The Word of God
The King James Bible is TGBC’s final written authority for doctrine, conduct, teaching, ministry, and ecclesiastical determinations.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJB
FAITH AND TEACHING
Our doctrinal foundation
King James Bible authority and the Pauline dispensational identity of This Grace Bible Churches.
The Gospel of Christ
“For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”1 Corinthians 15:3–4 KJB
TGBC teaches salvation by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work. Religious ceremonies, church membership, giving, and personal works are not presented as a means of earning justification.
Foundational teaching
The Gospel of Christ
Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 KJB
Grace through faith
Salvation is received by grace through faith in Christ’s finished work, apart from human works as a means of obtaining salvation.
Ephesians 2:8–9 KJB
Right division
All Scripture is inspired and profitable. TGBC recognizes distinctions concerning God’s dealings with Israel and the Church, the Body of Christ.
2 Timothy 2:15 KJB
Paul and the Mystery
TGBC recognizes Paul’s distinctive apostleship to the Gentiles and the revelation concerning the present Dispensation of the Grace of God.
Romans 11:13; Ephesians 3:1–9 KJB
The Body of Christ
TGBC distinguishes the one Body, one new man, and new creature from Israel’s prophetic kingdom program.
Ephesians 2:15–16; 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJB
Assembly practice and offices
TGBC does not recognize water baptism as a required ordinance for salvation, membership in the Body of Christ, or participation in TGBC fellowship. It does not impose the Lord’s Supper as a required ordinance upon the Body of Christ.
The recognized ecclesiastical offices are Bishop and Deacon. TGBC does not establish Pastor as a separate office. Ordination recognizes demonstrated qualification and remains subject to continuing doctrinal and conduct requirements.
TGBC distinguishes the catching away of the Body of Christ, as revealed through Paul, from Christ’s prophetic return connected with Israel and the nations.
CHARTER · VERSION 6 · 10 OCTOBER 2026
The Praeceptorium: permanent doctrinal fidelity
The Circle of the Elders is the Praeceptorium, the internal teaching and oversight Order within This Grace Bible Churches. Bishop Wesley Ray, Founding Bishop, is the original and sole Praeceptorius. His personal title is exclusive and does not transfer through incapacity, death, temporary appointment, or succession.
The foremost judgment of the Order is fidelity to the Gospel of Christ in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB, sound doctrine, the King James Bible, and Pauline Dispensational Doctrine. Article I-A sets permanent limits on every authority created by the Charter.
The Order shall not go to Greek or Hebrew for its studies or attempt to change or supposedly correct the King James Bible. It shall avoid corrupt doctrines and religious influences contrary to its foundations, and shall not practice, require, or authorize water baptism for the Church, the Body of Christ.
Membership requires separate qualification as a bishop or elder and express admission. Temporary continuity uses an accepted Acting Overseeing Bishop, a named alternate, and an administrative fallback within existing authority. Incapacity never becomes permanent succession.
Document status: Version 6 is a revised draft, operative only upon authorized adoption. Publication does not certify adoption.
Identity and House to House Assembly
Our identity
This Grace Bible Churches, the Circle of the Elders (the Order, the Praeceptorium), and Church in Thy House are not a denomination, are not part of a denomination, are not a religion, and are not part of Christianity. They are not Jewish and are not Catholic. They are not corruptors of the Word of God.
Our assembly and practice
We are not part of the "corporate" American Christian Church setup. We have no religious buildings, statues, baptistries, altars, or pastors, and none of the trappings of the religion known as Christianity.
Saved believers gathering house to house
This Grace Bible Churches consists of true saved believers who rightly divide the word of truth and meet house to house. Church in Thy House is the mode by which This Grace Bible Churches gathers together. The Gospel of Christ that saves today is found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJB. Our standard for rightly dividing the word of truth is 2 Timothy 2:15 KJB.
King James Bible only
We use only King James Bibles: the 1769 edition of the 1611, Pure Cambridge Text. The King James Bible is our final written authority. We do not change, supposedly correct, or corrupt the Word of God.
The Order and the Bishop title
The Circle of the Elders, the Order, and the Praeceptorium name the same internal teaching and oversight body within This Grace Bible Churches. Praeceptorius is the Bishop title within that body. Bishop Wesley Ray is the original and sole Praeceptorius; admission to the Circle does not confer that title. Within This Grace Bible Churches, Bishop Wesley Ray is known as the Founding Bishop.