
• Verse comparison charts - All versions do not say the same things, and Modern versions vs. The Lord Jesus Christ.
• Articles and Essays - Various Articles and Essays
• Books for DOS - E-Books for DOS based computers you can download and read
• Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions and their answers
• Other Resources - Other Bible Beliver's resources (web pages, bookstores, BBSs, related files, etc)

• Textual Criticism: Fact and Fiction (a fresh look at Bible Inspiration, Preservation, and Translation) by Dr. Thomas Cassidy - A very well written booklet about textual criticism and Biblical inspiration, preservation, and translation.
• Examination of Modern New Testament Text Criticism Theory and Methods by Jeffrey A. Young Ph.D. - Examines the Westcott and Hort textual criticism theory, which all modern NT translations (NSAB, NIV, TLB, etc) are based on.
• "From the New American Standard Version to the King James Version" - Frank Logsdon, A former NASB committee member, gives his testimony. Read why he publicly renounced the Bible version he personally helped create, and embraced the time-honored King James Bible.
• "Bible Doctrines Affected by Modern Versions" - Key New Testament verses in the modern versions are reviewed to show how they affect sound Christian doctrine. By Paul Freeman.
• "A Comparison of the New American Standard Bible with the King James Bible" - A verse-by-verse comparison of these two Bibles. See exactly how different they really are. By David Fuller.
• The Four-Fold Superiority of the King James Version - By Dr. D. A. Waite. Waite presents a four-fold superiority of the King James Bible: 1) Superior Texts, 2) Superior Translators, 3) Superior Technique, and 4) Superior Theology.
• Which Bible is Preserved of God? - By David Otis Fuller.
• "To Whom It May Concern" - An open letter to anyone interested in knowing the facts behind the different Bible Versions. By George H. Anderson, Jr.
• Bible Version Controversy Book List - A list and review of many books dealing with the "Which Bible" controversy. By George H. Anderson, Jr. (Somewhat outdated)
• Some Thoughts on Inspiration and Preservation - A statement of David Cloud's position regarding the King James Bible.
• NIV Examples - Some excellent examples showing why the New International version is a "really bad translation." By Richard Bacon. This text is taken from a FIDOnet posting by Richard and is given for reproduction providing no changes are made, and no profit is gained.
• The Importance of the "Thees and Thous" - A common complaint against the KJV is the "archaic" language. Richard Bacon details the importance of the "thees and thous" in the King James Bible. This text is taken from a FIDOnet posting by Richard and is given for reproduction providing no changes are made, and no profit is gained.
• A Layman's Evaluation - George Anderson evaluates Stewart Custer's The Truth About the King James Controversy. Even if you have not read Custer's book thus entitled, this is excellent reading. Quotes are full and extensive as to avoid confusion of context. This text shows how a modern scholar twists and lies about what Peter Ruckman (a well-known supporter of the KJV) believes. If you think you can trust what modern scholars tell you about the Bible versions and the facts thereof, this may change your mind.
• The New Eye-Opener - Lists 200 omissions from the Greek texts that the modern versions are based on.
• Logic Must Prove the King James Bible - A sermon preached by Dr. Jack Hyles.
• Easter or Passover? - About the translation of "Easter" in Acts 12:4. By Jack Moorman.
• Principles Of Bible Preservation - Shows from Scripture how and why Divine Preservation into the KJV is sound doctrine. By Jack Moorman.
• Inspiration and Translation - Is it correct to correct to call a translation of the Bible "the inspired Word of God?" By Dr. Bruce Lackey.
• The Two Lies - by Daryl R. Coats. Deals with the commonly promoted lies by Christian schools today: Only the "original manuscripts" are inspired; Inspiration was only in the "original languages."
• The Graceless Bible for the Bart Simpson Generation - About the "Bible for Today's Family," Dynamic Equivalency, and the American Bible Society. By David W. Cloud.
• The Definitive Work on Scholarship Onlyism, by Peter Ruckman - A brief article about James White's book, The King James Only Controversy.
• James White's Seven "errors" in the KJV: You know, a lot of people ask me, "Have you read James White's book, The King James Only Controversy?" And some people tell me, "you're an ignorant Ruckmanite, you should read James White's book." Well, as a matter of fact, I ordered the book when it was first published and I have read it. I still have it and I use it for reference. Throughout this book James White tries to prove that the modern versions are better than the KJV. He even has an entire chapter chalk-full of so-called 'errors' in the KJV. Well, they are all answerable, and here are seven of them answered by Dr. Peter Ruckman: "Error" 1, "Error" 2, "Error" 3, "Error" 4, "Error" 5, "Errors" 6 & 7.
• Why We Use the King James Version - Written by a pastor to explain the reasons his church uses the King James Bible.
• Why We Use The King James Version of the Bible by Dr. Richard Flanders - another tract explaining some reasons for using the KJB.
• What the Promise Keepers say about the King James Version.
• The New King James Version Examined by M. H. Reynolds. Examines the so-called New King James Version.
• The Reviewer Reviewed - Doug Snead replies to a "review" of the King James Bible Page by Warren Hapke. Response to Warren Hapke's Reply - Mr. Snead replies to Hapke's reply to the Reviewer Reviewed.

