Peace is something sought after, sold, bought and bargained for in the world. It is without a doubt one of the most desired pursuits. Just look through the annals of history and you can see how each generation has devised plans to take hold of it. Countless amounts of money have been spent to secure […]
The season of Advent brings us an opportunity to refresh our hearts to the truths of Jesus Christ. Al Mohler with a quote from the SBTS Advent Guide shares, “Advent is the church learning to wait well. We rehearse the promises already fulfilled in Christ, even as we long for the promises yet to be […]
Thanksgiving presents a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember. Not just to take stock of our blessings, but to look upward. To set our eyes above and gaze adoringly to the majesty of our God. May we take this time to remember the rescuer, the redeemer and the one who restores. Psalm 107 is […]
Vance Havner made the statement, “The Bible is either absolute or it becomes obsolete.” When the disciple of Jesus Christ considers this statement, we are reminded that God has given us His Word fully and finally. We are a blessed people who have access to His infallible, inerrant, authoritative Word. With Havner’s statement, the text […]
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 […]