Bay Ridge Christian Church

Jesus was rejected by humanity, but He is the Chief Cornerstone of God’s Temple and the King of all the nations. Isaiah 49:5-7

Jesus is the Dawning Light, breaking through the darkness in our life to give life, freedom, and joy. Isaiah 9:1-2

Jesus is the key of David, who unlocks the shackles and frees the captives from the dark dungeons of sin, brings us into the light and opens the gates of heaven for us to have eternal fellowship with the triune God. Isaiah 22:22

Jesus is the Root of Jesse, Who sustains and nourishes God’s people through every season of life, restoring them to God’s favor and producing fruit in them and throughout the earth. Isaiah 11:1, 10-12

Jesus is the LORD Who saves, delivering His people from sin, restoring them to God’s favor and blessing and drawing them close to Himself. Isaiah 11:1-5; Isaiah 33:22

Jesus is anointed with the Spirit of wisdom to govern and order everything rightly, and as God’s Word of Wisdom He justifies and sanctifies us so that we may walk in the wisdom of holiness. Isaiah 11:1-5

Jon Hicks has worked with ICC to help the persecuted church around the world.

Can you live up to all of this perfectly? No. I have a natural tendency in thought, word, and deed to not love God and my neighbor as He has commanded. Romans 3:10-24

Can you summarize what God’s law commands you to do? All the law is summarized in these two commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, and with all of your soul, and with all of your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:34-40

Our afflictions are avenues for abundant comfort for the lost. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

What has God given to teach you his demand? God has given us His law, which is a reflection of His character, to teach us how to be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity. Romans 2:14-15; Ezekiel 20:11; James 2:12

What does God demand of you? God demands that I be perfect in holiness, love, and integrity. Matthew 5:48

What is God’s character like? God is perfect in holiness, love, and integrity. Isaiah 6:1-8

Every Christian is called to draw upon the strength of Christ to take a stand against Satan and his kingdom, praying for the spread of the Gospel and the kingdom of God. Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)

Every Christian is called to draw upon the power and blessing of being seated with Christ to enable them to develop a lifestyle that follows the biblical pattern for disciples. Ephesians 2:8-10; 4:1-3; 17-24 (ESV)

Every Christian is seated with Christ in heaven at God’s right hand and this reality is the basis and power for the whole Christian life. Ephesians 1:15-23; 2:4-7 (ESV)

The only way to gain Christ is to lose self and to open our lives to how, what, when, and where God is going. Mark 8:31-38

Is there more than One True God? No, there is only one true God. He eternally exists as the Trinity, one God in Three Persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Father, Son, and Spirit are distinct Persons, but are one in being, power, and glory. Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Psalm 23, along with its bookends, Psalm 22 and Psalm 24, show us the presence, the purpose, and the promise of Christ. Psalm 23: 1-6

Who is God? God is the Infinite, Eternal, Sovereign Creator of everything. Revelation 4:6-11

Christians are called to be grounded in a Christ-centered identity as they experience the ups and downs of life. 1 Peter 2:9 - 10

What must I know to be part of God’s people? To be part of God’s people I must know how great my sin is, how God has delivered me from my sin and misery through Christ, and how I can show my gratitude to God for delivering me and grow in my Christian life. Ephesians 2:1-10

The central message of the Bible is that God is bringing glory to Himself through the Person and work of Jesus Christ as He creates and redeems a people in whom He lives by His Spirit so that they will glorify and enjoy Him forever. John 17

Where do we learn how to glorify God and enjoy Him forever? In His Word, the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Why did God create humans? To glorify God and enjoy Him forever. 1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 16:11