I have done several short Bible studies on the NIV in the past on this site; and then one of my readers commented and asked me to do more such studies on the NIV. So, here is the first of those studies in response to my reader. I hope this is helpful to you all.
For this Bible study I used the NIV (1973, 1978, 1984, and 2011) on eSword to compare it with the KJV.
eSword is an online software Bible study program that you can download for free that comes with the KJV on it (for free). I also purchased other versions of the Bible on eSword in order to do comparison studies with the real Word of God, the King James Bible.
NIV - New International Version
KJV - King James Version
Now, to the deletions in the NIV bible. Be aware that these are only some of the deletions. There are too many to list here.
"Christ" is Jesus' title, signifying that He was sent from God to be the anointed King of Kings and Saviour of the world.
Christ is in the KJV - 571 times
Christ is in the NIV - 481 times
Why did the NIV remove "Christ" 90 times from their bible?
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God is in the KJV - 4473 times
God is in the NIV - 4248 times
Why did the NIV remove "God" 225 times from their bible?
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LORD is in the KJV 7978 times
LORD is in the NIV 7858 times
Why did the NIV remove "LORD" 112 times from their bible?
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Devils is in the KJV 55 times
Devils is in the NIV 0 times
The definition of devil in Webster's 1828 dictionary is an evil spirit or being; a fallen angel expelled from heaven for rebellions against God; and another name for Satan.
So why did the NIV remove "devils" 55 times from their bible?
Devil is in the KJV 61 times.
Devil is in the NIV 35 times.
Why did the NIV remove "devil" 26 times from their bible?
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Hell is in the KJV 54 times.
Hell is in the NIV 13 times.
So, why did the NIV remove "hell" 41 times from their bible? People need to be warned about hell so they can avoid going there!!!
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Jesus Christ is in the KJV 198 times.
Jesus Christ is in the NIV 132 times.
Why did the NIV remove "Jesus Christ" 66 times in their bible?
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Son of God is in the KJV 48 times.
Son of God is in the NIV 39 times.
Why has the NIV removed "Son of God" 9 times in their bible?
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"The Comforter" (the Holy Ghost) is in the KJV 3 times.
"The Comforter" is in the NIV 0 times.
Why would the NIV remove the title "Comforter" (the name that Jesus gave to the Holy Ghost) from their bible?
People in these troubled times need to know that the Holy Ghost that indwells all true believers is their Comforter! The NIV replaces Comforter with Advocate. When I am hurting I would rather have a Comforter, wouldn't you?
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Peace is in the KJV 429 times.
Peace is in the NIV 252 times.
Why would the NIV remove "peace" from their bible 177 times?
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Tribulation is in the KJV 22 times.
Tribulation is in the NIV 1 time.
Why would the NIV remove tribulation 21 times from their bible? People need to be warned that there is great tribulation that is coming to the earth in the last days (we are living in them now) when God will pour out his wrath on all those in the world who reject His Sinless Son as their Saviour.
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Holy Ghost is in the KJV 90 times.
Holy Ghost is in the NIV 0 times.
Jesus sent the Holy Ghost (the Comforter) to dwell inside all new believers at the moment of their new birth. Why would the NIV remove "Holy Ghost" 90 times from their bible?
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Saints is in the KJV New Testament 61 times.
Saints is in the NIV New Testament 0 times.
All true believers are called saints in the New Testament of the KJV. Why has the NIV removed "saints" 61 times from their bible?
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This is just a small sample of what is missing from the NIV bible. If you would like to do further study, I highly recommend the book 'Look What's Missing' by David W Daniels at Chick Publications' website. Mr. Daniels did an amazing job showing what's missing in a lot of newer bible versions. It will shock you as it did me, I am sure. I love this book and I hope it helps you in your search for the truth about the NIV and other newer bible versions. Link here.
