PROOF That Pagans Called Their Buildings "CHURCHES" In The Bible!

[@stephenzevetchin]

when 2 or 3 saved people meet, you have church. in a car, the woods or workplace. period.

[@sergiovalencia3031]

Pray for me brother Brian that im in a process of leaving the church buildings for good and that God opens the way to meet up with other brethren that meet in house churches.

[@walkerbelle]

Christ's church is the body of believers NOT a structure created by man as so many non-believers and/or some professing Christians would like us to believe.

[@POTENTWARRIORR]

God is everywhere we don't need an architectural element to have god with us or for us to speak with him. he's within us and everywhere around.

[@IsaacNelson54]

Acts 17

[@markgreene2833]

Brother Brian I came acrossed you about 2 months ago you sure have cleared up a lot of things for me I want to thank you and encourage you

[@LacyMegan]

Thanks for sharing!! I agree.

[@WildRoseCountryGirl]

Since I have been born again I haven't gone a church building but I have wanted too. Every time I begin to feel like maybe I should go, you come out with a video that says, don't go. Wow.

[@Postoasted]

Beware of "Churchianity" which is the belief that church attendance takes the place of John 4:24.

[@WildRoseCountryGirl]

***** Yes, I agree.

[@Nicolee7764]

l appreciate the thoughts which were shared in the video. l too have always felt such things in a typical church setting but thought it was just the way things are. l'm glad to know as a christian truly seeking God's word, that such questions are being raised amongst others within the body.

[@larebear1902]

Dictionaries give the origin of "church" as the Anglo-Saxon root, circe. Circe was the goddess-daughter of Helios, the Sun-deity. The word circe is related to "circus," "circle," "circuit," and "circulate." Circe was originally a Greek goddess whose name was written and pronounced as Kirke. The word "church" is known in Scotland as kirk, in Germany as Kirche, and in Netherlands as kerk. *The whole world wandereth after it ...*

[@anonymousperson6462]

Lare Bear in bibles from the 1530s, church only appears in one other place not mentioned in the video. In the other places where kjv (also Geneva) have the word church, 1530 bibles instead have the word "congregation".

[@sucherin55]

It is unbelievable , how people want to cling on these pagan buildings! Thank you for your message, proving again, that it was the right decision to not go to a church building any more. And I did this years before i was saved.

[@charlescraig4611]

In this case brother, I absolutely agree...In the 3rd century A.D., it took a decree from Caesar that a church be built in Capernaeum, when Messianic Jews kept a church from being built! It was probably the same Synagogue Yeshua started His ministry from that these Messianic Jews were worshipping in...Keep going brother...Shalom Aleichem...

[@williampagan4489]

What I find amazing is that they build these pagan buildings and in most cases will attach an obelisk (Steeple) on top of said buildings. The obelisk is Egyptian and represents the male phallic. Many said "church" buildings also implement occult/satanic architecture.

[@terrynapoli9180]

Absolutely correct. The first "church" building was built by Constantine. Bringing true believers in to worship with pagans.

[@whitecap2174]

Amen .Good work Brother .

[@stephenzevetchin]

Bryan's right. even ACTS was written in homes...

[@st.gabrielearchibald995]

The NIV the one you asked about was done in 2011 to undermine the 400 anniversary of the King James Bible. Praying for you and your family.

[@milesknightestrada3286]

11:51: "Nutty Idiot Version". Hilarious!!!

[@MarceloDCAraujo101]

Hi, im sorry i still dont know your name! I'm a "ultra right wing atheist" who believes in Science, Evolution/Devolution and the purity of Math and i have spend several dozens of hours watching and listening to your videos. While I still dont believe in God and i dont think i will ever do, you gave me a new and higher level of respect for the Bible. Strangely enough, most of what i have listen you preach about the Bible is what i taught myself through the years without ever reading a single page of the Bible or ever going to Church just observing the Natural Order and like you I believe we are in the end of times and that people should listen more to the Bible as it teaches great lessons and we should learn from who came before us. Anyway I just wanted to give some words of support, I think you do a great job, showing the Bible the way it is and not only the P.C. parts. People who comment here who call themselves believers and then criticize you when themselves dont practice the word of God just shows how low they are specially those who practice miscegenation in the name of "Love". They remind me the Catholics of my country (Portugal) who use these means in order to pervert themselves with other races while betraying their wives just for lust. Keep up the good work and sorry if im not part of the audience you are trying to reach but i like to listen to people with different views than mine. Good luck for you and your family.

