Tuesday 12 January 2016

Is my Bible “Holy” or “corrupt”?


In part 1 Discerningwhat is a “Holy Bible” I established that we do not need to have copies of the original texts and be fluent in them in order to be able to discredit any translation of the Holy Bible into English or any other language for that matter. Nor do we need to compare one translation to another of the same language, which is a mistake that many people make. A Bible will discredit itself as being a “Holy Bible” if within that Bible it contains “contradictions”. As God is not the author of confusion, then God’s Word “will not” say one thing in one place of the Bible and then say something profoundly different or even the complete opposite somewhere else within the same Bible, regardless of the language it is written.

A simple test that anyone can do themself is to test both the “Old Testament” and the “New Testament” for irregularities (contradictions). In doing-so you must not have a preconceived opinion of any one translation being more accurate than another. Why? Because the results will speak volumes for themselves. The test may well discredit your favourite translation, however if that proves to be the case, will that not be a Blessing?

The first test is a case of “here in 1 chapter and gone in the next”.


In every translation of the Bible into English that I have read, they all state in Genesis Chapter 1, that God “created” all the vegetation of the Earth on the 3rd day. And in all of them it was “seen to be done”. The wording varies slightly between translations, however they all mean the same. i.e. “and it was so” or “And that's what happened” or “and that is how it was” or “and it was done” or “And so it was” or “And there it was” or “And it happened” or “And that's exactly what happened” or “And that is what happened” or “And it was so done” or “And it came so to passé” or “and it was done so”.

The problem with most translations arrises when you turn to Genesis Chapter 2 verses 4-6, where many state, “no vegetation existed” before the 6th day when God Formed man from the dust of the Earth in verse 7.


The second test is a case of “Jesus son of Joseph (mortal) or “Jesus Son of God (immortal).


In every translation of the Bible into English that I have read, they all state in Matthew Chapter 1 verse 20, that a virgin named Mary was with child (pregnant) by the Holy Ghost/Spirit. The wording varies slightly between translations, however they all mean the same.

The problem with most translations arrises when you turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 2 verse 8, where many state that “Jesus is a descendant of David” meaning the mortal Son of Joseph (from David’s seed), rather than “Jesus of the seed of David” (of the same seed). Was Jesus conceived as a natural descendant of David through the seed of Joseph or by an immaculate conception through a miracle of God?


God Bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

END OF PART 2

© Copyright 2016 by Christopher John Petersen.

Bible integrity TEST 1


EXAMPLES (of  Bible test 1):

Genesis 2 - Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,

and every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.
But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE, the plants and herbs appear out of nowhere, having never been in the Earth or ever having grown, CREATED, Like God said, “let there be vegetation of all types” and it was so (actually happened). Which agrees with Genesis Chapter 1.]

Genesis 2 - New King James Version (NKJV)

This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,

before any plant of the field was in the earth and before any herb of the field had grown. For the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to till the ground;
but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,

and before every plant of the field was in the earth, and before every herb of the field grew; for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.
But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - American Standard Version (ASV)

These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that Jehovah God made earth and heaven.

And no plant of the field was yet in the earth, and no herb of the field had yet sprung up; for Jehovah God had not caused it to rain upon the earth: and there was not a man to till the ground;
but there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time].

Genesis 2 - English Standard Version (ESV)

4 These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created,
in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground,
and a mist was going up from the land and was watering the whole face of the ground

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time. Also attempts to tie verse 6 to verse 7 by adding a long dash ""]

Genesis 2 - New International Version (NIV)

This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no one to work the ground,
but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Here is the story of the heavens and the earth when they were created. The Lord God made the earth and the heavens.

At that time, bushes had not yet appeared on the earth. Plants had not started to grow. The Lord God had not sent rain on the earth. And there was no one to farm the land.
But streams came from the earth. They watered the entire surface of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created. In the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,

when no plant of the field was yet in the earth and no herb of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was no man to till the ground;
but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time. Also attempts to tie verse 6 to verse 7 by adding a long dash ""]

Genesis 2 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

These are the generations of the heaven and the earth, when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the heaven and the earth:

And every plant of the field before it sprung up in the earth, and every herb of the ground before it grew: for the Lord God had not rained upon the earth; and there was not a man to till the earth.
But a spring rose out of the earth, watering all the surface of the earth.

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE, the plants and herbs appear out of nowhere, having never been in the Earth or ever having grown, CREATED, Like God said, “let there be vegetation of all types” and it was so (actually happened). Which agrees with Genesis Chapter 1.] [Not so sure about it saying “the Lord God had not rained upon the earth”]

Genesis 2 - Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

Here is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created. On the day when Adonai, God, made earth and heaven,

there was as yet no wild bush on the earth, and no wild plant had as yet sprung up; for Adonai, God, had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no one to cultivate the ground.
Rather, a mist went up from the earth which watered the entire surface of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - Good News Translation (GNT)

And that is how the universe was created. When the Lord God made the universe, there were no plants on the earth and no seeds had sprouted, because he had not sent any rain, and there was no one to cultivate the land; but water would come up from beneath the surface and water the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

Genesis 2 - GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

This is the account of heaven and earth when they were created, at the time when the Lord God made earth and heaven. Wild bushes and plants were not on the earth yet because the Lord God hadn’t sent rain on the earth. Also, there was no one to farm the land. Instead, underground water would come up from the earth and water the entire surface of the ground.

[CONTRADICTS Genesis Chapter 1, reads a though no vegetation was present at the time]

These are just a few examples. For other Bibles you can research them yourself.

© Copyright 2016 by Christopher John Petersen.

Bible integrity TEST 2


EXAMPLES (of Bible test 2):

2 Timothy 2:8 - Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE]

2 Timothy 2:8 - New King James Version (NKJV)

Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel,

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE]

2 Timothy 2:8 - 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my Gospel,

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE]

2 Timothy 2:8 - American Standard Version (ASV)

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE] Awkward phrasing though.

2 Timothy 2:8 - English Standard Version (ESV)

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel,

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

2 Timothy 2:8 - New International Version (NIV)

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel,

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

2 Timothy 2:8 - New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

Remember Jesus Christ. He came from David’s family line. He was raised from the dead. That is my good news.

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

Timothy 2:8 - Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel,

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

2 Timothy 2:8 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)

Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel

[NO CONTRADICTION HERE] Awkward phrasing though..

2 Timothy 2:8 - Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

Remember Yeshua the Messiah, who was raised from the dead, who was a descendant of David. This is the Good News I proclaim,

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

2 Timothy 2:8 - Good News Translation (GNT)

Remember Jesus Christ, who was raised from death, who was a descendant of David, as is taught in the Good News I preach.

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

2 Timothy 2:8 - GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Always think about Jesus Christ. He was brought back to life and is a descendant of David. This is the Good News that I tell others.

[CONTRADICTION] Jesus as a mortal descendant of David (Fathered by Joseph).

These are just a few examples. For other Bibles you can research them yourself.

© Copyright 2016 by Christopher John Petersen.