Editorial Policy

Our standards for biblical faithfulness, accuracy, clarity, transparency, responsible research and Christian publishing.

Jesus Bible Foundation LLC publishes Christian, biblical, devotional, educational and Bible-study content through https://jesusbiblefoundation.com/ , related websites, books, devotionals, digital publications, social-media platforms and other publishing channels.

This Editorial Policy explains the standards and principles we seek to follow when researching, writing, reviewing, editing, publishing, correcting and updating content.

Our aim is to produce material that is biblically responsible, understandable, useful and transparent about the distinction between Scripture, interpretation, devotional application and externally sourced information.

1. Scripture as the Primary Biblical Source

Biblical teaching, Bible-study material and devotional content should begin with the biblical text.

We seek to understand Scripture within:

• Its immediate passage;
• Its chapter;
• Its biblical book;
• Its literary context;
• Its historical and cultural setting;
• Its canonical context;
• The broader message of Scripture.

An isolated verse should not ordinarily be interpreted as though its surrounding context does not matter.

2. Biblical Faithfulness

We seek to represent Scripture carefully and responsibly.

Writers and editors should avoid knowingly:

• Changing the meaning of a passage to support a preferred conclusion;
• Ignoring relevant biblical context;
• Presenting speculation as biblical fact;
• Attributing statements to Scripture that Scripture does not make;
• Using Bible verses merely as slogans while disregarding their context;
• Presenting an interpretation with greater certainty than the evidence supports.

Where responsible Christians differ in interpretation, content should not ordinarily present a disputed interpretation as though no other credible Christian understanding exists.

3. Bible Translation Identification

Where Scripture is quoted, we seek to identify the Bible translation used where appropriate.

Because Bible translations may differ in wording, style, textual basis and translation philosophy, readers may be encouraged to compare translations and read the complete surrounding passage.

Modern Bible translations remain subject to the copyright, attribution and permissions requirements of their respective publishers and rights holders.

4. Context Before Application

We seek to distinguish between:

1. What a biblical passage communicates within its original literary, historical and canonical context; and
2. How its principles may responsibly be applied to Christian life today.

Application should arise from the meaning of the biblical passage rather than replace, distort or override that meaning.

Devotional application may be personal, encouraging and pastoral, but it should not knowingly contradict the Scripture from which it is drawn.

5. Theological Perspective

Jesus Bible Foundation publishes from a Christian perspective centred on:

• Jesus Christ;
• The gospel;
• The authority and importance of Scripture;
• Christian faith and discipleship;
• Prayer and worship;
• Spiritual growth;
• Christian mission and service.

We recognise that faithful Christians and Christian traditions may disagree about certain theological questions.

Where appropriate, significant interpretive differences may be acknowledged rather than concealed.

Editorial principle: where Scripture is clear, we seek to state its teaching clearly. Where interpretation is genuinely disputed or uncertain, we seek to acknowledge that uncertainty rather than present speculation with false confidence.

6. Distinguishing Scripture from Commentary

Scripture should be clearly distinguished from our own:

• Commentary;
• Explanation;
• Paraphrase;
• Working translations;
• Devotional reflection;
• Application;
• Prayer;
• Study notes;
• Illustrations;
• Editorial conclusions.

Devotional material, prayers, commentary and study notes published by Jesus Bible Foundation are not additional Scripture and should not be presented as carrying the same authority as the biblical text.

7. Research and Sources

Depending on the nature and depth of the publication, our editorial work may consult:

• The biblical text;
• Multiple Bible translations;
• Hebrew and Greek language resources;
• Bible dictionaries;
• Lexicons;
• Concordances;
• Bible atlases and maps;
• Scholarly commentaries;
• Pastoral commentaries;
• Historical sources;
• Archaeological sources;
• Academic publications;
• Primary-source documents;
• Government and regulatory sources;
• Publisher information;
• Reputable professional and technical sources.