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

Hi. My name is Bryan Denlinger. Thank you for your comment. I have two suggestions for you. First, purchase a copy of the King James Bible, and read it with an open mind. You might be surprised at how much you will agree with! Secondly, if you ever desire to find out about true salvation, do not EVER attend a "church" building of ANY kind. The Bible teaches a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

Try getting a Local Church Bible Publishers King James Bible. If you can't get one directly from their website, look them up at www.kjvstore.com.

[@jeremyevans1135]

If you don't want to pay that kind of money, just pick one up at a bookstore. I found a rather nice and extremely durable Holman compact KJV for a good bargain.

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

Jeremy Evans Probably, but just one King James Bible either from LCBP, or bound by them, he can use that thing for decades without it having to fall apart on him!

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

Marcelo DC Araujo​, personal as in one-on-one.

[@ashleymyers3218]

Jesus would condemn worshipping another god. If people came together under a roof to worship the one true God it doesn't matter if its a church or whole in the ground. If God is being honored and glorified no man can condemn.

[@Nicolee7764]

You are correct. However, from what l gather, he's trying to point out it's easier to get side tracked and lose focus when attending a typical church setup vs a home church. In a traditional church building, there's so many other things which are factors that tend to divide the congregations attention.There's the church attendance, the budget, the various ministries, the parking, the luncheons, etc, etc.. ln many churches today it's quite easy to get lost in the crowd and just go through the motions, without any real connection. That is not how fellowship should be. Something which wasn't addressed in the video was how to make the transition and seek out an alternative.

[@mssburr]

you tell them again girl !!!!! lol

[@kimknute6777]

​@@Nicolee7764Yes! I know this is old but I am just catching the video. This is exactly why I got out of the church temples. I am also a Sabbath keeper so I really have no desire for Sunday service. Also the church steeples are pagan sungod symbols on top. And also in reference to fertility. How sad what Rome in the Catholic church has done to America. Satan has them right where he wants! I'm so glad I'm not a sheep. This was an excellent reply 😊. Yes I keep my service my home away from clicks , distractions, and sometimes paganism. Yeah I'm just going to call them Church Temples now. Many people already think I'm crazy but that's okay.

[@SimplyProtestantBibleBeliever]

This translation of Acts. 19:37 is from the English Bibles of 1534, 35, 37, 39, 68 "For ye have brought hyther these me whiche are nether robbers of churches nor yet despisers of youre goddes" (Tyndale Bible 1534) "For ye haue brought hyther these men, which are neither robbers of Churches nor yet despisers of your goddesse." (Bishops Bible 1568) The Oxford English Dictionary shows the word "church was used in the 1600s to mean: “A building for public worship belonging to a religion other than Christianity. Now more usually expressed by temple (cf. temple n.1 I.1), or a more specific term such as mosque, synagogue, etc.; in later use (esp. in sense A.I.2a) often glossing or in conjunction with one of these. I.2.a. Old English- Without modifying adjective or phrase. Now rare. I.2.b. c1449- With modifying word or phrase indicating the religion observed there, or (in classical contexts) god or goddess to whom the temple was dedicated.

[@briancooper9125]

Great message! I believe people think temples are gone because ( John 2:19 ) Jesus Christ said destroy this temple and three days I'll rise it up. People think that temples are gone but not churches and rewriting the new bibles to says the pagans had a temple and they are destroyed showing churches are not destroyed so they are a place for the lord. Only the temples are destroyed! Another message people would say the lord does not dwell in temples made with hands ( Acts 7:48 and 17:24 ) but these are temples not churches so churches are the Lord's houses so we can have them to worship in. I believe people who love these buildings for connecting don't have the love of the father in their hearts because churches are things of this world and the Bible says ( 1 John 2:15 ) Love not the world or the things in the world. If any man loves the things in the world, the love of the father is not in him! ) Connect, walk, love and worship by the spirit of the Lord and not in a building called a church!! Follow the true shepherd ( Jesus Christ ) to be saved and lead in the true and only way to heaven! Not by works in a building called a church!

[@TheRamon333]

Thank you brother Bryan.

[@jesusisthelord7142]

the reason the people reject the "church" buildings being pagan is because theyre afraid they will leave the social club that they have. i have never attended faithfully a "church" thats why i never fought the issues. maybe its better to never do the wrong thing.

[@jesusisthelord7142]

Mama Row because a building is not a called out assembly. its like calling a soccer stadium a group of people no the stadium is not the people its the building.

[@jesusisthelord7142]

youngnixx88788 calling people fools huh maybe you should check your pride because you have no secret knowledge of no sort ok. go on have your popish system ill stick to the word.

