HSV Newspaper | Aaron Erhardt

Jun 9, 2026

Pray Big

Prayer is a special privilege for Christians. It gives us an open line of communication with God and ought to be taken advantage of regularly.

Jun 2, 2026

Baptism & Works

“Must I get baptized to be saved?” Though there are plenty of passages that teach baptism has a role in salvation, many deny this truth because “baptism is a work and we are not saved by works.” Therefore, I would like to consider that argument scripturally.

May 26, 2026

The Wrong Bible

In the early 1800s, some Methodist missionaries went into northeast Alabama to evangelize Indian clans. They came upon some English-speaking Indians and gave them a Bible to read, promising to return the next year.

May 19, 2026

Jesus the Lamb

When mankind fell into sin and was in danger of eternal death, Jesus the Lamb knew just what to do. He left the comfortable confines of heaven and wrapped Himself in the womb of a woman. Nine months later he emerged as an infant in the tiny town of Bethlehem (Lk. 2:4-7).

May 12, 2026

Incredible Accuracy

The Bible claims to be of divine origin. It says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). The phrase “breathed out by God” (theopneustos) means that it is the product of His creative breath.

May 5, 2026

Prophecy

While there are many ways to prove that the Bible is inspired, prophecy may be the best way to do so. Even critics must admit that these words were uttered long before the events took place. The question is, “What will you do with such undeniable evidence?”

Apr 28, 2026

Paul's Preaching

We need preachers who will call sin “sin”. Men with the courage to address the pressing moral issues of our day like abortion and homosexuality; and the ignored sins in society like divorce, foul language, and immodest apparel. Men who will be truth-tellers rather than ear-ticklers.

Apr 21, 2026

Did Mary Have Other Children?

There is no need to create fanciful traditions that contradict scripture to honor Mary. We all believe that she was a virgin when she conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

Apr 14, 2026

The Empty Makes Us Full

Do you have a “void” inside that can’t seem to be filled? Most of us do. Yet sadly, the more we try to fill that void the emptier it becomes.

Apr 7, 2026

A Proper Perspective of Mary

One does not have to be raised in the Roman Catholic Church (as I was) to know that it puts a great deal of emphasis on Mary. She is called "Mother of God," "Queen of Heaven," "Refuge of Sinners," and more.

Mar 31, 2026

What We Believe Matters

It is important that we know “what” we believe and “why” we believe it. Yet sadly, many Christians could not give a detailed explanation from scripture about their beliefs.

Mar 24, 2026

When the Perfect Comes

Paul said that the miraculous gifts would cease when “the perfect comes” (1 Corinthians 13:10, ESV).

Mar 17, 2026

The Lesser Evil?

On June 30, 2010, an article entitled "Yes, abortion is killing. But it's the lesser evil" appeared in The Times [London]. It was written by Antonia Senior, a devoted feminist. Her perspective on the abortion issue is very telling.

Mar 10, 2026

Does Man Have a Choice?

Calvinists teach that God predestined some individuals to be lost before the foundation of the world, and there is nothing they can do to change their fate.

Mar 3, 2026

Transubstantiation

The Lord’s Supper consists of unleavened bread and fruit of the vine. We know that the bread is to be unleavened because Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper during the feast of the unleavened bread.

Feb 24, 2026

Broken Beauty

"Kintsugi" is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics using lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. It sees breakage as something to be highlighted rather than hidden, and the result often increases the object's value.

Feb 17, 2026

The Sinner's Prayer

There is a very popular teaching that says salvation comes through prayer. Commonly called the "Sinner's Prayer," the idea is that one can become a Christian by simply uttering a short prayer admitting they are a sinner and asking Jesus into their heart.

Feb 10, 2026

A 'Yes' Face

One of the most important decisions we make each day has to do with our attitude and as Christians, we need to make sure that our attitude is attractable.

Feb 3, 2026

Henry 'Box' Brown

Brown's plan required him to be placed in a confined space and carried by others for 27 hours to secure his freedom. God's plan required Jesus to be placed in a confined space, the womb of a woman, and carried by her for nine months to secure our freedom.