The depth of research may differ depending on whether a publication is a short devotional, Bible verse article, theological study, scholarly commentary, book or other resource.

8. Source Quality

Sources should be selected according to the type of claim being made.

For example:

• Biblical claims should be grounded primarily in Scripture and responsible biblical scholarship.
• Historical claims should rely on credible historical evidence and appropriate primary or secondary sources.
• Legal claims should preferably be checked against statutes, courts, regulators, government agencies or qualified legal sources.
• Medical and health claims should preferably use recognised medical authorities or qualified professional sources.
• Scientific claims should be based on credible scientific evidence.
• Current factual claims should be checked against sufficiently recent and reliable information.

Popularity, social-media circulation or search-engine ranking alone does not establish that a source is reliable.

9. Writing Standards

We aim to publish material that is:

• Biblically grounded;
• Contextually responsible;
• Clear and readable;
• Respectful;
• Pastoral where appropriate;
• Original rather than improperly copied;
• Properly attributed where necessary;
• Useful for its intended audience;
• Free from unnecessary sensationalism;
• Free from deliberately deceptive claims;
• Accurate to the best of our reasonable editorial ability.

10. Reading Levels and Intended Audiences

Jesus Bible Foundation publishes material for readers with different levels of reading ability, biblical knowledge, education and study experience. Not every publication is intended for the same audience or level of difficulty.

Some resources are intentionally written in simple, clear and accessible language so that they can be understood by ordinary readers, new believers, younger readers, developing readers, people reading in an additional language, or readers who prefer straightforward devotional and biblical teaching.

Other publications are designed for intermediate readers who are ready for greater biblical, historical and theological detail while still benefiting from accessible language and clear explanations.

Jesus Bible Foundation also publishes advanced and scholarly material intended for pastors, teachers, theological students, Bible researchers and other readers who wish to engage more deeply with Scripture.

Editorial principle: simplicity and depth serve different purposes. A simpler publication is not necessarily less carefully prepared, and an advanced publication is not necessarily more spiritually valuable. Each resource should be evaluated according to the audience and purpose for which it was written.

10.1 Simple and Accessible Resources

For material intended for simpler or easier reading, we may:

• Use shorter sentences;
• Use familiar vocabulary;
• Explain theological terms instead of assuming prior knowledge;
• Limit unnecessary technical terminology;
• Use clear headings and shorter sections;
• Provide practical examples and applications;
• Explain biblical background in straightforward language;
• Prioritise clarity without intentionally changing the meaning of Scripture.

This approach may be used in devotionals, introductory Bible studies, children's resources, youth material, literacy-sensitive resources and publications created for general Christian readers.

10.2 Intermediate Resources

Intermediate publications may combine accessible writing with greater detail.

They may introduce:

• Theological terminology;
• Historical background;
• Biblical geography;
• Word studies;
• Interpretive questions;
• Doctrinal connections;
• More detailed application.

These concepts should generally be explained sufficiently for readers who do not have formal theological training.

10.3 Advanced and Scholarly Resources

Advanced publications may assume greater familiarity with Scripture, theology, biblical studies or academic terminology.

Such resources may include:

• Hebrew and Greek terminology;
• Transliteration and original-language analysis;
• Detailed grammar and syntax;
• Textual criticism and manuscript evidence;
• Historical and cultural background;
• Literary analysis;
• Intertextual and canonical studies;
• Theological and doctrinal analysis;
• Scholarly debates and alternative interpretations;
• Chronology, geography and archaeology;
• Footnotes, references and bibliographic material.

Specialised terminology should be used where it contributes meaningfully to precision and study rather than merely making a publication appear more academic.

10.4 Matching Language to Purpose

Editors should seek to match vocabulary, sentence structure, explanation, technical detail and assumed background knowledge to the intended readership of the particular publication.

We do not seek to make every Jesus Bible Foundation publication sound the same.

A children's devotional, introductory Bible-study guide, general Christian article and advanced exegetical commentary may appropriately differ substantially in language, depth, structure and terminology.

