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Response to a Divisive Jeffrey Khoo

 1. The Danger of False Teachings and Division

Scripture is clear that spreading false doctrine is spiritually destructive. Paul warns in Galatians 1:6-9:

"I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all... But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!"

Jeffrey Khoo’s insistence on doctrines like "Perfect TR" or "KJV-Onlyism" (when elevated above biblical unity) risks creating unnecessary divisions. While textual debates have their place, Romans 16:17 instructs:

"I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them."

2. The Sin of Schism in the Church

Christ’s prayer in John 17:20-23 emphasizes unity among believers as a testimony to the world. Deliberately splitting churches over secondary issues contradicts this. 1 Corinthians 1:10 admonishes:

"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

If Jeffrey Khoo’s teachings cause strife rather than edification (Ephesians 4:3), he should heed Titus 3:10-11:

"Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them, for such people are warped and sinful."

3. A Call to Repentance and Restoration

Jeffrey Khoo’s actions should be confronted with grace and truth (Matthew 18:15-17). 2 Timothy 2:24-25 reminds us:

"The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth."

True shepherds build up the flock (Acts 20:28), not fracture it for personal agendas. Let us pray for humility and correction, trusting in God’s Word as the ultimate authority.

J. Gresham Machen and KJV

“A version like the King James Version is not a substitute for the Greek New Testament. It is only a translation, and all translations are defective.”

— J. Gresham Machen, “The Importance of the Greek New Testament,” The Bible Today, October 1937

“If the Bible is to be read, it must be read in a language that people can understand.”

— Machen, “Christianity and Culture”

J. Gresham Machen, a prominent Presbyterian theologian, held a strong view on the importance of the Bible as the inspired and authoritative Word of God. He did not, however, promote a "King James Version (KJV) only" position.

Machen believed that the Bible is a supernatural revelation from God to man, an account of an event that is found nowhere else. He argued that the original authors of the biblical books were supernaturally guided by the Holy Spirit, which preserved them from error. This means that the original writings, or "autographs," were "the very Word of God, completely true in what it says regarding matters of fact and completely authoritative in its commands."

When it came to translation, Machen made a clear distinction between the inspired original texts and any subsequent translation. He was well aware that the Bible was written in Hebrew and Greek. In his talk, "Is the Bible the Word of God?", Machen directly addressed the idea of an inspired translation. He stated, "we believers in the plenary inspiration of the Bible do not hold that the Authorized Version or any other form of the English Bible is inspired." He went on to clarify, "The Authorized Version is a translation from the Hebrew and the Greek. It is a marvelously good translation, but it is not a perfect translation. There are errors in it. The translators were not supernaturally preserved from making mistakes. It is not inspired."

Machen's emphasis was on the importance of the original languages. He believed that to truly know what the Bible says, one must be able to read it in its original languages. He is quoted as saying, "If you are to tell what the Bible does say, you must be able to read the Bible for yourself. And you cannot read the Bible for yourself unless you know the languages in which it was written… In his mysterious wisdom [God] gave his [Word] to us in Hebrew and Greek. Hence, if we want to know the scriptures, to the study of Greek and Hebrew we must go."

Summary of Machen’s View on Bible Translation:

He did not support KJV-onlyism.

He saw the KJV as a valuable but imperfect translation.

He called for fidelity to the original Hebrew and Greek.

He encouraged translation into modern, understandable language.

He opposed liberal distortions, not newer translations per se.

In conclusion, Machen’s legacy in Bible translation reflects his high view of Scripture, commitment to accuracy, and pastoral concern for accessibility—not a rigid loyalty to the King James Version.

Fragments of Truth - (IMPORTANT)

 

Is the KJV Bible PERFECT?

 

What we Realize Now‌

What we Realize Now‌

We see us searching for the "purest Bible," debating ancient manuscripts like Alexandrian or Byzantine texts. But the Westminster Confession never promised a perfect Bible—and it never told us to worship the KJV alone. God’s truth is found in Christ, not in our arguments. We’ve forgotten Jesus’ own words: "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life" (John 14:6). The Spirit guides us into truth—not our scholarly battles.

What Breaks Our Heart‌s

The Church is splitting over small disagreements—like whether speaking in tongues is a "real language" or a heavenly prayer (1 Corinthians 14:2). Paul taught that spiritual gifts should unite us, yet we’ve turned them into tests of faith. We fight over minor issues while the world drowns in pain. Leaders quarrel, believers walk away, and the Gospel—the only hope for sinners—gets lost in the noise.

What We’ve Discovered‌

True unity isn’t about agreeing on every detail. We’ve seen it shine in quiet moments:

A Catholic nun praying with a Baptist pastor over a sick child.

African villagers singing the same hope I heard in a Korean seminary.

Even on the cross, Jesus saved two thieves who’d never debated theology. They simply turned to Him (Luke 23:43). That’s the power of the Gospel.

What We’ll Do Next‌

No more shouting. No more "us vs. them."

We’ll focus on Christ’s invitation‌—not our arguments.

When asked "What church?" We’ll say: "Just a follower of Jesus."‌ (Acts 11:26)

W’ll take God’s Word to the streets‌?

— Tomorrow, we are reading Mark 6 with refugees outside a mosque?

— We won’t debate Bible versions. We’ll ask: "What is Jesus saying to us here?"

The world doesn’t need perfect scholars. It needs imperfect Christians who love like He did.

Let us build bridges—not walls. The harvest is waiting.