Jan 27, 2026

Tithing

The new law does not teach tithing. It is not required, or even recommended, as the basis of giving for Christians.

Jan 20, 2026

Communion

The Lord's Supper is the most ingenious memorial ever established. One can easily see the wisdom of God in it.

Jan 13, 2026

Jesus Barabbas

"Barabbas" was a notorious criminal who is mentioned in all four gospel accounts. Known by some manuscripts as "Jesus Barabbas," he has committed robbery and murder during an insurrection.

Jan 6, 2026

Falling From Grace

Many in the religious world teach that a Christian can never lose his salvation. They say he is "once saved, always saved."

Dec 30, 2025

Home Alone

“Home Alone” is a holiday movie starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from burglars after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris.

Dec 23, 2025

Christmas and the Christian

Christmas is commonly regarded as one of the most important holidays of Christianity. However, it has been a source of controversy over the years since Christians were never commanded to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Dec 16, 2025

A Father's Love

God’s love is too great to describe with words. It is beyond the limits of human language. He “did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us” (Romans 8:32).

Dec 9, 2025

We Shall Live!

All of us were like that young soldier. The guilt of our sin was exposed, and punishment was soon to commence. Then love intervened.

Dec 2, 2025

Your Legacy

We all need to realize that the decisions we make today will determine how we’re remembered tomorrow. Your legacy is being written right now, what does it say about you?

Nov 25, 2025

Shepherds

Leaders are essential. Every football team needs coaches, every business needs managers, every school needs administrators, and every flock of God needs shepherds.

Nov 18, 2025

Our Great Enemy

Satan is a spirit being who opposes God and man. He “prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

Nov 11, 2025

Edification

To “edify” means to build up or strengthen. In the New Testament, it often refers to the promotion of spiritual growth among Christians.

Nov 4, 2025

Prayer

Our prayers must be offered according to God’s will. John declared, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us” (1 John 5:14).

Oct 28, 2025

When was Saul Saved?

We are first introduced to Saul of Tarsus at the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7:58). At that time, he was convinced that Jesus Christ was an imposter and the His followers needed to be silenced.

Oct 21, 2025

The Thief on the Cross

The penitent thief is a remarkable story of salvation. However, he lived under different circumstances than we do. We must look at the new covenant for how one is saved today (Acts2:38; Rom. 6:3-5; 1 Pet. 3:21).

Oct 14, 2025

Attempts to Bury the Resurrection

The gospel accounts of what happened on that memorable morning are true. Jesus was raised! His spirit broke forth from the hadean realm and reunited with his body.

Oct 7, 2025

Jailhouse Rock

The earthquake in Philippi that night was not the work of Mother Nature, it was the work of Father God. He made the “jailhouse rock,” not to deliver the prisoners but to deliver the jailer and his family!

Sep 30, 2025

An Empire of Love

Jesus knew that love was paramount. It was at the core of His message and mission, and it has propelled His kingdom beyond all others.

Sep 23, 2025

Religious Titles

Jesus condemned the wearing of religious titles in Matthew 23. He said, “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.

Sep 16, 2025

Lazybones

The Bible has a lot to say about lazy people, especially in the book of Proverbs: “Lazy people irritate their employers, like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes” (10:26).

Sep 9, 2025

A Meaningful Life

We give our lives to pursuing goals that would have little value if we ever succeeded in reaching them. And that is really what Ecclesiastes is trying to convey. A meaningful life is a Master-full life!

Sep 2, 2025

The "Broken" Body

It is not uncommon to hear Christians speak of the Lord’s “broken” body. Some do this out of tradition and are just repeating what they have heard many times before, while others sincerely believe that it is biblical language.

Aug 26, 2025

Alarming Quotes from Luther

While there are some things to admire about Luther, there are many more things that should give us pause. He had a distorted view of God’s grace, the sacrifice of Christ, and the inspiration of scripture.

