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William Tyndale's Dying Prayer: "Lord, Open the King of England's Eyes" As William Tyndale faced martyrdom in 1536, he uttered a remarkable prayer: "Lord, open the King of England's eyes." Five centuries later, we can trace the extraordinary influence of the English Bible upon the spiritual, social and constitutional history of Britain. In this illustrated Reformation Sunday lecture, Rev. Peter Mc...

John Wycliffe was, I think, really the man who publicly had the position, the learning, and the moral courage to begin to question the doctrine and practices of the Church of Rome way back in the late 1340s. He spoke the Bible's truth to show the Pope, the Cardinals, the Bishops, and the Monks, that very much of their theological system was wrong. And much of their worship and practice was God-dis...

This talk explores the life of William Tyndale, highlighting his pivotal role in translating the Bible into English during the Reformation. It details the historical context of the Roman Catholic Church's prohibition on vernacular scriptures and the severe persecution faced by those who defied this ban. The narrative emphasizes Tyndale's linguistic expertise and his commitment to accuracy, noting...

In the Society's history we have seen many attempts to develop a more accurate Greek New Testament text based on what are presumed to be better manuscripts using various contemporary methodologies of textual criticism. More recently, a newer method of textual study has come to the fore that is being studiously applied to the New Testament. It is known as the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (of...

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The sermon establishes the necessity of a correct foundation for Bible study by affirming the divine inspiration and preservation of Scripture, specifically within the King James Version. It argues that the Bible is a holy, exact, and superior text that serves as a sure foundation, contrasting it with modern translations that are viewed as corrupt or unreliable. The central instruction focuses on...

This sermon critically examines the theological arguments supporting the King James Only position, asserting that Scripture does not mandate the exclusive use of any single translation. By analyzing five common defenses, including claims about preservation, textual variants, and doctrinal integrity, the message distinguishes between personal preference for a translation and imposing it as a religi...

Who was John Wycliffe and why was he called the morning star of the reformation? Today we're exploring the life and the impact of John Wycliffe, who was called the morning star of the reformation. His revolutionary ideas and translation of the Bible into English paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. Join Pastor Steve as he looks at this pre-reformer.

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands...

Many modern Bible translations have created grave theological problems in Philippians 2.7, by rendering this passage as 'emptied himself', or 'made himself nothing'. This article examines and defends the traditional and conservative rendering of this passage as 'made himself of no reputation'. To read the article: https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/Philippians2v7 To learn more about TBS: https://www.t...

In 2019, the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church altered the English translation of the Lord's Prayer from 'and lead us not into temptation' to 'and do not let us fall into temptation'. Yet his alteration is linguistically indefensible. In doing this, the Pope has evidently not regarded what the Word of God actually says, but instead only to his own notions of God. However, given his stumbling, it m...

In establishing the grounds for translation, and the need for global mission. Considered, was not only – 1) the necessity of translation, but also 2) The principles of translation. Observed were: a) the four principles of translation (i.e)–the principles of: i) accuracy ii) clarity iii) faithfulness and iv) readability. b) the distinctives of bible translations. These fall within certain equivalen...

The sermon presents a theological framework that equates spiritual corruption with physical cancer, arguing that false doctrines and altered Bible translations function as malignant cells that destroy the body of Christ. By citing Deuteronomy 32, the speaker contrasts the 'vine of Sodom' with the true vine, asserting that modern translations and charismatic movements introduce poisonous errors tha...

In this lecture Jonathan Arnold teaches that the New Testament text must be approached in light of Scripture's Divine inspiration and providential preservation. The Received Text, rooted largely in the Byzantine manuscript tradition and used in Reformation translations, is presented as a faithful witness preserved through the church's continual use. Modern critical texts are challenged for priorit...

This sermon commemorates the 490th anniversary of William Tyndale's martyrdom, highlighting his final request for a Hebrew Bible while imprisoned as a testament to his unwavering dedication to Scripture. The central message contrasts Tyndale's active perseverance in translating the Word amidst persecution with the modern tendency to lament cultural and spiritual decline without taking personal res...

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Scripture alone is the final infallible authority for Christian faith and life. Dave Jenkins explains the Reformation's doctrine of sola Scriptura and examines the Passion Translation as a case study in biblical authority. Through five biblical passages, Dave explores the difference between faithful translation and interpretive expansion. He also addresses claims of modern revelation, the sufficie...

The sermon argues that the debate over Bible translations is fundamentally an issue of authority rather than linguistics, asserting that the Bible must remain the final authority in the believer's life. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:13-17, the message emphasizes that all Scripture is inspired by God and is necessary for salvation and sanctification, making any alteration or omission a rejection of divi...

This sermon explores the concept of a faithful remnant who stand firm in spiritually dark times by deeply knowing God both personally and biblically. Drawing from Daniel 11:32 and the historical example of the Maccabees (and others), the message argues that true spiritual strength arises from a genuine relationship with Christ and a commitment to Scripture, rather than mere religious affiliation....