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Bruce E. Varner

Pastor

Pastor Bruce Varner is a Bible-believing pastor who loves the Lord and aspires to be faithful to God’s word (AV 1611). He has pastored for 28 years in Upstate New York. He is currently between ministries and he and his family are living in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. He was saved when he was 18 under the direct ministry of Pastors James Modlish, Charles Perkins, and Peter Ruckman Sr. While open air preaching at East High Stadium on December 24, 1979, he sensed God’s calling to learn the Bible. He attended Bible classes and was trained for the ministry in and through the local church ministry of the Bible Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. His training Pastors were Peter S. Ruckman and James McGaughey. He graduated from the Pensacola Bible Institute in 1983. Pastor Varner and Samantha Thomas married in 1992. He and his wife have one son, Nicolas Evan Varner. Pastor Varner is available for meetings In North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia.

Pastor Varner is available to you, should you need spiritual help. Email: pastorbrucevarner@gmail.com Cell: 607-216-2586

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Jan. 15, 2026

Jumping To The Wrong Conclusions

In this episode, Pastor Bruce Varner takes us on a journey through the Bible to explore the often-overlooked sin of jumping to conclusions. Discover how assumptions can lead to misunderstandings and learn the importance of humility and discernment . Explore biblical accounts that highlight the dangers of hasty judgments. Pastor Varner delves into the story of Eve , who assumed she knew better than God, leading to the fall of humanity. He also discusses Pharaoh's assumptions about the Israelites,...

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Dec. 18, 2025

The Greatest Gift Ever Given

In this special Christmas-week edition of That’s In The Bible? , host Eric Sutton brings together a powerful collection of short messages from faithful pastors across the country—each pointing to the greatest gift ever offered: the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. As the world turns its attention toward giving and receiving gifts, this episode reminds us of the One gift that never fades, never fails, and never ends. You’ll hear encouraging messages from: Steven Baer Scott Strobel Mat...

Guests: Bruce E. Varner, Robert Militello, Eric Sutton, Matthew Sutton, Steven Baer, Scott Strobel

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Oct. 23, 2025

Renewing the Mind: A Christian Discipline

Join us in this enlightening episode as Pastor Bruce Varner delves into the transformative power of renewing the mind through Christian discipline . Drawing from Romans 12 , Pastor Varner explores the importance of mind renewal in a believer's life, offering practical insights and spiritual guidance. Discover how scripture can be a powerful tool in overcoming doubt, fear, and emotional struggles, and learn the steps to align your thoughts with God's will . Whether you're seeking spiritual growth...

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Aug. 28, 2025

The First Principles Of The Oracles Of God

Are you building your faith on a solid foundation—or spiritual quicksand? In this eye-opening episode of That’s In The Bible? , Pastor Bruce Varner returns with a powerful study that no serious believer should miss: the First Principles of the Oracles of God . What are these “first principles” mentioned in Hebrews 5:12 , and why have so many Christians lost sight of them? Pastor Varner breaks it down with clarity and conviction, challenging us to revisit the core truths that lay the groundwork f...

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Dec. 5, 2024

The Offensive Book - Why Do People Find The Bible Offensive?

Send us a text The Bible is categorized as being confusing, difficult to read, hard to understand archaic, and irrelevant; yet it is the only book that will attract glances and draw notice when carried openly in any public place and it is the only book that could get you killed in 52 countries. The Islamic State censored and banned the Bible. The Communist State has censored and banned the Bible. The Roman Catholic Church censored and banned the Bible. The Bible has been removed from the public ...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Biblical Epistemology: How Man Can Know

Send us a text Epistemology basically means how a person can know something. In this episode we look at how mankind can know what he knows from a Biblical perspective. Does the Bible actually tell us how we can know things with certainty? Is there a Biblical way to obtain knowledge? Do you know what it is? Join Pastor Bruce Varner as he opens the Bible and reveals what the Bible has to say on this subject. Email us at thatsinthebible@gmail.com Website : thatsinthebible.com Our podcast theme song...

