“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” ~ Matthew 5:13

WHAT IS SALT?

SALT is a monthly study that builds faithful gatherings of Biblically and Civically engaged Christians through their churches, Bible studies and small groups.

Informed, connected Christians can strategically impact their communities through love and truth.

SALT study/discussion groups can easily be incorporated into your current Bible studies, or they can stand separately -- whether in homes or at your church!

WHY SHOULD A CHRISTIAN ENGAGE?

Many Christians are uninformed on cultural happenings and hesitant to apply their convictions and values in the public sphere, so their voice is silenced. People in our communities suffer from the lack of salt and light.

Because Jesus calls us to bring His Love and Truth into the world. We see the fallout in our schools, our culture and our government. All people need prayer, as well as admonishment.

"I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in authority so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” (1Tim 2:1-2)

Because the world is hurting from lack of Love WITH Truth

“Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and one who turns aside from evil, makes himself a prey. Now the Lord saw, and it was displeasing in his sight that there was no justice.” (Isaiah 59: 14-15)

Because God is displeased when justice, righteousness and truth are missing. And WE become prey to evil if we turn away

“'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of armies.” (Zech 4:6)

Because those in the Spirit bring the power of God to heal and accomplish His will.

WHAT IS SALT’S STATEMENT OF FAITH?

THE BIBLE: The Old and New Testaments are God’s word. The Bible is accurate, authoritative and applicable to our everyday lives.

GOD: There's one eternal God who is the Creator of all things. He exists in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He is totally loving and completely holy.

JESUS CHRIST: The Lord Jesus Christ, as both God and man, is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross in our place and rose again to prove His victory and empower us for life.

SIN: Humans were created in the image of God, but we sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death which is separation from God. All human beings are born separated from God with a sinful nature.

SALVATION: Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice. All who personally place their faith in Him are redeemed and justified on the basis of His shed blood.

RESURRECTION & RETURN: Jesus was crucified and died. But after three days, He arose, later ascended into heaven, and now He's our High Priest and Advocate. Because of His atonement, we who trust in Him will also receive resurrection in His imminent return.

THE HOLY SPIRIT & BELIEVERS: All who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God, a relationship in which they are eternally secure.

WHO SHOULD BE A SALT LEADER?

Any Christian can lead a SALT group. We make it easy so leaders spend less than 4 hours per month.

If you currently lead a Bible study or are an active participant in a Christian study group, the SALT content can be incorporated into your curriculum.

We will provide you with all of the content to lead these monthly meetings!