FAQ

This is a difficult question, both because we aren't a part of an umbrella organisation, and because people have different ideas of what it means to be "Lutheran" or "Baptist" or "Pentecostal". Therefore, we would rather describe what we believe than identify us with one specific group. See what we believe here.  

Under are some short descriptions of what characterises us, with similarities and differences to different denominations.

We believe that people are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. We believe that the Scriptures (the Bible) alone are the guideline for the church's faith and practices.

We practice baptism for those that understand and confess the gospel, but those who were baptised as a baby who trust in Christ are welcome to participate in communion and to be a member of our congregation.

We believe that the Spirit is personal and active today, and that God still performs miracles and supernatural healing. However we believe that our focus shouldn't be on miracles, but on teaching and following the Scriptures, knowing that God is the one who gives both health and sickness to His glory.

We believe that God is completely sovereign in the election of individuals to salvation, and at the same time that it is His will that every person be saved. However it is only those that sincerely seek God that are saved. This is a mystery for us, in the same way that it was a mystery in the Old Testament that God could both be just and justify those who trusted in God. 

We believe that the focus in a church service should be exalting God and preaching the Scriptures, and that each part of the service should help people get to know God better and glorify Him. 

We preach the Bible, mostly verse-for-verse. There are many different viewpoints among us about various topics – on politics, end times, baptism, etc – but we share the common belief that the Bible is our final authority when we discuss disagreements, and try to focus on the same things the Bible focuses on. 

Those who wish to do so meet at 10:15am for a short prayer meeting. 

Our church service starts at 11:00am. Most Sundays follow this order: 2 songs, a Bible reading, 1 more song, preaching for about 40 minutes, 2 songs, information about the week ahead, and communion. Sometimes there are other things happening in addition, like a baptism, congregation meeting, baby blessings, etc. 

After communion, we eat a warm meal together, so that we can stay longer and encourage one another. Most people stay for 1-3 hours after the service for fellowship, which is an important part of the meeting. 

Communion is held weekly, with alcohol-free wine and gluten-free bread.

Kristian and Daniel our the leaders, and you can contact them at post@bibelkirken.no if you have any questions. For more, see here

Translation at Bibelkirken Oslo:
Our Sunday services are in Norwegian. We offer translation of the Sunday service into English every week. The translation is simultaneous, and is sent over our Discord channel.
To get access to the translation:

1. Download Discord
2. Create a profile
3. Please ask us for the Discord link. The translator is easy to spot in church.
4. Join the translation group via this Discord link. The translation is accessed at the same link every Sunday.

The Sunday service songs usually include both Norwegian and English songs. 


For the time being (April 2023), these weekly meetings are held in English:

• The Monday evening ladies´ Bible study
• The Thursday evening Bible study for both ladies and men
• At most of our other meetings, you are free to participate in English if you prefer.
• At the summer Bible camp and the fall conference Sammen for evangeliet (Together for the Gospel), we usually offer translation to English