10.5 Biblical Accuracy Across Reading Levels

Adjusting a publication to a simpler reading level should not mean knowingly sacrificing biblical accuracy.

Where a complex concept needs to be simplified, we seek to communicate its essential meaning faithfully rather than replace it with an inaccurate statement merely because that statement is easier to understand.

Likewise, advanced terminology should not be used merely to make content appear scholarly. Technical language should serve clarity, precision and meaningful study.

10.6 Identifying the Intended Audience

Where useful, the title, description, introduction, product information or other publication material may indicate the intended readership or level of study.

Descriptions may use terms such as:

• Simple or easy-to-read;
• Beginner;
• General reader;
• Devotional;
• Intermediate Bible study;
• In-depth study;
• Advanced;
• Scholarly or academic.

These descriptions are intended to help readers choose resources suited to their reading ability, biblical knowledge, interests and study goals.

11. Headlines, Titles and Descriptions

Titles, headlines, subtitles, book descriptions, metadata and social-media captions should fairly represent the substance of the underlying content.

We seek to avoid deliberately misleading or sensational titles designed primarily to obtain clicks while misrepresenting what an article, book, devotional or study resource actually contains.

12. Devotional Content

Devotional writing may use a warmer, reflective and pastoral style than academic or scholarly Bible-study material.

Devotional material should nevertheless seek to:

• Remain grounded in Scripture;
• Preserve the meaning of the biblical text;
• Avoid presenting human impressions as unquestionable divine revelation;
• Avoid manipulative claims;
• Distinguish biblical teaching from personal application;
• Encourage responsible Christian faith and growth.

Prayers included in devotionals are written prayers intended to help readers pray and reflect. They are not presented as Scripture.

13. Bible-Study and Scholarly Content

Material intended for deeper Bible study may include:

• Historical background;
• Literary analysis;
• Hebrew or Greek word studies;
• Grammar and syntax;
• Textual criticism;
• Historical and cultural context;
• Theological implications;
• Canonical connections;
• Christological interpretation;
• Doctrinal significance;
• Chronology;
• Geography;
• Archaeology;
• Maps and visual resources;
• Bibliographic references.

Where a scholarly issue is uncertain or disputed, appropriate qualification should be used instead of presenting uncertainty as established fact.

14. Original and Working Translations

Where Jesus Bible Foundation publishes a working translation, literal rendering, explanatory translation or other internally prepared rendering of biblical text, it should be identified in a manner that distinguishes it from a formally published third-party Bible translation.

Where relevant, translation notes may explain:

• Alternative renderings;
• Idioms;
• Grammatical choices;
• Supplied words;
• Textual variants;
• Translation difficulties;
• Interpretive decisions.

The purpose of such material should be transparency and study rather than creating false certainty where the original-language evidence allows more than one reasonable rendering.

15. Artificial Intelligence and Technology-Assisted Work

Jesus Bible Foundation may use artificial intelligence and other digital tools to assist with aspects of research, writing, editing and publishing.

Such tools may assist with:

• Research organisation;
• Draft development;
• Editing;
• Proofreading;
• Summarisation;
• Formatting;
• Search and information retrieval;
• Translation assistance;
• Image production;
• Metadata preparation;
• Publishing workflows.

Artificial-intelligence output is not automatically treated as authoritative, complete or correct.

Where appropriate to the significance and nature of a claim, technology-assisted material should be checked against Scripture, primary sources, reliable references or other appropriate evidence.

Technology-assisted material may be revised, corrected, expanded or rejected before publication.

16. Human Editorial Responsibility

Responsibility for content published under the Jesus Bible Foundation name remains with Jesus Bible Foundation LLC and the people responsible for approving and publishing the material.

Artificial intelligence, grammar tools, search services, translation tools and publishing software are tools and are not treated as independent publishers responsible for our editorial decisions.

