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B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Basics – The Autonomy of the Local Church!

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Matthew 18:15-18  “The Autonomy of the Local Church!” INTRODUCTION: “Autonomy” means “The quality or state of being self-governing.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary In the context of a Local Church, it means that there is no authority over the majority of the … Continue reading →

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Why ever believer should be a “B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S.” believer!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Q#1: “Why should a Christian be a, ‘B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Christian’?” A#1: “Because truth matters, and what we believe determines how we behave!” NOTE: Baptists are not the only Christians who believe these things, but we are the only Christians who believe … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING FIRST JOHN – “SIN!”

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

1st John 1:8-10 (8) “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse … Continue reading →

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Understanding First John – “The LOVE of GOD!”

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

INTRODUCTION: The word translated “love” in First John is the word, “agape”. It appears in the New Testament a total of 259 times! It appears in the New Testament as a noun 116 times! It appears in the New Testament … Continue reading →

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“WHAT IS SO ‘GOOD’ ABOUT GOOD FRIDAY?”

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Read Mark 14:32 – 15:47 Good Friday, which has also been called, “Black Friday” and “Great Friday” has been observed as a day of sorrow and fasting by Christians since the First Century AD. After 400 AD, it began to … Continue reading →

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