INTRODUCTION

Introduction: The Journey to the Family Of God Bible

My journey with the Bible began in first grade, when I opened its pages and read the Ten Commandments. The fourth commandment—to keep the Sabbath holy—stopped me in my tracks. Everyone I knew attended church on Sunday, yet God’s Word called for Sabbath observance. That moment sparked a curiosity about scripture and a desire to seek God’s truth that would shape my life.

As a teenager, I tuned in to Herbert W. Armstrong’s The World Tomorrow radio broadcast. His teachings about God’s Word resonated deeply, like music to my ears. By my mid-twenties, I was reading the Bible daily, completing it cover to cover three times by age 30. Each reading deepened my love for scripture and my commitment to living its truths.

In 1983, at age 30, I discovered the Plain Truth Magazine and the Worldwide Church of God’s publications. These resources fueled intense study, leading to rapid growth in my understanding of scripture. A year later, I was baptized into the Family of God—a milestone that solidified my devotion to God’s way. Observing the weekly Sabbath and High Holy Days became a rhythm, and during the Feast of Tabernacles, I sought out Bible bookstores, building a collection of Bibles and reference works.

Over time, I noticed troubling inconsistencies in the Bible—translation discrepancies, textual variants, and apparent contradictions often debated by scholars. These “errors,” as I called them, became increasingly bothersome. With my library of a dozen hard-copy Bibles, sixteen digital versions, and key reference books, I began cataloging these issues. The internet and search engines opened new doors, revealing ancient texts like the Codex Sinaiticus. I also discovered the value of Bible footnotes revealing discrepancies in abundance.

In 2020, amid a time of global change, I felt a strong urge to act. Could I create a Bible free of these errors—a scripture reflecting God’s Word as I had come to understand it through decades of study? Thus began the Family Of God Bible, a labor of love and devotion spanning over five years. I cross-referenced Greek and Hebrew texts, consulted my extensive collection, and used modern tools, including artificial intelligence like Grok, to refine my work. The result is a Bible achieving clarity, accuracy and fidelity to God’s truth.

This Family Of God Bible is for anyone seeking a scripture unburdened by inconsistencies that can obscure God’s message. Born of a journey that began with a child’s wonder and grew through years of faith and study, it is a mission to honor the Family of God. I invite you to explore these pages and join me in pursuing the truth of God’s Word.

Jacques Gauvin