We affirm that the mission of the church is the Great Commission: “Make

disciples of all nations” by baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit and by teaching them to observe everything that Jesus

commands us. God has commissioned local churches, acting corporately, to

teach everything Jesus commanded and to equip saints for their various

ministries. While Christians care about alleviating present earthly

suffering, we care especially about alleviating eternal suffering by

verbally proclaiming Jesus as Savior and Lord and calling all to repent and

believe.

–Bethlehem Baptist Church Elders, “Ethnic Harmony Affirmations & Denials”

We affirm that the mission of the church is the Great Commission: “Make

disciples of all nations” by baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son,

and Holy Spirit and by teaching them to observe everything that Jesus

commands us. God has commissioned local churches, acting corporately, to

teach everything Jesus commanded and to equip saints for their various

ministries. While Christians care about alleviating present earthly

suffering, we care especially about alleviating eternal suffering by

verbally proclaiming Jesus as Savior and Lord and calling all to repent and

believe.

–Bethlehem Baptist Church Elders, “Ethnic Harmony Affirmations & Denials”

The death of Jesus is the pivotal event of human history, and everything

needs to be understood in light of that.

— Alistair Begg

On the cross, Christ wins through losing, triumphs through defeat, achieves power through weakness and service, comes to wealth through giving all away. — Tim Keller

[Jesus] took our place, he was condemned for us! He is our representative man. He died, “the righteous for the unrighteous,” that he might “bring you to God” (1 Pet. 3:18). But because he took our place at the judgment, and faced our charges, and bore our judgment, we can go free. — Bruce Milne

The Lord puts a special honour upon baptism, and it would be ill for us to neglect that which he so evidently esteems. Do not make any mistake, and imagine that immersion in water can wash away sin; but do remember that if the Lord puts this outward profession side by side with the washing away of sins it is not a trifling matter. — C. H. Spurgeon

Be careful to make a good improvement of precious time. —David Brainerd

I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never happened. — Mark Twain

Thou art coming to a King, Large petitions with thee bring; For His grace and power are such, None can ever ask too much; None can ever ask too much — John Newton