Why use only the King James Bible?

We use the King James Bible (AV 1611) because we believe it is translated from the preserved Textus Receptus (Received Text) and represents the perfectly preserved Word of God in English. Modern versions are based on corrupted Alexandrian manuscripts and remove or alter thousands of words.

What is the difference between the KJV and modern Bible versions?

The King James Bible is based on the Textus Receptus (Majority Text), while most modern versions (NIV, ESV, NASB) are based on a small number of Alexandrian manuscripts (Codex Sinaiticus and Vaticanus). The KJV contains thousands of words and verses that are missing or altered in modern versions.

KJV Only | Bible Believers Church Los Banos

Bible Believers Church of Los Banos, California holds firmly to the King James Bible — the Authorized Version of 1611 — as the perfect, preserved Word of God for English-speaking people. This is not a preference or a tradition. It is a Biblical conviction. On this page you will find articles, studies, and evidence explaining why the KJV stands alone as the Word of God, and why every modern Bible version contains corruptions that attack the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. We invite you to search the scriptures and see for yourself.

We believe the Authorized Version 1611 — the King James Bible — is the perfectly preserved Word of God for English-speaking people. This is not merely a preference or a tradition; it is a conviction rooted in the scriptural promise that God would preserve His words for every generation.

"Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." Psalm 12:7Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
— Psalm 12:7 KJV

Why KJV Only?

God promised to preserve His Word. The KJV stands on the Received Text — the Textus Receptus — the text used by Bible-believing Christians for centuries. Modern versions are based on corrupted Alexandrian manuscripts that omit and alter thousands of words. Entire verses are removed. The deity of Christ is attacked. Salvation by grace alone is obscured. These are not minor differences.

Our final authority in all matters of faith and practice is the King James Bible, AV 1611.

"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
— Matthew 24:35 KJV

Articles & Studies

The King James Bible Issue — Overview

A thorough overview of the KJV-only position — history of the Bible, manuscript evidence, and why modern versions fall short.

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KJV Only — Full Article Series

A complete collection of articles on the King James Bible issue — answering objections, examining manuscripts, defending the preserved Word of God.

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Too Fanatic to Believe Every Word Is Perfect?

Are we too extreme for believing God preserved every word? This article answers the charge directly from the Scriptures.

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"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book,
If any man shall add unto these things,
God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book." Revelation 22:18For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book.
— Revelation 22:18 KJV

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