KJV Quotations, Modern Application

One of the questions I am frequently asked is why I choose to quote from the King James Version in my commentaries while pressing so hard into modern, practical application. To some, the KJV feels like the "old paths," while application feels like the "new way."

I believe they belong together. The KJV provides a majestic, accurate, and historically proven foundation for the English-speaking church. But the Word of God was never meant to be a museum piece. It is "quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword" (Hebrews 4:12).

Rooted and Reaching

Quoting the KJV while pressing hard into present-day application keeps us rooted in the historic text of Scripture while reaching into the real lives of people God has placed around us. It is one way of building a church on gold and precious stones rather than wood, hay, and stubble.

If you’d like to see how this looks in practice, explore Building a Fireproof Church, my commentary on 1 Corinthians. Every chapter bridges the gap from the text to your life today.