1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received:
that Christ died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures,
that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received:
that Christ died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures,
that he was buried,
that he was raised on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
Blog Updates
The Worship and Work of Church Membership
February 21st, 2023
This Sunday, February 26, we will begin a new Sunday School series entitled The Worship and Work of Church Membership.In this series we will examine the responsibilities given to those in church membership throughout the Scriptures, and we will teach on the following duties of fellowship:The duties of assembly and identification with the saintsThe duties of members to elders, and members to one an...
Foundations in 2023
February 10th, 2023
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:10–11 In each new year, the elders present a focal point for OBC to pray about and aim towards. In 2021, the theme was “...
Upcoming Parent Commissioning
February 9th, 2023
As a family of believers centered on the gospel, we are committed to supporting families and faith. And at the last Sunday of this month, on Sunday, February 26, we invite parents with young children to a one-week class on the importance of raising children in the context of the local church. What can a parent expect from the church? How does the church encourage and equip parents and children to ...
A Killer Confession, A Priestly Pardon(er)
February 1st, 2023
*Many of the thoughts and ideas from this blog were shaped by, and based on, the book What Happens When We Worship by Jonathan Landry Cruse.1 John 1:8-9If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sinsand to cleanse us from all unrighteousnessThe decision of whether or not we confess our sins can be kil...