For study purposes, the KJV is preferred to the NIV (and other "new" versions of the Bible) because the New International and other "new" versions are known to OMIT ENTIRE VERSES from The Holy Bible. Please do not rely only on the NIV to "rightly divide" The Word of God... The NIV can mislead and create confusion - God is NOT the author of confusion.
For example, verses (Matthew 18:11) and (Acts 28:29) and (John 5:4) do not appear in the NIV Bible.
"And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." (Revelation 22:19 KJV)
A great comparison of the KJV to the NIV can be accessed here:
http://www.searchthescriptures.com/newsletters/foundations.htm
A detailed presentation video comparing the KJV to the NIV can be accessed here:
http://youtu.be/zpQ_W6-tb84
Note of caution: Some aspects of the presentation video may seem "weird," - the styles of the hair, the manner of speak, the quality of the video, etc.. Please do not allow these things to distract from the truth of the message being presented.
Prayer:
We pray for the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ to open our hearts to receive only His pure word so that we may teach only His pure word. Let us pray for an end to the US -vs- THEY mentality among the human children of God. We pray that we realize the truth - that we are ALL God's children and that none of God's human children are unworthy of His salvation and His Holy fellowship. In the powerful name of Jesus we pray - Amen.
When we choose to exclude a voice on the basis that it seems "weird" we also exclude the opportunity for God to send us His truth through that voice.
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for ALL men;" (1 Timothy 2:1)
Comparison Study:
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32
