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Author: Ian Barley

Lives in WV with wife, Kelsey. A registered nurse and worship minister at Grace Baptist Church of Fayetteville.

Eight Months

When someone passes away, you can never truly prepare for it. It's not like they packed up and moved somewhere else. Instead, they're gone, but all their stuff is still here.

Ian Barley Faith 3 Comments July 30, 2023 6 Minutes

What If I Disagree With Other Christians?

What happens when you don't see eye-to-eye with fellow believers? Whether it be absolute, Gospel-level disagreements, or opinions about music and Bible translations, join Isaac, Caleb, and Ian as they talk it out in this episode.

Ian Barley Faith, Podcast, Social Issues Leave a comment March 3, 2023March 6, 2023 1 Minute

Where is Everyone?

“But you don’t have to attend church to be a Christian.” I’ve heard that statement many times. Maybe that is true, but I have a question in response. What is the heart behind that assertion?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues Leave a comment October 22, 2022October 24, 2022 10 Minutes

Core Christianity: The Resurrection

Absolutely essential to the faith is the fact that Jesus is alive. What also comes along with that doctrine is that we one day will resurrect to.

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith 1 Comment April 1, 2022April 2, 2022 11 Minutes

Core Christianity: The Trinity

The more I study this doctrine, the more I worship a God who I will never completely understand, but who loves us way more than we deserve.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith Leave a comment January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 8 Minutes

Core Christianity: How Does the Death of Jesus Save You?

Just as the Israelites painted the blood of a spotless lamb over their doors so God's angel of death would pass them by, we have to do the same with the blood of Jesus.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith Leave a comment September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 6 Minutes

Core Christianity: Original Sin

Original sin is the doctrine that shows us that every human being has a problem that separates us from God, and only God Himself can fix it

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Doubts and Questions, Faith Leave a comment May 19, 2021 8 Minutes

Core Christianity: Scripture Alone

True Christianity takes all of the Bible as the ultimate, objective, tangible word of God.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Faith, Social Issues Leave a comment May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 8 Minutes

Core Christianity

There is an attack on Christianity from within.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Core Christianity, Doubts and Questions, Faith, Social Issues, Testimony Leave a comment May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 6 Minutes

Is Heaven Really All That Great?

Have you always seen Heaven as some otherworldly place that is better than Hell, but not quite home?

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith 2 Comments March 26, 2021April 22, 2021 11 Minutes

It’s Time to Campaign

It's the time to let people know who you think is going to be able to solve the issues we face as a nation.

Ian Barley Faith, Social Issues 1 Comment September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 4 Minutes

Grief

People like to have all the answers.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 2 Comments May 30, 2020 6 Minutes

I Climbed Down the Mountain

God showed up during my prayer last night. He showed up in a way that I can only attribute to Him. I don't even know if I can put it into words, but in case this testimony can be a blessing to someone, I will try. I'm not one to look for signs. I believe … Continue reading I Climbed Down the Mountain →

Ian Barley Faith, Testimony 3 Comments March 27, 2020 4 Minutes

God’s Wrath: The Danger of Mixing Holiness and Sin

Sin is dangerous, and God's holiness absolutely won't mix with it.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues 1 Comment February 11, 2020June 10, 2021 7 Minutes

They Became Fools

Many churches are now accepting things that are not of God

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith, Social Issues 5 Comments November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 7 Minutes

Who is Satan?

"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you."--Romans 16:20

Ian Barley Bible Study, Doubts and Questions, Faith Leave a comment October 29, 2019 8 Minutes

The Secret to Contentment

It seems like no matter what I am blessed with, I want more.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 4 Minutes

The Power of the Word

Ultimately, when we know the Word of God in a deep and life-changing way, we know Jesus.

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment August 27, 2019February 7, 2022 4 Minutes

Was Jesus Born of a Virgin? (Who is Jesus?–Part 3)

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. "--Isaiah 7:14

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Who is Jesus? 1 Comment August 1, 2019August 6, 2019 3 Minutes

Did Jesus Actually Exist? (Who is Jesus?–Part 2)

We need to investigate these claims.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Who is Jesus? 4 Comments July 16, 2019July 15, 2019 4 Minutes

Who is Jesus?

