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Words of Wisdom Audios: September 19 - 23, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
    - 9/19/2022 Jesus Shows Us His Way    
    - 9/20/2022  Global…

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Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?

My commentary #211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries. It is also Segment #211 in my commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Faith Without Works

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 Faith Without Works for June 6, 2022.

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Home Mission Work: New Article Out Now

My Article Home Mission Work is now available in Publications> Bible Articles; it is in the most recent Gospel Gleaner.

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Disaster Relief Effort: How To Help

Individuals may donate to the Disaster Relief Effort in support of the recent natural disasters. Information about them can be found on my Links page as well.

Alternately please contact your local Church of Christ.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15

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QA: Where Should I Donate My Money?

My QA: There are so many asking for donations, how can I know where to give my money? from December 8, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Why Do We Need "Organised Religion"?

My QA: Why does anyone need "Organised Religion"? is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Was Jesus a Socialist?

QUESTION: Did Jesus teach or practice Socialism? - February 23, 2020

ANSWER: False claims about Jesus' teaching have always been circulated by the Devil: (John 2:18-22Mark 15:29-30Luke 23:4-15Matthew 28:11-15). Jesus Christ was nowhere near being a Marxist Communist, for: 1. He never forced "rich" people to give up their wealth to "equalize" with the "poor." He lived under Moses' Law…

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Proverbs 15:19 - A Thorny Issue: Commentary #96

My commentary #96 on Proverbs 15:19A Thorny Issue, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 41: God's Mercy For the Poor

My commentary for Psalm 41God's Mercy For the Poor, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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Sins That Stop a Church: Sermon Outline

My sermon outline Sins That Stop a Church, based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, is now available in Sermon Outlines.

Look out for more of my Sermon Outlines coming soon.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

All my content is provided in PDF format for use in smartphones, ereaders, and ease of printing. Click here for more details.

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Words of Wisdom: June 5 - 9, 2017

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

6/05/2017: Ignorant Bible Critics

6/06/17/2017: Traditions of Men

6/07/2017: Faith Without Works

6/08/2017: Keeping God's Word Pure

6/09/2017: Traditional Faith

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Psalm 146: What Has God Done For Me Lately?

My commentary for Psalm 146What Has God Done For Me Lately?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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#211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31: Who Is a "Virtuous Woman"?

My commentary #211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries.

There are also some photo memes created to highlight and celebrate faithful women on this page.

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Proverbs #211: Who Is a "Virtuous Woman"?

My commentary #211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31, Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?, is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs, in Commentaries.

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Outline of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles

My outline of The Book of the Acts of the Apostles is now available in Bible Books Outlined. More outlines will be coming soon.

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Jesus Was a Commie?: A Reply to the Movie

Continuing the theme of Jesus, my article Jesus Was a Commie?: A Reply to Matthew Modine's Movie is now available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared on the Fellowship Room in January, 2012.

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Sins That Stop a Church: New Format Available

Please find new format Sermon Outlines, which is now available for Sins That Stop a Church, based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13.

Look out for fresh versions of more of my Sermon Outlines coming soon.

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