Death is no punishment to the believer: it is the gate of endless joy. Charles Spurgeon We love quoting Spurgeon at Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was the most popular preacher of his time and is known as “the Prince of Preachers.” Before the age of 20, Read more…
10.1 After death, the human body returns to dust; the spirit, however, is immortal and neither dies nor sleeps (Genesis 3:19; Matthew 10:28; Luke 16:23; 23:43; 2 Corinthians 5:6–8; Hebrews 9:27). The spirits of the righteous are received into the presence of the Lord in anticipation of their final resurrection and full eternal inheritance (Luke Read more…
It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. Charles Spurgeon We love quoting Spurgeon at Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was the most popular preacher of his time and is known as “the Prince of Preachers.” Before the age of Read more…
9.5 Since marriage is a creation ordinance, its privileges and commitments apply to both believers and unbelievers. However, it is the duty of Christians to marry only in the Lord (1 Corinthians 7:39). Article 9.5 his is an extract from Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni‘s Confession of Faith. While our members must Read more…
Missions Awareness A week ago, Roland Seiler passionately led us in Missions Awareness. We got to hear of the work God is doing in Mozambique, particularly in Bible Translation work. Listen, be informed and encouraged to pray for that land. https://www.crystalparkbaptistchurch.co.za/2021/02/23/mission-awareness-mozambique-2/ Posted by Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni on Monday, Read more…
There is no form of sinfulness to which you are addicted which Christ cannot remove. Charles Spurgeon We love quoting Spurgeon at Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was the most popular preacher of his time and is known as “the Prince of Preachers.” Before the age of Read more…
9.4 Marriage is a lifelong covenantal union between one natural man and one natural woman; it must be entered into publicly and formally. It was ordained by God at creation for the mutual help of husband and wife, and for the propagation of the human race (Genesis 1:27–28; 2:20–24; Deuteronomy 24:1; Matthew 19:4–6). Read more…
We are not saved by obedience, for obedience is the result of salvation! We are saved by faith because faith leads us to obey! Faith is weakness clinging to strength and becoming strong through so doing. Charles Spurgeon We love quoting Spurgeon at Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni. Charles Haddon Spurgeon Read more…
9.3 God has commanded Christians, within the limits of obedience to God, to submit to their rulers, to participate in the life of their society, and to promote the well-being of their fellow-citizens (Jeremiah 29:4–7; Matthew 5:38–47; Acts 4:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:11–12; 1 Peter 2:13–25). This is an extract from Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni‘s Confession Read more…