I am writing this to only show how the Bible from the old King James Version has changed over the ages...all to fit worldly propaganda...using Ephesians 6:12 as example.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (King James Bible)
And then you could go and take a look at the New International Version's (1984):
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
What is the difference between "High Places" and "Heavenly Realms" in context?
Well if you alter just the slightest word in a sentence you can change is meaning altogether.
Now to me, the "High Places" has a total different meaning than "Heavenly Realms", especially when there is referred to "worldly leaders or authorities" which are inevitably seated in high positions of social status...like political leaders, preachers, doctors (especially psychologists and psychiatrists) etc.
If the term "Heavenly Realms" is used, it does alter the meaning altogether, because not only does the bible now confuse people saying that "demons abide in heavenly realms" but also that the problem does not lie in the world, that the problem is not seated within worldly leaders sitting in "high authority positions"...and the reference to "dark world" means the "illusion" or the "blindness" or "ignorance" which is the veil of worldly deceit covering unenlightened minds.
You need to understand that the Bible CAN BE USED as a powerful tool for mental manipulation of the masses, such as corrupt media coverage - to keep people blind to what is really go on.
2 Corinthians 4
1 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word (to twist the words of the Bible or rather the Gospel's Truth), but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing (lost). 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Christ's sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:14
But their minds were hardened (closed to the Truth). For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains unlifted, because only through Christ is it taken away.
Galatians 3
Faith Brings Righteousness
1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law (the laws of the world), or by hearing with faith (just believing in God)? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? (have you not begun in Spirit, now you want to end your power by the reality of physicality/flesh/materialism) 4 Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain? (it couldn't have been in vain) 5 So then, does He who provides you with the Spirit and works miracles among you, do it by the works of the Law (by obeying the worldly doctrines), or by hearing with faith (by simply believing)?
6 Even so Abraham BELIEVED [in] GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. [only faith brings righteousness and salvation]
10 For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, TO PERFORM THEM.” (that performs every law to the nine, precisely as it is written) 11 Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.” (no one shall attain salvation through the law but through faith alone) 12 However, the Law is not of faith; on the contrary, “HE WHO PRACTICES THEM SHALL LIVE BY THEM.”(but the law is not concerned by faith, but about conduct, because it is written "those who do what it commands shall live) 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE” (or wood, thus crucified or rejected for belief in God or the spiritual reality, those who do not act in accordance with the laws of the world)— 14 in order that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles (the people), so that we would receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. (rebirth in God's Spirit - reborn of Faith in Christ)
23 But before faith (The Spirit) came, we were kept in custody (imprisoned) under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore we were guided by the Law (man-made doctrines of the word) before Christ (came bringing the salvation of Spirit), so that we may be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guidance of the Law. 26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. (God's Spirit) 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (We are all part of God's Spirit) 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs (children of God's Kingdom) according to promise.
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