You’re invited to our Open Christian Bible study, with the aid of heart-inspiring and spirit-provoking books by well-loved mainstream Christian authors starting at 7pm UK (11 am Pacific / 2 pm Eastern on most weeks).

This is an informal layperson gathering to read and discuss the Scriptures and the modern Christian Life in the spirit of metanoia, a changing of mind. Many, not all of us, belonged to high-control and works-based religious communities which removed the very notions of salvation by Grace. Our objective is to read scripture in a spirit of curiosity and love, communing with spirit which inspired the Scriptures, interpreting them with the lenses of Grace and Gospel.

You don't need to own or have read the assigned chapter(s) to attend or participate, but we strongly recommend that you do!

(House rules)

For the interests of being of one accord in our discussions, we will respect the five solae:

( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_solae ).

1. Sola Scriptura: Scripture alone is the ultimate authority in matters of faith.

2. Sola Fide: Salvation is by faith alone, without reliance on good works.

3. Sola Gratia: Salvation is by God's grace alone, not earned by human merit.

4. Solus Christus: Christ alone is the mediator between God and humanity.

5. Soli Deo Gloria: Glory is to be ascribed to God alone in all aspects of life.

This group is open to and will be attended by people of various persuasions and convictions within the Christian umbrella. We will not welcome comments critical of the beliefs, practices and/or moral codes of Christians different from us. Also, given Romans 2:1-16, there will be no tolerance for speaking against those who identify as, or are practicing anything remotely related to the things listed in Romans 1 or 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. All sinners are called to be reconciled to God through Christ, justified through Grace, and rectified by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Zoom Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82620720814?pwd=x4RUZtwILWHIIt60kxB72Q6m8BcDci.1

Zoom ID#: 826 2072 0814

Passcode: eph2v8

SOLA GRATIA3 months ago — Edited

SOLA GRATIA
3 months ago — Edited