8-08

To Request Additional Resources using New King James Version

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Overture: 8-08

Workbook page: 441

Source pages: 441

Source status: source checked / public

Submitter: South Wisconsin District

Ov. 8-08

To Request Additional Resources using New King James Version

WHEREAS, God is a God of order (1 Cor. 14:33) and repetitio est mater studiorum (repetition is the mother of learning); and

WHEREAS, Having a good stable text that does not change is helpful for hearing, reading, marking, learning, and inwardly digesting the Word; and

WHEREAS, The English Standard Version (ESV) was published by Crossway in 2001 and has since that time undergone revisions in 2002, 2007, 2011, and 2016, along with a standing desire for ongoing revisions (Crossway, “Crossway Statement on the ESV Bible Text,” www. crossway.org/articles/crossway-statement-onthe-esv-bible-text/, Sept. 28, 2016); and

WHEREAS, The New King James Version (NKJV), published by Thomas Nelson, is also a clear, faithful, beautiful, and true translation, quoted by Synod’s Lutheran Service Book: Agenda , including the Rites of Holy Baptism (Mark 10:13 –16), Ordination (Matt. 28:18–20; John 20:21–23; Eph. 4:11–12; Acts 20:28; 2 Tim.

3:14–17), and Committal (Job 19:23 –27); and the NKJV has not been revised since 1982; and

WHEREAS, The NKJV is used in faithful c atechetical material including resources by Concordia Catechetical Academy (Lutheran Catechesis), Kloria Publishing, and Ad Crucem (The Family Bible Commentary, Vol. 1 –5), and has seen increased usage throughout our Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention ask Concordia Publishing House to produce additional resources to include at least Bibles, commentaries, and devotionals using the NKJV.

South Wisconsin District

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Workbook source for 8-08: LCMS 2026 Convention Workbook, p. 441

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Floor Committee 8: Finance

Summary and possible impact

The resolves appear to ask the church body to request Additional Resources using New King James Version. In plain language, this overture is trying to move the stated concern into convention action by shaping resources, funding, publication, or institutional priorities. Main actors named or implied include districts, Synod in convention, CPH or publishing bodies. The overture contains about 1 resolve clause, so delegates should read each clause rather than reacting only to the title. Its impact depends on how a floor committee rewrites, combines, refers, or declines it, since overtures often become part of broader resolutions. Delegates should read the final committee resolution carefully rather than assuming the original overture language will come to the floor unchanged. Support it if it strengthens Gospel proclamation, the means of grace, faithful congregational life, and the sending of Christ's people. Seek amendment or oppose it if it weakens confession, obscures Law and Gospel, burdens local ministry, or turns a preference into a rule.

Prayer for discernment

Lord Jesus Christ, risen Shepherd of Your Church, guide our delegates and leaders as they weigh this overture. Keep them captive to Your Word, joyful in the Lutheran confession, sober under Your Law, and bold in Your Gospel. Bless stewardship, institutional trust, workers, and resources for Gospel work. Give courage to support what serves Your truth and mission, humility to amend what is unclear or excessive, and faithfulness to reject what would burden consciences, obscure the forgiveness of sins, or distract from Your sending. Let all things serve the proclamation that Christ is risen, sinners are forgiven, and Your Church is sent in love. Amen.

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