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Getting Started

  • Welcome
  • Create Account
  • Navigate the App

Bible Reader

  • Browse Bible
  • Read Chapter
  • Translations

Ask AI

  • Ask a Question
  • Tradition Focus
  • Daily Limits

Bible Plans

  • Browse Plans
  • Enroll in Plan
  • Daily Reading

Study Groups

  • Discover Groups
  • Join a Group
  • Create Group

Subscription Tiers

  • Overview

Mobile App

  • Install on iOS
  • Install on Android

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues
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Join a Group

Study Groups
Study Groups

Connect with others by joining a study group.

Requirements

To join a group, you need:

  • A TheoScriptura account (free or paid)
  • To be signed in

Join a Public Group

  1. Browse available groups
  2. Find a group you'd like to join
  3. Tap Join Group
  4. You're now a member!

Open Groups

Join instantly — no approval needed.

Approval Required Groups

  1. Tap Request to Join
  2. Wait for the group leader to approve
  3. You'll be notified when accepted

Join a Private Group

Private groups require an invite:

  1. Get the invite link or code from a group member
  2. Open the link or enter the code
  3. Confirm you want to join
  4. You're added to the group

What Happens When You Join

When you join a group:

  • The linked reading plan is added to your account
  • You appear in the group's member list
  • You can see group progress and discussions
  • Your reading progress syncs with the group

View Your Groups

My Groups Page

  1. Tap More in navigation
  2. Select My Groups
  3. See all groups you've joined

Group Tabs

  • Active — Groups you're currently in
  • Created — Groups you've created (Scholar tier)

Group Limits

All tiers can join unlimited groups. Creating groups requires Scholar tier.

| Tier | Join Groups | Create Groups | |------|-------------|---------------| | Free | Unlimited | — | | Plus | Unlimited | — | | Scholar | Unlimited | Unlimited |

Leave a Group

If you want to leave:

  1. Go to My Groups
  2. Find the group
  3. Tap Leave Group
  4. Confirm your decision

You can rejoin public groups anytime. Private groups may require a new invite.

Next Steps

  • Group Reading Experience
  • Group Discussions