FTGF Lesson 261 | Assessing The Printed History Of The King James Text (KJVO On AV Italics)

Summary: This lesson delves into the controversial topic of King James Onlyism, explicitly focusing on the use of italicized words in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Pastor Ross critically examines arguments made by proponents of King James Onlyism, particularly those of Dr. Samuel C. Gipp, regarding the significance and inspiration of italicized words. The sermon challenges the notion that these italicized words are divinely inspired additions and explores the complexities of Bible translation, preservation, and interpretation.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction and Review of Previous Lesson
0:00 - 10:00
The lesson begins with a review of the previous content on italicized words in the King James Bible.
Chapter 2: King James Onlyism and Italicized Words
10:00 - 25:00
The lesson explores arguments from King James Onlyism regarding italicized words in the Bible.
Chapter 3: Biblical Examples and Implications
25:00 - 40:00
The lesson discusses specific biblical examples used to argue for the inspired nature of italicized words.
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Further Perspectives
40:00 - 60:00
The lesson concludes by examining other King James Only authors' perspectives on italicized words.

Key Points:
King James Onlyism often presents a false dichotomy regarding italicized words: either accept all or remove all.
The inconsistent use of italics across different editions of the KJV is not adequately addressed by King James Only advocates.
New Testament quotations of Old Testament passages that include italicized words in the KJV are used to argue for the divine inspiration of these additions.
The sermon critiques the conflation of the King James Bible with "the Bible" itself, excluding other translations and even source texts.
The pastor emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of italicized words in translation without attributing divine inspiration to them.
The sermon highlights the problems with claiming that Jesus and the apostles quoted from a King James Bible that didn't exist in their time.

PDF Notes
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