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

My commentary #44 on Proverbs 11:20-21, Is 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 24:23-25, Judging With No Sympathy for Sin, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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  Tags proverbs solomon 1 kings leviticus deuteronomy john isaiah matthew 1 corinthians paul psalms david acts luke 2 corinthians mark judgement sympathy sin god the creator understanding human behavior behaviour divine wisdom court case live a faithful life wise good partiality wicked righteousness cursing nations abhor rebuke delight blessing moses old law condemnation objectivity morality decision making injustice poor honor mighty neighbor hearing small great fearless presence god’s judgement pervert justice social justice bribery blind eyes twists the words god`s wisdom speak bread transgressions jesus christ truth appearances righteous judgment moral code absolute values christian double standard reversed morality evil good and evil right and wrong darkness light bitterness sweet hypocrisy application same judgment judge another judgement of man good judgment leniency sexual immorality gentiles incest puffed up mourning take your stand absent in body present in spirit spirit body name of the lord jesus church assembly god`s power deliverance satan destruction flesh salvation day of the lord world acceptance standard commendation self esteem approval keep doer of the word feelings believers baptism unbelievers

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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  Tags love legalism pharisees truth absolute values destruction faith follow head of the church jesus christ

Psalm 19: God's Awesome Word

In light of a recent sermon, my commentary for Psalm 19, God's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david hebrews paul genesis romans awe power god the creator god`s word quality inspired word of god praise cause effect human heart christian evidences textbooks observation god`s existence answers facts absolute values truth holy bible space star sun big bang superior higher power perfection speak god the creator nasa voyager solar system solar 1977 miles california science proof beginning of life heavens earth message excuse denial god`s wrath revelation heaven ungodly unrighteous suppression manifest knowledge world creation invisible character nature seeing understanding eternal power godhead point preach the word gospel of christ jewish gentiles precision heat worship worship the creature navigation dependence essential basic needs life on earth ridicule sun rise moved rotation circuit orbit remarkable 1000 technology proof perfection law conversion good testimony education statutes stability commandments clear fear of god motivation judgement security soul gold sweet honey live a faithful life bible teaching warning danger sin humility purity praise to god fool there is no god atheism evolution physical evidence geological evidence

Putting God In Our Knowledge #4: The 'PC' Life

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #4: Romans 1:26 - 31, The 'PC' Life, is available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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  Tags romans paul john genesis matthew 1 corinthians hebrews ephesians acts luke god knowledge holy bible deliverance damnation privilege character technology politically correct thought rational thought brain washing propaganda bullying sin perverse human nature practice evil gender male and female god the creator unchanged marriage purity honor gave them over natural law physical idolatry worship the creature media entertainment music pay homosexuality justified lifestyle beauty desire free speech phobia hatred theology monotheism suppression truth unclean vile passion debased mind morality godlessness sanctified worship christian life hope salvation confusion sexual immorality absolute values

Are You Listening? Sermon PowerPoint Available

My revised sermon Are You Listening? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags john matthew romans paul malachi mark revelation hebrews genesis 1 corinthians isaiah listening message understanding word of christ judge the messenger messenger judge pharisees god`s word judge another condemnation clean preparation john the baptist elijah parables soils tares people heart harvest gospel of christ light unclean transgressions heart religion commitment followers of jesus spirit church of christ 7 asia ephesus smyrna pergamos thyatira sardis philadelphia laodicea old law truth new law think hearing absolute values holy bible rational thought good evil right and wrong bible study beginning of life creation god the creator history prehistoric coming one age earth all belief same god gods heaven earth one god god the father one lord jesus christ life womb helper claim salvation kingdom of heaven doer of the word god`s will flesh blood inheritance kingdom of god corrupt obedience gospel of christ belief faith inspired word of god great commission world preach the word baptism salvation unbelievers condemnation

Putting God In Our Knowledge #4: The 'PC' Life

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #4: Romans 1:26 - 31, The 'PC' Life, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries.

