Next Sunday marks a historical landmark for the Bible in the English language. 400 years ago next week, the first copy of the King James Bible (aka The Authorized Version) was introduced hot off the printing presses in England in the year 1611. The newly crowned king of England made a political move to unite English churches and solidify the English language by commissioning a committee to revise the several English Bibles that were in print back then, like the Geneva Bible and the Bishops Bible. By bringing together the best linguistic scholars of their day, they produced a version of the Bible that has defined the English language and has been the most powerful force for the gospel in modern times. So, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the KJV, we will be dedicating our morning service to learning about the history of the English Bible and particularly the King James Bible. We will have displays and sample manuscripts to look at and everyone who attends will receive a full-color Bible History Chart to take home with them. We hope this will help people appreciate the Bible in our language and renew a respect for this mighty Book!