Everyone in the world has to have some opinion on who Jesus is.

Ian Barley Faith, Who is Jesus? 2 Comments June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 4 Minutes

Hard Questions: What About Suicide?

Warning: If this is a tough subject to you, do not read this post. If you are currently dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide, reach out to someone immediately. If you don't know who to reach out to, contact me.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 6 Comments June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 4 Minutes

Are You Ready for the Sequel?

"He who testifies to these things says, 'Surely I am coming soon.'"--Revelation 22:20

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 4 Comments June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 6 Minutes

Scratching Our Heads…

Why are Jesus' teachings so confusing?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 2 Comments May 24, 2019October 11, 2021 4 Minutes

I Need a Doctor

If we don't acknowledge our sickness, how can the Doctor help us?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 3 Comments May 8, 2019May 7, 2019 3 Minutes

Resurrection Day

"And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain."-1 Cor 15:14

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 5 Minutes

The Lord’s Prayer: Are We Sleeping?

Do I have time for God or am I falling asleep on Him?

Ian Barley Bible Study, Faith 1 Comment April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 6 Minutes

The Lord’s Prayer: Is the Church United?

Jesus' words before He faced the cross

Ian Barley Bible Study 3 Comments April 4, 2019 5 Minutes

What Should Christian Music Sound Like?

Whether you like heavy metal or southern gospel, let's sing praises at the top of our lungs.

Ian Barley Faith 3 Comments March 24, 2019 3 Minutes

Let’s Talk Politics

You might be forgetting your true leader.

Ian Barley Faith, Social Issues 4 Comments March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 3 Minutes

God-Breathed

Reasons the Bible is reliable.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 12 Comments March 3, 2019March 10, 2019 4 Minutes

Do Miracles Still Happen?

God doesn't usually use miracles just to provide us comfort, but to show the world that He is in control.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith, Testimony 7 Comments February 24, 2019March 3, 2019 6 Minutes

“I Thought Christians Weren’t Supposed to Judge”

When you use the cliche phrase "hate the sin, not the sinner," actually follow it.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Faith 5 Comments February 17, 2019February 20, 2019 5 Minutes

Hell: The Unquenchable Fire

This topic is disturbing and dense, but I feel it is necessary to share.

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study 7 Comments February 4, 2019July 27, 2020 6 Minutes

Heaven: What’s it Really Like?

I have come to realize that perhaps much of what we picture about Heaven really isn't what is described.

Ian Barley Afterlife, Bible Study 4 Comments January 28, 2019February 10, 2019 6 Minutes

Does the Bible Instigate Racial Divides?

We even have racial lines drawn within Christianity

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions, Social Issues Leave a comment January 21, 2019March 16, 2019 4 Minutes

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Us?

People often falsely believe that the Bible offers an easy life after you accept Jesus

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions 8 Comments January 16, 2019February 10, 2019 4 Minutes

Am I Really Saved?

How could I be assured I was saved?

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions 9 Comments January 9, 2019February 10, 2019 5 Minutes

Still I Doubt

Know that right now we see through a "mirror dimly" but it all will one day make sense.

Ian Barley Doubts and Questions 3 Comments January 3, 2019February 10, 2019 3 Minutes

Eternal Origins

We are hopeless without someone intervening.

Ian Barley Bible Study Leave a comment December 24, 2018February 10, 2019 3 Minutes

Death is an Upgrade

He believed so strongly in Christ that even in the face of death, he stood strong

Ian Barley Bible Study 5 Comments December 20, 2018February 10, 2019 4 Minutes

The Misunderstanding of Christian Love

We all start out in the same boat and only through God’s grace can we change.

Ian Barley Faith 8 Comments December 13, 2018May 27, 2021 3 Minutes

Convictions

If we believe anything, there should be reason for it.

Ian Barley Testimony 2 Comments December 6, 2018April 28, 2021 3 Minutes

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