Yes, and what happened to all those in Arianism who denied the divinity of Christ and that He is our Lord and Saviour. It causes real issues to have these Alexandrian text, the danger was recognized and they were rejected and now we have those who bring them and say its ok to accept them. The question still remains, what has changed........?

If our doctrines stand or fall on the basis of one Biblical text, they do not have a solid foundation.

All of our doctrines should be, and are, based upon the uniform witness of the Bible.

You claim that since Arianism came from Alexandria, the Alexandrian texts must be corrupt.

Where is the connection? Do you have an unquestionable verification?

Verification? Simple. Not King James.

Say the only version one should read is not in your language or in an outdated language. Do everything possible to keep people from reading the Bible.


We do not study the Scriptures as much as we should. Instead of spending our time in studying the various themes of the day, we need to devote that time to the study of the Scriptures. We want to come with our Bibles on our knees before God and ask for wisdom from God to comprehend the treasures of truth. We cannot have root in ourselves unless we do this, for everything is to be shaken that can be shaken. The devil is working in a special manner with the popular churches to pick flaws with the Bible and with those who are working in Christ's lines, and infidelity prevails everywhere. It is the mystery of iniquity, the superhuman working of Satan, bewitching human minds with his power.--Ms 11, 1893, p. 3. ("Search the Scriptures," March 28, 1893.) {8MR 279.4}

Amen! Satan is working with the popular churches to pick flaws with the Bible.

We must pray for those among us who are doing this work of Satan by digging for flaws in our Bibles.

We must also thank the Lord for His protecting hand which has provided us with His WORD through various channels and given us a special message for the world today.

Which are the "popular churches?"

Blessings,

Green Cochoa.

Your question reminds me of Nicodemus.

One of the physical manifestations of Ellen White when she went into vision was that like Daniel, the breath went completely out of her, she did not breathe, often for hours. Notice the difference between the NIV and the KJV.
Daniel 10:17 (New International Version)
17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe."

Dan 10:17 (KJV) For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
"I can hardly breathe" is a far cry from "neither is there breath left in me"


Notice this next example also taken from the Book of Daniel:
Dan 3:25 (KJV) He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

Daniel 3:25 (New International Version)
25 He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods."
What son of what god are they talking about here? Baal? Apollos? The sun god?

When Nebuchadnezzar proclaimed the Son Of God, he was correct. He knew who the Hebrews worshipped, the true God.

'From his royal seat the king looked on, expecting to see the men who had defied him utterly destroyed. But his feelings of triumph suddenly changed. The nobles standing near saw his face grow pale as he started from the throne and looked intently into the glowing flames. In alarm the king, turning to his lords, asked, "Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? . . . Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."
{Prophets and Kings 509.1}

As in the days of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, so in the closing period of earth's history the Lord will work mightily in behalf of those who stand steadfastly for the right. He who walked with the Hebrew worthies in the fiery furnace will be with His followers wherever they are. His abiding presence will comfort and sustain. In the midst of the time of trouble--trouble such as has not been since there was a nation--His chosen ones will stand unmoved. Satan with all the hosts of evil cannot destroy the weakest of God's saints. Angels that excel in strength will protect them, and in their behalf Jehovah will reveal Himself as a "God of gods," able to save to the uttermost those who have put their trust in Him. {Prophets and Kings 513.1}http://www.whiteestate.org/books/pk/pk41.html

The changes are subtle, the omissions seem harmless, the shift hardly susceptible, and yet the purpose is unmistakable.

That's nice. Nicodemus was a scholar and a good learner. He asked wise questions.

Blessings,

Green Cochoa.

Rick has answered well.

And Gregory, I'm sure you know that there are doctrines which we hold that have only one witness in the Bible to support them. Changes to those verses, then, would be critical ones.

But the NIV translators didn't mind making changes to entire groups of verses--just to change the doctrine. Fasting is one such example.

Blessings,

Green Cochoa.