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  (Due to the length of this post, I have made it available via PDF for those who would prefer to read it in multiple sittings. The PDF can be found here .) Introduction In the previous post, we examined the three arguments that are often used by KJV-Only advocates to provide an affirmative answer to the question, " Does Psalm 12:6-7 support the view that God has divinely preserved Scripture in such a way as to create a perfect and flawless English translation in the King James Version?" As we examined each of these arguments, we found that they each have major weaknesses and, as a result, come up short. In this post, we are going to examine some arguments for what we have labeled the "contrary" position. That is, we are going to examine some arguments that have been put forward for the position that Psalm 12:6-7 does not provide support for the KJV-Only doctrine of preservation outlined above and in the previous post. Specifically, the contents of this post are an

Introduction One of the passages that has been central to the discussion of the King James Only position has been Psalm 12:6.-7 This passage, in the KJV, reads, " The words of the   Lord   are   pure words: as   silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O   Lord , thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." The reason that this passage is central to the debate comes from the claim that stems from specific understandings of this passage. The KJV-Only advocate often sees in this passage a Doctrine of Preservation. There are different nuances taken by different individuals in the King James Only camp. There are some who see a Doctrine of Preservation whereby God divinely preserved the Greek and Hebrew texts in such a way that the King James Version that came from them was pure, like a piece of silver or gold that has been refined in fire. Others see in this passage an allusion to the King James Version itself. Some, such as Pete

As we enter 2024, it is a good time to review the top 10 posts of 2023. For each post on this list, I will provide a brief commentary on the post. The posts below are ordered based primarily on the number of views each one received over the course of the past 12 months. Enjoy! 10 .  I Read The Bible In 20 Days. This Is What I Learned Coming in at number 10 is one of the first blog posts that I ever wrote for Nazarene Caffeine. Shortly after I had my first major anxiety attack, I took some time off from work, during which I decided to read through the Bible as quickly as possible. The original goal was to complete the Bible in 40 days. After reading ahead as much as possible, I completed the Bible, cover to cover, in 20 days. The blog post that I wrote here shared my experience and how this experience helped me understand Scripture in a deeper way. I hope that, as you read this post, you will be encouraged in your own Bible reading journey! 9 . Which Bible Translation Is Best? In this p