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Weighed in the Balance

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Weighed in the Balance, the show where we weigh claims against scripture and see if they hold up, of if they fall flat.

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    • Which Bible Is God’s Word? | KJV-Only Debate Review
      Feb 17 2026

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      In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we return to the 2021 debate between Mitch Canup and Nathan Cravat to examine the second major question:

      Which Bible on the market today contains the words of God?

      This question gets to the heart of the King James Only controversy and the doctrine of Scripture itself. If God has preserved His Word—as Christians confess—where do we find it today? Is it confined to one English translation, or is God’s Word preserved in the original languages and faithfully conveyed through accurate translations?

      In this episode, we carefully analyze Cravat’s opening argument, including:

      • What it means to call a translation “the Word of God”
      • Whether all translations are created equal
      • How textual variants actually affect the New Testament
      • The difference between preservation and re-inspiration
      • Why less than 1% of textual variants meaningfully impact the text

      We also discuss the importance of evidence, manuscript history, and theological consistency when evaluating claims about Bible preservation.

      If you’re interested in careful, charitable theological discussion—especially on issues like Bible translation, textual criticism, and KJV-Onlyism—you’re in the right place.

      Let me know your thoughts in the comments:
      Do you believe only one translation can rightly be called God’s Word? Why or why not?

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      34 min
    • The One Verse That Convinced Me of Infant Baptism
      Feb 10 2026

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      In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, I explain how I became convinced that Scripture teaches infant baptism.

      Both Roman Catholic apologists and Baptist critics often claim that infant baptism cannot be defended from Scripture alone. John MacArthur made that case clearly and forcefully for decades. But what if the real issue isn’t a lack of biblical evidence — but a misunderstanding of what baptism actually is?

      In this video, I interact with several of MacArthur’s arguments and explain why I ultimately found them unconvincing. The turning point for me came down to a single question: what does Scripture say baptism is?

      We’ll look at:

      • Why both sides in this debate appeal to Scripture
      • How definitions of baptism shape the entire discussion
      • Colossians 2 and the relationship between baptism and circumcision
      • Covenant theology and the inclusion of believers’ children
      • Why the absence of one specific verse changed my mind

      My goal is not to attack fellow Christians, but to carefully examine whether our beliefs can truly be supported from Scripture.

      If you find thoughtful, charitable theological discussion helpful, consider subscribing and joining the conversation.

      Question for viewers:
      What definition of baptism were you taught — and where do you see that definition in Scripture?

      00:00 Introduction
      01:10 Why this debate matters
      03:00 Why interact with John MacArthur
      05:50 MacArthur: Infant baptism is tradition, not Scripture
      08:30 The key question: What is baptism?
      10:45 MacArthur’s definition of baptism
      13:30 The “missing verse” that changed my mind
      15:40 Colossians 2 and covenant continuity
      18:30 Baptism and circumcision compared
      21:00 Why definitions determine conclusions
      23:00 Responding to the “not in Scripture” claim
      24:30 Final thoughts and viewer question

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      26 min
    • Are Bible Translations “Word-for-Word”? The KJV-Only Debate Examined
      Feb 3 2026

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      In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks examines a common claim in the KJV-only debate: that faithful Bible translations must follow a strict “word-for-word” method.

      Engaging arguments made by James Canupp and Jeff Cravat, this episode explores what the King James translators themselves believed about translation, how Hebrew and Greek actually work, and why “word-for-word” accuracy often misunderstands how language conveys meaning.

      Rather than polemics, this conversation aims at careful, charitable evaluation—asking whether the claims being made can truly hold up to scrutiny.

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      28 min
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