King James Only-ism: Is the KJV King?

The video explores the King James Only movement, its historical roots, and its modern implications. It discusses the King James Bible's influence, the rise of the Onlyism movement, and critiques of the Bible's translation accuracy. The video also examines the role of fundamentalism in shaping the movement and its selective anti-modernist stance.

What is the main belief of the King James Only movement?

• The King James Bible is the easiest to read.

• The King James Bible is the only divinely inspired English translation.

• The King James Bible is the most poetic translation.

• The King James Bible is the oldest translation.

Which translation heavily influenced the King James Bible?

• The Bishops Bible

• The Tyndale Bible

• The Geneva Bible

• The Great Bible

What was the role of the American Bible Society in the spread of the King James Bible?

• They created a new version of the King James Bible.

• They opposed the King James Only movement.

• They distributed over a million King James Bibles per year.

• They translated the Bible into multiple languages.

How did the King James Only movement view the NIV Bible?

• They criticized it for undermining the word of God.

• They embraced it as a modern translation.

• They ignored its existence.

• They considered it a continuation of the KJV.

What is one criticism of the King James Bible mentioned in the video?

• It uses outdated language that can mislead modern readers.

• It is the most accurate translation available.

• It is the easiest version to understand.

• It was the first English translation of the Bible.

What is a theological bias found in the King James Bible?

• It includes the Apocrypha.

• It translates 'unicorns' as 'wild ox'.

• It uses the term 'son of God' in the Book of Daniel.

• It omits the Book of Revelation.

What is the Textus Receptus?

• A modern critical edition of the Bible.

• A Greek New Testament published by Erasmus.

• A collection of Dead Sea Scrolls.

• A Latin translation of the Bible.

What was the impact of the Internet on the King James Only movement?

• It caused the movement to split into factions.

• It diminished the movement's influence.

• It made the movement's ideas more accessible worldwide.

• It led to the creation of new Bible translations.

What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in biblical scholarship?

• They contain the original King James Bible.

• They were used to create the Textus Receptus.

• They provided earlier manuscripts than the Masoretic Texts.

• They are the oldest complete manuscripts of the New Testament.

What is a key characteristic of Christian fundamentalism?

• It avoids using technology.

• It seeks to transform culture according to its beliefs.

• It is completely anti-modernist.

• It is isolated from mainstream society.