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 …
Colleyville church of Christ
'the pillar and ground of the truth' (1 Timothy 3:15).
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Every Christian Should Be…
It would be be very difficult to develop a list or manual describing what every Christian ought to be. Any publication containing less than the whole of the Bible would be inadequate and any containing more would be unauthorized (Revelation …
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
Posted in Bible, Christian Evidences, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God
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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 …
The Importance of the Qualifications of Elders
The appointment of elders in a local congregation is a matter of incredible importance. Consider that God gave very specific qualifications in scripture so that we could know exactly who should be leading the congregation (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-11). …
The 12 Dangers of Christmas
Ross Haffner
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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. …
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 …