PSALM 23

The LORD is my Shepherd

This short abstract musical-visual feature is based on Psalm 23. We’ve included it here, as it was set to music (as far as we know) during the Reformation period, when the 1611 Authorized King James Bible was being translated and there was great revival in the land. Worship music, was a big part of the revival. The Reformation version, attributed to Francis Rous, became part of the Scots Metrical Psalter in 1650. Singing psalms, in general, became standard in churches and public worship. This version, by Reginald Jacob Block, is completely original and very different from the traditional version. God Bless. Enjoy.

This page features short messages and stories written by 1611 AKJB believers delivered from institutional Christianity. Hopefully, readers will be encouraged and comforted to know they are not alone in their frustrations with the state of  churches today. Woefully, many say they have not found the real Jesus in the institutional churches

HAVE FAITH. BELIEVE

“…You and I have talked about this. I like how you explain how most churches do in fact know the way but go no further than that. It wasn't really that long ago for me. Reg, one of the biggest things I love about both you and John is that you constantly repeat. "Have Faith, Correct Bible, Be born again" This is definitely the Way Truth and Life, no question about it. Answered prayers, peace with God, chastisement, etc. It's overwhelming to think that God loves me when I really sit down and think about it…Especially when I look around at the people who actually ARE good listeners, good studiers, are more focused, less distractible, have good good memories, so on. Many verses come to mind as far as "why". God uses the lowly ultimately. I really enjoy sitting and listening to you brother. I think of both you and John as spiritual fathers in the faith. I know it was God who got me in touch with you two. I'm just thankful for everything you've done. God bless you.”

Mike Scarborough

ANGELS ARE REAL

"Last night I shared my testimony publicly for the first time in 3 years to a group from multiple churches, about 30 people. As powerful as it was to share my story, I began my testimony witnessing about the 1611, and how I couldnt share my story without first talking about it, and what it has done for me, and why Satan hates it so much. I preached hard against "Sodomy", and iterated that, "Sodomite" is a PURE Word of God, that ALL the Modern Bibles have removed, and therefore God’s shield has come down, and the flood of LGBT insanity has come into the church. In that moment everyone in room understood the power and penalty of breaking the scripture.After I gave my testimony , I was so happy and moved that several people came to ask me about getting a 1611, and I was able to talk more in great detail about it, And not about my personal story. I witnessed in more depth to 6 people. I was also told by 2 seperate people they saw a glowing figure beside me as I preached. One said it was an Angel & another said it was the Lord Jesus. Whichever, I'll take it! Tonight I am speaking again to a different group, I dont know how many will be there but, keep me in prayer. I am seeing conversions to the 1611."

Garth Kennedy

GOD’S MERCY AND PATIENCE

Being raised in a generational catholic family, the Sunday mass was an important part of our family life. I was taught that the “re-enactment of Jesus’ Last Supper” and “Communion” was the focal point of the Catholic mass. Growing up and for the majority of my adult life, I was not completely convinced that Jesus was actually in the round “host” disk after the priest performed his prayer routine at the altar.

When I married and had children, I did as my parents, grandparents, great grandparents, etc… did - I had my children partake in their “First Communion” ceremony in the second grade. My sons were not happy about taking part in this ceremony. They were uncomfortable with new things and strange events. I was very anxious about how they would handle being forced to participate in their “First Communion mass.” My sons looked very unsure as they walked in a line, approached the priest and opened their hands to receive the “Eucharist.” I pressured them both to put this strange object in their mouth and eat it. By the time we got back to our pew, they were both crying and telling me that they were going to vomit. I was taught that the Eucharist should be handled with the utmost care and should never fall to the ground (even in vomit). I was terrified. Do I let my sons vomit out this Eucharist in the church pew or remove it from their mouths? They were crying and the people around us were starring, confused why my sons were so upset about this “joyous” occasion. I chose to remove the Eucharist from their mouths with a tissue. Now what do I do with “Jesus” in this soggy tissue?! If I ate the “Jesus” tissue, I would likely vomit! With much guilt and shame, I chose to throw it in the garbage after mass.I carried this guilt and shame of throwing away the “Jesus” tissue and forcing my children to partake in a ceremony that they did not want to for 20 years. After coming out of Catholicism, I realize that the LORD was using my children to call me and my family out of this false church. [Revelation 18:4] I am humbled and thankful for the LORD’s mercy and patience with me.

