The supernatural changes in the King James Bible, such as the alteration from “sins” to “sin” in John 1:29, can be viewed as part of a broader spiritual obfuscation—a deliberate effort to obscure the true meaning of God’s Word. This obfuscation clouds the clarity of essential doctrinal truths, such as the atoning work of Christ, by subtly altering key words that hold theological significance.
In John 1:29, the original reading of “sins” pointed to the specific sins of the world, emphasizing Christ’s role in taking away the individual transgressions of humanity. The current reading, “sin,” shifts the focus from personal accountability to a general condition of sin, thereby distorting the understanding of the personal atonement provided by Jesus Christ.
This is not a mere matter of textual variation; these changes have theological consequences that affect the way believers interpret key elements of their faith. It’s as if the Scriptures are being clouded and distorted, much like a fog that hides the clear path. This spiritual obfuscation leaves believers wandering in search of understanding but unable to find it in the altered versions of the Bible.
Amos 8:11-12 and the Famine of the Word:
This process of obfuscation aligns with the prophecy of Amos 8:11-12, where a famine of the Word is foretold—a famine not of bread or water, but of the true Word of God. When the clarity of Scripture is obscured, as seen with these supernatural changes, the result is a spiritual famine, where people are searching for truth but are unable to find it. The changes in the text are not merely trivial adjustments; they represent a spiritual drought that diminishes the light of truth and causes believers to struggle in their pursuit of understanding.
Just as Amos warned of a time when the Word of God would become scarce, the alterations in the Bible today may serve as a fulfillment of that prophecy. These supernatural changes contribute to the confusion, leading to a distorted version of the faith. This is a call for believers to remain vigilant, to seek the truth in the preserved Word, and to guard against the forces of spiritual obfuscation that are at work in our day.
