Strengthen theological convictions section on about page

Rewrote the Theological Approach section to be more robustly theological:
- Explicit affirmation of Sola Scriptura
- Clear teaching on God's absolute sovereignty
- Full explanation of the five points of grace (TULIP)
- Covenant theology framework
- Christ-centered hermeneutics
- Detailed interpretive methodology

The language is now more theologically precise and confessional while
remaining grounded in Scripture. Reformed convictions are clearly
articulated through biblical categories without using denominational labels.

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<h2>Theological Approach</h2>
<p>KJV Study stands firmly within <strong>historic Christian orthodoxy</strong>, affirming:</p>
<h2>Theological Convictions</h2>
<p>KJV Study is grounded in the theological heritage of the Protestant Reformation and the great confessions of faith that emerged from that watershed moment in church history. We stand unashamedly within <strong>historic Christian orthodoxy</strong>, confessing:</p>
<h3>The Primacy of Scripture</h3>
<p>We affirm <em>Sola Scriptura</em> — that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God. Scripture alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is not merely a witness to divine truth; it <em>is</em> divine truth, breathed out by God Himself (2 Timothy 3:16), and therefore wholly trustworthy, sufficient, and supreme over all human tradition, reason, and experience.</p>
<h3>The Sovereignty of God</h3>
<p>We confess the absolute sovereignty of the Triune God over all creation, providence, and redemption. The Lord reigns supreme — declaring the end from the beginning, working all things according to the counsel of His will (Ephesians 1:11), upholding the universe by the word of His power (Hebrews 1:3). His purposes cannot be thwarted; His decrees stand forever; His counsel shall stand (Isaiah 46:10). In salvation, God's grace is efficacious and unconditional, flowing not from man's will or works, but from His mercy alone (Romans 9:16).</p>
<h3>The Doctrines of Grace</h3>
<p>We embrace the biblical doctrines of grace recovered during the Reformation, recognizing that salvation is entirely the work of God from beginning to end:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Biblical Authority</strong> - Scripture as the inspired, inerrant Word of God</li>
<li><strong>Classical Theism</strong> - God's sovereignty, holiness, justice, and mercy</li>
<li><strong>Trinitarian Theology</strong> - One God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit</li>
<li><strong>Christocentric Hermeneutics</strong> - Reading all Scripture in light of Christ's person and work</li>
<li><strong>Covenantal Framework</strong> - Understanding God's progressive revelation through biblical covenants</li>
<li><strong>Justification by Faith Alone</strong> - Salvation by grace through faith in Christ</li>
<li><strong>Total Depravity</strong> - Man in his fallen state is spiritually dead, enslaved to sin, and utterly unable to save himself or even seek God apart from divine grace (Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 3:10-12)</li>
<li><strong>Unconditional Election</strong> - Before the foundation of the world, God chose a people for Himself according to His good pleasure, not based on anything foreseen in them (Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 9:11-16)</li>
<li><strong>Particular Redemption</strong> - Christ died to actually save His people, securing their redemption by His blood and making propitiation for their sins specifically (John 10:15, Ephesians 5:25)</li>
<li><strong>Irresistible Grace</strong> - The Holy Spirit effectually calls God's elect, regenerating their hearts and drawing them to Christ with power that cannot ultimately be resisted (John 6:37, 44-45)</li>
<li><strong>Perseverance of the Saints</strong> - Those whom God has called and justified will be glorified; they will persevere in faith to the end, kept by God's power (Romans 8:29-30, Philippians 1:6, 1 Peter 1:5)</li>
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<p>Our commentary reflects a <strong>conservative evangelical</strong> perspective, emphasizing:</p>
<h3>Covenant Theology</h3>
<p>We understand Scripture through the lens of God's covenantal dealings with His people. From the covenant of works in Eden to the covenant of grace revealed progressively through redemptive history, we see one unified plan of salvation culminating in Christ. The old and new covenants are not disconnected dispensations, but successive administrations of God's eternal purpose to redeem a people for Himself through the promised Seed (Galatians 3:16-29).</p>
<h3>The Centrality of Christ</h3>
<p>All Scripture testifies of Christ (John 5:39). From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals the person and work of Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). His substitutionary atonement on the cross fully satisfied divine justice, and His righteousness alone is imputed to believers by faith. We are justified not by our works, but by His perfect obedience (Romans 5:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21).</p>
<h3>Our Interpretive Method</h3>
<p>We employ the historic <strong>grammatical-historical-theological</strong> method of interpretation, seeking the plain meaning of the text in its original context while recognizing Scripture's divine authorship and unity. We reject both rationalistic liberalism that denies supernatural elements and allegorizing that obscures the text's intended meaning. Every passage must be understood in light of:</p>
<ul>
<li>Literal-grammatical-historical interpretation</li>
<li>The unity and coherence of Scripture</li>
<li>The importance of original language study</li>
<li>Practical application grounded in sound theology</li>
<li>Its immediate literary and historical context</li>
<li>The whole counsel of God (the analogy of Scripture)</li>
<li>The progressive nature of divine revelation</li>
<li>The redemptive-historical arc culminating in Christ</li>
<li>Original language grammar, syntax, and usage</li>
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<p>While our theological convictions are clear, we strive to present Scripture faithfully, allowing God's Word to speak for itself and encouraging readers to test all things against Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21).</p>
<p>While we hold these convictions firmly, we acknowledge that we stand in a long tradition of faithful Bible students and submit all interpretation to the supreme authority of Scripture itself. We encourage every reader to be like the Bereans, examining the Scriptures daily to test all teaching (Acts 17:11).</p>
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