• Modern Bible Versions ("MODERN.ZIP" 57,858 bytes) - Electronic version of the ENTIRE book by David. W. Cloud. This book contains a wealth of historical information, and examines the modern versions. Requires DOS.
• Unholy Hands on God's Holy Book ("UNHOLY.ZIP" 85,944 bytes) - Electronic version of the ENTIRE book by David W. Cloud. Examines the United Bible Societies and their corrupt organizations. Requires DOS.

Most of these Q&A texts are from Dr. Samuel Gipp's The Answer Book, available at the Bible Baptist Bookstore.

• Question: Shouldn't we be loyal to the "original autographs" and not a mere translation?
• Question: Was King James a homosexual? Also includes some good historical info regarding King James.
• Question: Aren't there archaic words in the Bible, and don't we need a modern translation to eliminate them?
• Question: Haven't there been several revisions of the King James Bible since 1611?
• Question: Don't the best manuscripts support the new versions?
• Question: If there is a perfect Bible in English, doesn't there have to be a perfect Bible in French, and German, and Japanese, etc.?
• Question: Where to Bible manuscripts come from?
• Quetsion: What is the LXX? About the Septuagint.
• Question: What does this statement mean: "The KJV was good enough for the Apostle Paul, so it's good enough for me."
• Question: Concerning the italicized words in the KJV.
• Question: Aren't there some great men who use other versions?
• Question: Where was the Bible before 1611?
• Question: Did the translators of the KJV claim to be inspired by God?
• Question: Aren't today's scholars better equipped to translate the Bible than the King James translators were?
• Question: Did King James authorize his translation to be used in the churches in England?
• Question: If the King James didn't authorize the Bible for use in churches, who was it translated for?
• Question: Someone said: "The KJV is the Word of God because I got saved through it!" Is that statement correct?
• Question: Are people who believe the King James Bible "church splitters?"
• Question: Aren't all King James Bible believers "name callers?" ("Ruckmanism" and Ruckman's style explained.)
• Question: Don't King James Bible believers "worship" the Bible? Didn't God destroy the originals because He didn't want these people to venerate them?
• Question: Aren't King James Bible believers a cult?
• Question: Is it heresy to believe that the King James Bible is perfect?
• Question: Who was Dean Burgon?
• Question: What is the difference between a "Textus Receptus Man" and a "King James Man?"
• Question: Will a Bible college education clear up the controversy over the issue of a perfect Bible?
• Question: Do Christians and preachers who use other bibles "hate God?"
• Question: Is the King James Bible inspired or preserved?
• Question: Can a translation be inspired?
• Question: A translation can't be as good as the originals, can it? Is the King James Bible BETTER than the originals?
• Question: I can still find the fundamentals in other bibles. So how can they be bad?
• Question: If the KJV is really perfect, how can so many preachers and scholars be wrong about it?
• Question: Isn't the Holy Spirit incorrectly translated "it" in Romans 8:26 in the KJV?
• Question: Didn't the King James Bible, when first printed, contain the Apocrypha?
• Question: Can someone get saved if they are using a bible other than the King James?
• Question: Do the Dead Sea Scrolls render the King James Bible obsolete?
• Question: What if I have trouble with the "thee's and thou's" in the Bible? Also be sure to read Richard Bacon's note about this.
• Question: The New King James Version is based on the Antiochian manuscripts. Is it an improvement over the King James Bible?
• Question: Isn't the New Scofield Bible a King James Bible?
• Question: Regarding manuscripts found after 1611.
• Question: Aren't modern English translations easier to understand?
• Question: Is Satan really behind this controversy?
• Question: Who were Westcott and Hort?
• Question: Can a person of Greek ethnic origin better understand the Greek New Testament and therefore correct the English Bible?
• Question: What about little "nuggets" found only in the Greek?
• Question: Didn't the TR appear AFTER 1611?
• Question: Is it true that the King James Bible translators were nothing but a bunch of Episcopalian baby sprinklers?
• Question: Isn't it "progressive Revelation" to believe that the KJV is better than the originals?
• Question: Should we make an issue of Bible translations?
• Question: Shouldn't we emphasize love for Christ rather than squabbling over Bible translations?
• Question: What about that Erasmus guy who edited the TR?
• Question: How many mistakes are there in the King James Bible?
• Question: What if there really ARE mistakes in the KJV?
• Question: Is the fight for the KJV necessary?