[@jesusisthelord7142]

youngnixx88788 lets start off by saying what is a church church comes from the greek ekklesia which means a called out assembly or the called out ones churches are not locations this isnt google earth churches are groups of people. i could easily say the church of the waldenses am i reffering to a location. NOOO.,

[@jesusisthelord7142]

youngnixx88788 ok this is probably something you should of learned when you were four when you dont know the meaning nor the significance of a word you look it up. im not even going to deal with your second paragraph because the meaning of the word church already disproves your point.

[@jesusisthelord7142]

Mama Row you realizee that all the points he made were valid : whether 501c3 or not your still a public venue owned by the law. its a tremendous waste of money you could use to do preaching or something else. \ alot of those buildings have antennas in their buildings. stepples used to be used ancient greek pagan cultures. the system of a pastor in in of itself is popish concluded by the evidence found in these places. and really anybody can infiltrate a building opened to a public witches satanists jesuits.

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

Diana was the successor to the false Jewish mother goddess. This Jewish heresy is continued in Catholicism.

[@Ahrkeyik]

what are your thoughts on Steven Anderson's video titled "Origin of modern Christian denominations: A breakdown" It's similar to what your talking about.

[@Uniq_Jer31vs33]

The word in verse 37 is hieron, whereas the word for the believers is ekklesia. They're both translated 'church' but they're from different Greek words. The same Greek word is used for the temple of Diana and the temple at Jerusalem.

[@cheryl1695]

There are so many red flags in the "organization" that lead one to see it is not what God intended. Even if you have a "nice" pastor, you are ruled over; told what you are suppose to be doing to serve the Lord, busying you with so many "ministries" within that you can hardly breath let alone follow the Lord. There is no room for much personal study... if you find something in the word contrary to their beliefs you are stifled, shamed and used as an example of what a heretic is. The "programs" are cookie cutter style. No one truly consults the Lord and waits on Him for direction, that comes from those in places of authority over the pastor and from the pastor as well. All teaching tools are regulated. There is a lot of hanky panky in the youth groups, not to mention among the adults. I could go on and on...This has been my husband and my experience from years in many institutions. They are a social club. We actually had withdrawals when we left/got kicked out. We worried we weren't "doing" enough churchy type things, we wanted to be with our friends and have fun again... it lasted about 3 years and now we never have those thoughts as the Lord Jesus has taught us so much and revealed how freeing it is to actually be able to follow His leading in everything. We have had home fellowships for several years and are at the moment on our own. We can't thank the Lord enough for bringing us out. So even if you don't see anything in this scripture please look at the whole picture and ask the Lord to direct you and give you the courage to follow wherever He leads. God Bless

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

Amen!

[@mssburr]

Your pastor is not to rule over you. It clearly states follow no man blindly. That is the issue today. nobody wants to study for themselves. They just want to sit in the church and be fed like a baby. never learning to feed themselves. get off your butts and do your on study and research. Pray for clarity... Don't leave your salvation in some other man's hands. he will not put your salvation above his own. God Bless to all.

[@candylaird9335]

And when you learn to "feed yourself", you find out that pretty much everything being preached is garbage...then, when you try to talk to the pastor about it....wham! You are the enemy!!!

[@buckobucko3938]

I'm sorry you experienced that. Don't try and generalize all churches based on that though.

[@jarelweathersby9155]

hey can you do a term on the word churches is it talking about a building?

[@michaeln8925]

Church is derived from the Greek goddess called circe

[@jaesindnb6197]

Sorry Vatican, my screen is cracked!

[@anonymousperson6462]

Douay-rheims is simply an updating of Wycliffe's bible. From that perspective, the way i see it, acts 19 : 37 was actually a better interpretation than the others cause that would mean no mention of the word church at all in the bible (if one were to take that verse from there and add it to the bibles from the 1530s). Course we're talking about 1582 where bishops and Geneva also used the word church, so I'd have to check that out. But If I were to go and say douay-rheims is better, it would be based off this one verse. As for nearly all the other verses, I would say in most cases that the bibles of the 1530s are better than Wycliffe, douay-rheims, or kjv.

[@anonymousperson6462]

If you were consistent, and it really is so bad for places of worship to call themselves churches, then the question is why is it okay for a body of believers to also be called a church? Did you take notice when one other told you that one of the edicts king James gave On the 1611 AV was that the word for congregation was to be translated as church? I just read an article that looked into the word church. It's real meaning was circle, and was used by occults ("church of satan" for instance). So yes, you're right that pagans called their building churches (although I won't say the other bibles tried to cover that up), but that doesn't bode well for your preferred version of the bible.

[@anonymousperson6462]

Update : for acts 19 : 37, it's more of a call back to tyndale's translation in that he used the word "church" to refer to a pagan temple. Not that the pagans called it that, but rather that tyndale did. It was a different time back then obviously.