Aug 19, 2025

Dinosaurs

The Bible teaches that all land-living animals, including dinosaurs, were created on day 6 of creation. That is the same day that man was created. Hence, humans and dinosaurs coexisted on the earth.

Aug 12, 2025

An Embarrassing Admission

Grace puts the “good” in Good News. It provides healing to those who hurt, help to those who struggle, and hope to those who despair.

Aug 5, 2025

Born in Sin?

While man does bear some of the consequences of Adam’s sin, he does not bear the guilt of Adam’s sin (Ezekiel 18:20). We are not born sinful, we become sinful!

Jul 29, 2025

Donation or Sacrifice

Christians are never told to “tithe” in the New Testament. It is not required, or even recommended, as the basis of our giving. We are simply to give as we have prospered.

Jul 22, 2025

Take the Plunge

Many preachers neglect these truths because they view baptism as a meritorious work. However, Paul makes a distinction between “works done by us in righteousness” (meritorious works) and the “washing of regeneration” (baptism) in Titus 3:5.

Jul 15, 2025

Marriage

God did not intend for marriage to be a burden, but a blessing. He saw that it was “not good” for man to be alone, so He made a wife to be his compatible companion.

Jul 1, 2025

Politically Incorrect Grace

Jesus spent His whole life showing grace to the disgraced. From touching a leper to speaking to a Samaritan woman to eating with tax collectors, He was the personification of “loving the unloved."

Jun 24, 2025

The Sabbath and Christians

Christians are not under the 10 Commandments today. The Sabbath was given to the Jews, for the Jews.

Jun 17, 2025

The Book of Revelation

Revelation has self-imposed time restraints that many seem to either miss or ignore. It begins and ends by telling us that these things would happen shortly.

Jun 10, 2025

Unity of the Bible

The Bible has had an enormous impact on the world. It has influenced cultures and shaped nations.

Jul 8, 2025

The High Cost of a Free Gift

Our English word “excruciating” literally means “out of crucifying,” and that is probably the best way to describe how Jesus died. It was excruciating!

Jun 3, 2025

Jealousy

The jealous man is not content and constantly compares himself to others. He feels that their fortune is his misfortune; that their promotion is his demotion.

May 27, 2025

Self-Control

Self-control is a vital virtue. Just as an athlete must discipline his mind and body to win the physical race, a Christian must discipline his mind and body to win the spiritual race.

May 20, 2025

Baptism and Forgiveness

Baptism is an act of total surrender to God. By doing this, one is sharing in the Lord’s death, burial, and resurrection, he is appealing to God for a good conscience, and his sins are washed away.

May 13, 2025

Parachute of Truth

The world is full of smart people who foolishly trust “knapsacks” to save them. It might be the knapsack of popular opinion, or the knapsack of personal preference, or the knapsack of family tradition, or the knapsack of my preacher says.

May 6, 2025

Healing Place

The church is to be a hospital for sinners. We are here to help those who are hurting. We do that by being gentle and merciful to them, and by pointing them toward the “Great Physician.”

Apr 29, 2025

Day of Prayer

When Christians come together and act as a single unit, we too form a weapon that is terrible to behold. We become an incredibly powerful instrument for God to use in the world.

Apr 22, 2025

Kindness

“Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

Apr 15, 2025

Humility

There can be no real love without humility, for love “does not boast,” “is not arrogant,” and “does not insist on its own way."

Apr 8, 2025

Have You Accepted the Pardon?

In 1830, a man named George Wilson was sentenced to death by hanging for mail theft. President Andrew Jackson gave Wilson a pardon, but he refused to accept it.

Apr 1, 2025

Psalm 23

Psalm 23 has been referred to as “the psalm of psalms,” “the pearl of psalms,” “an idyll of great beauty,” and “a literary gem unsurpassed.”

Mar 25, 2025

His Grace is Our Gain

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ did not begin on the cross, or in the garden, or in the manger. It began in heaven when He laid aside His glory and consented to come to earth.

Mar 18, 2025

Mercy Not Merit

We have all been programmed to be performers. It is all about how good we do; how well we perform in a certain area.