Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
When you attempt to answer a question like what is the purpose of the Bible, there are many different directions you can go in. The Bible can be seen as an historical book because it is filled with hi...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
What does it mean to be a fool? Honestly that is one word no one wants to be associated with. The Bible makes a clear distinction between the one who is wise and the one who is foolish. While wisdom h...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
On any given Sunday morning people will gather around the world in all different types of churches. Included in this menu of churches is what are known as non-denominational churches. In short, non-de...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
When you think about the life of Jesus, there is a lot of fanfare made about his place of birth. Old Testament prophecies predicted where he would be born and even in the gospels, we find stories abou...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The story of Michal is one that can be viewed from different perspectives. She was the youngest daughter of King Saul, and she was also David’s wife, then she wasn’t and then she was again. I know tha...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
If you live in the United States, you have had the privilege of freely practicing your religion. The First Amendment gives us this right. In case you are not familiar with those words, here is what it...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
To repent or not to repent, that is the question. Well actually it’s not really the question because all of us at some point in life will have to repent. Since we all have to do it, I guess what reall...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
…ye have not, because ye ask not. – James 4:2 (KJV)This is a very popular scripture to quote—especially when you are praying and believing God for something in your life. Jesus instructs us to ‘ask’ i...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
God loves you. That sounds good and simple enough, yet for many this is one of the hardest truths about God to grasp. Not because this is not true, but because we have not really come to grips with wh...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The word Christian is an interesting word that derived not from Jesus, but from the people in Antioch, where the followers of Christ were first called Christians. Part of the reason they were called C...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Is there a bigger or more challenging question to ask then who is God? Better yet is there even a way to answer this question in one article? How do you take the one who is eternal, all-powerful, all-...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
He is not here, for he has risen, as he said... – Matthew 28:6 (ESV)Every year in the spring we get together on Easter Sunday (or Resurrection Sunday) to celebrate and remember the resurrection of our...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
When you look in the dictionary the word fear has two main definitions: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, threat or evil whether the threat is real or imagined; and a reverential awe,...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Often, when we think of Jesus one of the images that come to mind is the lamb. After all, when John the Baptist was about to baptize Jesus, he declared him the lamb of God who takes away the sins of t...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).This Scripture is commonly known as The Great Commissio...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In the opening line of Scripture we see this verse“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).We often think about the joy and the beauty of heaven, and rightfully so becaus...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
There are many aspects about God you will encounter as you read through the Bible. One by one as you turn the pages of Scripture, you will see who God is laid out before you. Different aspects of God’...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)Would you allow yourself to stand in Jesus’ shoes for a moment? You are an innocent person sentenced...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31).So much of our Christi...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
If you live long enough in this life – and trust me, you don’t need to live too long – at some point, you are going to get hurt by someone. They are going to say or do something that will be offensive...