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Happy May to all! It is so hard to believe that 2026 is almost halfway over. Though it is still spring technically, a quick step outside will make it clear that summer is right around the corner. I think it would be fair to say that a major theme of the month of May is that of remembering. In May, we celebrate Mother’s Day, in which we remember and honor mothers for their sacrifice and how God used them to bring each of us into the world. It is also the month in which we celebrate Memorial Day, on which we remember and honor our military service members who gave their lives in service to our nation. Remembrance is important, for we forget things all too easily.
Forgetfulness is something that, at some level, we all struggle with, and it is good for us to remember that past. The same is true with our identity in Christ. For believers, it is easy for us to get distracted by the cares and concerns that come up daily in our life in this world and forget what Christ has done for us. It is easy for us to take for granted who we are in Christ. Paul reminds the believers in Ephesus of this reality in Ephesians 2:11-13:
Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands—remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Paul reminds these believers that not that long ago, they were cut off and alienated from God. They were dead in their sin and outside of God’s people, until by God’s grace and mercy, He came and bought them with his own blood shed in their place.
The same is true for each of us. We are all born sinners, and would have no desire for God or the things of God if God didn’t reach down to us. If we are forgiven and set free from sin today, it is good to remember that it is not because of anything we did, but is by God’s grace alone. Our new life in Christ was purchased by his blood. By his blood he atoned for my sin and gifted me his perfect righteousness. Remembering this foundational truth is the cure for spiritual pride and spiritual apathy.
It cures pride, because we remember that it was Christ who rescued us. Therefore, he gets all the honor and glory and credit. I have nothing to brag about, yet every reason to worship. On the other hand, it cures spiritual apathy by reminding us that our freedom in Christ did not come completely “free.” Jesus suffered greatly and was beaten and mocked and tortured in the place of sinners, to purchase our pardon. Remembering the price he paid for our redemption should drive us to serve him obediently and to be motivated by love all the days of our lives. This is one reason why I love doing the Lord’s Supper as a regular part of weekly worship. We need to be reminded of these realities often, so that we can live with our eyes fixed on him.
So this May, remember your mothers and remember our soldiers, but remember also the greatest sacrificial act of love this world has ever seen, in the person and work of Christ hanging on the cross in our place. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says:
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Love in Christ,
Bro. Adam
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From the time of the Apostles to today, Christians have laid out doctrine (beliefs) in brief, definitive statements. As those who know God, we believe it necessary to set forth in a concise fashion the cornerstone truths that our church teaches as guided by Scripture. Our Doctrinal Statement summarizes essential Christian beliefs, shows unity in Christ, and affirms our belief in the Christian truths which have been held by the church throughout the ages and particularly since the Protestant reformation, including believer’s baptism, and congregational polity (government).
The Freeness of Salvation
We teach that the blessings of salvation are freely offered to all by the gospel, that it is the immediate duty of all to accept the gospel with a glad, obedient faith and Godly sorrow, and that nothing prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth other than his own inherent depravity (sinfulness) by which he refuses to listen and suppresses the truth in unrighteousness thereby rejecting the gospel which makes him wholly responsible for his just condemnation.
Grace in Regeneration
We teach that in order to be saved, sinners must be regenerated, or born again. This results in the mind being spiritually and savingly enlightened to understand the Word of God which is accomplished in a manner above our comprehension by the power of the Holy Spirit and the divine truth of the Word of God. This is done in a way that brings about voluntary obedience and faith which is evidenced by fruits worthy of repentance as demonstrated in righteous attitudes and conduct.
Faith and Repentance
We teach that faith and repentance are required by Scripture and inseparably linked graces that are granted to us as a gift by the regenerating Spirit of God that deeply convince us of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and of the way of salvation by Christ. We then turn to God with true repentance, confession of sin, and pleas for mercy while whole heartedly receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Prophet, Priest and King, and relying on him alone as the only and all sufficient Savior.
Adam Fitzgerald
Primary Preaching and Teaching Elder
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Adam joined the elders at Oak Grove Baptist Church in August of 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Pastor at Sardis Baptist Church in Swansea, SC. Before entering full-time ministry, he taught social studies and coached football in both the Bismarck and Sheridan public school districts.
Adam grew up just outside of El Dorado, AR, graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, and eventually went on to complete both a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies from Liberty University Online.
He and his wife Kelly have three children (AJ, Eddie, and Halle), and they all enjoy spending time doing anything outdoors, whether it be hunting, fishing, gardening, hiking, or working with the dogs or horses. They are always up for an adventure and see the greatest adventure of all as having their lives spent in service to the savior.