His death
Christ died for our sins.
This Grace Bible Churches · A Pauline Dispensational Assembly
A church gathered around the Gospel of Christ.
We meet in homes to study the King James Bible, fellowship in Christ, and preach the good news of His death, burial, and resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:1–4 · KJB
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.
His burial
He was buried.
His resurrection
He rose again the third day.
“Salute Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.”
Colossians 4:15 · KJBWelcome01 · The message 02 · The Word 03 · The assembly
Church in Thy House
The assembly is people gathered in Christ. Here the Gospel comes first, and every visitor can read Scripture and learn what This Grace Bible Churches teaches.
The Gospel of Christ
Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day.
Hear the Gospel →Study and read the KJB
Follow the Bible study from Romans through Philemon and open the complete King James Bible.
Begin Bible study →Faith and fellowship
Learn why the Body of Christ gathers in homes, then read our Statement of Faith.
What is Church in Thy House? →What is Church in Thy House?
The Body of Christ
Learn about our home assembly, following Paul as he follows Christ, and the King James Bible passages that explain the church as the Body of Christ.
What Is Church in Thy House?
Meet in homes
Gather with us around the King James Bible.
Request a home Bible study to read Scripture, ask questions, and learn the Gospel of Christ together. Tell us your general area and availability; church leadership will contact you to arrange the details.
Request a Home Bible Study“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,...” Acts 20:20 KJB
Rightly dividing the word of truth
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Trust the finished work of 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
The Gospel explainedThis Grace Bible Churches
Our church documents and Circle of the Elders
Foundation and organization
Read the Constitution, Bylaws, Statement of Faith, ministry policies, and administrative forms. Download the complete collection or select an individual document.
Church DocumentsCircle of the Elders
Learn about the Circle’s place within the governing framework of This Grace Bible Churches.
About the CircleOUR NAME IN SCRIPTURE
Why This Grace Bible Churches?
The exact consecutive phrase “this grace” occurs in four verses in the King James Bible, all in the epistles of the Apostle Paul. Romans 5:2 speaks of access by faith and our standing in grace. In 2 Corinthians 8:7 and 8:19, the immediate context is gracious giving and the administration of that gift. Ephesians 3:8 speaks of the grace given to Paul to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.Romans 5:2 KJB
Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.2 Corinthians 8:7 KJB
And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:2 Corinthians 8:19 KJB
Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;Ephesians 3:8 KJB
THE PRAECEPTORIUM AND THE PRAECEPTORIUS
The Order and the Founding Bishop’s exclusive title
Praeceptorium names the Circle of the Elders, the internal teaching and oversight Order within This Grace Bible Churches.
Praeceptorius is Bishop Wesley Ray’s exclusive personal ecclesiastical title. He is the original and sole Praeceptorius. Membership in the Circle, temporary appointment, incapacity, death, or succession does not confer or transfer that title.
These ecclesiastical designations create neither a separate legal entity nor a third ordained office. Sound doctrine, the Gospel of Christ, the King James Bible rightly divided, and Pauline Dispensational Doctrine govern the Order’s work.
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.
The Gospel of Christ · 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJBChrist died for our sins.
Christ died for our sins.
He was buried.
He rose again the third day.
Salvation is by grace through faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Trust His death for your sins, His burial, and His resurrection.
Religious membership, water baptism, giving, and works cannot earn salvation.
Study the Gospel of ChristRead the Gospel in the King James Bible
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
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