Far Eastern Bible College (FEBC) Bible-Presbyterian Church (BPC): November 2025

Nov 1, 2025

THE COUNCIL OF SCRIPTURE AND PRESERVATION

THE COUNCIL OF SCRIPTURE AND PRESERVATION
An Invitation to the Churches in Singapore
"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." – Psalm 119:89

To all Bishops, Pastors, Elders, and Ministers of the Gospel in Singapore,

Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Church in every age stands upon the foundation of divine revelation — the Holy Scriptures, inspired by the Spirit of God, sufficient for all doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Yet, as history unfolds, the Church is also called to re-examine her understanding of Scripture’s preservation and authority, that she may continue steadfast in the truth once delivered unto the saints.

In our present time, divisions have arisen among brethren concerning Verbal Plenary Preservation, the Textus Receptus, and the KJV-Only position. These matters, though often approached with zeal, have also occasioned misunderstanding and contention among those who profess the same Lord.

Therefore, in pursuit of truth, charity, and the peace of the Church, we, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, hereby call for a Council of Scripture and Preservation, to be convened in Singapore, gathering leaders from all denominations and traditions who hold to the infallible authority of Holy Scripture.

Purpose and Spirit of the Council

This Council shall not serve as a battleground for pride or ideology, but as a sacred assembly for the discernment of truth through Scripture, sound doctrine, and brotherly love. Our aim is not victory of opinion but fidelity to God’s Word and the unity of the Body of Christ.

Agenda of the Council

Opening Service of Convocation
A solemn time of prayer, repentance, and covenant renewal before the Lord, seeking His wisdom and humility of heart.
Session I – The Doctrine of Inspiration and Preservation
An exegetical and historical study of how God has preserved His Word throughout the ages.
Session II – The Textus Receptus and the History of the English Bible
Examination of the Received Text tradition, its development, and its theological significance.
Session III – Verbal Plenary Preservation: Evaluation of Claims and Implications
A critical and theological dialogue on the extent and mode of God’s preservation of Scripture.
Session IV – The KJV-Only Position: Theological and Pastoral Considerations
An open discussion on the legitimacy, limitations, and pastoral effects of the KJV-Only stance within the wider Church.
Deliberative Forum and Drafting Committee
Representatives shall prepare a Statement of Understanding, articulating points of agreement, areas of tension, and recommendations for ongoing dialogue.
Closing Service of Commitment
A joint declaration of unity in Christ and dedication to the faithful proclamation of His Word in all generations.

Conclusion of the Council

At the conclusion of this Council, the gathered leaders affirm that:

The Holy Scriptures are the very Word of God, inspired fully and verbally by the Holy Spirit. The original autographs, being the product of divine inspiration, are infallible and inerrant. We acknowledge that God, in His providence, has preserved His Word through the centuries by means of faithful copies, translations, and the witness of the Church, so that the message of salvation and truth remains intact and authoritative.

We recognize the King James Version as a monumental work of faith and scholarship, yet we affirm that no single translation or textual tradition holds absolute perfection. Divine preservation is the work of God across languages, cultures, and generations, not confined to one edition or linguistic expression.

We therefore call upon all ministers and believers to hold fast to the Scriptures with reverence and humility — to preach Christ crucified, to teach the whole counsel of God, and to avoid unprofitable disputes that wound the Body and dishonor the Lord.

May the Church in Singapore be known, not for its divisions, but for its steadfast love of truth and its unwavering proclamation of the Gospel.

"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." – Isaiah 40:8

In the service of Christ and His Word,
Reverend So And So
Convener, Council of Scripture and Preservation
Singapore

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The Purpose in writing this blog

The authors are full-time ordained ministers and preachers in the Bible Presbyterian Church in Singapore. The goal of this blog is to encourage all Bible Presbyterian pastors, elders, and leaders, as well as the flocks they serve, to turn to the Shepherd, our Lord Jesus Christ. To unite under the leadership of the Holy Spirit and the Bible. Accepting our minor differences while focusing on the cross. Being described as one family under God the Father. We are called to be together in our diversity. Pride is the fault of all Bible Presbyterian Churches worldwide. Lust has blinded theologians at Far Eastern Bible College. It is at this heavy, serious, and gloomy moment in our Christian walk, rebuking these pastors and theologians, the remarks in this blog are heavy and severe in order to prompt them to repentance. May God help and bless us.

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead; I believe in the Holy Ghost; I believe in the holy catholic church: the communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen.

LUTHER'S MORNING PRAYER

Errors in King James Version

Read Romans 8:26...the KJV has "the Spirit itself..." This is an error; the Holy Spirit is our God, and we must address Him correctly! How may "itself" be used to approach God, the Holy Spirit? "It" is used to address an item or an animal, not a person or God! The KJV translators had insulted the Holy Spirit! However, in another verse, the KJV translators used the term "him" to designate Satan. What an insult to KJV readers! Read Luke 11:18: "...if Satan also be divided against himself..." The KJV uses the phrase "himself..." when addressing Satan! The KJV translator used "it" for the Holy Spirit, but "him" for Satan!!! Mark 3:28 "Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, Mark 3:29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin"

One Another

Unity In Diversity for Bible Presbyterian Churches in Singapore

Like a peal of bells the word allelon-'one another'-rings through the pages of the New Testament.

'Accept one another' allelon

'Serve one another' allelon

'Wash one another's feet'

'Confess your sins one to another'

'Pray one for another'

'Forbearing one another and forgiving each other'

'Teaching and admonishing one another'

'Comfort one another and build each other up'

'Bear one another's burdens'

'Love one another as I have loved you'

Those who have the flow of mutuality in their relationship with each other need not be vocal or exuberant in expressing it.

John Calvin's consent

To new readers, I greet you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may God grant us good theologians, humble servants of the Lord, and faithful believers in these last days, may God use this blog to call some one for self searching and repentance, and here we are blogging in theological debates. In 1547, Jacques Gruet, he was arrested by Calvin, tortured for a month and beheaded on July 26, 1547.. The civil court condemned him to death and, with Calvin's consent, he was beheaded. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin) John Calvin consented to kill a man for his theological stand, but I rather use strong words to achieve that!

Statement

1. The authors of this blog do not believe that the KJV Bible is the perfect Bible. The KJV has problems and inaccuracies because it is a man-made translation. 2. The inerrant Bible is in the autograph. All subsequent copies of Hebrew and Greek manuscripts have God's Written Word. We have God's written Word preserved in the NIV, KJV, and ESV. 3. There is no such notion as Verbal Plenary Preservation on a single TR Greek Text underlying the KJV, and the authors do not believe that the entire Greek text underlying the KJV Bible, or the TR, is error-free. 4. The authors believe that the Bible was inspired verbally and plenarily preserved in NIV, KJV, ESV, NESB….other faithful Bible versions. 5. The authors recommend NKJV, NIV, ESV, and NLT New Living Translation. 6. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the living Word.