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The Christian "Passover": Tract Available

My tract The Christian 'Passover' is now available in Tracts on the Publications section.

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Words of Wisdom: October 9 - 13, 2017

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

10/09/2017: High Esteem

10/10/2017: Life Goes On

10/11/2017: Beware of What You Start

10/12/2017: Being "Religious" Without Jesus

10/13/2017: What God Is Able to Do

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  Tags proverbs solomon philippians paul 1 thessalonians ecclesiastes psalms david matthew acts luke romans 2 corinthians mark high esteem mercy truth forsake writing tablets heart favour god`s sight sight of man work inspired word of god think critical thinking epaphroditus brotherhood fellow laborer soldiers soldier of jesus christ church of christ recognition authority admonishing love participation feelings self esteem image obedience life changes winds of change clean world control failure generation pass away come to pass earth eternal sun rise sunset winds direction turns north and south whirlwind constancy river seas all things labor eye witness seeing ear hearing filled rules own spirit break walls change fundamental change change of heart beware beginning haunt karma dig fall down stone wicked head violence crown sword retribution vengeance anger stirred up strife fury transgressions abundance fight finish the work religion without god caesarea cornelius centurion italy devout man fear of god household alms for the poor prayer constancy contribution membership choice hearing jesus christ peter words salvation baptism name of the lord jesus faith only john the baptist jewish abraham church fathers raise up children stone gospel of christ unbelievers grafting christian grace good works obedience israelites service to god free will great commission

Psalm 23: Consolation for a Battered Soul

My commentary for Psalm 23, Consolation for a Battered Soul, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david 1 peter peter john acts luke romans paul matthew 1 john hebrews mark colossians galatians isaiah 2 corinthians 1 corinthians revelation 1 timothy individual shepherd god our shepherd responsibility sheep teachers permanence blessing faithful holy bible passage requests funeral speak consolation spiritual battle soul comfort troubles death time prophets lord jesus christ jesus the shepherd apostles astray return love overseers needs reality harshness protection hearing jesus` voice knowledge followers of jesus price good shepherd giving life self sacrifice church of god purchase price paid jesus` blood salvation added to his church membership seek god kingdom of god righteousness god`s promises food eat and drink clothing rest greener grass animal husbandry danger destruction work devil leadership water calming the storm seas written word restoration healing body miracles obedience gospel of christ right paths god`s name moses old law faith walk valley shadow fear evil prophecy fulfilled preach the word kingdom of christ light of the world darkness despair sin near death overcome resurrection rod authority rules preparation table presence enemy establish lord`s supper disciples week anointed head oil honor guest perfume dedicated blood sacrifice cup run over living water source of all good mercy follow days god`s dwelling eternal grief comfort one another god of all comfort

Proverbs 11:26 - Corrupt Commerce Commentary #48

My commentary #48 on Proverbs 11:26, Corrupt Commerce, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: July 24 - 28, 2017

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

7/24/2017: Unqualified Love of God?

7/25/2017: Unqualified Grace of God?

7/26/2017: Unqualified Mercy of God?

7/27/2017: Being Holy

7/28/2017: A Hairy Story

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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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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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