One of the saddest mistakes of the King JamesVersion is its use of the word "testament" instead of "covenant." According to theCompanion Bible, the word "Testament" as a translation of the Greek word diatheke(which means covenant), has been nothing less than a great calamity; for, by its use,truth has been effectually veiled all through the centuries.

A covenant is a binding agreement between two parties; it is a two-partysolemn agreement bound by oath. On the other hand, a testament is a written instrument bywhich someone has disposed of his estate.

This word "testament" as a description of our present spiritual realm, is theheritage that we have inherited from Rome, for it has come our way, due to the use of the word"testament" in the Latin Vulgate. The word gives the wrong impression of "receiving only." Itcontributes to the erroneous teachings of "only believe," "grace only," "good works areunnecessary," "love only." The doctrine of "only believe" is the fruit of the work of the"spirit that works in the sons of disobedience," the spirit in the Man of Lawlessness whoinstituted this "no-law-religion," the Great Apostasy, the Mystery of Lawlessness.