Still on the fence?

10 July 2014

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"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles." (Acts 2:41-43)
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Have you felt the love of Christ dwelling in you? Has the gospel been a message of comfort to you because you see yourself as one of those for whom Jesus died?

Then, what are you waiting for? – Follow the Lord, STEADFASTLY.

Those that continued steadfastly and faithfully were not just the Apostles or those that had been with Jesus while He dwelt here on earth. The 3,000 people that were just converted and baptized were immediately stedfast as well!

Now, back to my questions. I am not asking these questions to those who have not been converted and baptized. The ones in the text had already taken that step.

I am talking to the ones for whom church has become a routine or tradition. I am talking to those who once had a passion for Christ but the pages of their Bibles have not seen the light of day for some time. I am talking to those who are church leaders that need to lead once again. I am talking to fathers who have neglected their duties as Christ in the home. I am talking to those who are still debating about whether or not they should attend church every Sunday. I am talking to those preachers who have fallen into a rut and have stopped shouting glory from the pulpit! I am talking to...you fill in the blank.

Do you love the Lord as much as He loves you? Then, show Him that love today, and tomorrow. Be STEADFAST!

Remember:

"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (Luke 12:48b)

Jesus gave His life for you! He gave you eternal life! You will be with Him forever!

Is it unreasonable for us to give Him our lives every day while we still live in this world?

After years in the church, are you still on the fence?

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Welcome

Brentwood Hills Primitive Baptist Church is a community of believers working together to transform our lives to the image of Jesus Christ. We believe it is our duty and privilege to live the gospel of the doctrines of grace in such a way as to edify the families within our church and other children of God in our community. Through regular worship based on strong Biblical principles, fellowship, admonishment, and outreach, we glory in the grace of the sovereign God working in our lives thereby showing the Spirit of God in the world.

Brentwood Hills was organized in 1906 in Fort Worth, Texas as Laodicea Primitive Baptist Church. You can find much of the history of the church, as well as other churches here: Primitive Baptist History Database

We identify ourselves as an old-line Primitive Baptist church. If you read our Articles of Faith, you’ll see that we hold to such doctrines as the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible. We recognize the King James Version (KJV) as the only English translation worthy of being called the Bible. We believe in salvation solely by the grace of a sovereign God. We believe that Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, came to the earth to do the will of His Father, which was to deliver from the sentence of death all those the Father gave Him before the world began. We believe that Jesus fully satisfied the Father by atoning for all the sins of all His people. In time, we believe the Holy Spirit comes to each person that belongs to Jesus and regenerates them. Then (and only then) can anyone have faith, which is a fruit of the Spirit, by which you are able to believe the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether or not you ever hear the gospel, or believe it if you did hear it, or obey it if you did believe it, rest assured that Jesus will remain forever faithful to you because, if He died for you, He will never deny that you belong to Him.

We believe that everyone for whom Christ died will without fail be raised again from the dead to a glorified life. Even if we are alive when He returns to raise the dead, we shall be changed to a glorified life. All the Redeemed will meet the Lord in the air. Then He will take us to Heaven and there we shall forever be with the Lord. The wicked will be raised at the same time as the righteous, but the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment along with Satan and his angels. Until that glorious day when Christ returns to raise the dead, He has provided a place for His people to find rest for their souls. This place is the Church. Jesus Christ set-up His church on this earth before His death on the Cross. The church is there for those of His people who have come to believe that God saved them by His Son, Jesus Christ. To believe that Christ “paid it all” gives believers the strongest motivation to serve Him. Once enlightened to this glorious truth, then the child of God should feel an obligation to become and remain an active member of the His church. To serve the Lord in His church makes for one of the great blessings to experience this side of Heaven. It fulfills you to serve in His church and it gives your life purpose and meaning.

Living in Liberty

Elder Bryce Lowrance

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