Christmas is a wonderful holiday that can be observed by Christians in a godly way that uplifts the good it offers. Time spent with family, charity, recreation, and joy are all biblical ideals that should be part of our lives. …
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The 12 Dangers of Christmas
Ross Haffner
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Nearer, My God, to Thee
Bible believers recognize that a closeness with God is necessary. A nearness to God will keep us from sin (James 4:8). His presence brings comfort in the darkest of times (Psalm 139:1-5). All say that a close relationship with God …
Matthew, Christopher Columbus, and the Christian
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. You likely didn’t need that sentence finished for you. Christopher Columbus played an important role in the discovery of the American continents. Though looking for a more convenient route to Asia, he discovered …
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What is Worship? (Part 2)
Why have we chosen singing, praying, preaching, the Lord’s Supper, and giving as our five acts of worship? These are the only five things we find in scripture as acceptable New Testament worship that are directed as praise to God. …
What is Worship? (Part 1)
In order to properly discuss what is an act of worship we must define it. There are several words for worship in the New Testament but the most prominent is proskuneo. This literally means “to kiss towards” and has the …
Should We Be Using One Cup?
When we in sorrow consider the unfaithfulness of many congregations we clearly see the problem. A lack of understanding or love for God’s law is at the heart of the issue when congregations allow unauthorized practices and doctrines to prevail …
Same Love
I couldn’t believe it. It was right there on one of the most listened-to stations in the DFW metroplex. The words I was hearing were in a new popular song and those words were dangerous. The song is “Same Love” …
I Don’t Care
When trying to live a holy life and leave sin behind, one of the hardest things that must be overcome is apathy. The “I don’t care” attitude hinders us from having the zeal necessary to resist Satan’s wiles. We see …
What Does “Unauthorized” Mean?
Ross Haffner
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Some look at the Bible as a list of the things we must do and must not do. It is true that when we perform behaviors such as the ones listed in Galatians 5:19-21, or when we omit Christian traits from our lives like the …
Is Hand Clapping Authorized in Worship?
When discussing the authority for hand clapping most want to debate its purpose. Those opposed to it say that while the purpose of clapping is to applaud, when we worship in singing or during a lesson from God’s word, we …