The adult commentary provides deeper insights into each weeks study. Standing apart from all other kjv study bibles on the market, the king james study bible, full color edition is the only bible featuring extensive commentary, doctrinal notes, archaeological insights, and timetested study aids developed exclusively for the king james version. Click on the above link to download the new international version holy bible pdf. Contents v list of the books of the bible vii the niv crossreference system and abbreviations ix preface xiii contributors xiv a chronology of bible events and world events xv why the life application study bible is unique xvii what is application. Niv 1 this is the genealogy of jesus the messiah the son of david, the son of abraham. As a young boy preteen age, my parents bought me my first study bible. Your grou ps and leadership will benefit from this book ed stetzer. The premise behind the modern bible versions, such as the niv and esv, is that theyre easier to read, but the deception lies in the fact that they are missing words and verses, which is forbidden by god. Niv 2 abraham was the father of isaac, isaac the father of jacob, jacob the father of judah and his brothers, kjv 3 and. Kjv 1 the book of the generation of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. This chart, organized by doctrines affected, represents just a few. Niv, kjv, parallel study bible, imitation leather, red. Niv, nkjv, nlt, the message, contemporary comparative study sidebyside bible, hardcover. All torah, psalms, old and new testament bible quotes are from the king james version kjv holy bible in the public domain.
Josh hunt believes in the power of the small group ministry in your church. Kjv vs niv, nasv, nkjv, rsv, nrsv, ncv, liv eternal. Choosing a bible translation reading, studying and praying. Niv 1 in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. Another such table appears in the appendix to the jewish study bible. John 1 new international version niv the word became flesh. And the spirit of god moved upon the face of the waters. Its safe to say this makes jeffreys list of top 5 favorite study. Search and read bible verses using the popular niv translation.
What i need to know is which version, the niv or the esv, has the best scholarly lineage of historical texts. You can also pick between the kjv or the niv versions of the bible at your leisure. History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights. On the bottom of each of those pages is a link to a pdf file of the study, that you. The bestselling study bible in the king james version now updated, with added features. There are numerous whole or partial verses missing from the niv, new american standard, and all modern versions which are based on the same misnamed majority texts used for the niv. In our work on the fully revised niv study bible of 2002, the tniv, and the tniv study bible, we consulted the net bible notes and were often helped by them.
The kjv vs the modern versions there are thousands of differences between the kjv and the modern versions. The king james bible, so called because it was commissioned by king james i of england born 1566 a. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. Feb 05, 2020 all tools you need for bible study for free in one offline app. Niv study bible new international version study bible lifeway. Please read the preface to the niv bible the following is a paraphrase stated clearly in the preface to the niv bible is the following. What is the difference between the kjv and the niv. That conviction, along with their years of studying biblical languages, has. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses.
Revisions include 1995, a full revision in 2002, an update in october 2008 for the 30th anniversary of the niv, and a new update in 2011 with the text updated to the 2011 edition of the niv. Now available with stunning full color designs, holy land images, classic works. Study bibles are loaded with insights and commentary to help you dig deeper and include maps, graphs, concordances, and charts that shed light on biblical times. On the other hand, modern versions like the niv were translated by more scholars based on newfound manuscripts. Aug 25, 2015 the niv zondervan study bible, featuring dr.
Niv bible new international version holy bible is given below for free download as pdf. Serious omissions in the niv bible king james video ministries. Speaking of the kjv, it is of the phraseforphrase translation type. The csb christ chronological provides readers with a unique way to experience. Our hope is that you will use this study bible for women and men to deepen your walk with god who has graciously revealed himself in the bible. When quotations from the niv text are used by a local church in nonsaleable media such as church bulletins, orders of. Is the king james bible kjv easier to follow, and more accurate, than the new international version niv. Click on the link below to view a sidebyside analysis of changes made to revelation chapter 1 in the niv. John niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway.