[@austinsfavorites8580]

For anyone not aware of how close Genesis 49:10 is to being completed, which is the gathering of Shiloh's(the Messiah, Jesus Christ) people please check out this video, the rapture(the falling away) MUST happen by the 14th of July or it becomes invalid! informedchristians YT channel and latest video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aILLeWyJd9Zopq8 God Bless

[@kevzvipe]

there is nothing unbiblical about Christians gathering together regularly in houses, or large buildings, or any other appropriate venue. The Bible does not, in fact, give any guidelines as to the proper gathering size or location. What it does do is explain what is to take place at those meetings (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 1 Timothy 4:13; 2 Timothy 4:2). So long as biblical teachings (orthodoxy) and practices (orthopraxy) are undertaken by those in assembly, it really does not matter what meeting format one chooses.

[@JoshtheNazarene]

And you just ignored the scripture in the video that destroys your argument and refutes all church buildings. Forget "orthodoxy" and "orthopraxy" and other such vain philosophy. Just do what the Bible says!

[@kevzvipe]

and btw I do not go to a church.

[@TheKJVBibleAdvocate]

oh so that makes your comment a lot more authoritative?

[@JoshtheNazarene]

+youngnixx88788 I don't call KZbin the house of God. And there is no verse that condemns putting videos online like there is a verse condemning church buildings. Now, if you're so worried about KZbin, why are YOU using it? Hmm?

[@JoshtheNazarene]

+youngnixx88788 And you didn't even watch the video. Typical. So typical. I got a news flash for you: CHURCH BUILDINGS ARE IN THE BIBLE AND THEY ARE CONDEMNED AS BEING PAGAN!!!!!

[@lukeyznaga7627]

is that why they have those wierd, pointy straight arrows up pointing at heaven. I never understood the need for a steeple.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

I have been searching for a church. I cannot find one I trust or agree with. So my question is, how do I find fellowship and how can I serve God outside of a church? BTW I'm a woman, just putting that out there because I'm not about to go street preaching alone. In case that was going to be the answer. lol Thanks

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Mama Row All great suggestions. Thank you much, Sister. :) Anything for the lack of fellowship that comes with not going to a church? I live in the mountains so I already don't get to see a lot of people. I would really like to find a bible study group pr something.

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Mama Row Thank you for those names I will check them out. I do already watch some online, I was hoping to find something in person. It sucks because I have gone to a few churches in the last several years and just can't seem to find anything that feels right, you know what I mean? The girl at my bank gave me a recommendation for a church she claimed was just so wonderful. I went and there was a coffee shop in this church and I felt like I was at the mall or something. It was huge and they filmed it and there was this big concert like feel with lights and performance. I was shell shocked. I had never been to a church like that before. I didn't feel the holy spirit, to say the least. Anyway, I do appreciate your responses, all very good suggestions. Thank you !God bless

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Mama Row Amen! I hear ya, I know of a couple good churches, but they are way too far away from me. And that church I mentioned I forgot to say too that what they preached I didn't really need a bible and nothing really convicted me. I just left feeling empty. It was sad, I felt so let down that day. There are a couple others I have been reading about near me, but I have been hesitant and just don't want to get my hopes up. I know that sounds negative, I should just go. You never know right? Plus my fiance just got saved and I cannot be the only one teaching him. He needs to fellowship with men. It's sad we are even having to have this conversation. I remember a time when good churches were not easy to find, but certainly not impossible. :/ Anyway, hope you're having a good 4th

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Mama Row Oh wow... God is good! Could you tell me or inbox me maybe why you feel this way about his teachings? I just discovered this channel and have only watched a few videos. I keep trying to find sound teachers here on youtube and seems always after a little while I learn something about them that could mislead me. I am not trying to be misled, so please if you could let me know. Thanks again, Sister. God bless

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Mama Row WOW this is all very good to know. I don't agree with much of what you said he teaches, except about the KJV I believe that. And I am still on the fence about the rapture being pre trib or post, etc. And my son is mixed race. Thank you so much for taking the time to warn me. Have a good evening, Sister

[@GAMBLERGAMBLER-ho7fo]

Please read Numbers 24:8. When God brought Israel out of Egypt. God bless...

[@MIKEMOSSGONNAFLOSS]

What is the internet then? Would your "ministry teachings" be heard by the lost, without the www? Is the internet a church, a temple or pagen building? Please show us in the King James Version where the internet pastor is?

[@candylaird9335]

There is nothing in the Bible that condemns teaching/preaching, in fact, it is the opposite! We are to "sharpen" one another, pray for one another, encourage one another, and give to one another. The internet is a tool for teaching, but, notice that there is a Comment Section where people can give input, ask questions, and encourage one another. This does NOT happen in church services that are held in buildings.

