The English Revised Version

The King James Version of 1611 was so widely loved that many people could not imagine another English Bible.

But languages change, and the Church of England decided it was time for another version.

The New Testament of the Revised English Version was published in England and America in 1881.

It sold three million copies in the first year. The Chicago Tribune published the entire New Testament in its May 22, 1881 issue.

The Old Testament appeared in 1885. Not everyone liked having changes in the beloved King James Version. Old habits die hard.

The American edition had some interesting changes from the King James: “Jehovah” instead of “LORD” to translate YHWH; “Holy Spirit” instead of “Holy Ghost” (a change that has stuck); and “love” instead of “charity” to translate the Greek agape.

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God’s Awesome Love

Charles Stanley

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. With great awe and in complete reverence, the shepherds looked upon the baby Jesus. It was true.

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The Announcement to Mary

John Macarthur

When we first meet Mary in Luke’s gospel, it is on the occasion when an archangel appeared to her suddenly and without fanfare to disclose to her God’s wonderful plan.

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Sanctifying Joy and Cleansing Grace

Charles Spurgeon

Amid the cheerfulness of household gatherings, it is easy to slide into sinful amusements and forget our declared character as Christians. It should not be so, but it is, that our days of feasting are very seldom days of sanctified enjoyment.

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The Transcendental Importance of Christmas

Philip Yancey

Unlike most people, I do not feel much Dickensian nostalgia at Christmastime. The holiday fell just a few days after my father died early in my childhood, and all my memories of the season are darkened by the shadow of that sadness.

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The Message of Christmas

Charles Stanley

One of the messages that we learn from the Christmas story is that of peace. While God might appear overwhelming at times, He always wants to give us the assurance that with Him, peace reigns, even in the announcement of His Son’s birth.