Issue Date: 10/14/2025

Is That Scripture?

Hi Friend, 👋

Let’s talk about the Codex Sinaiticus—the manuscript that tipped scholars away from the preserved King James Bible and changed hundreds of scriptures.

📖 Why It Matters

Sinaiticus is why almost every modern Bible includes that note about Mark 16:9-20 not belonging. That’s 12 whole verses of the Gospel’s ending!
They want people to trust the Sinaiticus over the King James, but can anyone tell you which parts are truly scripture?

❓ Questions We Can’t Answer

Who wrote the final text?
- Scribe A – main scribe
- Scribe D – corrector
- B1, B2 – wrote prophets and other writings
It even contains the Shepherd of Hermas, teaching Jesus was adopted at baptism—not eternally God’s Son!
How do we know which words are scripture and which are corrections or guesses?

📝 Corrections and Omissions

Entire chapters and books are missing: Most of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges; missing Ruth, 1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Amos, and Micah… over a quarter of the Bible.
Yet it contains Apocrypha, like Tobit, Judith, Maccabees, Wisdom of Solomon, and Sirach.
Pages were altered, omitted, or corrected—even mid-sentence—making it impossible to know what was original.

⚠️ The Problem with Tischendorf

Tischendorf claimed he found and preserved Sinaiticus, but investigations show:
- His story is inconsistent and unreliable
- Researchers say his account cannot be taken at face value
The people promoting Sinaiticus cannot clearly identify which parts are scripture.

💡 Faith and Trust

Modern critical texts, endorsed by the Catholic Church and others, rely on Sinaiticus and Vaticanus.
But the faithful King James Bible has been tried, tested, and proved for over 400 years—kept safe by God, despite persecution.

🙏 Takeaway

Don’t base your faith on a document full of omissions, corrections, and guesses.
Trust the Word God preserved: the King James Bible.
It has never failed, and prayerful study will show you why it’s reliable.

Pop Quiz!

Why does Codex Sinaiticus matter in modern Bible debates, esp. regarding Mark 16:9–20?
What is one major problem with knowing what parts of Sinaiticus are actually Scripture?
Name the major biblical books missing from Sinaiticus.
Why is Tischendorf’s story about finding Sinaiticus considered unreliable?
What is a major reason to trust the King James Bible over Sinaiticus?

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Did you complete last week's quiz?

Here are the answers!

Antioch of Syria and Alexandria, Egypt.
They cut, added, or changed passages, including entire books and parts of prayers.
32 out of 40 words of the Lord’s Prayer differed.
KJV says “unto us which ARE SAVED,” showing finished salvation, whereas modern versions say “being saved” or “on the road to salvation.”
Because the KJV is based on thousands of consistent manuscripts with no missing verses, no works-based gospel, and preserves God’s Word faithfully.

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