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Our song of the month for October is “Reformation Song” (Your Word Alone is Solid Ground). The hymn was written for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, celebrating the great gospel truths recovered in the 16th century that Salvation is by Grace Alone (Sola Gratia), through Faith Alone (Sola Fide), in Christ Alone (Solus…
Our song of the month for September is “Look, ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious!”. The hymn draws from Revelation and other passages to exult in the session of Christ: His sitting on the throne at God’s right hand, ruling and reigning right now. Look, ye Saints the Sight is Glorious Look, ye saints, the…
Our song of the month for August is “Give Praise to God” – a Doxology in title and content: calling us to give glory to our triune God for who He is and what He has done. Give Praise to God Verse 1 Give praise to God who reigns above for perfect knowledge, wisdom, love;…
Our song of the month for July is “Holy Spirit, Living Breath Of God” which is a prayer and petition for God, the Holy Spirit to transform us into the likeness of Christ; to abide in us so we can bear much fruit to the glory of Christ; and to empower us to deny self…
In response to a number of queries, the elders of Goodwood Baptist Church decided to articulate our position on participation in communion and baptism. This is not intended to be an exhaustive theological treatise on the ordinances of the church, nor even a full defence of our position thereof. It is merely a simple statement,…
Our song of the month for June is “When Morning Gilds the Sky“. The hymn draws on a wide range of Psalms and New Testament passages to exhort and encourage us to thank the Lord for the privilege of prayer; His presence and protection; and promised grace found in the gospel. Thus, in all of…
Reforming our thoughts on Voting in accordance with Scripture 1Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” When it comes to voting, God’s will and God’s glory is what must control our choice in the ballot booth. As Christians we must never equate any…
Our song for the month of May is “Jesus Paid it All” . The hymn draws on a wide range of Bible passages to highlight the sufficiency of Christ’s penal (taking our sins’ punishment) substitutionary (in our place) atonement (to turn away God’s wrath) on the cross. Verse 1 I hear the Saviour say, “Thy…
Our song for the month is “God of grace and God of glory” sung to the tune of “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah“. It is a hymn reflecting weakness, confession, hope and a call to live with a humble boldness for Christ our King. May our prayer be that God will grant us wisdom and…
As Elders of Goodwood Baptist Church: We affirm that open-air preaching is a natural & Biblical part of fulfilling the great commission, in as much as it brings the gospel directly to the lost (Matthew 28:18-20). We deny that a friendship or relationship with an unbeliever is a necessary pre-requisite for gospel witnessing. We acknowledge…