God’s new deal isn’t just for the Israelites but for all people. It’s a deal that promises salvation and eternal life to all who accept it. However, this new deal also required a monumental, unfathomable sacrifice.

In the Old Testament, God made a deal with the Israelites. He promised to bless and protect them if they lived according to His law. Unfortunately, no one was able to perfectly live up to God’s law. Thankfully, God promised to one day initiate a new deal with the Israelites that would supersede the old deal.

You have with you, at all times, the best gift in the world. That gift is Jesus Christ, and the reward is eternal. Now, how do we share this gift?

The concept of “fearing God” seems antiquated in our modern society, especially when you consider that the God of the Bible presents himself to us as our loving father. Why would we fear our loving father? And why, would the Bible blatantly instruct us to “fear God.”

The God of the Bible is up to something. He is a mastermind with a master plan, and nothing will stop him from seeing his plan through to the end.

According to the Bible, God created the universe and humankind. He is responsible for giving each of us life. Beyond the gift of our existence, what exactly does God owe us?

God does not need us to defend him. We are allowed to be uneasy and uncomfortable with the decisions God has made throughout human history.

The God of the Bible is actually on our side. Even when we mess up, he still wants what’s best for us. In fact, he will even help us clean up our messes, if we let him.

Hope Community Church has never been about trying to make people more religious. In fact, we want to encourage people to give up their religion in exchange for a relationship.

A celebration of the history of First Baptist Church of Ridley Park and Hope Community Church.