We’re excited to let you know that we are transitioning to the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible in our church resources and teaching materials. This page is designed to help make that change simple, with a section dedicated to Understanding the Transition—where you’ll find helpful videos, articles, and resources that explain the “why” behind the switch—and another section focused on Finding Your ESV Bible, with options for getting a copy in print, online, or through a mobile app. Our hope is that these tools will help you feel informed, confident, and encouraged as we move forward together.
Understanding the Transition
This video explains why modern Bible translations like the ESV can be trusted, highlighting the reliability of today’s translation process and the careful use of ancient manuscripts behind them.
This article explains that the English Standard Version (ESV) is a modern, word-for-word translation designed to be both accurate to the original biblical texts and readable for today’s audience, striking a balance between precision and clarity.
This site lets English readers visually compare the King James Version with a version based on the Greek text behind modern translations like the ESV, helping them clearly see the actual differences between the underlying biblical texts.
This site provides videos, articles, and resources from apologist Wesley Huff that explore the historical reliability of the Bible, helping readers understand how Scripture has been preserved and why it can be trusted.
This site (Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts) provides high-quality images and research on ancient biblical manuscripts, helping demonstrate how the New Testament has been carefully preserved and transmitted through history.
This modern classic in the field of New Testament studies offers a compelling defense of biblical truth. One of evangelicalism's most trusted scholars, F. F. Bruce clearly presents the evidence for the historical trustworthiness of the Christian Scriptures. This new larger format features a new cover design and is completely retypeset.
This book provides a clear, comprehensive overview of how the Bible came to us—covering its inspiration, canonization, transmission, and translation—helping readers understand why we can trust the Scriptures we have today.
This book tells the fascinating story of how the Bible was written, copied, and preserved through history, helping readers understand how we can trust the Scriptures we have today.
Finding Your ESV
The ESV is easy to access in several ways. You can read it directly in the Bible tab of the Grace Church app, purchase a variety of ESV editions in our bookstore, or download it through the ESV app or the Bible app for convenient reading on your phone or tablet.
This site provides free access to the full ESV Bible online along with study tools, reading plans, and additional resources to help you engage with Scripture.
Our app has a Bible built in, and you can select the ESV and many other versions of the Bible.
Where to Purchase
Our bookstore carries a variety of ESV Bibles, and they are also widely available online through major bookstores and retail stores.