I recently read the autobiography of Andre Agassi, an American tennis player whose profession career spanned twenty years (1986–2006) and whose unorthodox apparel and attitude is widely credited with helping to revive the popularity of the sport by which he made his living. Agassi’s career was one of ups and downs. He first reached the World No. 1 ranking in 1995, but sank as low as World No. 141 before, against all expectations, returning to World No. 1 in 1999 and enjoying his most … [Read More...]
Bible Studies
The Wisdom of the Kingdom (Proverbs 4:1–9)
What comes into your mind when you think of wisdom? Perhaps wisdom connotes ideas of abstract insight and knowledge, of sages and professors, men and women way beyond my age. What comes into your mind when you think of wisdom? Let’s consider this question as we turn to Proverbs 4:1–9. Torah Obedience Chapter four falls within the broader context of chapters 1–9. The main theme of these chapters is the image of a father instructing his son. But it is not just any father and son relationship. … [Read More...]
Kingdom Authority (Mark 1:21–28)
Recently, we sang the decades-old song by Jack Hayford: “Majesty.” Its lyrics are simple but, well, majestic: Majesty, worship his majesty: Unto Jesus be all glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom, authority: Flows from his throne, unto his own, his anthem raise. In the passage before us we get a glimpse of the majestic authority—the kingdom authority—of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus had begun his public ministry of proclamation (vv. 14–15). In vv. 16–20, Jesus issued an authoritative … [Read More...]
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The Gospel
What is the gospel? In short, the gospel is the good news of what God has done for believing sinners in Jesus Christ. This is the essence of the gospel. But the gospel is not merely news to be reported (though it is that), it is also news that demands a response. We might arrange the … read more
Officers and Staff
The Bible teaches that there are two appointed church offices: elders and deacons. The qualifications for church officers are set forth very clearly in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. BBC is serious about biblically qualified men filling these offices. Below, we will introduce you to … Read more
Pursuing Membership
We are pleased that you have expressed interest in joining the membership of Brackenhurst Baptist Church. We are often asked what steps should be taken by those who desire to be members of our church. The decision to join in membership with a local church is a serious and … Read more