Blessed Hope Bible-Presbyterian Church
500 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678106
Joy Amidst Trial (1 Peter 1:3-9)
Christians are to expect trials and tribulations. The Bible tells us in no uncertain terms that suffering is a normal part of a true Christian life (Behind a Frowning Providence, Murray, 12). It is the Christians’ response to trial and tribulation that authenticate the Christian’s faith.
When Christians exercise faith in God during trials, there is a joy which can subsist in the midst of sorrow (Leighton).
Reading Through the Bible In One Year
It has been more than two months since the launch of the holy endeavour to read through the Bible in one year. How have you been doing? If you have been keeping up with your daily reading, thank God for sustaining you. If you missed some readings, I urge you to set time aside on the Lord’s Day to catch up on your reading. May God grant you His grace to persevere in this resolution.
Trusting in God’s Mercy (Psalm 13)
In Psalm 13, the psalmist felt that he had been forgotten by His God.
Psalm 13:1-2 “How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?”
The fears and doubts in the psalmist’s heart were articulated in his prayer in the opening verses to his LORD.
Dare to Be a Daniel
Daniel 1:8a “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…”
God’s people living in today’s troublous times are encouraged to “Dare to Be Like Daniel”. The book of Daniel tells us that in spite of what depraved leaders of this world system are doing, God is still the sovereign ruler of this universe. He is in total control of everything that is happening.
A Wonderful Saviour
– A Light out of Darkness
Fanny Crosby (1820-1915), America’s most prolific hymn writer, authored more than six thousand hymns, blessing millions worldwide. Embarrassed by the volume of credits to her name, she used over two hundred pseudonyms. Fanny Crosby did her composing in a dark room – total darkness – for she was blinded in infancy by a doctor’s mistake. Her father died when she was a year old, requiring her mother to hire herself out to a wealthy family. When her grandmother heard that the little child was incurably blind, she said, “Then I will be her eyes.” She took long walks with Fanny and graphically described the sunsets, clouds, trees, flowers, birds, and beauties of nature. Her grandmother’s word pictures were so vivid that Fanny even had a favourite flower – the violet.
(1) 2nd Anniversary Thanksgiving Service
Thank God for gathering His people last Lord’s Day in thanksgiving on the occasion of Blessed Hope Bible-Presbyterian Church 2nd Anniversary.
Thank God for bringing Rev Dr Tow Siang Hwa, our Pastoral Advisor, to rejoice with us. Dr Tow led us in pastoral prayer.
Two years is a milestone in the life of an infant church. Thank God for keeping us and sustaining the work. The Lord enables us to hold prayer meetings and worship services week after week. Great is His Faithfulness. It is our prayer that the Lord will continue this good work for His glory till He comes.
On 28 January 2014, Blessed Hope Bible-Presbyterian Church (BHBPC) came into existence when registration approval was received from the Registrar of Societies of Singapore.
A small group first gathered to pray on 15 August 2013 at the Praise Chapel of the Salvation Army Building.
It was on 24 September 2013 that the application for registration of BHBPC was submitted. 127 days later, the Lord answered our prayer. We saw the good hand of God leading us.
The Elements of Worship – Psalm 96
The worship of our Creator is the highest point of Man’s existence. God has not left us without a guide as to how we are to approach Him. Truly, we are to worship Him in the “Beauty of Holiness” (v10). There is a reverential awe and fearful disposition associated with our worship when the attribute of God’s holiness is emphasised.
The Doctrine of Hell
(A) The Nature of Hell
Hell is a place of unquenchable fire. (Matt. 3:12, 42; Mk. 9:43)
Hell is a place of memory and remorse. (Lu. 16:19-31)
Hell is a place of thirst. (Lu. 16:19-31)
Hell is a place of misery and pain. (Rev. 14:10-11)
Hell is a place of frustration of anger. (Matt. 13:42; 24:51)
Hell is a place of separation. (Lu. 16:26; Rev. 2:11; Rev. 20:6, 15)
Hell is a place of undiluted divine wrath. (Rev. 14:10)
Hell is a place prepared for Satan and his hosts. (Matt. 25:41)
Hell is a place created for all eternity. (Dan. 12:2; Matt. 25:46; Jude 1:7)
(1) Sweet Hour of Prayer
– A Song Carved in the Darkness
William Walford was an obscure lay preacher who owned a small novelty shop in the village of Coleshill, England. Although he had seen many “seasons of distress and grief,” his optimism and bright spirit always uplifted those who visited his shop.