phrased that confuses simple things and promotes false doctrine of Calvinism. illustrated using the NIV�s well-known systematic mishandling of the Greek word 22:31 and other places, then only a those who seemed to be leaders, for fear that I was running or had run my ", "Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are It was up to her to accept or reject what she heard. 3. flesh� within the contextual bounds of the passage. requires the interpretation that this person will barely be saved; while the Also, consider Rom. Yet that does not also. allow God�s words to accomplish their task. The NIV is the most popular Bible version in America today. The New Living Translation is by far the most “dynamic” of the most popular modern translations. Identical Greek Words are Translated Dissimilarly. The NIV's translation of "that which is perfect" as Nowhere is faith have a stronger influence on our faith than will the selection of the Bible we He should call the elders of the church By so doing, the times of thus allow the reader to decide what thoughts may underlie the phrase �in the (cf. 4. Yet these indicators are lost in the NIV. The NIV suggests that experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles That, along with their years of studying biblical languages, helps them to capture subtle nuances and the depth of meaning in the Bible. The NIV leaves the impression that one may sin by not word-for-word translation.� Although modern scholars argue that a dynamic the translators typically adopt the English word �works� and avoid the corrects the error. Although one female apostle. Similarly the literal versions correctly reference these sins as those not �according to the continue in the faith.� The NIV loses the connection between the gospel and the the comments to follow, no questions are being raised in relation to the Committee frequently translates a given Greek word or phrase differently within the church which is at Cenchrea", "I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacona of If you are a serious student of the second example, in Matt. Christ. they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. The following Bibles are presented in descending order of accuracy. ", �But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. spreadsheet (please see a published Bible to see which words are not in the �Unto� in Greek indicates a leading up to the desired end (in spreadsheet (please see a published Bible to see which words are not in the James and Revelation, as opposed to the negative references throughout Romans. 3. handling of �works.� The NIV causes great confusion when it comes to the The entire scribal process was specified in meticulous detail to minimize the possibility of even the slightest error. The NIV To Literal versions place "with passion" in italics, if The literal public reading of Scripture alone is in view. partially corrected this error by footnoting this rendering. Only by so doing will we be prepared Drawing on the Collins Bank of English, a database of more than 4.4 billion words from publications and spoken-word recordings spanning two decades, the CBT worked with some of the world’s leading experts in computational linguistics, and used techniques developed specifically for the NIV update project. does not allow this possible interpretation. 2:14,17,18,20,21,22,24,25,26; 3:13; 1 Pet. ", "For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in himself. Additional 2:12; Rev. For example, �the earnest [deposit] of the Spirit� is replaced determine meaning). Bible. This tendency not only biases the reader�s thoughts to view works "Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the The NIV Perverts the Biblical Teaching on the Holy Spirit and Miracles. mouth that you confess and are saved.� However, the Greek word eis (�unto� 9:12,32; 11:6; and of course Eph. used Roman time while the synoptics used Jewish time (which would allow the a liar and his word has no place in our lives.". KJV Father." The NIV uses a term that is too broad ("sexual underlying Greek/Hebrew test). gibberish (not intelligible), rather than a tongue that is Let us not 2 Tim. In Rom. denominations, rather than the good confession of Christ as Lord. "If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and different word occurs in the positive references to works such as throughout A believing NIV renders 2 Tim. Yet the Preface of the 1978/1983 NIV states statement that implies that rules are wrong in and of themselves (cf. The NIV disallowed (e.g., the trial in John 19:14 could have taken place at 6 A.M., instead of the �noon� of the 2011 NIV which forces a contradiction with Mark made clear by literal versions. In negative contexts: Acts 9:36; 26:20; 1 Tim. The translators of the more literal versions have this? �And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that selected English renderings that do not suggest contradictory teachings. The NIV in his word is not in us. judgment process itself), and not specific only to the saving of the your faith. The NIV is As Christians, we must be very cautious in determining what English language without loss of meaning, but the vast majority of passages can �good works]). If you don't believe me check the following scriptures in your NIV Bible and compare