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  Tags romans paul john genesis matthew 1 corinthians hebrews ephesians acts luke god knowledge holy bible deliverance damnation privilege character technology politically correct thought rational thought brain washing propaganda bullying sin perverse human nature practice evil gender male and female god the creator unchanged marriage purity honor gave them over natural law physical idolatry worship the creature media entertainment music pay homosexuality justified lifestyle beauty desire free speech phobia hatred theology monotheism suppression truth unclean vile passion debased mind morality godlessness sanctified worship christian life hope salvation confusion sexual immorality absolute values

The End of the World and Mayan Calendar

My revised sermon The End Of The World and Mayan Calendar is now available in Publications On "End Times".

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  Tags genesis hebrews paul 1 john john 3 john romans luke matthew deuteronomy 2 thessalonians 2 peter mark end of the world mayans calendar connecticut tragic events mass murder bible teaching god holy bible jesus christ evil choice good evil absolute values ending world culture history sun and moon galaxy light science solar flares climate change earth catastrophe disasters natural questions cycle renewal beginning civilization failure false teachers prophecy name of the lord jesus gods death heart knowledge test lord word of christ fear england signs examine dorothy martin illinois l ron hubbard dianetics planet actions students astronomy haley`s comet nostradamus 7 king richard noone global warming heaven 1000 technology doomsday hal lindsey barrack obama antichrist harold camping california rapture physical sin critics generation pass away end times all signs god’s word judgement day day of the lord angels god the father 2nd coming of christ second coming troubles spirit the word letters comet man made natural disaster fire good conduct godliness great commission save the world preach the word gospel of christ all belief baptism salvation unbelievers condemnation millennial premillennialism postmillennialism denominations

Psalm 119:161 - 168: Shin - God's Awesome Word

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

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Psalm 119:17 - 24 Gimel: Finding One's Way

My commentary for Psalm 119:17 - 24, which relates to the Hebrew letter Gimel, Finding One's Way, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 119:89 - 96 Lamed: God's Word Leads a Truthful Life

My commentary for Psalm 119:89 - 96, which relates to the Hebrew letter Lamed, God's Word Leads a Truthful Life, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Don't Add Or Take Away From the Gospel of Christ

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Words of Wisdom: March 13 - 17, 2017

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

3/13/2017: Good & Evil

3/14/17/2017: Evil Approved and Good Condemned

3/15/2017: A Guided Conscience

3/16/2017: No Baptism, No Cross of Christ

3/17/2017: Little Children to Jesus

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Catholic Confessional Predators

My article Catholic Confessional Predators is now available in Publications On Roman Catholicism.

It is also available in Bible Articles and first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q2, 2002.

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  Tags proverbs solomon matthew 2 timothy paul 1 john john 1 corinthians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians hebrews 2 peter acts luke mark galatians 2 corinthians 1 timothy 1 peter isaiah jude roman catholic confess right and wrong god`s word traditions of men joy wisdom enemy fallen heart gladness lord seeing turn away wrath religion purity disciples judas alexander church history antichrist sexual repression homosexuality priests examine church of christ child abuse abuse jesus christ bad new testament inspired word of god scriptures infallible holy spirit council canon truth obedience gospel of christ followers of jesus new testament warning apostasy doctrine perverse beware false teachers sheep`s clothing bad fruit change apostles devil confusion christian written word letters false apostles deceipt angels light minister righteousness work astray holy spirit latter days faith heed sound doctrine lies hypocrisy conscience forbidden marriage abstinence eat and drink thanksgiving neglect of the body asceticism belief knowledge truth contradictions warning elders ephesus shepherd of the flock overseers church of god purchase price paid jesus` blood disciples watch 3 tears government authority church fathers hierarchy leadership pope papacy cardinals bishops presbyters priests vicar pastors denominations auricular confession sin church history hearing prayer god the father secrecy reward private prayer one god one mediator jesus the man god`s command repent church assembly pharisees hypocrisy leaven power control think desire fallible chrysostom witness iniquity exhortation scribes forgiveness son of man higher power healing miracles signs glory deity blasphemy proof salvation endorsement claim jesus the saviour protestants millennial judaism hinduism buddhism evolution islam poor racism youth fornication commandments of men absolute values indulgence flesh

The Truth About Shame

My article The Truth About Shame is available in Bible Articles. 

