Christ on our backs. The Holy Spirit in our souls.
Riding for Jesus isn't a hobby with a Bible verse stuck on it. It's a calling. Every mile is a chance to point somebody to the One who saved us.
You can't hide what you're wearing
When a BFC member climbs off the bike, everybody behind him can read exactly who he belongs to. That's the point. Our colors aren't a fashion choice. They're a public statement that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we're not ashamed of Him.
That also means people are watching. How we ride, how we talk, and how we treat the guy at the gas pump all say something about the name on our backs. So we wear it with care, and we wear it with joy.
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.”
Galatians 2:20 KJV
What the patch says
- Black in the top rocker points to Jesus' death on the cross, and our call to be dead to sin and alive to Christ.
- Red is His blood, shed for the sins of the world. We need it every single day, same as anybody.
- The sword is the Word of God, sharp enough to cut to the heart. The 777 on it stands for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- The open Bible means God's Word is meant to be opened, studied, and lived out where people can see it.
- The wings and flames picture the Holy Spirit's power in a believer, and His fire burning off what doesn't belong.
Learn more about the patch at bikersforchrist.org.
The power doesn't come from the motor
A bike without fuel is just a heavy piece of art in the garage. A Christian trying to live this life on his own strength isn't much different. Jesus didn't send His followers out on willpower. He promised them power from the Holy Spirit first, and then He sent them.
That same Spirit lives in every believer today. He's the One who gives a quiet man the courage to pray with a stranger, and gives a rough talker the right words at the right time. He convicts, comforts, leads, and changes us from the inside out.
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 KJV
“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?”
1 Corinthians 6:19 KJV
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.”Romans 1:16 KJV
Bold doesn't mean loud. It means faithful.
Peter and John weren't polished speakers. The religious leaders saw them as unlearned and ignorant men. But nobody could miss one thing about them: they'd been with Jesus.
Boldness is a gift
After the early church prayed, Scripture says they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke the word of God with boldness. If you're nervous about sharing your faith, start where they started. Ask for it.
Acts 4:31Fear isn't from God
That knot in your stomach before you bring up Jesus? God didn't put it there. He's given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. You don't need to win an argument. You just need to tell the truth in love.
2 Timothy 1:7Ready with an answer
Be ready to explain the hope you've got, and do it with meekness and respect. Bold and kind belong together. A hard word with no love behind it just bounces off.
1 Peter 3:15The ride doesn't end at the kickstand
Jesus didn't tell us to go make converts and move on. He told us to make disciples. That means walking with people after they say yes: opening the Bible together, getting them plugged into a good church, praying with them, and showing them what a Christian life looks like on a Tuesday afternoon.
Paul taught Timothy, and told Timothy to teach faithful men who'd teach others too. That's four generations in one verse. It's how the Gospel spreads, one life pouring into another.
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”
Matthew 28:20 KJV
Show up
Benefit rides, rallies, hospital rooms, and funerals. Presence opens doors that words can't.
Speak up
Share what Jesus did for you. Your story is a testimony nobody else can tell.
Follow up
Get a phone number. Check in. Invite them to ride, to church, and into the Word.
Raise up
Help the people you disciple learn to reach others. That's how one becomes many.
The road home, plain and simple
This is the message we carry. If you've never trusted Jesus, this is for you.
We've all sinned
Nobody gets a pass. Bikers, preachers, and everybody in between have fallen short.
Romans 3:23Sin costs a life
The wages of sin is death. That's a debt none of us can pay off on our own.
Romans 6:23Jesus paid it
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Then He rose again, beating death for good.
Romans 5:8Call on Him
Confess Jesus as Lord, believe God raised Him from the dead, and you'll be saved. It's a gift, not a wage.
Romans 10:9Ready to talk to Him?
There aren't magic words. God's looking at your heart. If you want somewhere to start, you could pray something like this:
Jesus, I know I've sinned and I can't fix it myself. I believe You died for me and rose again. I'm turning from my old way and trusting You as my Lord and Savior. Forgive me, fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and teach me to follow You. Amen.
If you prayed that, we'd love to hear from you. Nobody should start this ride alone.