2 - KJB - Why it Matters - David O'Steen

Streamed live on Apr 21, 2021 The King James Bible4/21/21 - David O’Steen - https://www.hopebiblechurchga.comPastor David O’Steen of Hope Bible Church delivers the second sermon in a series on the King James Bible (KJB), titled "KJB (2) - Why it Matters." He argues that the choice of Bible version is not trivial but profoundly significant, as the KJB stands as the uniquely inspired and perfectly preserved Word of God in English, while modern translations contain errors, omissions, and alterations that undermine its authority.O’Steen emphasizes that God's Word provokes division, as seen in Jesus' ministry (John 7:43; 10:19) and the contrast between Christ and Satan in Luke 4. He rejects the notion that versions are "basically the same," insisting the KJB has proven error-free for over 400 years.He outlines three key reasons the KJB matters:Soul Authority — The Bible alone is the final authority for faith (Psalm 138:2; John 17:17). Multiple conflicting versions shift authority to individuals or scholars, leading to error and reliance on human wisdom rather than God's truth.Spiritual Growth — True maturity comes from the pure, inspired Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 2:2). Modern versions, tainted by mistakes, hinder this like "trash mixed with good food," while the KJB enables proper study and nourishment.Spiritual Warfare — Scripture is the believer's offensive weapon (Ephesians 6:17). Jesus defeated Satan with "It is written," but Satan twists words. Modern versions aid deception (e.g., changes in Isaiah 14 removing "Lucifer" or aligning titles with Christ), weakening resistance in end times.O’Steen concludes that without the preserved KJB, effective ministry and defense against deception falter, urging faith in God's unchanging Word over human scholarship.