Various contradictions and omissions in bible translations. Mar 01, 2015 this program cover the differences between the niv snf the kjv of the bible. The thompson chain reference bible is in a league of its own. While its not a study bible in the sense of commentary notes and human opinions offered up to the reader like other study bibles, it has a study bible feel to it. His church has been using the niv for years, but they are thinking of switching to the esv. Some editions of the niv have a product flaw on p23478, where a thicker piece of paper has been gummed into 1 cor 11. Genesis 1 kjv niv parallel bible bible study tools. List of new testament verses not included in modern english. Though four hundred years old, the kjv still remains one of the most popular bible versions sold.
A good study bible that takes a very conservative or fundamentalist approach. The kjv was translated in 1611 and was more or less a word for word translation. Niv study bible 1985, revised 2011, new international version. First, theres the complete text of the clear, accessible new international version, the worlds most popular modernenglish bible. Niv vs kjv bible study lessons adult sunday school. The niv opposes a strictly messianic fulfillment of isa 7. Search our popular translations niv, esv, nkjv, kjv and more. Between 1965 and 1967 committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals not made up of official church representatives created a transdenominational bible influenced by multiple denominations, including. Kjv study bible, saddle brown leathertouch indexed. Matthew 1 kjv niv parallel bible bible study tools. Genesis 1 king james version kjv 1 in the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. Ummm the kjv was the final accepted english version of the bible, so wouldnt it be more accurate, being that it has the verses in there. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc.
In some cases, when you want to simply read the scripture and get the overall feeling or impression, a paraphrased version such as the phillips or the new living word translation can be appropriate. The kjv was translated in 1611 and was more or less a word for word translation whereas the niv is a modern dynamic equivalence version where the translators carefully study the context to ascertain the authors intention and therefore may add. The niv, niv, nasv, nkjv, rsv, nrsv, ncv, liv and others are corrupted bibles. Bible sampler new international version the niv bible. The king james bible vs counterfeit bibles faith in his. The new international version niv is a translation made by over 100 scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Dive into a deeper study of gods word with the comprehensive niv study bible. Reading, studying and praying through the bible are an essential part of the christian faith.
Explore the bible personal study guide king james version. The indepth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. What youll notice is that many of those changes are in verses that validate the deity of jesus. The beloved niv study bible features a stunning fourcolor interior with fullcolor photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations that bring the stories of the bible to life. Although many lists of missing verses specifically name the niv as the. Bible passage king james version kjv new international version niv notes. At that time the lord said unto joshua, make thee sharp k niv es, and circumcise again the children of israel the second time. In his new book, make your group grow, josh presents sound application to easy to understand research that will benefit every size and style of church. Hardcover editions are published by tyndale house, and bonded leather and genuine leather editions are published by zondervan. The most accurate bible translation comparison kjv vs niv. Hundreds of texts showing the true quality of the niv translation. In terms of solid scholarship, the esv has behind it a long history.
The kjv study bible honors the beauty and majesty of the kjv by presenting the only fullcolor king james version study bible available. All of the features and tools are designed to help you understand the bible and be transformed by it. The niv did not want you to know that jesus christ is the creator for that would make him the god of gen. Beginning with the rv, the textual basis was updated from the. Carson as general editor, is an allnew study bible available exclusively in the niv built from the ground up to reflect the most current 21st century scholarship, dr. A clear presentation of conservative bible doctrine, with the resources you need for knowing gods word. Check out the best bible apps and bible study apps to carry the good word on you all the time. The power lies in the king james bible, the true words of god. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that there are some verses missing in the niv and other trusted translations such as the cev, csb, esv, gnb, hcsb, net, nlt, etc. Desi alexander, rick hess, and doug moo are the associate editors.
The translators notes, study notes, and textcritical notes over 60,000 notes altogether alone are worth the price of the net bible. Niv 2 abraham was the father of isaac, isaac the father of jacob, jacob the father of judah and his brothers, niv 3 judah the father of perez and zerah, whose mother was tamar, perez the father of hezron, hezron the father of ram, niv 4 ram the father of amminadab, amminadab the father of nahshon. The kjv vs the modern versions there are thousands. The niv omits or minimises references to bible study in the following verses. A good study bible, with a perspective similar to the king james. Roughly 90% of the changes are making clear statements in the kjv ambiguous in the niv. This table compares various verses in the kjv, niv, nasb, and nwt. Others argue that the kjv was produced by puritans handpicked by king james with an anticatholic bias which made it vulnerable to forgeries. This is a sample of the many verses in the niv that changes the word that deals with the virgin birth of christ, the deity of christ, the infallibility of the bible, salvation by faith, the trinity, and many other areas of importance to the. With the discovery of new manuscript evidences, the critical text ct has been revised many times. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Kjv is that it uses very outdated english, which for the modern reader. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts.
