FBC of Tampa

Merry Christmas from Yankee and Betty

December 25^th, 2017

Prophecy was the eternal Father's way of introducing his eternal Son to the world. Jesus Christ did not begin his existence when he was born in Bethlehem. He simply changed his place of residence. Jesus is salvation.

The glorious gospel of Christ is not only a true reflection of the birth of Christ but the love of the Father.

·        The baby was prophesied and so was salvation

·        The baby was expected and so was salvation

·        The baby was prepared and so was salvation

·        The baby was perfect and so was our salvation

·        The baby was priceless and so is our salvation

·        The baby was precious and so is our salvation

·        The baby was a prince and so are we children of the king

This virgin born perfect holy child met all the qualifications necessary to become the Lamb of God. He became the author of “The Eternal Salvation Plan” which was the hope of all mankind. The true test of Grace is that salvation must be “Free” and it must last “Forever”. No one can know he is going to Heaven, until he knows that he cannot go to Hell in the future. When you truly believe that Christ paid for all your sins on the cross, was buried and rose again, he gives to you Eternal Life. Since Christ paid for all my sins, I have NONE TO PAY FOR. 

Jesse and Kyla Martinez (right corner of the table) work with the FBC college students as well as the youth on Thursday night. Jesse is also our Bibleline YouTube Director. I remember the old "After-Glow" meetings we had after church on Sunday night at Old Grove in Miami. These special times helped get me through some rough days going to Florida Bible College back in 1964-68. 

Our full size gym provides a great place for the youth to come together. Most of these students are potential college students.

It was a joy for the FBC staff and students to meet at Bob Gilbert's home for a Christmas party.

Can you believe that after 5 years our complete teaching staff (along with our wives) are still working together? From left to right, there is Phil Myers, Bob Gilbert, Cindy Gilbert, Betty and Yankee Arnold, Bob and Mary Brookes, and Kay Myers. The Lord has truly blessed the college.

If you are in the Tampa area on December 17th, we will be having our Christmas Musical that will be followed by our third Sunday Dinner. Please join us at 10:30am. We are located at 4811 George Rd. Tampa, Fla. 33634. Remember to keep the Holy Days "Holy".