Dear Members and Friends of IBCZ, As the war in Ukraine and the circumstances facing so many refugees continues to dominate the news, I want to commend you for your generous response. During March, as a church we contributed CHF6,737, which we have sent to the European Baptist Union who
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, In our study of the core elements of the Christian faith as outlined in the Apostles’ Creed, last Sunday we considered the statement, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His (God’s) only Son, our Lord.” We saw that to believe in Jesus, most importantly means
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, Last Sunday we considered God the Creator. We observed how, based on scientific discoveries, it really would be impossible for the universe to come about and for even simple forms of life to come into existence apart from a powerful and wise Creator. Of
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, I know we all are deeply troubled by the war being fought in Ukraine. I know we are all praying for an end to the killing and destruction. Along with prayer, we can make a difference in tangible ways. We have already announced that
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, Last Sunday we began our study of the Apostles’ Creed. The earliest form of this statement of faith was used by the church as far back as the 2nd century as a means of teaching and proclaiming the central tenets of the Christian faith.
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, Last Sunday we considered what it means to follow Jesus in our daily life. It’s interesting that both the first words (Mk. 1:17) and the last words (Jn. 21:22) Jesus spoke to Peter were, “Follow Me.” The implication is that following Jesus is a
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, Last Sunday we considered the teaching of Jesus in Jn. 15:1-17. The emphasis of this passage is that we must remain, or abide, in Jesus if our lives are to be fruitful, just as a branch must remain in the vine if it is
Continue readingLast Sunday we looked at the topic of hell and the related concept of eternal death and suffering. As we read and contemplate the words of Jesus Christ on this subject, we might find our hearts and minds heavy with thoughts about those we love but don’t seem to be
Continue readingIs it not incredible that the apostle Paul was under Roman house arrest when he wrote the following words, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6). Paul had certainly many reasons to be anxious
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, As you probably know, one of the key principles of physical fitness is to strengthen your “core.” Our core muscles include those in the trunk of our body – stomach, back, and sides. Most of our body movements are directly or indirectly guided by
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