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The Spirit of Barabbas

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 The Spirit of Barabbas for September 26, 2023

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God's Word, Part 1

My sermon slides for God's Word, Part 1, based on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and delivered July 16, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: May 2 - 6, 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:
    - 5/2/22    Street Crime               
    - 5/3/22 …

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Words of Wisdom Radio Available: August 30 - September 3, 2021

My Words of Wisdom minute long thought, which are broadcast after the noon news on WECO radio, are now available for August 30 - September 3, 2021. They are available in Words of Wisdom Radio in audio form and in Words of Wisdom Transcripts in PDF transcripts.

- 8/30/2021 - Peace Haters 
- 8/31/2021 - No Christian Crusades 
- 9/1/2021 - Try, Again 
- 9/2/2021 - Where Angels Dare Not Go
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Proverbs Commentary #198: Wanna Abet?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #198: Wanna Abet, taken from Proverbs 29:24. It is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Mass Murder Motive - Mini Article

After sin entered the world through the free choice of Adam and Eve, their son, “Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him” (Genesis 4:8). Toward the end of the New Testament, the explanation is given: “we should love one another, not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother's righteous” (1…

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TBT: What About "Hate Crimes"?

For "throw back Thursday", my article What About "Hate Crimes"? is available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q1, 2003.

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Street Crime Mini Article Available

David prayed, “Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men” (Psalm 140:1).  Solomon gave a reason for that, “A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good” (Proverbs 16:29).  Destructive violence in a land of laws is not the way of “Justice.”  “The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice” (…

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

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

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Words of Wisdom: July 10 - 14, 2017

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7/10/2017: Man Made Tradition: Jesus' Resurrection

7/11/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corporate Church

7/12/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corrupt Church

7/13/2017: The Bible Is From God

7/14/2017: Only One Death Stands Out

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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.

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Words of Wisdom: April 10 - 14, 2017

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4/10/2017: Oneida Meeting on the Theme of Forgiveness

4/11/17/2017: The Valley of Opinion

4/12/2017: Are All Saved?

4/13/2017: Try, Again

4/14/2017: No "Christian" Crusades

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Nehemiah 8 Commentary: The Greatest Bible Class In History

My commentary for Nehemiah 8: The Greatest Bible Class In History is now available in Commentaries under Assorted Chapters

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Love Applied: Matthew 5:38 - 48

My Bible Study Love Applied: Matthew 5:38 - 48 is available in my study material on the Sermon On the Mount.

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Why Is Nothing Secure?

My article Why Is Nothing Secure? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q2, 2003.

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What About "Hate Crimes?": Article Available

My article What About "Hate Crimes"? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q1, 2003.

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Words of Wisdom: April 27 - May 1, 2015

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4/27/2015: Hate Filled Strife

4/28/2015: Transgender?

4/29/2015: Street Crime

4/30/2015: The Lord-less Supper

5/1/2015: Don't Be Cruel

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Words of Wisdom: April 20 - 24, 2015

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4/20/2015: Try Again

4/21/2015: No Christian Crusades

4/22/2015: Blaspheming God's Word

4/23/2015: The Valley of Opinion

4/24/2015: Are All Saved?

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There's Rioting In Sections of London

My article There's Rioting in Sections of London is now available in Bible Articles.

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