Biblically Based, Christ Centered, Caring Community in Annapolis, MD
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Ever since the Fall, sin and culture have disintegrated community and encouraged isolation from God and one another.
Genesis 3:1-24
As the image of the Triune God, the Divine Community, humans are by nature a relational, created to be part of a community.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18-25
The One True God is the Holy Trinity – Three Persons in Perfect relationship from all eternity – the Divine Community.
Matthew 3:16-17; John 17:24
God calls His people to grow in their relationships with one another, building a close-knit community centered around Christ.
Matthew 18:19-20
Christians are called to embrace a local church where they live out their faith, and the universal Church, which is the fulness of Christ and the focus of God’s great promises.
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
As those who have been given new life in Christ, believers must put on the virtues that reflect the character of God shown to us in Christ, and they must walk in unity with the Church.
Colossians 3:12-17
A thriving church is a true community, centered on Christ, awed by God’s power, showing practical love, living life together, and experiencing God’s favor.
Acts 2:42-47
BRCC is called to glorify God by building and planting local churches that are biblically based, Christ-centered, caring communities, seeking to know Christ and make Him known.
1 Peter 2:4-10
As the people of God, we are to be a biblically based, Christ-centered, caring community.
1 Peter 2:4-10
Our love for one another shows the world that we are disciples of Jesus Christ.
John 13:31-35
As we walk in community with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.
Philippians 1:4-6
Paul urges believers to walk in community so that they can stand for the Gospel in the face of opposition.
Philippians 4:1-3
As citizens of heaven who have been blessed by God, we are to walk in humility before God and each other, which leads to unity in the church.
Philippians 2:1-4
God commands a blessing upon those who are in Christ and walk in unity with their fellow believers.
Psalm 133
Fellowship with others is an opportunity for us to show grace to others and to feel the Grace of God.
1 John 1:3-7
Our life of freedom in the Spirit is one of personal responsibility and mutual care, looking forward to our final reward. Galatians 6:1-10 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Intercessory prayer is a powerful way to support others.
James 5:16-18