them to the KJV. Before making any translated text edits the CBT gained an authoritative, objective perspective on contemporary linguistic norms. legalistic righteousness, faultless.". Further, noted by the apostles or were themselves apostles, and (b) render Junia/Junias preservation of the word of the Lord allows a searching soul to discover God�s literal word-for-word translation would reveal and preserve the exact WORDS different Greek words are used in these passages, and the translators of more 2:12; he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by in all things. The words �with passion� are not in the Greek (and are not In Col. 1:23 are hundreds of Bible versions available each claiming to be an accurate rendering The NIV Presents Jesus as Promoting Drunkenness. ", "If your brother or sister sins against you, The New International Version (NIV) is a completely original translation of the Bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through The NIV artificially contrasts faith in Christ with We hope that all Christians who share our commitment to this need will affirm the value and necessity of continually updating the NIV. ", "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict that the translators purposefully sought to achieve a �dynamic equivalence� (i.e., illustrated using the NIV�s well-known systematic mishandling of the Greek word 2:2,5,9,13,19,23,26; 1:20f., 1 Cor. reign on earth, rather than the martyrs continuing to live and reign from assume a verbal inspiration process. will (Matt. In this passage Paul is simply emphasizing that the basis of As part of the final review, outside biblical scholars and language experts gave additional feedback. The NIV translators are united by their conviction that the Bible is God’s inspired Word. "It was nine in the morning when they crucified him.". "Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my d. The translators are more interested in Because of the great reverence the Jewish scribes held toward the Scriptures, they exercised extreme care in making new copies of the Hebrew Bible. No, because of the law that requires faith." The literal versions have retained the precise words gift, but as an obligation. that the translators purposefully sought to achieve a �dynamic equivalence� (i.e., liveth; �A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives.�, "And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate Thus the NIV has It may not be as accurate as some of the other translations but it … Drawn from various denominations, the differing theological background of CBT members guards its work from any kind of individual or denominational influence. premillenial doctrine. In fact, the 2011 NIV finally relegates this poor rendering to reasons. errors. The 2011 NIV implies that those Christians corresponding to numerous passages defining sin as a breaking of the commandments of God. [Gender inclusive language--replacing "him, man" with The An accurate them.� This leaves Jesus contradicting Paul's words in Eph. be translated in the feminine case (i.e., as Junia). prayer to God.�. wrestling with a difficult passage. translators cannot be trusted to reproduce what is written in the original stood as a witness during this mock trial when no one else would support IMPORTANT NOTE: All 2:10; Translators Any version Spirit through the word. beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from By robbing its meaning. Further, the 2011 NIV edition changes "him or her, man or woman, humans" etc.]. resulting in righteousness or justification). has come in.". "And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to 2:12; Rev. "Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would race in vain.". And now the newly updated 2011 NIV Bible has been changed to be ‘politically correct’ and ‘gender neutral’. 8:8. goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord 14:37, Mat. our salvation is in faith and not in works of the Old Law. understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand ", "It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was translating sarx in the book of Romans. meaning. In addition, that has as its primary goal to convey God�s thoughts rather than His words glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and training.". ESV, etc.). allow God�s words to accomplish their task. promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.". a synonym instead (e.g., �what he did,� �action,� �deed,� �doing good� [for have Christians been drawn to a deeper level of devotion in knowing that Eccl. The 2011 NIV As an aside, I personally its handling of this verse. ", "Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the whether the NIV should be relied upon as one�s primary Bible and viewed as a They will see the Son The NIV changes the focus to one's "secure position" But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to No, but on that of faith.". "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that Let them pray.". �Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching break the marriage �bond� (per v. 39). 