Pastor John Haggard, Author at Treasure Top

Is Temptation a Sin? How Christians Can Resist It

Is temptation a sin? No—being tempted is not automatically sinful. Temptation becomes sin when we embrace a sinful desire, dwell on it, or act upon it. Even Jesus experienced temptation, ...

Does God Punish Christians? Punishment vs. Discipline

By Pastor John Haggard

Does God punish Christians after they have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? The Bible distinguishes between the condemnation sin deserves and the loving discipline God gives His children. ...

Does God Give Second Chances? What the Bible Says

By Pastor John Haggard

Does God give second chances? The Bible contains many examples of God showing mercy to people who lied, cheated, committed adultery, persecuted others, and caused devastating harm. No sin should ...

What Happens If You Don’t Accept Jesus Christ?

By Pastor John Haggard

What happens if you don’t accept Jesus Christ? According to the Bible, rejecting Jesus means remaining separated from God and responsible for the judgment your sins deserve. The good news ...

Give Thanks in All Circumstances: What the Bible Means

By Pastor John Haggard

What does it mean to give thanks in all circumstances? The Bible does not ask Christians to pretend that suffering is pleasant or that evil is good. It teaches us ...

Does Baptism Save You? What the Bible Says

By Pastor John Haggard

Does baptism save you or guarantee that you will go to Heaven? Some people have been taught that a person must be baptized to receive salvation. The Bible, however, teaches ...

We help people understand the saving grace of Jesus Christ and its eternal significance. Many believe their past makes Heaven impossible—but salvation is a free gift, available to all who accept Jesus, repent, and proclaim Him as Lord and Savior.

Ephesians 2:8-9 (NASB) declares: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast.”

Only God can save you. No pastor, no ritual, no baptism—nothing you do, no matter how many good works or money you donate, can earn Salvation. Salvation is solely His gift.

“Truly, no man can redeem his brother; He cannot give to God a ransom for him— For the redemption price for their soul is costly, And it ceases forever— That he should live on eternally, That he should not see corruption” (Psalm 49:7-10 LSB).

No one can lose their salvation. Jesus said in John 10:28-29 (LSB), “and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish—ever; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.”

Author: Pastor John Haggard

Is Temptation a Sin? How Christians Can Resist It

Does God Punish Christians? Punishment vs. Discipline

Does God Give Second Chances? What the Bible Says

What Happens If You Don’t Accept Jesus Christ?

Give Thanks in All Circumstances: What the Bible Means

Does Baptism Save You? What the Bible Says

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