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DOCTRINE

Statement of Faith and Foundational Doctrine

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THIS GRACE BIBLE CHURCHES | STATEMENT OF FAITH | KJB Page 1 THIS GRACE BIBLE CHURCHES A PAULINE DISPENSATIONAL ASSEMBLY STATEMENT OF FAITH & FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINE King James Bible (KJB) - Final Written Authority Founding Bishop Wesley Scott Ray | Principal Office: Tyler, Texas PREAMBLE This Grace Bible Churches (TGBC), an independent, unincorporated religious association, adopts this Statement of Faith & Foundational Doctrine to set forth the foundational doctrine referenced by the Constitution, Bylaws, Circle of the Elders Charter, Code of Doctrine, Conduct & Ecclesiastical Discipline, and official doctrinal position papers. This Statement is subordinate to the King James Bible and shall be interpreted consistently with the Constitution and other superior governing instruments of TGBC. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." - 2 Timothy 2:15 KJB ARTICLE I - THE WORD OF GOD TGBC believes that God inspired His Word and preserved His Word. The King James Bible, Authorized Version of 1611 received in its standardized 1769 textual tradition, is the official Bible and final written authority of TGBC for faith, doctrine, conduct, preaching, teaching, ministry, assembly order, and ecclesiastical determinations. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJB "The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." - Psalm 12:6-7 KJB No creed, constitution, bishop, elder, council, tradition, commentary, translation committee, doctrinal paper, or administrative policy stands above the Word of God. ARTICLE II - THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TGBC shall faithfully proclaim for salvation today the Gospel of Christ declared by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4: Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, He was buried, and He rose again the third day according to the scriptures. "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 shall not substitute a ritual, institution, sacrament, law work, human achievement, or another saving message for the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. ARTICLE III - SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH TGBC teaches salvation by the grace of God through faith, apart from human works as a means of obtaining salvation. The sinner is justified by God's grace through faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9 KJB

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THIS GRACE BIBLE CHURCHES | STATEMENT OF FAITH | KJB Page 2 ARTICLE IV - RIGHT DIVISION TGBC teaches the Word of God according to the command to rightly divide the Word of Truth. Scripture is all inspired and profitable, while distinctions made by God concerning persons, dispensations, promises, covenants, prophecy, and Mystery are to be recognized rather than confused. ARTICLE V - THE DISTINCTIVE APOSTLESHIP OF PAUL TGBC recognizes the distinctive apostleship and ministry of the Apostle Paul to the Gentiles and the revelation committed to him concerning the present Dispensation of the Grace of God. Pauline doctrine is central to TGBC's teaching concerning the Church, the Body of Christ. ARTICLE VI - THE REVELATION OF THE MYSTERY TGBC teaches the revelation of the Mystery concerning the Church, the Body of Christ, made known through the Apostle Paul. TGBC distinguishes that Mystery from the prophetic program spoken by the prophets concerning Israel and the nations. ARTICLE VII - ISRAEL AND THE BODY OF CHRIST TGBC maintains a distinction between God's prophetic program concerning Israel and the revelation of the Mystery concerning the Church, the Body of Christ. TGBC shall not teach that the Body of Christ is a continuation or replacement of Israel's prophetic kingdom program. ARTICLE VIII - ONE BODY, ONE NEW MAN, NEW CREATURE TGBC identifies the present Church as the Body of Christ and teaches the Pauline identity of the one Body, the one new man, and the new creature. This identity is not treated as a continuation of Israel's kingdom program. ARTICLE IX - WATER BAPTISM TGBC does not recognize water baptism as a required ordinance for salvation, membership in the Body of Christ, or participation in TGBC fellowship. ARTICLE X - THE LORD'S SUPPER TGBC does not recognize observance of the Lord's Supper as a required ordinance imposed upon the Body of Christ. ARTICLE XI - THE CATCHING AWAY AND PROPHETIC RETURN TGBC distinguishes the catching away of the Body of Christ, as revealed through Paul, from the prophetic return of Christ connected with the things spoken by the prophets concerning Israel and the nations. ARTICLE XII - ECCLESIASTICAL OFFICES The recognized ecclesiastical offices of TGBC are Bishop and Deacon. TGBC does not establish Pastor as a separate ecclesiastical office. Participation in the Circle of the Elders is an ecclesiastical governing designation and does not create a third ordained office. ARTICLE XIII - QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE Bishops and Deacons shall be examined according to the Pauline qualifications applicable to their offices. Ordination recognizes demonstrated qualification; it does not manufacture spiritual qualification, impart salvation, or confer apostolic succession. TGBC understands the phrase 'husband of one wife' within the complete Pauline qualifications and does not treat a bare history of divorce or remarriage as an automatic, universal disqualification without examination of the man, his present conduct, doctrine, household, testimony, and circumstances.

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THIS GRACE BIBLE CHURCHES | STATEMENT OF FAITH | KJB Page 3 ARTICLE XIV - FOUNDING BISHOP AND CONTINUITY Wesley Scott Ray is the one and only Founding Bishop of This Grace Bible Churches and shall serve in that historical office for the duration of his natural life. The title shall never be transferred, inherited, recreated, or bestowed upon another individual. Following his natural death, the office and title of Founding Bishop permanently cease, and succession shall proceed according to the Constitution, Bylaws, Circle Charter, and Founding Bishop & Succession Declaration. ARTICLE XV - RELIGIOUS AND ECCLESIASTICAL IDENTITY TGBC is an independent, unincorporated religious association and Pauline Dispensational Assembly. It shall not place itself under external denominational or ecclesiastical control contrary to its Constitution. Its doctrine, ministry credentials, discipline, fellowship, assembly recognition, and internal spiritual government shall be administered through its duly adopted ecclesiastical processes. ARTICLE XVI - DOCTRINAL INTEGRITY This Statement establishes foundational doctrine. Official doctrinal position papers may explain these subjects in greater detail but shall not contradict this Statement, the Constitution, or the King James Bible. No subordinate policy, resolution, charter, credential, or administrative act may alter TGBC's foundational doctrine contrary to superior governing documents. ADOPTION Upon formal adoption, this Statement of Faith & Foundational Doctrine shall be entered in the Master Governing Document Register and retained among the permanent ecclesiastical records of This Grace Bible Churches. Founding Bishop: Wesley Scott Ray Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

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.

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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.

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