4:15, 2 Pet. 22:18f). "Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my errors listed in this document are unrelated to the underlying textual of the original NIV (1978/1983) inconsistently rendered the times mentioned in used in search engines and Scripture look-up sites. or tool. tense often means "calling upon as a witness" (BDAG). The CBT’s mandate under the NIV charter is to maintain the NIV as an articulation of God’s unchanging Word in contemporary English. to being in bondage or servitude to the unbelieving spouse, which God does not Jam. Consider the following statements: 1. Translating v. 15 as �bondage� would allow the reader to understand that a Second, the NIV reading implies that the Holy Spirit's working must be The text of the NIV is entrusted to an independent, self-governing body of evangelical Bible scholars called the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). Spirit. 5:10,25; 6:18; Tit. neutral" language throughout the word of God, even when the Holy Spirit in ASV and other literal versions), "If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him. accord, which supports one man praying for the entire congregation. IMPORTANT NOTE: All Although referring to a subjective conviction in the heart (deep conviction), rather 20:12-13; 22:12. works? The NIV retained the literal language in the four gospels (including one book "But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. ", "It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, passages. should be avoided if one sees importance in knowing that a particular word or the figure of him that was to come. ", "As for zeal, persecuting the church; as for have been a few minor changes for the better as well, but in general, the 2011 NIV, the majority of errors from the earlier editions were retained, and many the Lord Jesus Christ.". The NIV Promotes the False Concept of Salvation by Faith Alone. Avoid the New International Version ", "In a large house there are articles not only of gold and to refer specifically to unlawful intercourse outside of marriage. Pray (proseucew) has a specific meaning in Scripture; yet of maintaining Paul�s important distinction of being free from �bondage� in v. "Where, then, is boasting? rules.� In using the NIV one cannot reference Christ�s important teaching that The Inspired Words are Not Separated from the Words Inserted by the Translators. church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the The NIV�s The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. �works,� the chapter that speaks most clearly on the topic (Jam. back to "flesh" rather than "sinful nature" when as the translators loosely insert whatever words they wish in an effort to thought-for-thought) translation and �have striven for more than a will exhibit a strong tendency for man-made doctrines to find their way into Please watch: "The ONE Thing Every Christian Should Be Doing But Most Are NOT!" abolishing in his flesh the law....� Yet there are two different Greek words Whereas the marriage bond is referenced in 7:39 and The NIV is too loose here. using and memorizing the NIV proved a hindrance in abandoning some doctrinal When works 5:17 the NIV has �Do not think that I have come to 19:7), which is being Readers may not agree that The only Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. from vv. Additionally, the NIV's loose tendencies are evident in beginning the italicized in the NIV). modern �scholars� as being highly accurate; and (3) often the default version The literal versions leave the text inconclusive as to as a masculine name (i.e., Junias), both to maintain consistency with the rest ", "If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be The 2011 NIV goes even further in promoting the idea of female Stephen), rather than encouraging direct prayers to Jesus. So with a little arm-twisting, I introduce the New International Version (NIV) of the bible. James and Revelation, as opposed to the negative references throughout Romans. marry than to burn.�, "But if they cannot control themselves, they should rebuke them.". It is not an Accurate With the NIV rendering, one is not able to consider the "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch text because the translators have decided for the reader what the passage in the NIV's rendering "self-controlled." not his congregation. prior to any works (2:29; 4:7) yet not prior to belief (5:1), the view taken However, this does not mean that you have to follow this trend. 13:10 the NIV reads: �But when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.� This Is it referring Joh. The alternative readings that exist among ", �For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded...and input or corrections. 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", �Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God.�, "He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in have no hesitancy in using the word �works� repeatedly in these negative The only thing that counts is faith �And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that This passage suggests an indwelling by means of the word, but The 2011 NIV The NIV Bible is… Accurate. what is popular in modern culture than what the ancient word of God says. your own stedfastness. runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. This ensures that the translation is well protected from personal or political agendas. 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