[@TheElizabethashby]

AMEN

[@kevzvipe]

so I'm assuming Bryan you believe only in house "churches"?

[@berean65]

Acts 7:48-49 Acts 17:24 Who are they really worshipping if God does not dwell in temples / churches made with human hands? Hmm 🤔

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

Bryan, you could also use the words of Jesus Christ to attack Babylonian buildings, especially since the anti-dispensational freakazoys say that we avoid the words of Jesus Christ: Luke 16:15!

[@kimknute6777]

What about the new King James version? Is it compromised also?

[@jasminesnead2517]

Based

[@dagwould]

Pagans called their premises 'temples'; not 'churches'. We use the word church to translate the word for assembly, or gathering. In fact, I think it was Coverdale who translated it 'congregation' in his translation in the 16th century. A word that more reflected the local nature of churches - local groups, not an organizational edifice. So, King James didn't like this type of thing, he wanted the word 'church' to continue to imply the imperial organization of the church of Rome. KJV fans, take note.

[@briangarsee3572]

The problem its two diffrent words ἐκκλησία ekklēsia ek-klay-see'-ah From a compound of G1537 and a derivative of G2564; a calling out, that is, (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both): - assembly, church. ἱερόσυλος hierosulos hee-er-os'-oo-los From G2411 and G4813; a temple despoiler: - robber of churches. Total KJV occurrences: 1

[@joshuamichael4008]

Amen church building are pagan he teaches the truth of God's word

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

Bryan, another passage that proves that Babylonian buildings are wrong is Judges 9:46-49!

[@berean65]

The words "temples" and/ or "churches" are totally missing from the Wycliffe bible.

[@tmplatten]

Where do people go to hear Gods Word? Park? Steet? Beach? A home? How many people can fit in a home? Isnt that why they meet in larger homes? Is this semantics of church vs building vs house vs gathering place? I agree thanks to your help in KJV is Gods Word. Im grateful. But i dont understand the complaint of an address

[@purebride8600]

You hear God’s word in the secret place. You study to show yourself approved. There are so many ways to hear God’s word today. The Lord’s sheep hear his voice and will not follow the voice of a stranger. We’re promise to be led into all truth if we’re filled with the Holy Spirit 🕊

[@JoMellGroup]

I know the spirit of religion is trying to make the building and leaders to be more important than the Gospel, but I think the king james 1611 and new king james has an error here: Almost 100 years before the king james. The luther Bible from 1545 uses "temple-robbers" tempelräuber and not "church" Also the geneva Bible from 1599 uses "sacrilege" and not "church" Maybe we should check what the greek says? As far as I know the greek says sacred attachers (despoilers-of-the-sanctuary).

[@lloydtucker5647]

Interesting!!!

[@tergolam73]

Stranger than fiction: Vatican liturgy chief calls for priests to face east during Mass www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=69179

[@JohnHoods]

That word in Acts 19: 37 is hierosulos: which means robbing temples It’s not the word ekklēsia which means church.

[@quakeattheword]

ineresting, some will say that the word for churches there is not the same Greek word for church in other places, it is not ekklesia any comments

[@quakeattheword]

and I believe in the KJV only

[@quakeattheword]

I have heard some say the word church should not be in the KJV they say it should be assembly etc. but the church is the body of Christ, the Greek ekklesia is not the body of Christ, Jesus said he would build his church, this is different from the greek assembly

[@quakeattheword]

from what I understand the word church can refer to the house of a Lord or in its root to gather , or assemble in a circle, in the ancient meaning

[@LightningSonic]

I like some of your other work, brother, but this is only 'proof' to one who holds to strict KJV-Onlyism... I mean the Greek word 'ekklesia' means 'church' or 'assembly' and that word is not used in Acts 19:37, at least not in Mounce's Reverse-Interlinear Greek New Testament, which is the source I consulted. The word in the Greek there translated as in the KJV as 'robbers of churches' is 'hierosylos' and here's its definition as given in MOUNCE's Greek lexicon: _one who despoils temples, commits sacrilege_ What do you make of this? God bless

[@jaesindnb6197]

The Quran has NEVER been changed! There aren't "versions" of it, only one! The Varican can go to hell!!!!!

[@Greywolfgrafix]

LOL. I like the KJV, and also the ESV. Moody, Spurgeon and Torrey preached from the ESV quite frequently.

[@KJBTruth1611]

Do you think God has that attitude toward the lying perversions like esv, NKJV, nasb, niv, lsv, etc? And when do we get to pick and choose Bibles like a buffet?

