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Psalm 8: The Glory of the LORD in Creation

My Commentary on Psalm 8: The Glory of the LORD in Creation, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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All That the Prophets Spoke

My Slides for my sermon All That the Prophets Spoke, delivered June 13, 2021,are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #2: The Proven Bible

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #2: Romans 1:8 - 17, The Proven Bible, is available as a recording in Sermon Audios.

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Commentary for Psalm 9

My commentary for Psalm 9 is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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What Is a Dad?

The short verse What Is a Dad? is now available in Publications On Family.

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Psalm 74: Correct Corruption: Follow God's Word

My commentary on Psalm 74, Correct Corruption: Follow God's Word, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. The entire Commentary on Psalms is COMPLETELY FREE TO DOWNLOAD from this page.

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"Prey" David Has Confidence In God - Psalm 17 Commentary

My commentary for Psalm 17, "Prey" David Has Confidence in God, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

 

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Commentary for Psalm 38: I Will Declare My Iniquity

My commentary for Psalm 38I Will Declare My Iniquity, is available in Devotions from Psalms. A complete Commentary on the Book of Psalms is available completely free from the same page; it can be used as the basis for class or individual Bible study in this rich book of praise and prophesy.

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Psalm 13: King David's impatience, Importance, and Impression

My commentary for Psalm 13: King David's Impatience, Importance, and Impression, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. The COMPLETE Commentary for Psalms is also downloadable FOR FREE from this page.

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Psalms 40: God's Plan of Salvation: Commentary Available

In light of the thoughts on Easter, my Commentary for Psalms 40, God's Plan of Salvation, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete Commentary on Psalms is COMPLETELY FREE to download here as well.

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Complete Commentary on Psalms

The newly compiled complete commentary, Devotions from Psalms, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. It is available in PDF form and can be downloaded and used in Bible study or classes completely free of charge.

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QA: Does God Even Exist?

QUESTION: Does God even exist? - August 19, 2018

ANSWER: The Bible IS a "Christian Evidence" textbook. (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is based upon "evidence" and it is a solid conviction of "things not seen." ... The Bible makes statements that point to external data, for example 1. Every effect must have an adequate cause. ... (Hebrews 3:4Genesis 1:1). ... Read More of this and other QAs on Ques…

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Psalm 142: From the Depth of Despair

My commentary for Psalm 142, From the Depth of Despair, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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Bad or Good Year? How To Be Blessed

In light of the upcoming new year, I share Bad or Good Year? from Anonymous on Publications from Guest Authors.

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Studies in Psalms - 61 Available

In light of the holiday focus on Jesus' life, my commentary on Psalms 61 is available in Devotions from Psalms. This series and my Studies in the Book of Proverbs are good material for personal or class based Bible study in Psalms and Proverbs.

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QA: Why Does It Seem the Wicked Are in Charge?

QUESTION: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge?  - July, 2020

ANSWER: This is a problem discussed  already iPsalm 58. Verses 1-5 show how thoroughly wicked some may become; verses 6-9 ask God to dismantle the strengths of the wicked; and Verses 10-11 mention how satisfied the righteous are when that is done. ... Read More of this and other QAs on the Questions Answered page.

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Thanksgiving Without God? - Mini Article Now Available

It's impossible to have a “Thanksgiving” unless there is someone to thank!  The Apostle Paul wrote: “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day” (2 Timothy 1:3).  (1) God is the only source of blessings to thank, so:  "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD” (Jere…

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Who Elected Our President? - Mini Article

'The LORO brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. The counsel of the LORD stands forever. The plans of His heart to all generations" (Psalm 33:10-11). Have you notced how “peace treaties,” “global initiatives,” and megalomaniacs all fade out and fall apart? There is no power organization of "globalists" that God wll allow to take over His world…

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QA: What Can I Do To Keep my Christian Life in Order Amid Such Change?

QUESTION: What can I do to keep my Christian life in order, when everything around me seems to be changing? -   February, 2019

Answer: To be sure, there is a great deal that is changing about our immediate world. A Christian will come out better than before, though. I'm immediately thinking of the biblical words "confidence" and "patience."  

1) "Confidence" is based upon trust and re…

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QA: How can Christians Discuss Religion When It Is Forbidden?

QUESTION: How can Christians argue religion when they are forbidden to do that?    February, 2019   

Answer: Some will condemn any attempt to expose the organization and practice of evil, while harboring those who refuse to change from their evil ways. They make the church of Christ composed of a “mixed multitude” rather than people desiring to be pure from their sins. Ephesians 5:25…

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