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March 28, 2024

How To Have Assurance Of Salvation

If you don't know that you have eternal life or don't know for sure you are saved does it mean you are lost? Can a person know for sure that they are saved and have eternal life? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Pastor Bruce Varner looks at these questions and their answers as found in the Bible. Related Episodes: #18 Can We Lose Our Salvation? # 121 Do You Have Assurance? #15 Is Water Baptism Necessary For Salvation? What Does The Bible Say About Easter? Email us at thatsinth...

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Nov. 23, 2023

The Spiritual Warfare Of The Believer

Did you know that everyone is involved in a very real spiritual war? This spiritual war is ultimately for your very soul. In this episode Pastor Bruce Varner will bring us a study from the Bible (KJV) that will give us the information we need to understand the spiritual warfare that is all around us, and how not to be entangled or defeated. Listen now! See Also Episode 21 - The Spiritual Warfare – Are You Being Attacked? Episode 60 - The Whole Armour Of God Email us at thatsinthebible@gmail.com ...

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Oct. 12, 2023

Heaven Our Eternal Home

Heaven. How much do you know about Heaven? Do you know what the Bible says about Heaven? What is Heaven? How do you get to Heaven? Are you are sure you are going to Heaven? Listen to this episode for answers to these questions and more as Pastor Bruce Varner brings us this fascinating study. See also episode 29 - Bible Facts About Heaven Email us at thatsinthebible@gmail.com Website : thatsinthebible.com Our podcast theme song " Jesus Is Coming Soon ", courtesy of His Reflection a Gospel Quartet...

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May 25, 2023

Dispensationalism - Identifying Dispensational Context (Part III)

In this episode we present the third part of Dispensationalism , or how God deals with mankind. This third installment will help you to understand how God reveals his dealings with man, and an understanding of this episode is critical to understanding your Bible. A knowledge of what is presented here will straighten out your Bible and keep you from falling prey to the many " Christian " cults and others that use the Bible to ensnare unsuspecting readers. Take the time to get grounded in the word...

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March 16, 2023

Dispensationalism - How God Deals With Mankind (Part II)

Are you confused when reading your Bible? What exactly is dispensationalism and why is it important to understand it to really understand your Bible? A lot of false teaching results from ignoring the historical and dispensational contexts of the Bible. Listen to this episode to discover how you can rightly divide and understand your BIble! Email us at thatsinthebible@gmail.com Website : thatsinthebible.com Our podcast theme song " Jesus Is Coming Soon ", courtesy of His Reflection a Gospel Qu...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Dispensationalism - How God Deals With Mankind

Does God deal with everyone the same way? Are you curious why God does not appear to us as He did to others in the Bible? The disciples and others raised the dead and healed people, why isn't that happening today? How come people are not living for hundreds of years as they did in the Old Testament of the Bible? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this important episode. Email us at thatsinthebible@gmail.com Website : thatsinthebible.com Our podcast theme song " Jesus Is Com...

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Aug. 18, 2022

How To Keep From Being Deceived

False teaching abounds on every side of the believer. Matthew 24:4 says, "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." Do you know how to keep yourself and your family from being deceived? Find out how to keep from being deceived in the spiritual realm, but also in many areas of your life.

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May 12, 2022

7 Characteristics Of Biblical Christianity

What is Christianity? Is Biblical Christianity something different than what passes for "Christianity" today? What is "real"or "authentic" Christianity? Are you practicing real or authentic Christianity? Do you attend a church that professes to be Christian? If Biblical Christianity is what we aspire to, what is it, and why should you care? Check and see in this podcast why we think it matters and why the Christians in the Bible said it mattered.

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March 17, 2022

Why I Am Not An Atheist (10 Reasons)

An atheist believes that there is no God. Are there any reasons that a person would not be an atheist? Isn't in believing in God just a belief system without any real solid reasoning behind it? Are you an atheist? Do you know someone who claims to be an atheist? Listen as Preacher Bruce Varner gives ten solid reasons why he is not an atheist.

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