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
Wear It Well (Part 2) (Proverbs 3:21–35)
Having seen some of the promises that attend the wisdom of trusting God (vv. 1–12), and having observed what should be the norm for every Christian—blessedness, happiness (vv. 13–20)—we now complete our study of Proverbs 3 with a look at more benefits that attend the life of wisdom; blessings that accompany the life lived within the boundaries of God’s rules (vv. 21–35). Again, this should be the desire of every parent for their child; it should be the desire for every child of God. This is … [Read More...]
Cold-Footed Redemption (Ruth 3:1–18)
On 26 April 2005, 32-year-old Jennifer Wilbanks disappeared from her home in Duluth, Georgia, just four days before her wedding. The disappearance sparked a nationwide search and a great deal of speculation as to what had happened, including suspicions that her fiancé had murdered her. On 29 April, the eve of her wedding day, she called her fiancé from Albuquerque, New Mexico, claiming that she had been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a Hispanic male and Caucasian female. Authorities were … [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