Did A BC Septuagint Exist? A Case Study In Romans 3 & Psalm 14

Summary: Pastor Bryan Ross presents a critical examination of the widely accepted belief that New Testament writers quoted from the Septuagint (LXX), a Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament allegedly created before Christ. Through careful textual analysis, particularly focusing on Romans 3:10-18 and its relationship to Psalm 14, Pastor Ross argues that the Septuagint was actually created after the New Testament was written, not before. He demonstrates how six verses and 48 Greek words from Romans 3 appear inserted into Psalm 14 in the Septuagint, which would be impossible if the Septuagint predated Paul's writings. This sermon challenges believers to critically examine accepted academic positions and to give preeminence to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament rather than relying on later Greek translations. The pastor emphasizes that New Testament writers, including Jesus and the apostles, quoted from the Hebrew scriptures under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, who was free to quote His own work as He saw fit to make theological points.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Septuagint Question
0:00 - 7:00
We are introduced to the common belief that New Testament writers quoted from the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament, and why this claim deserves critical examination.
Chapter 2: The Romans 3 Case Study: Evidence Against a BC Septuagint
7:00 - 23:00
We examine Romans 3:10-18 and discover that verses Paul quotes from multiple Old Testament sources appear incorrectly inserted into Psalm 14 in the Septuagint, proving it was created after the New Testament.
Chapter 3: Implications for Biblical Authority and Interpretation
23:00 - 27:00
We conclude that New Testament writers quoted from the Hebrew Old Testament under inspiration, not from a Greek translation, which has important implications for how we understand biblical authority.

Key Points:
The academy universally teaches that New Testament writers quoted from the Septuagint, but this claim lacks convincing evidence.
The legend of the Septuagint's origin from the Letter of Aristeas is considered unreliable and legendary.
All existing Septuagint editions are compiled from Codex Vaticanus, Sinaiticus, and Alexandrinus, which all post-date Christ by hundreds of years.
There is no extant BC textual evidence for the existence of the Septuagint.
Biblical evidence suggests Jews continued using Hebrew scriptures, not Greek translations.
Romans 3:10-18 is a compound quotation drawing from multiple Old Testament sources, primarily Psalm 14 but also other Psalms and Isaiah.
Six verses and 48 Greek words from Romans 3:13-18 appear inserted into Psalm 14 in the Septuagint, proving the Septuagint was created after Paul wrote Romans.
The Holy Spirit is free to quote His own Old Testament writings however He sees fit when inspiring New Testament authors.
Believers should give preeminence to the Hebrew Masoretic text rather than later Greek translations.

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