Please realize that there is a lot of material here. Don't assume I agree with all of it. Sometimes you need to "pick the meat off the bone." A standard disclaimer applies to these links.

• #Bible1611 Home Page - Live chat with other Bible Believers on the Internet!
• A History of the Debate Over 1 John 5:7-8 - a new book, hardcover, over 400 pages and 500 footnotes. A timely defense of the authenticity of this too-often attacked verse. The author, Michael Maynard, A.A.S., B.A., M.L.S., did his research in Europe. He compiled 137 bibliographic published items on the verse, including 50 entire books. The last book written in English on this verse appeared in 1884. Thus, this is the first book in English on 1 John 5:7 to be published in the 20th century. Read the press release and a review of this book. To order, send $31.60 + $2.10 s/h to Comma Publications, PO Box 1625, Tempe, AZ 85281-1625. Visit the 1 John 5:7 Web Page.
• Bible Believer's Bulletin - This FTP site has back-issues of the Bible Believer's Bulletin, mostly written by Dr. Peter S. Ruckman.
• Firehouse BBS - A BBS dedicated to the AV 1611 Bible. Based in Florida. Much of the information here came from this BBS. (904) 934-8678
• BBC BBS - Another BBS devoted to Scriptural Authority. Much of the information here came from this BBS. If I understand right, David Cloud operates this BBS. (360) 679-7200
• The Way Of Life Literature home page - Excellent Bible Believer's material.
• Dial-the-Truth Ministries - Contains "electronic tracts" regarding Christianity, the Bible, and even some things I don't agree with, but it's very well done and has lots of great information.
• The Fundamental Truth - A page made to support, inform, and network the many independent, fundamental Baptists on the internet. The page is maintained by a very nice fellow.
• Bible Baptist Bookstore - This place has tons of good stuff. P.O. Box 7135, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, (904) 477-8812. Credit Card and Account orders: 1-800-659-1478. 24-hour fax: (904) 477-3795.
• The Bible Believer's Mailing list - This list is for the discussion of the Bible Version Controversy. You will find lively debate and fellowship here. A great place to post honest questions. To join this list, send e-mail to majordomo@cobia.gulf.net with subscribe bible_believer as the first line in the message body (the subject line does not matter). Please note that this list is primarily for King James Bible believers, and attacks on the Bible are not tolerated.
• The Fundamental List - A list for Independent, Fundamental Baptist Christians to share information and ideas, discuss various topics, and fellowship with one another. If you're not a fundamental Christian believing in the inspiration of the King James Bible, Biblical morality, and the necessity of a separated lifestyle, then this isn't the list for you. Because of the nature of this list, it is a closed list. Only fundamental Christians are allowed on it. All requests for subscription are reviewed by the list moderators and either approved or declined. To apply to be added to the list, send a message to majordomo@stewnet.com with no subject. In the body of the message, write SUBSCRIBE FUNDAMENTAL.
• Free Books - An FTP site (ftp://ftp.eskimo.com/u/d/dreams) with Bible Believer's material. (WARNING: It appears that there is some SDA advocacy here too.)
• Walking Trees Ministries - Another Bible Believing web page.
• Bible Believer's Resource Page - A web site with a variety of Bible Believing material.
• Running The Race Homepage - A Bible Believing ministry designed to help Christians who are trying to get through life based on the Truth.
• Brian Kautz Bible Believer's web page.
• Rose Hill Baptist Church - Bible Believing Baptist Church.
• Christian's Home Page - many other links.
• Lehigh Valley Baptist Church
• Bible Believer's Home Page
• Charity Baptist Home Page
• Refuge King James Bible Church
• Send The Light Home Page
• Inside the Scroll
• Family Radio HQ, Oakland, CA
• The Bible Truth Home Page
• First Baptist Church of Spring Valley, California Tom Cassidy pastors this church.
• LaRue Baptist Church, Hodgenville, Kentucky
• Mission To Catholics International
• First Independent Baptist Church - Grand Prairie, Texas
• John & Cathy O'Brien - Missionaries to Russia. Great people!
• Calvary Baptist Church - Fremont, California
• Calvary Baptist Church - Westerville, Ohio. Includes an online King James Bible.
• Kentucky Bible College
• StewNet
• The Bible Believer's Press
• The Friends of Churches Ministry - Sam Gipp
• Christian News & Views
• Online Jack Moorman books
• Court Street Baptist Church
• Enduring Sound Doctrine - A doctrinal comparison of the KJV with modern veresions.
• The Translators to the Reader - Preface to the King James Version 1611, left out of most modern publications of the King James Bible. (This is NOT the dedicatory.)
• Looking for a good King James Bible program? I have one for Windows95 and one for Dos.