Is the American Standard Bible reliable?

[prairiedog]

Does it remain true to the Word of God?

There is a pocket electronic bible in the AS that I'm thinking about purchasing, but would like the opinions of the more knowledgeable believers on this one.

Please advise. :):

[bopeep1909]

Yes, the American Standard version of the Bible is reliable. Many pastors use it.<><

[prairiedog]

thank you! :wave

[seeker42]

Not so fast.

Lets take the briefest look at the ASV.

The American Standard Version was released 20 years after its sister translation, the RV of 1881.

The ASV is the American Counterpart to the Revised Version of 1881. With minor exceptions, they are Both Westcott and Hort Bibles in English. (It was released 20 years later than its sister version because of a contractual obligation).

They (ASV & RV) are both from the Greek Text of Westcott and Hort.

There are thousands (3000 or more) differences between the Greek Text of Westcott & Hort and the historic Bible used by Christian Protestants (which was the KJV and the Geneva Bible before that). Both Westcott and Hort denied that salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ alone plus nothing. Both were trying to replace the Protestant New Testament in Greek with another version (which is what they accomplished).

Many pastors Do use the American Standard Version. You will find it used by those mostly in Higher Protestant denominations.

A book that compares the RV/ASV to the historic Textus Receptus is "The Revision Revised" by Burgon.

If you are totally unfamiliar with the KJV and want a good & accurate English Bible, you could try the Version of Jay Green (of the Trinitarian Bible Society) who has versions online and versions available at Amazon.

Yes, some pastors Do use the ASV, but many evangelical pastors today also use a corrupt Greek New Testament prepared by the Roman Catholic Church also.

Food for thought.


Seeker

[sewserious]

Does it remain true to the Word of God?

There is a pocket electronic bible in the AS that I'm thinking about purchasing, but would like the opinions of the more knowledgeable believers on this one.

Please advise. :):

See for yourself. Find a copy online. I am sure their is one out there somewhere and I believe e-sword has one available for download. Do your OWN comparisons as you will find those both for and against. I don't have a problem with it as you can find the diety of Christ, salvation, etc in it just as well as the KJV.

[Patty T]

Is the ASV the same as the New American Standard? I've read and heard that the New ASV is the closest to original language.

[seeker42]

The American Standard Version is the ancestor to the New American Standard Version. But both of them relied on the text of Westcott & Hort.

Seeker

[mamacags]

Ummmmmm I once read that anyone not reading King James Version is going to hell:noidea I also read that if you don't use the Catholic Bible you are going to hell. Oh yeah, and if you wear makeup, pants, jewelry, tattoos, crosses, short hair, celebrate any holiday, watch tv, read books, listen to the radio.................

[bopeep1909]

Ummmmmm I once read that anyone not reading King James Version is going to hell

No,I do not think God is going to send us to hell for reading the wrong bible :doh <><

[blitzkreig]

Palm? If so free is good ;): Try this site

Palm Bible (http://www.ccel.org/olb/)

Hit the link at the bottom of the page (Palm+) and follow the rabbit trail. Several versions including "King James Version with Footnote Strong's Numbers ... as well as a number of Palm commentaries ...

all free similar to e-Sword for the PC.

Let us know how they work...

[Longing2cJesus]

Ummmmmm I once read that anyone not reading King James Version is going to hell:noidea I also read that if you don't use the Catholic Bible you are going to hell. Oh yeah, and if you wear makeup, pants, jewelry, tattoos, crosses, short hair, celebrate any holiday, watch tv, read books, listen to the radio.................

:twitch :confused :freaked :fear :scared

[Longing2cJesus]

Ummmmmm I once read that anyone not reading King James Version is going to hell:noidea I also read that if you don't use the Catholic Bible you are going to hell. Oh yeah, and if you wear makeup, pants, jewelry, tattoos, crosses, short hair, celebrate any holiday, watch tv, read books, listen to the radio.................

:twitch :confused :freaked :fear :scared :bolt

:violin

:bwa

[sewserious]

E-sword is available for the Pocket PC and it is also free.

http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/index.html