17. Accuracy

We seek reasonable accuracy, but no publishing process can guarantee that every page, article, book, devotional or study resource will always be entirely free from error.

Possible errors may include:

• Typographical errors;
• Incorrect Bible references;
• Translation labels;
• Names;
• Dates;
• Historical details;
• Formatting problems;
• Broken links;
• Outdated information;
• Interpretive mistakes;
• Factual mistakes.

Good-faith correction requests are welcomed.

18. Corrections Policy

Where a material error is identified, we may:

• Correct the article or publication;
• Correct a Bible reference;
• Correct attribution;
• Replace inaccurate information;
• Update a source;
• Add clarification;
• Add an editorial or correction note;
• Revise a publication or update date;
• Remove material where necessary.

Minor spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting corrections may be made without a formal correction notice.

Where a correction materially changes the substance of published content, we may include an appropriate update or correction notice.

19. Reporting an Error

Readers may report possible factual, biblical, attribution or editorial errors by emailing:

info@jesusbiblefoundation.com

Where possible, please include:

• The article, book or page title;
• The URL where applicable;
• The passage or statement in question;
• An explanation of the concern;
• Supporting evidence or a reliable source where relevant.

Good-faith correction requests will be considered on their merits.

Disagreement with a theological interpretation does not automatically mean that an editorial error has occurred.

20. Updating and Archiving Content

Timeless biblical explanations and devotional material may remain useful for many years without substantial revision.

Other material may require periodic review because it contains:

• Current statistics;
• Laws or regulations;
• Technology information;
• External links;
• Publisher information;
• Copyright details;
• Product information;
• Policies;
• Other time-sensitive claims.

Content may therefore be revised, updated, consolidated, redirected, replaced or archived where appropriate.

21. Originality and Plagiarism

Jesus Bible Foundation seeks to publish original material and respect the intellectual-property rights of authors, publishers, photographers, artists, translators and other creators.

Writers and editors should not knowingly present another person's original expression as their own.

Quotations, substantial ideas and externally sourced material should be attributed where attribution is appropriate.

Copyrighted material should be used consistently with applicable law, licence terms and permissions.

22. Images, Audio and Video

Images, audio, video, maps and other multimedia should be selected or created in a manner consistent with our editorial purpose and applicable rights.

Where appropriate, we seek to:

• Use accurate captions;
• Provide useful alternative text;
• Avoid misleading image descriptions;
• Respect third-party ownership and licences;
• Distinguish illustrative imagery from documentary evidence.

22.1 AI-Generated and Illustrative Images

AI-generated, reconstructed or illustrative imagery should not intentionally be represented as authentic photographic evidence of a historical or current event where doing so would materially mislead readers.

Where the distinction would matter to a reasonable reader, appropriate context or disclosure should be provided.

23. Maps and Historical Reconstructions

Bible-study maps, historical routes, ancient boundaries and geographical reconstructions may involve scholarly estimation where precise historical locations or boundaries are uncertain.

Such resources should seek to distinguish established geographical information from reconstruction or approximation where that distinction is material.

24. Social-Media Content

Bible verse graphics, captions, short videos, reels and other social-media material may simplify content to suit the format of a platform.

Such content should still seek to preserve the essential meaning of the Scripture presented.

A short social-media post does not replace the complete biblical context. Readers may therefore be encouraged to read the full passage or a more detailed article.

25. Advertising, Sponsorship and Commercial Relationships

Editorial judgement should remain independent of advertisers, sponsors and commercial partners.

Where Jesus Bible Foundation publishes sponsored, affiliate or paid promotional content, the commercial relationship should be disclosed where appropriate or required.

Payment, free products, commissions or other commercial relationships do not guarantee favourable editorial treatment.

Sponsored or promotional content should not intentionally be disguised as independent editorial material where doing so would mislead readers.

26. Affiliate Links

Some website pages, articles or recommendations may contain affiliate links.

