“As a church, we affirm without hesitation that the Holy Scriptures are the very Word of God, fully inspired, without error, and the ultimate standard of truth (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16).
The King James Version of the Bible has played a vital role in the life of the church for over four centuries. It has shaped Christian worship, doctrine, and devotion in profound ways, and it continues to be a faithful and reliable translation of God’s Word. For this, we give thanks to God.
At the same time, we recognize that God’s truth is not bound to one translation alone. Modern translations such as the English Standard Version (ESV) and the New International Version (NIV) also faithfully communicate the same inspired Word of God. These translations have been produced with care, using the best available manuscripts, to make the Bible clear and accessible to readers today.
Therefore, while we honor the King James Bible as a treasured witness to God’s truth, we also rejoice that God in His grace has given His Word to every generation in a language they can understand. The KJV, ESV, NIV, and other faithful translations all serve the same great purpose—to point us to Jesus Christ, the living Word, who is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).”
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