Category Archives: Doubt Busters

Dying With Honor

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Steve Husting

The Bible is hard to understand in places. It’s also a thick book – who can remember it all? Therefore, many of us have ultra-simplified our theology, condensing it down to, “When I die, I go to heaven.” That’s simple … Continue reading →

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What is the “narrow way” and why is it hard to get on it?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Steve Husting

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Resurrections

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Steve Husting

When Paul made an argument for his faith in Acts 24:10-21, he affirmed his belief  that both the just and the unjust will be resurrected (24:15). What is the resurrection of the just and the unjust? When we encounter a … Continue reading →

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“I Am A Catholic!”

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Steve Husting

“I am a Baptist.” “I am a Presbyterian.” Perhaps when spiritual conversation ebbs and flows around you, at one point the tide may bring you in, and all you can say is that you are a member of a denomination, … Continue reading →

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“When I Die, I’ll Go to Heaven”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Steve Husting

A lot of assumptions are found in this statement: “When I die, I’ll go to Heaven.” What’s missing? No mention is made of how you live from now until death, and no mention is made of the eternity-defining event between … Continue reading →

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Does God Demand Blind Faith?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Steve Husting

Did Jesus demand that people believe on Him by faith only, or did He present proofs and reasons to believe?  Let’s start off with this incident: Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be filled by or led by the Spirit?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Steve Husting

It is helpful to understand something by looking at its contrast. In this case, in contrast to being filled with the Holy Spirit and led by Him is being filled with fleshly desires and being driven by them, unable to … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from my Biases

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Steve Husting

I remember when I first became aware of the impact of my biases upon myself. A Republican lady from church emailed several people about the negative actions of a certain Democrat. I rolled my eyes with the attitude of, “Well, … Continue reading →

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What is the purpose of Bible preaching?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Steve Husting

God uses regular and faithful Bible preaching to share His truths about life. Here is what the Bible says of itself: And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto … Continue reading →

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How can the Old Testament laws be passed away, yet still be said to continue?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Steve Husting

The covenants God made in the OT with the Hebrews were “for ever.” However, from what we understand in the book of Hebrews, they could only continue if the priesthood continued, and if God Himself continued it. As it is, … Continue reading →

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