So much controversy, so much conflict! To answer the division present in the Lord’s church today, many are calling for Biblical balance. I am sure some who are asking for balance really mean, “There should be less preaching that expects …
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'the pillar and ground of the truth' (1 Timothy 3:15).
Category: Hermeneutics
Culture and the Authority of God
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Doctrine, Faith, General, God, Hermeneutics, Salvation
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When I graduated from high school I had no doubts about what was considered popular. As a teenager I was “plugged in” to what pop culture had determined as the standard for what was acceptable dress, entertainment, communication, and behavior. …
What I’ve Seen
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Evidences, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Hermeneutics, Repentance
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I have had great opportunities to travel in my life. My family took a lot of road trips growing up and as a result I’ve been to 21 of our country’s 50 great states. I’ve spent time in New Zealand and …
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 …
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 …
What Does “Unauthorized” Mean?
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Doctrine, General, Hermeneutics, Worship
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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 …
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 …
That’s Your Interpretation, Part 2
Jehovah is and always has been a reasonable God (Isaiah 1:18). He is looking for those who understand so He wrote the Bible so that it is not too difficult to understand (Psalm 14:3; II Timothy 3:16-17). “God is not …
That’s Your Interpretation, Part 1
God’s word is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16), but many difficulties can occur when trying to understand theBible with preconceived notions or our own personal beliefs in mind. When attempting to discuss …