[@Greywolfgrafix]

@@KJBTruth1611 KJV-onlyism is a CULT and it's the epitome of ignorance and anti-intellectualism.

[@blakehott6590]

All 3 of those preachers died well before 2001 when the esv came out so they definitely didn't preach from an esv

[@goyonman9655]

​@@KJBTruth1611 KJV d8d not exis before the 17th century Talk about preservation

[@karlcauckwell4655]

what do you guys think of kat kerr????

[@jeremyevans1135]

A buffoon.

[@christopherfaustino8318]

every religion,says lets go to sun-day worship in the church.what?

[@dodgeramsport01]

With all due respect to you sir, This is one spot that the KJV translation got it wrong, The underlying Greek text is ἱερόσυλος which translates to "a temple despoiler", That is also what the Peter Ruckman book you read from says.The Greek word for church is ἐκκλησία, This is the one place that the other translations nailed it.

[@jeremyevans1135]

Understanding that you (and probably some of your subscribers) may not be interested in studying Greek or etymology, doing so for the word "church" would be worth your time. The KJV and most modern translations render "Church" from the Greek word ἐκκλησία (ekklēsia), which literally means "a called out assembly," particularly a political assembly of citizens called out of their homes into a public space. It is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew word קָהֵל ("qahal" also denoting an assembly or congregation) and is used in the Septuagaint (the primary Greek translation of the Old Testament) to denote the same thing. The KJV renders ἐκκλησία as "assembly" in only Acts 19:32, 39, and 41 (not in Acts 19:37, more on that later). In all of the other 115 uses of the word, the KJV renders ἐκκλησία as "church" or "churches." Hebrews 2:12,* for instance, reads as: "Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the *church* will I sing praise unto thee." Hebrews 2:12 is a direct quotation of *Psalm **22:22**,* which the KJV renders as "I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the *congregation* will I praise thee." Why the use of "church" as opposed to the more literal "assembly" or "congregation?" The Church of England's sovereignty would have encouraged its use. King James VI of Scotland authorized the KJV with fifteen edicts to be followed when translating it. In keeping true to the 1602 text of Bishop's Bible (the KJV's base text) as possible, edict 3 was issued: "The Old Ecclesiastical Words to be kept, viz. the Word Church not to be translated Congregation &c." Even with this order, given that the meanings of words change over time, one can still make a defense of the use of "church" as an honest translation of ἐκκλησία outside of that order *if the definition of a church matches that of an ἐκκλησία, as it is used in the New Testament.* In other words, a "church," if kept true to the Bible, must denote: - An assembly of followers of Christ gathered together for worship and discourse within a region or place, e.g., a home, city, or village (Romans 16:5; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Galatians 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1) - The whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth; all who worship God and Christ wherever they are (Matthew 16:15; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:23). A church, as used in the New Testament, is not a city, district, or country that followers of Christ gathered in. A church is not a *place.* Consequentially, in *Acts **19:37**,* a church is not denoted, not in its meaning, nor in what the source text actually says. Greeks would not call their place of worship an ἐκκλησία (assembly, congregation, or church), but a ἱερόν (hieron; a sacred place, *temple).* Pagan Greeks would not call the place wherein they worshipped Diana the *ἐκκλησία, or church,* of Diana, but the *ἱερόν, or temple,* of Diana. This instance was specifically used in Acts 19:27. Acts 19:37 therefore used ἱερόσυλος (hierosylos), whose roots are ἱερόν (temple, sacred place) and συλάω (to rob, spoil), and denotes a "temple-robber." One cannot use Acts 19:37 to condemn the practice of going into specialized buildings to worship. There are, of course, a lot going wrong with calling specialized buildings "churches" (especially in calling them the "house of God" in reference to 1 Timothy 3:15), regarding their denominations as the only true "church," and/or yoking their "churches" (building-company) up with the government. However, the practice itself is not inherently wrong, as there are a lot of mediums we use today for the same purposes that did not exist at even the translation of the KJV, such as KZbin, SermonAudio, online Christian forums, or Christian college student groups.

[@abnersilva3645]

You're an open-minded guy, aren't you? I like your type! :-)

[@Drylander]

i agree

[@ravinderchahal2391]

*[[1Co **14:26**]] KJV* How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. *[[1Co **14:35**]] KJV* And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

[@ravinderchahal2391]

*[[Act 20:8]] KJV* And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. Is upper chamber part of a building? Where are they gathering?

[@loganross1861]

It's hard to tell who you are singling out. Not just the Catholics...the Methodists with female priests are surely of this Dianic sort....and then there's the obelisks....but you're attacking all congregations that have a central place of gathering....telling everyone to leave their congregations....not to find a new church.....but to just stay away from established congregations....which is dangerous advice! In my experience at least...

