The Critical Text: What Version of the Bible Is True? | John 7:53-8:12

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In this episode of the Right Response Ministries podcast, Wesley Todd is joined by Pastor Joel Webbon and Antonio Griffith to discuss one of the most famous textual variants in the Bible, specifically focusing on the Gospel of John chapter seven, verses 53 through chapter eight, verse 12. They delve into the history and significance of different manuscript families, such as the Alexandrian and Byzantine texts, and how these have influenced modern Bible translations like the King James Version (KJV), the English Standard Version (ESV), and the New International Version (NIV). The episode emphasizes the claim of Christian faith that God preserved the scriptures infallibly, addressing concerns about textual variances that do not affect core doctrines. The podcast also touches on the meticulous work of translation over the centuries, and the evidence that strengthens the reliability of the Bible.


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In this episode of the Right Response Ministries podcast, Wesley Todd is joined by Pastor Joel Webbon and Antonio Griffith to discuss one of the most famous textual variants in the Bible, specifically focusing on the Gospel of John chapter seven, verses 53 through chapter eight, verse 12. They delve into the history and significance of different manuscript families, such as the Alexandrian and Byzantine texts, and how these have influenced modern Bible translations like the King James Version (KJV), the English Standard Version (ESV), and the New International Version (NIV). The episode emphasizes the claim of Christian faith that God preserved the scriptures infallibly, addressing concerns about textual variances that do not affect core doctrines. The podcast also touches on the meticulous work of translation over the centuries, and the evidence that strengthens the reliability of the Bible.


MINISTRY SPONSORS:


Genesis Gold Group

Faith-Based Gold IRA: Genesis Gold Group helps Christians protect their retirement with physical precious metals aligned with scriptural stewardship principles.

https://www.RightResponseBibleGold.com


Western Front Books

Every Man, a Businessman

Western Front Books. Publishing for men on the right. Not churchy. Christian.https://www.WesternFrontBooks.com/


*Backwards Planning Financial*

Want to build a financial legacy for your family with a plan that starts at the end goal? Connect with Joe Garrisi at https://backwardsplanningfinancial.nm.com/ to get help with a legacy-driven strategy for your future.

2026-02-10 38 min
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