THE BIBLE

The bible is the menu that describes the meal of communing with God.  A restaurant customer does not study the menu and than leave without dinner.  The goal of Eternal Grace is to experience spiritual growth, supported on a foundation of scripture.

To merely study biblical healings without experiencing healing, is like studying a medical journal without performing surgery.  The issue is experiencing the bible, not just knowing it.  The Book of James says to be doers of the word, not hearers only.  We value teaching with an emphasis on doing.  We may have truth in our heads, but we need to get it in our hearts.

The word of God + the works of God = a walk with God.  Jesus said, "He that believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also, and greater works than these shall he do, because I go to the Father."

The Bible is our guide, with an emphasis on God's presence and love.  We ask questions to discover what it means to us today.  We approach the bible with a childlike openness to learn, rather than a know-it-all certainty that judges those with a different interpretation or level of understanding.  We come from diverse backgrounds.  Sometimes we may disagree agreeably.  What unifies us is our desire to do the works of Jesus: healing, restoring, and loving our neighbor, as we love ourselves.  We read the gospels and Book of Acts, not just as history books, but as models for church life.

Although our gatherings our Christ-centered, you are welcome whether you consider yourself a Christian or not.  We seek to grow by attraction, rather than promotion, so we do not seek to convert anyone by debate or manipulation.  We hope the presence of Christ where two or more gather in His name, will touch your heart with an awareness of God's love that attracts you to Him.

                                                            EMBRACE GRACE