Bay Ridge Christian Church

A sacrament is a special symbol given by God to His people that, when received in faith, serves as a sign and seal of His promises to us, functions as a means of grace to strengthen us, and through which we testify of our faith in Him and His promises. Romans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Romans 6:3-4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/understanding-the-...

Though God often hides His face, He has not hidden His heart. He rules by providence and reveals Himself in Jesus Christ, who showed us the face of God and supplied grace and love enough to save the world. Isaiah 45:15 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-hidden-god-who-saves-and-rules/

Luke 15 is an invitation of grace for the outcasts and a warning for the insiders. It's not about morality (just do the right thing), and it's more than God's pursuit of us (but not less), it's a warning meant to inspire us towards repentance, joy, and embracing a grace for the outcasts. Luke 15 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/Grace-for-the-Outcasts/

The story of the first Christmas, recorded in Matthew 1 and 2, is full of surprises, each of which reveals an aspect of the Gospel that still has the power to amaze us today. Matthew 1-2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christmas-surprises/

In a stunning Christmas surprise, the Magi - pagan scholars skilled in religious texts, dreams, and the stars - become the first Gentile worshipers of Jesus, foreshadowing God’s plan to call followers from every nation. Matthew 2:1-23 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-worshipers/

In a surprising twist, the news about Jesus unmasked three responses still common today: Herod’s hostile fear, the religious leader’s complacent indifference, and the Magi’s joyful worship. Matthew 2:1-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-reactions/

Jesus' miraculous conception confronted Joseph and Mary with a scandalous, faith-testing situation that required radical obedience, revealing how God fulfills His ancient promises through the most surprising means. Matthew 1:18-25 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-pregnancy/

Matthew’s genealogy presents Jesus as the royal Son of David, the promised Seed of Abraham who will bless all nations, and the Savior who redeems a family tree—and a world—marred by startling sin and scandal. Matthew 1:1-17 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surprise-family-tree/

Christians are called to uphold the living apostolic tradition—not as empty ritual, but as the unchanging truth received with a faith that is alive, growing, and joyfully obedient to God’s Word. Matthew 15:6-9; 1 Corinthians 11:2; 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (ESV) For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-living-tradition/

All Christians are called to be part of local churches where they are led and cared for by elders, worship God, learn the Scripture, receive the sacraments, pray together, serve one another, and carry out the Great Commission together. 1 Corinthians 1:1-2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-local-church/

Christians believe in God’s one Church, which is composed of all who believe in Jesus Christ, is set upon the foundation of Jesus Christ laid by the apostles, and is built through the ages by the work of the Spirit to be the dwelling place of God in the earth. Ephesians 2:19-22 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-church/

Christians believe in the Trinity - the one true God eternally exists as 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 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-trinity/

Christians believe that Jesus is the One True God, our Creator and Redeemer, Who became human for us and for our salvation. John 1:1-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/we-believe-in-the-deity-of-christ/

The Friend of Sinners is a scandal to the self-righteous, but the only hope for those who know their shame and seek forgiveness. Luke 7:36-50 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/scandalous-grace/

God's mercy often challenges our sense of fairness, but it also enables us to align our hearts to His. Jonah 3 & 4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/when-mercy-feels-unfair/

The book of Ruth concludes with a beautiful picture of redemption through love, as Boaz and Ruth are united in marriage, Naomi's emptiness is filled with an heir, and God's greater plan unfolds through the lineage that leads to David—and ultimately to Jesus. Ruth 4 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/redeemed-by-love/

In his willingness to serve as a kinsman-redeemer, Boaz points forward to our true Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus, who redeems, frees, protects, and defends His people. Ruth 3 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/restoration-through-a-kinsman-redeemer-2/

What the Old Covenant demands, the New Covenant promises to accomplish in God’s unmerited covenant people through Christ’s sacrifice and priestly intercession for them. Hebrews 8:8-12 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/the-glory-of-the-new-covenant/

God creates a glimmer of hope for Naomi and Ruth through three means: His providential orchestration, Ruth's diligent work, and Boaz's redemptive kindness. Ruth 2 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glimmer-of-hope

When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes clearly, but He will bring us through the bitter valley to restore our hope. Ruth 1 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/through-the-bitter-valley/

Jesus prays that God would have glory through him, so that God’s people can have eternal life. John 17:1-5 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/a-glorious-prayer

Christians live with confident hope as they look forward to Christ’s return: present suffering will pass, all things will be renewed, and we will share in Christ’s glory forever. Romans 8:18-25 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-of-glory/

Christian hope, anchored in Christ Himself, defeats death by guaranteeing believers an uninterrupted union with Jesus - from death, through resurrection, and into eternal life. 
 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-death/

In times of despair, Christians sustain hope in God by remembering His past faithfulness, experiencing His Presence through the means of grace He has given us, and anticipating His promised deliverance. Psalms 42-43 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/christ-our-hope-in-times-of-despair/

Surrender is a voluntary act of the will to submit every part of our life to God, trusting Him as Father, Savior, Comforter, and King. Philippians 3:3-11 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/surrendered/