Barb Niquette

I’M A GOOD PERSON

We talked for hours about a lot of things, but nothing that really mattered much…you know how you do that when you first meet people. But eventually, I got around to the “deal breaking” question; so what do you believe about God, heaven and hell; where do you think you’ll go when you die? There was silence. Then she tentatively answered, “I’ll go to heaven.” To which I responded, why? Do you know what she said? She said she would go to heaven because she was a good person. She was raised a Baptist and baptized at the age of 16, and as far as she was concerned it was a done deal. So I asked my next question; are murderers good people? She said no. Then I asked how many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? She said, one, but she’d never done that. So I asked, have you ever told a lie? She was slow to answer, obviously knowing where this was going. And, she said yes, she’d lied. And I asked, what does that make you? It was a bit like pulling teeth, but I got the answer. She said, a liar. And then I asked are liars good people? And she said no. Then I asked her, according to your standards, will you go to heaven? A look of terror came across her face and she said, no I will go to hell. That was her moment of salvation. I shared the gospel with her and she got saved, truly saved. 

Reginald Jacob Block

A PORTAL OPENED

The Lord woke me in the middle of the night, My eyes popped open, and at the foot of the bed stood a short, stocky pale yellow creature with a large book under his arm. I watched him for a while before he realized I could see him. He had the demeanor of someone who was used to coming and going undetected. When he realized I could see him, he turned and glared at me, shocked. We locked gazes for about 30 seconds and I realized it was not a dream, but God was showing me that Satan’s spiritual helpers are keeping records. I was alarmed, but not afraid. I knew the LORD was with me, and protecting me, and wanted me to know that things we do on this earth matter greatly; and Satan, not being omniscient or omnipresent, must keep notes, that he might accuse believers before the LORD.After all, does the scripture not refer to him as “accuser of our brethren?” (Revelation 12:10).

I never saw this creature again, but other things happened at various times in my life, and perhaps I’ll share them as we develop this website further.

God does not open a window into the spiritual realm for everyone, as some people would find it too terrifying.

I’m acutely aware that one day the books will be opened - all of them, God’s and Satan’s. And no one will go to hell by mistake. No one.

Reginald Jacob Block

REMEMBERING

“I remember when I first came to your YouTube channel called Rescuing the Church and was loving it based on where the Lord had me at that time. But I also remember seeing that you covered the topic of the KJV bible and how it made me feel. Not good honestly. Something about that topic really rubbed me the wrong way. I was taught all through my institutional church journey that the KJV is fine but the better stuff is found in the more modernly articulated versions. Easier to read basically. I dismissed the KJV topic as trivial and thought of the people who I knew at that time as  “KJVonlyists” as basically arrogant. So it bothered me that I liked you and all your other material but this one thing… And you know the video on your channel I always reference called, “can you get truth from error”? When I watched it, and as you now know, it opened my eyes completely and it hit me hard that yes as a matter of fact God did keep His Word and that there is only one testimony of Jesus Christ. It took the fog away. I had never really heard anyone talk like that before. I could hear your faith. I knew what you had said was the truth. And I really accepted that I didn’t need to be a scholar to know Him. All I needed was faith. That really took root and settled in. That the holy Spirit would be my teacher. It was one of the most freeing experiences I’ve experienced and I know it will come with me to eternity. And then enter brother John (Doerr) and the authorized version of 1611. When you guys did your interviews on the topic of this bible and it actually being the true Word of God without error.

It was honestly a highlight period in my life. God has used you two in powerful ways I know in my own life. And I am more joyful all the time as we are walking together in faith even though we’re apart and are learning to share struggles  and are able to pray for each other and others. It’s just awesome to think that God is doing all of this and that I have any part at all. It’s been quite the emotional experience for me as you know. I just wanted to share that little story because it’s a very important part of my life. And now enter a few other likeminded folks and we have basically what Ive been really hoping for. God bless you and all of us.”

Mike Scarborough