The Five Types of KJV-Onlyism (And Why One Debate Completely Fell Apart)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we continue analyzing the debate between Nathan Cravatt and Mitch Canupp on King James Onlyism. By examining the different types of KJV-Only positions—from simple preference for the King James to claims that the KJV itself was re-inspired—we evaluate the arguments, evidence, and reasoning used in the debate.Along the way we look at textual criticism, the Textus Receptus, numerics claims, and how to critically evaluate theological arguments.If you enjoy careful and charitable theological discussions, consider subscribing and joining the conversation.Mark Ward on False Friends in the KJV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1awUlUOhwfIMark Ward on the language of the Westminster Standards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnsMXQGORrA00:00 Introduction01:04 The Debate Question03:10 Why KJV-Onlyism Is a Shrinking Position05:02 The Five Types of KJV-Onlyism05:45 1. “KJV Is the Best Translation”09:01 2. The Textual Argument12:37 3. Textus Receptus Only17:20 4. The Inspired KJV View19:25 5. The “New Revelation” Position23:00 Why the Debaters Talk Past Each Other26:10 The “Perfect Line of Manuscripts” Claim30:25 The 1611 vs 1769 KJV Issue34:40 How KJV-Only Arguments Use “Things That Are Different…”39:02 The Psalm 138 Translation Issue44:16 Evaluating the Debate Arguments47:40 Emotional Appeals vs Evidence49:40 “The Language Got Purer and Purer” Claim52:30 Numerics vs Numerology57:00 The WWII Chapter-Verse Claim01:01:40 Misreading Romans Through Numerics01:05:30 Erasmus and Codex Vaticanus01:07:00 Is English the Closest Language to Hebrew?01:09:10 Moderator InterventionSupport the showDo you think this claim is found wanting? Let us know on social!! Click here to find us everywhere!!