George:
My goal in describing the seven churches was to generalized their condition concisely. From my (modern-day) perspective, "kept my word" = conservative, "not denied my name" = faithful. Evangelical is just that - the literal meaning - prone to evangelism, which they were. Just because I didn't use the exact words in Scriptures does not mean that I wasn't trying to communicate their meaning - I wouldn't hesitate to use the word "Trinity" even though it is not found in the KJV, for example.
It's my impression that the Philadelphian church used the KJV most often, but there have been exceptions. Off the top of my head for examples: If I remember correctly, Spurgeon was known to have used the KJV and other translations newly made during his time. Andrew Murray read and studied from a Dutch translation with much fruit.
When "push comes to shove" I have and will follow the KJV, as the Holy Ghost guides me: "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." With that said, in line with my metaphors, I believe the KJV is like an excellent and faithful Pastor/Under-Shepherd, just as the Original Manuscript is like the Great Shepherd/Jesus Himself.
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Originally Posted by George
Instead of answering each and every one of your points, I will just take your "Philadelphia" analogy ... Your description of that church is not the Holy Bible's description. Your description is as follows:
... Philadelphia church [/COLOR]is said to have kept God's word - just exactly what Bible were they using? ... I would like to know - when "push comes to shove"; when you have to make a decision as to what is true and what is false; which Bible (if any) is your - "FINAL AUTHORITY"?
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(I'll have to answer the remaining comments later, I have to get to work right now!
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