[@Elcholopelado]

Logan...how many people are actually worshipping? I don't even think 5%. And that's just a foolish opinion...but my question is how many people read their Bible? maybe 20%...and how many have real Bibles? So are we really having true fellowship? Especially when you see pure clicks? And those who are their for the LORD are a dying breed...I'm on the wrong side in my congregating. And I wonder why...

[@cridderditter5855]

wow

[@HeavyMetalRuinedMyLife1971a]

If space was real then how oh how can something "fall down from Jupiter". ?

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

The Bible also uses church to describe believers assembling in individual's homes. Home churches must be pagan too. Thanks for showing us that pagans met to worship in homes.

[@jeremyevans1135]

A church is never used as a place in the Bible.

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

You fell for my trap. Bwaa Hah Hah, The the "church" of the Ephesians had to have been talking about the pagan assembly, not the building.

[@therevelationofthemystery7285]

I have a good question, I think. First, I would like to say that I believe that the King James Bible is the most accurate translation of the word of God. I think that they have changed it for a reason and that is to make it harder for the holy spirit to guide us in truth. But my question is, why does Jesus call the 7 churches, the 7 churches in the book of revelation? Why does he use that term, if it is actually a pagan word for pagan buildings? THANKS

[@BRL1611]

Here is rest of my comment. Finger bumt the sent tab:( Right hand in short is the working aspect of God's will. The mark of the beast has NOTHING to do with technology; its all about WORSHIP! WHO'S YOUR GOD!!! You see the God which created the heavens, and earth, and all that in them is, he set aside one day in seven that his people might worship him. Most of professing christians reject this command, saying its only for the Jews, we have our rest in Christ so on and so forth. 1. You will NOT find in the holy bible that the sabbath is only for the Jews. This is a lie from Satan. Its God's holy day and it was mand all mankind. 2. Jesus himself says IF ye love me, keep my commandments. And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? The bible says in James that faith without works is dead. Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. For I am the LORD, I change not; And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

[@josebracamontes2754]

Bryan for me there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Complete Jewish Bible.I think it's a good Translation like the KJV Bible.

[@ravinderchahal2391]

*[[1Co **16:19**]] KJV* The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

[@ravinderchahal2391]

+Hispanic Attack *[[Act 20:8]] KJV* And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.

[@heflinbest]

Brother , are you against the baptist movement ? Baptist churches? Or just the buildings ? I agree 100% with buildings being glory to Satan an not Jesus. But what if a baptist church met in tents or houses or whatever . Thoughts my brother ?

[@heflinbest]

+youngnixx88788 so we can only serve God through KZbin then ? I don't think so lol

[@heflinbest]

+youngnixx88788 I do agree with his biblical stance tho. An buildings are pagan especially the steeple issue an all. But we need to do our part, preach the gospel an do as commanded in the KJV bible . But it is contradicting Saying don't go to a pagan building but go to a house to worship

[@Elcholopelado]

+youngnixx88788 501.c3 means you're owned and not by GOD. I've been living it...until last week I've finally listened after being convicted for over a year.

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

19:23, you should have said "New Reviled Substandard Perversion" ;)

[@davidmartoral4451]

Hey brother how are you? I'm curious to know if you think the valera 1602 purifacada is the right bible in spanish? I've been wanting to get one but I just don't know.

[@TheKJVBibleAdvocate]

Reina Valera Gomez is the one you want. Check out the facts here: www.chick.com/catalog/spanishbibles.asp

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

David Martoral イエスクリストの弟子 It is. Robert Breaker has three videos on KZbin that get real in-depth on that whole issue. But the two biggest, and strongest, pieces of evidence to support the Valera 1602 Purified Spanish Bible are the fact that it says _Señor_ in all the places where the King James Bible says Lord, and _Palabra_ where the King James Bible says Word. Check out www.valera1602.org and look up the article that documents hardcore proof for why _Palabra_ is superior to _Verbo_!

[@biblebelievingvato4388]

David Martoral イエスクリストの弟子 And I can tell that _Palabra_ is superior to _Verbo_ because, when I was a kid (I'm 18 right now), I was never once taught that _Verbo_ meant Word, but _Palabra_ did!

[@TheKJVBibleAdvocate]

Breaker is a lying snake. I wouldn't trust that guy for one second. When you actually look at the definitions and analyze them you will find out that verbo is a lot more accurate and unique.

[@buckobucko3938]

You threaten people with "If you don't believe how I do on (insert non-essential doctrine here) then you don't have the holy Spirit and you're going to hell!" You sound just like the Catholics with all the "let him be anathema"s, that's not at all okay to try and say I can't disagree on non-essential doctrine or else I'm lost.