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in June, 2016. It was also broadcast in Words of Wisdom on WECO FM's June, 2016, radio programming.

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Things Said "In Haste"

My article Things Said "In Haste" is available in Bible Articles. 

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in April, 2013.

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What Is "Discrimination"?

Appropriately for this election cycle, my article What Is "Discrimination"? is available in Bible Articles. 

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Catholic Confessional Predators

My article Catholic Confessional Predators is now available in Bible Articles.

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  Tags proverbs solomon matthew 2 timothy paul 1 john john 1 corinthians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians hebrews 2 peter acts luke mark galatians 2 corinthians 1 timothy 1 peter isaiah jude roman catholic confess right and wrong god`s word traditions of men joy wisdom enemy fallen heart gladness lord seeing turn away wrath religion purity disciples judas alexander church history antichrist sexual repression homosexuality priests examine church of christ child abuse abuse jesus christ bad new testament inspired word of god scriptures infallible holy spirit council canon truth obedience gospel of christ followers of jesus new testament warning apostasy doctrine perverse beware false teachers sheep`s clothing bad fruit change apostles devil confusion christian written word letters false apostles deceipt angels light minister righteousness work astray holy spirit latter days faith heed sound doctrine lies hypocrisy conscience forbidden marriage abstinence eat and drink thanksgiving neglect of the body asceticism belief knowledge truth contradictions warning elders ephesus shepherd of the flock overseers church of god purchase price paid jesus` blood disciples watch 3 tears government authority church fathers hierarchy leadership pope papacy cardinals bishops presbyters priests vicar pastors denominations auricular confession sin church history hearing prayer god the father secrecy reward private prayer one god one mediator jesus the man god`s command repent church assembly pharisees hypocrisy leaven power control think desire fallible chrysostom witness iniquity exhortation scribes forgiveness son of man higher power healing miracles signs glory deity blasphemy proof salvation endorsement claim jesus the saviour protestants millennial judaism hinduism buddhism evolution islam poor racism youth fornication commandments of men absolute values indulgence flesh

The End Of The World and Mayan Calendar

My updated sermon The End Of The World and Mayan Calendar is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags genesis hebrews paul 1 john john 3 john romans luke matthew deuteronomy 2 thessalonians 2 peter mark end of the world mayans calendar connecticut tragic events mass murder bible teaching god holy bible jesus christ evil choice good evil absolute values ending world culture history sun and moon galaxy light science solar flares climate change earth catastrophe disasters natural questions cycle renewal beginning civilization failure false teachers prophecy name of the lord jesus gods death heart knowledge test lord word of christ fear england signs examine dorothy martin illinois l ron hubbard dianetics planet actions students astronomy haley`s comet nostradamus 7 king richard noone global warming heaven 1000 technology doomsday hal lindsey barrack obama antichrist harold camping california rapture physical sin critics generation pass away end times all signs god’s word judgement day day of the lord angels god the father 2nd coming of christ second coming troubles spirit the word letters comet man made natural disaster fire good conduct godliness great commission save the world preach the word gospel of christ all belief baptism salvation unbelievers condemnation millennial premillennialism postmillennialism denominations

Sermon Powerpoint: Are You Listening?

My sermon Are You Listening? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags john matthew romans paul malachi mark revelation hebrews genesis 1 corinthians isaiah listening message understanding word of christ judge the messenger messenger judge pharisees god`s word judge another condemnation clean preparation john the baptist elijah parables soils tares people heart harvest gospel of christ light unclean transgressions heart religion commitment followers of jesus spirit church of christ 7 asia ephesus smyrna pergamos thyatira sardis philadelphia laodicea old law truth new law think hearing absolute values holy bible rational thought good evil right and wrong bible study beginning of life creation god the creator history prehistoric coming one age earth all belief same god gods heaven earth one god god the father one lord jesus christ life womb helper claim salvation kingdom of heaven doer of the word god`s will flesh blood inheritance kingdom of god corrupt obedience gospel of christ belief faith inspired word of god great commission world preach the word baptism salvation unbelievers condemnation
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