The kjv is in the left column and the niv in the right column with changes noted in the middle column. I hope you will earnestly study the differences in the translations charted on the. Recently i received an email from a pastor about which translation is the best in terms of scholarly lineage. Brother larry shows that these versions are translations of the bible. I grew up in a context where i studied the king james version hereafter kjv, heard it preached in the pulpit most of the time, and memorized scripture from the kjv. Carson, along with a team of over 60 contributors, crafted allnew study notes, book and section introductions, a library of articles, and other study tools that specifically. All tools you need for bible study for free in one offline app. Fortyseven scholars from the church of england worked on it. The niv removes the holy trinity and your assurance of eternal life in jesus. The sceptre shall not depart from judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until shiloh come. It is also known as the authorized or common version. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that. As mentioned above, this is the bestselling study bible of the past thirty years.
In 1611, the translators of the kjv used the best resources available to them at that time. The kjv was not the first approved or first authorised english translation. Kjv 1 in the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. Mar 25, 2015 niv study bible in pdf as always remember to have other versions of the bibles for your own personal study. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, and he was numbered with the.
Trusted for 25 years, the king james study bible has dependable notes and annotations from scholars you can rely on, led by general editor edward hindson. The niv zondervan study bible releases on august 25. This is a substantially larger book, but if it is going to to live on your desk it might be worth the extra investment for the sake of legibility update. Niv leaves out the fact that believers are accepted in the beloved. Niv versus kjv key passages missing this list is a sampling of important omissions that are commonplace in almost all modern versions of the bible. Next, theres the iconic grandeur and poetic language of the king james version.
I have both the niv study bible and the esv study bible. Here are more verses that attack the central elements and tenets of our faith in the lord jesus. The life application study bible, new international version edition, is published jointly by tyndale house publishers, inc. So far i much prefer the niv study bible, but a huge factor in this is that i. These omissions often waterdown fundamental doctrines, and change clear bible truths. There are also countless words and phrases which are either missing or altered, as compared to the king james version. Next, theres the iconic grandeur and poetic language of the king james version bible. The king james version kjv was the most popular bible in english for. The niv, on the other hand, is based on much stronger manuscript evidence. I am not someone who is kjv only, even though that is the only bible that i use, but to say that it is inaccurate and mistranslated is definatly wrong. The niv,niv, nasv, nkjv, rsv, nrsv, ncv, liv and others are corrupted bibles. For example, the niv has 64,576 which is 10% fewer words than the king james.
It reflects a mainstream, general evangelical theological perspective. Fundamental goal in producing this study bible has. The esv text is quoted in full, with the rsv readings where they differ given in squared. So grab your bible and compare it to the king james verses listed below and you will see satans pattern of removing important texts. Biblical illustrator creates vivid portraits of bible lands, people, and customs that are related to the lessons. The reason is that all the modern translations, except the new king james, remove this verse. The niv study bible is a study bible originally published by zondervan in 1985 which uses the new international version niv. Study bibles give you a deeper understanding of gods word with tools for life application like commentary, maps, charts, concordance, and study notes. Niv study vs the king james bible my fathers gift ministries. This is a sampling of texts from a broad spectrum of doctrines, concepts, and magnitude of importance, comparing the king james version with that of the new international version.
Kjv vs niv, nasv, nkjv, rsv, nrsv, ncv, liv eternal evangelism. This is a scripture comparison of niv and kjv passages, showing that the niv was not properly translated. The term omitted is used when either the phrase or the verse in question is omitted. Removing statements and mudding up other statements i guess can not be making wrong statements if you want an example of deliberate deceit where the niv is simply wrong, look at mark 7. The niv and kjv sidebyside study bible combines three powerful study resources into one.
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