Community Bible Study

I have been participating in the Community Bible Study in Brazil for the past year, we now working through our third book of the Bible. This program has been life-changing for me. The teaching is clear and enriching, and I’ve grown more in understanding and in faith than I thought possible in such a short time. The discussion times are meaningful, and the sense of community and support is strong. I’m deeply grateful for this study—it challenges me and helps me apply scripture in my daily life. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to deepen their walk with God and really know the Word.

I've just finished my first year of CBS class, studying Matthew. Being raised in a strict Catholic family, and attending Catholic school, this was the absolute best experience of my adult life. I made many friends, and was very comfortable sharing my personal opinions. I literally walked away a different person. If you are are considering joining, do not hesitate. I personally, enjoy the fellowship and human interaction of the in person sessions, so the online classes would not interest me. The one on one is so fun!

I first joined in 1980 and had the privilege to serve as a Teaching Director for 40 years. Now we have a group of 22 studying Romans with CBS Engaging the Word materials in our Buckingham Senior Living community. Its

The first thing you need to be aware of is that CBS was started by Presbyterians. For those not studied in apologetics, Presbyterians are Calvanists. They do include and welcome all denominations for "anyone seeking the truth." The "truth" is taught in the Presbyterian interpretation of scripture. The rules of CBS, as stated by them, are, we cannot speak politics, bring up authors names or names of books, etc. We stick only to scripture. Good rules, especially since you're accepting and supposedly respectful of all denominations, right? Then why does CBS leadership get to use quotes from their favorite authors and ministers? I would say their rule is dishonest, and in the world we live in today of lies, we must be very clear. The rules should stage this on their website. "We believe in TULIP and teach from a Calvanist perspective. The members of CBS are not allowed to bring up politics, name authors, or ministers. The CBS leadership is allowed to quote authors and ministers from a vetted list of authors and ministers provided by the leadership of CBS." Why aren't the rules very clear? Folks, if you, like me, are passionate about the truth. Or you know that it is impossible for any modern-day interpretations of scripture to be more accurate than the ancient Christians understood close to the time of Jesus, then this is not the Bible study for you. If we ate truly scriptural, then No One should bring in politics, authors or ministers points of view. Read only from scripture. That's true honesty.

My wife has been attending and involved with Community Bible Study for over 12 years and I am in my fifth year. The longer that I am involved with them the more impressed I have become. The organization’s work is excellent and it is all done in a caring environment. I recommend CBS to anyone who is interested in an in-depth Bible study. They have many different types of groups available. Groups for men, women, married couples, young adults, teenagers, just to name a few. Everyone is welcomed.