Foundation of Faith
Year: 2018
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Only an Ant
Jupiter’s temple in ancient Athens was a marvelous building. Sixteen pillars of the temple still stand close to each other. Three others stood to the side until one of them fell about 100 years ago […]
Foundation of Faith
Is Infant Baptism Biblical?
A German pastor of the Evangelical Church wrote a treatise in 2003 entitled “Biblical Baptism – Infant Baptism or Baptism of Conversion” and introduced it with the musing words: “Baptism is a hotly disputed topic […]
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The Lord’s Prayer (Part 11): Temptation
Jesus teaches us to pray: “And do not lead us into temptation.” What do those words imply? They indicate to us that God has the final say. He can control how much temptation is allowed […]
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That Was His Life
When we remember people who are no longer alive but who left behind a good impression, it is often said of them: Music, motorcycles, nature, traveling…was his/her life, something that they did with passion or […]
Testimonies
Experiences with God – Emily Klassen
I would like to write a short testimony of God’s goodness, mercy, and grace. I am so thankful for God’s Word and His Church, and that He has never given up on me, even though […]
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Christian Baptism
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:15-16) For over three […]
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The Boa Constrictor
An animal trainer had a trained boa constrictor, among other animals, that travelled with him and performed for audiences. He had received the snake 25 years ago when it was little and had trained it […]
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Born Twice
At the Marburg cemetery, there is a gravestone with a notable inscription: “Here rests R.R., born on…, born the second time on…, entering the rest of the people of God on….” It can hardly be […]
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The Fear of the Gospel
Cholera is feared because it is contagious. If cholera’s ability to infect were to be eradicated, then that which caused panic among people would no longer be a threat. The standards established for disinfection would […]