It is a blessing to study God’s Word and to be ministered to through it. The writer of Hebrews makes a statement in chapter 6, that will bless a redeemed and blood bought child of God: “We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul.” He goes on to remind us that […]
At BBC we continue our study through Exodus and were reminded again by the preached Word of God that the Lord is mighty in power and merciful in His provision of deliverance. Though God’s Holy judgement is certain, He has made provision through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. All those who repent of […]
A quick note of thanks to open this week’s writing for our Pastors and Pastor Appreciation At BBC, we are thankful for the faithful preaching, teaching, and study of God’s Word. October is Pastor Appreciation month, and we are certainly thankful for our pastors. Pastor Zad Tomberlin is our senior Pastor at Bethlehem, and we […]
We have security because we serve the Lord of Glory. His Word brings us clarity, comfort and confidence for every season of the disciple’s life. The Psalms carry spirit breathed power and encouragement by what they reveal about God and often times give a voice to our thoughts and hearts. Much of the Psalms were […]
There are many who start their Monday with heavy hearts. Loss, pain, ailments, afflictions, tests and trials bring heaviness as we navigate life. It’s in these times that we are encouraged to, as the songwriter put it, “turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full, in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow […]
Opinions, data, and information change minute to minute. In a world full of constant change, there is one thing that is unchanging. It is constant, It is – the Word of God. The Holy Bible is not an ensemble of stories, poetry and moral thoughts —it is His Word. Scripture was breathed out by God […]
Yesterday was a great day of encouragement at Bethlehem Baptist Church. We were blessed to witness believer’s baptism, and come to The Lord’s Table together in communion. We were exhorted in God’s Word that God delivers his people for a purpose – to worship. Our passage in Exodus showed us that there are distinctive differences […]
As the hymn writer Albert Brumley composed, it is a grand and glorious feeling to be a child of God. On this Monday, it is a blessing to recount much of what God is teaching us at Bethlehem Baptist Church through His Word. Our discipleship class focused on the Identity of a Disciple and, as […]
Darkness is nothing new. From the very beginning after the fall, the world has been saturated in sin, brokenness, and an ongoing rebellion against a Holy God. John’s Gospel reminds us there was also light, and that light is Jesus Christ: “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light […]
Discernment is a concept referenced frequently in scripture, but what does it actually mean? Every Disciple of Jesus Christ should have a filter – and we’re not talking about the ones you use to make your Facebook or Instagram photos look better. This is the kind of filter that will guard your soul and keep […]