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APPENDIX 1

BIBLE VERSIONS

In 1611, at the peak of the English language, the King James Bible was
published. It eventually became the most widely used English translation
and for about 300 years it was accepted by most Christians as the word of
God in English, as was evidenced by its fruits (e.g. the most productive
period of evangelism and missionary activity in history). In the 20th
Century, more than 100 new versions were translated, the promoters of each
claiming their version is more accurate and/or easier to read than previous

versions. Having been indoctrinated with evolutionism and spoiled by
modern luxuries, most Christians bought the lies.

There is a misconception that these new versions "say the same things in a
different way." Not so. There are thousands of differences that affect the
meaning, because there are "many, which corrupt the word of God" (2
Corinthians 2:17). Sometimes verses are even removed based on laughable

manuscript evidence. Here is a very small sample of the changes in new
versions:

May include NIV, RSV, NASB,
NLT, ESV, NCV, HCSB, CEV, King James Bible
NKJV, etc.

Genesis 1:1-5
In the beginning... In the beginning...
one day the first day

Psalm 10:4-5
the wicked... His ways are always The wicked... His ways are always
prosperous grievous

Isaiah 9:3
increased not increased

Colossians 2:18