The Gideons vs. KJV -
Open Letter Submitted from a Reader about the Gideons: (Used by permission)
I have always felt that there was something a little 'off' with the Gideons, but upon seeing their website - as well as attending a meeting in the recent past, I do even more so.
I can see quite clearly that Gideons is very involved in the ecumenical movement to bring different church denominations together - ultimately resulting in a 'one world religion'.
They are attempting to accomplish this through the distribution of Bibles in many different translations all containing varying doctrines to meet the whims and preferences of the reader.
What about God's preferences? What about what God actually said in His word? This is an attempt to water down the word to make it palatable to all denominations and beliefs.
I had recently seen a presentation about the Gideons that mentioned a member who had been both a Gideon and a Mason. This seems to be a common link.
In the small WV town where my wife's parents live, many who are in the Gideons are also in Masonry and/or Rotary, etc. I had attended one of the Gideon meetings with my father-in-law when we were visiting, and thought it seemed a little strange at the time.
The emphasis was mainly on just 'getting those Bibles out there' and seemed to be very 'works' based. (Not surprising as Masonry is a false works-based 'religion'.)
My wife's mother also mentioned at that time that she was doing a Gideon's International Bible Study Plan. (Her Father is in Gideons, and her mother is in the Gideons Women's Auxiliary.)
Her mother stated that she goes through the Bible every year, but uses a different version each year - to get a 'well rounded' view. She is following the Bible reading plan put out by the Gideons to read the Bible in a different version every year.
I had previously thought that the Gideons only placed the KJV, but apparently that isn't true. The KJV is the only version of the Bible currently in use in the English language that was translated from the Majority Texts (Textus Receptus).
All other current English language versions are from the Minority Texts which originate from the Vaticanus, and ultimately the Alexandrian Gnostic Texts. All other 'modern' versions have been corrupted to downplay essential doctrine such as the virgin birth, deity of Christ, the resurrection, and the blood atonement.
The Gideons do not stand by the essential fundamentals of the Christian faith. This is an organization with either no biblical discernment, or with an agenda other than spreading the true word of God.
I found the following quote on the Gideons Website:
Open Letter Submitted from a Reader about the Gideons: (Used by permission)
I have always felt that there was something a little 'off' with the Gideons, but upon seeing their website - as well as attending a meeting in the recent past, I do even more so.
I can see quite clearly that Gideons is very involved in the ecumenical movement to bring different church denominations together - ultimately resulting in a 'one world religion'.
They are attempting to accomplish this through the distribution of Bibles in many different translations all containing varying doctrines to meet the whims and preferences of the reader.
What about God's preferences? What about what God actually said in His word? This is an attempt to water down the word to make it palatable to all denominations and beliefs.
I had recently seen a presentation about the Gideons that mentioned a member who had been both a Gideon and a Mason. This seems to be a common link.
In the small WV town where my wife's parents live, many who are in the Gideons are also in Masonry and/or Rotary, etc. I had attended one of the Gideon meetings with my father-in-law when we were visiting, and thought it seemed a little strange at the time.
The emphasis was mainly on just 'getting those Bibles out there' and seemed to be very 'works' based. (Not surprising as Masonry is a false works-based 'religion'.)
My wife's mother also mentioned at that time that she was doing a Gideon's International Bible Study Plan. (Her Father is in Gideons, and her mother is in the Gideons Women's Auxiliary.)
Her mother stated that she goes through the Bible every year, but uses a different version each year - to get a 'well rounded' view. She is following the Bible reading plan put out by the Gideons to read the Bible in a different version every year.
I had previously thought that the Gideons only placed the KJV, but apparently that isn't true. The KJV is the only version of the Bible currently in use in the English language that was translated from the Majority Texts (Textus Receptus).
All other current English language versions are from the Minority Texts which originate from the Vaticanus, and ultimately the Alexandrian Gnostic Texts. All other 'modern' versions have been corrupted to downplay essential doctrine such as the virgin birth, deity of Christ, the resurrection, and the blood atonement.
The Gideons do not stand by the essential fundamentals of the Christian faith. This is an organization with either no biblical discernment, or with an agenda other than spreading the true word of God.
I found the following quote on the Gideons Website:
"We are often asked if the Gideons use a specific Gideon translation. The answer is No. While we do purchase and place Bibles and New Testaments with the Gideon logo on the front, we do not publish our own version. We only use translation versions that are recognized and accepted by the general Christian church here in North America.
The most common version we distribute in English is the New American Standard Bible (NASB), but in 2011 we began distributing the New Living Translation (NLT). We also distribute the King James Version (KJV) and The New King James Version (NKJV). Which version of the Bible should I read?"
As you can see in the charts below, there have been many translations (or versions) of the Bible over the years. Using the most trustworthy ancient manuscripts that have been preserved, modern scholars have translated God’s message to us from the original languages of Hebrew and Greek into the languages we speak today. Bookstores today stock a wide variety of Bibles ranging from the King James Version, to the New International Version, to The Message—a version that reads very much like a novel.
Which version of the Bible is the best version? It varies from person to person. It might depend on your education level, how often you read or your familiarity with the teachings of the Bible. An important difference between many of today’s Bibles is the choice between a literal, word-for-word translation, versus more of a thought-for-thought translation. Two very popular translations, the New International Version and the New Living Translation, are easy to read but are not as literal in their translation as versions like the New American Standard or the English Standard Version.
Each has its advantages, but the most important thing is that they are all God’s Word. Since every person is unique in what communicates best to them, we do not have one translation we recommend for you to buy. However, if you have never read the Bible before, you are likely to find the thought-for-thought translations best for beginning your journey. When you are more familiar with the Bible and want to dig deeper, you may want to pick up another translation to compare.
http://www.lovethetruth.com/bible/gideons.htm
https://reformedvirginian1689.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/the-gideons-and-the-esv/
The Gideons International is an organization that distributes Bibles to hotels, motels, students, first responders, prisoners, the military, etc. Generally the Gideons have used the King James Version in their work. At times the Gideons have also used other versions as well. These versions are listed here:
http://bibles.wikidot.com/gideons
http://www.gideons.ca/AbouttheBible/AboutGideonsBibles.aspx
http://www.gideons.ca/AbouttheBible/Aguideforyourjourney.aspx
As you can clearly see, the Gideons do not hold to the same beliefs as true Bible-believing Christians that God's holy word is infallible and unchangeable.
While I commend their efforts to get the Bible into the hands of many all over the world, it is sad to think that the Bible many are being given is not the perfect word of God.
Gods' word is pure and unchanging; and it does not exist in 'many different versions' nor does it 'vary from person to person' according to their own interpretation.
They are not 'all God's word' as each of these Bible 'translations' contain many contradictory elements to one another.
They have turned God's standard into a 'rubber ruler'. If you use or promote any version that has fundamentally changed any part of the Bible, you have a severe warning from God:
Revelation 22:18-19 "If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book."
Jesus is the Word made flesh, and He does not change 'over the years' or ever at all. -
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
Malachi 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I change not."
Psalm 12:6 "The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."
2 Peter 1:19-21 "We have also a more sure word of prophecy...Knowing this first, that no ...scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not...by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
CONCLUSION - The people in Gideon's worship the organization far more than they worship God and his Word.
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