Relationships by the Book - Bethel Baptist Church of Galesburg

Honor your Parents

July 30, 2023 • Ephesians 6:1–3

God has designed relationships for human flourishing. In his Word he calls for us to obey our parents as children and to honor them as adults. This command comes with a promise of a full and lasting life.

Biblical Church Leadership

July 23, 2023 • Titus 1:5–9

Every healthy church preaches the church and raises up godly leaders. The apostle Paul explains in Titus 1 the qualifications of an elder and the role they are to play.

Biblical Singleness

July 16, 2023 • 1 Corinthians 7:7–9

God has given us either the gift of singleness or the gift of marriage. Though we don't know the future, we can trust that a good God gives us what's best. So we must consider how we might use this season of my life for the glory of God?

Biblical Friendship

July 9, 2023 • Mark 2:1–12

God calls us friends (John 15), and made us to be in community with people. Seek, serve, and safeguard biblical friends.

Parenting by the Book is Radically Different

July 2, 2023 • Ephesians 6:4

From general to specific, we look at what Scripture's view of parenting is, and its radically different approach to discipling our kids in the Lord.

Biblical Wife

June 25, 2023 • Ephesians 5:22–25, Ephesians 5:33

As husbands pursue their God given role of sacrificially loving their wives, wives are called to humbly submit to their husbands. This is a voluntary choice that demonstrates trust and support. When done in a God honoring way, loving leadership and humble submission brings about peace in a covenantal marriage.

Biblical Husband

June 18, 2023 • Ephesians 5:22–32

Husbands are called by God to love their wives as Christ loves the church. This is a sacrificial, sanctifying, and satisfying love that can only happen through the grace of God in the Gospel.