Where applicable, Jesus Bible Foundation LLC may receive a commission when a visitor makes a qualifying purchase through such a link, generally without increasing the price paid by the visitor.

Material affiliate relationships should be disclosed appropriately.

Editorial recommendations should not knowingly be made solely because an affiliate commission is available.

27. Reviews and Recommendations

Where Jesus Bible Foundation reviews or recommends books, resources, products or services, we seek to distinguish editorial opinion from paid promotion.

Where a material financial or commercial relationship exists, appropriate disclosure should be provided.

A recommendation represents an editorial assessment and does not constitute a guarantee that a product, publication or service will be appropriate for every reader.

28. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors and contributors should disclose financial, organisational or personal interests that could materially affect the perceived fairness or independence of content.

Depending on the circumstances, Jesus Bible Foundation LLC may:

• Disclose the relationship;
• Assign another reviewer;
• Add an editorial note;
• Decline the proposed content;
• Take another reasonable editorial measure.

29. Health, Legal, Financial and Professional Topics

Bible-based content may occasionally discuss health, mental health, relationships, finances, law, taxation, safety, counselling or other professional subjects.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, such material is provided for general informational or educational purposes and is not personalised professional advice.

Where a reader's circumstances require professional assistance, the reader should consult an appropriately qualified professional.

30. Children and Young Readers

Material written for children or teenagers should seek to use age-appropriate language while remaining faithful to Scripture.

We seek to avoid unnecessary exploitation of fear, vulnerability, emotional pressure or a young reader's limited understanding.

The reading level, vocabulary, examples and depth of explanation may be adapted to suit the developmental level of the intended audience.

31. Reader Comments and Contributions

Where readers are permitted to comment or submit material, their statements represent their own views unless expressly adopted by Jesus Bible Foundation.

We may moderate or remove submissions that are:

• Unlawful;
• Spam;
• Fraudulent;
• Threatening;
• Defamatory;
• Infringing;
• Abusive;
• Unrelated to the relevant discussion;
• Otherwise inconsistent with the legitimate operation of the website.

Reasonable disagreement, respectful criticism and good-faith correction requests should not be removed merely because they disagree with an editorial position.

32. Editorial Independence

Jesus Bible Foundation LLC retains final editorial control over material published under its name.

We may decide whether to:

• Publish;
• Decline;
• Edit;
• Correct;
• Expand;
• Update;
• Archive;
• Remove;
• Republish content.

External pressure, disagreement, sponsorship or commercial relationships do not automatically determine editorial conclusions.

Credible factual, copyright, legal or ethical concerns will nevertheless be reviewed in good faith.

33. Transparency

Where information would materially affect how a reasonable reader understands or evaluates content, we seek to provide appropriate context or disclosure.

This may include disclosure of:

• Sponsorship;
• Affiliate relationships;
• Material conflicts of interest;
• Significant corrections;
• Third-party ownership;
• Generated or illustrative media where necessary to prevent misunderstanding.

34. Reader Responsibility

Readers are encouraged to examine Scripture carefully, read biblical passages in context, compare responsible sources and seek appropriate pastoral or professional help where necessary.

Jesus Bible Foundation articles, devotionals and study resources are intended to support engagement with Scripture and Christian growth. They do not replace:

• Personal Bible reading;
• Prayer;
• Christian community;
• Pastoral care;
• Appropriate professional counsel.

35. Changes to This Editorial Policy

Jesus Bible Foundation LLC may update this Editorial Policy as its publishing methods, websites, technology, editorial standards or legal obligations evolve.

The current version will be published on JesusBibleFoundation.com with an updated revision date.

36. Editorial Contact

For editorial enquiries, correction requests, source concerns, attribution questions or questions about our publishing standards, please contact:

Jesus Bible Foundation LLC
75 E 3rd St
Sheridan, WY 82801
USA

Email: info@jesusbiblefoundation.com

Website: https://jesusbiblefoundation.com/

Last updated: 11 September 2026