King James - The History of the Scriptures

Understanding the history behind the King James Bible requires patience, humility, an honest heart, and a broad view of God's work through time. The Scripture makes it clear that God is sovereign over rulers and nations, and often accomplishes His purposes through imperfect people, so the value of the King James Bible does not depend on King James, or any of the other men involved in it's development, being flawless men. Instead, the focus of our study should be on the remarkable providence of God in raising up a learned, capable king in a very turbulent time who desired to give his people the Word of God. If we desire to get at the truth, especially in this matter of the Scriptures, we must avoid the slander, the revision of history and oversimplified criticism, and instead recognize the King James Bible as a lasting gift of God's providence that has been changing the world for centuries.