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Ps 119:89-96 Lamed - Your Word O LORD Is Eternal

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:89-96 Lamed: Your Word, O Lord, is Eternal. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Evil Approved and Good Condemned

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Evil Approved And Good Condemned for March 7, 2023. Go to the Words of Wisdom Articles page and look for the word "FEATURED" or s…

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Great Peace Have They Who Love Your Law

My commentary for Psalm 119:161 - 168, which relates to the Hebrew letter ShinGod's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Apostasy Reformed: Slides Now Available

My sermon slides Apostasy Reformed, based on 2 Chronicles 34:1-7 and delivered November 6, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Only Following Your Heart

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Only Following Your Heart for January 10, 2023

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Core Values: Sermon Powerpoints

My slides Core Values, based on 1 Peter 3:8-13 and delivered August 28, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Good Lives in Evil Days: Ephesians 5:1-17

My slides for Good Lives in Evil Days, based on Ephesians 5:1-17 and preached June 28, 2020, is available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters. It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Evil Approved and Good Condemned

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Evil Approved and Good Condemned for April 4, 2022. 

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Real "Child Abuse" and Double Mindedness

My mini articles Real "Child Abuse" and Are You Double-Hearted? are now available in Publications On Family.

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QA: Did Jesus Teach "Absolute Values"?

QUESTION: Jesus didn't teach "absolute values", did He? - 6/13/2021  

ANSWER: In mathematics, the "absolute value" of a number or integer is its distance from zero. There must be an absolute beginning point for numbers to have value. So also with humans.

1. JESUS CHRIST WAS THE SACRIFICE FOR AN "EVERLASTING COVENANT" AND MAKES CHRISTIANS "COMPLETE IN EVERY GOOD WORK TO DO HIS WILL." (Hebrew…

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8 Reasons Why Listen to Reason: #6-8

My Commentary on Proverbs continues in Segment #24: Eight Reasons to Listen to Reason, #6 - 8, taken from Proverbs 9:1-18. This is available, as is my complete Commentary on Proverbs, in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Are Homosexuals Born of God?

QUESTION: Since "everyone who loves is born of God and knows God" (1 John 4:7), then are homosexuals who love each other "born of God"? - June 2, 2019   

ANSWER: This is a very good question in view of our present society. Presenting homosexuality as an "alternate lifestyle" in schools, popularising representatives in movies, entertaining the idea on TV, or defending as "legal rights" wit…

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QA: Why Is the Church So Judgmental?

QUESTION: Why is the church of Christ so judgmental, condemning everyone but themselves? - June 9, 2019   

ANSWER: How can you see through the fog & smog of judgmental sinners and think condemnation is only coming from Christians? 

1. It is NOT wrong to teach what is right. Moses taught Israelites that loving God means keeping His commandments and judgments.           (Deuteronom…

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Right Judgments: Mini Article Now Available

“Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God to, “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9). Making “judgments”…

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What Price "Unity"? - Mini Article Now Available

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness”          (Romans 1:18). Many are calling for national unity. “Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” (Amos 3:3) Opposites cannot be brought together unless one side repents and relents. “Rather, that the things which the Gentiles sacrif…

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QA: What Does the Bible Say Abut "Self Identification"?

QUESTION: What does the Bible say about "self identification"? - April, 2019   

Answer: We keep hearing about people who “self-identify” ... The dictionary defines it as, “identification with someone or something outside oneself.” “Self-consciousness” is the awkward feeling that we do not feel comfortable with our surroundings, but we can adjust. “Self-identification” is the …

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The Church & the World: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides "The Church & the World", based upon Ephesians 5:6-17, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 11:20-21 - Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"?: Commentary #44

My commentary #44 on Proverbs 11:20-21Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"? is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 24:23-25 - Judging With No Sympathy for Sin: Commentary #173

My commentary #173 on Proverbs 24:23-25Judging With No Sympathy for Sin, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: September 18 - 22, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

9/18/2017: Love Or Legalism

9/19/2017: What Is Your Truth?

9/20/2017: Follow Destruction With Faith

9/22/2017: The Head of the Church

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