[@anonymousperson6462]

Miles Stuckey he's also not being consistent in what he tells you (at least in this video). That is, if he's going to come against places of worship being called churches (and still be a kjv only), then he has to address how it's supposedly okay for the body of believers to be called a church.

[@patrickjensen8655]

Outside please. it's summer.

[@reidhb1]

I notice that you do not deign to respond to me. Que tal ?

[@reidhb1]

How is this a problem with the KJV ?

[@jesusisthelord7142]

brian you were right about interracial marriage being a sin and leading to race war look at dalllas today police officers shot by black man boh races having anomisity towards each other Gods judgment is upon us race war coming.

[@blackstonshingaling]

At best, you've shown it's improper to call church buildings "Churches", - but Duh - who didn't know that the Church was God's people?

[@EzekielsCall]

oh for crying out loud. You do realize the word church simply refers to an assembly or gathering of people? Unbelieveable that you would assume this means its wrong to have churches. People need to grow up and learn how to do proper research and to think critically. HUGE thumbs down to this video.

[@romanstenseventeen314]

www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/gills-exposition-of-the-bible/acts-19-37.html

[@loganross1861]

The Bible calls Christian congregations churches....

[@jeremyevans1135]

...but never buildings.

[@KJBTruth1611]

Nowhere does it say to congregate in social club buildings with pews with stages.

[@plus44e]

You've clearly never heard of a interlinear/concordance Bible. Also, what about Paul establishing/fixing churches behind enemy lines in Rome? What about the churches spoke of by Yeshua Himself in Revelation? You should consider the entire Bible instead of cherry-picking parts that support your bias.

[@jeremyevans1135]

Yeshua is the Hebrew name of Jesus.

[@raymondharvey1821]

Wait so you are reading footnotes?! That's blasphemy against God's word! Thou shalt not add to!!

[@xWatchmen4YahushaHaMashiachx]

no wonder you deleted my comment about dispensationalism on another channel you have exposing anita fuentes and it's deception you're the husky guy who is just as bad as anita fuentes, you are a false teacher as well, so delete this comment as well, i know what you are.

[@shemuelcajigas9153]

The word church is defined as a place of assembly, or gathering, a place of worship. What you are doing is what many messianic do and are saying, that you cannot call Yeshua Jesus because his name in Jewish language is Yeshua. Don't you know that names in other languages are pronounced differently while referring to the correct person. Maybe you should teach the walk with Yeshua (Jesus) and stop discouraging.

[@Jack-yv4pq]

J.M.J. Mr. Denlinger, your alleged "proof" is manifestly absurd. This is what happens when a person relies solely upon a non-inspired 16th century English translation and entirely ignores the underlying Greek text. There is not a single Greek manuscript in the world which includes the word ἐκκλησίαι ("churches") or any word derived thereof in Acts 19:37. That includes every manuscript within the Byzantine textual family, as well as every printed edition used by the KJV translators. The actual word used by the clerk in Acts 19:37 is ἱεροσύλους, which literally means "robbers of sacred things" (i.e., temples), not "robbers of churches." Moreover, even if the Greek text did somehow mention ἐκκλησίαι or some word derived thereof (which it does not), so what? The Greek word for "church," ἐκκλησία, simply means "assembly." No one is denying that the pagans held assemblies. P.S. Why do you wear a wedding ring, sir? That is of pagan origin, and it is nowhere mentioned in the Bible (including the KJV). A bit inconsistent, much?

[@loganross1861]

You're not in the right. The pretense, setting up for those last few seconds. And you have a good point to make, a constructive point, but you kind of ruin it by going overboard with it. The bible also says the effeminate will not inherit the kingdom. You are teetering close to that line, if not crossing it completely. Like I said, you have a good point, but are in the wrong in both spirit and truth...

[@garrettmalone1420]

Your not presidential brother!😅

[@gratefulbear2183]

8:26

[@turdferguson6094]

I'd rather use NASB 2020 version

[@EdwinDekker71]

NT: Novum Testamentum Graece (28th ed., 2012) Enjoy your catholic bible

[@JoMellGroup]

I know the spirit of religion is trying to make the building and leaders to be more important than the Gospel, but I think the king james 1611 and new king james has an error here: Almost 100 years before the king james. The luther Bible from 1545 uses "temple-robbers" tempelräuber and not "church" Also the geneva Bible from 1599 uses "sacrilege" and not "church" Maybe we should check what the greek says? As far as I know the greek says sacred attachers (despoilers-of-the-sanctuary).