From time to time we sing the wonderful words, “I have decided to follow Jesus.” What great sentiments to express! I always want to be known as the type of person that will put obedience to my Lord as my highest priority. However …
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Here Am I, But Don’t Send Me
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Evangelism, Faith, General, God, Service, Worship
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Isaiah gives us some interesting insight into the events of his calling to be a prophet of God in the sixth chapter of his book. He is given the special privilege of seeing the throne room of God. His first …
God: Why Do We Need Him?
When we first come into the world, we are in our most dependent state. We need parents or other providers to feed, clean, and look after us. As we get older, we become more independent and begin to rely on …
The Problem of Mark 16:17-18
Ross Haffner
Posted in Baptism, Bible, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Hermeneutics, Salvation
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“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15-16). The above scripture is …
God Gives Purpose
Ross Haffner
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The debate over the existence of God was disappointing. Which one? All of them. While I am grateful that men are willing to stand up for the fact of Genesis 1:1, that “[i]n the beginning, God created the heaven and the …
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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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 …
“Grace Alone! Oh Wait, and Faith Too!”
Salvation. Nearly every “Christian” organization is seeking it, and that is where the agreement seems to stop. The popular view of the day holds that we are saved by God’s grace alone. Any attempts to discuss the need for baptism …