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What Jesus' Resurrection Really Means: Slides Available

In light of discussions of Easter, my sermon slides, What Jesus' Resurrection Really Means, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints. It is also available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ.

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NEW: The Origin of Roman Catholicism

To continue the discussion of the church of Christ, my NEW 6-part lessons on the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) begins with RCC1: The Origin of Roman Catholicism, which is available in Publications On Roman Catholicism.

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QA: How is "Our" God Different From Other World Religions?

QUESTION: When world religions are compared, how is "our God" different from any other "god"? - September, 2018

ANSWER: In "comparative religion" classes, all religions acknowledge a "god" or Supreme Being. They will NOT make a true comparison because there is no attempt to examine each religion's "sacred" books in detail. ... (1 Corinthians 8:4-6) The Bible proves that:

1. The God of the…

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Who Is God? - Sermon Slides Now Available

My sermon slides Who Is God?, taken from Acts 17:24-29, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Can We See God? - Mini Article Now Available

While on Earth, Jesus said to Philip: “He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, 'Show us the Father'?” (John 14:8-9) Thus, Jesus “is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation”(Colossians 1:15). Jesus is the “image” (icon) of “the invisible (aorata) God.” Jesus emphasized, “Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen…

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QA: Do We Need Jesus Today?

QUESTION: Do we need Jesus today? - October, 2020

ANSWER: Absolutely! In a hero saturated society, most of whom are make-believe, Jesus has been lost in the shuffle. Super heroes are a human attempt to elevate someone who is worthy of adulation above others. Consider the Real Jesus: 1. Jesus is Only Begotten. (1 John 4:9; John 15:13; Galatians 3:26; 1 John 3:5; John 8:24) ... Read more of this …

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To Have Or Have Not - Mini Article Available

Jesus said: "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses" (Luke 12:15). Envy and covetousness exist when those who “have not” train their eyes on what others “have,” desiring to obtain it by evil means, then we have an example of what God calls “covetousness,” which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). Satisfaction with wha…

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Wayne Burger's Christmas: What Are We Gonna Do With It?

In light of the current season, Wayne Burger's Christmas: What Are We Gonna Do With It? is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Coexist or Convert? Sermon Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for Coexist or Convert? are now available on Sermon Powerpoints.

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NEW PAGE: What Is Sin?

I have put together a The Catalog of Sin, which can be used as Bible Class material or as a personal study into what actually are the behaviours and attitudes that God is against. This is available as a PDF version here: What Is Sin?. Alternately, This PDF and an "eBook" that can be read online from my NEW What Is Sin? page.

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Proverbs 19:10 - Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy: Commentary #140

My commentary #140 on Proverbs 19:10Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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What About Profanity? Bible Article

My article What About Profanity? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q3, 2002.

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Psalm 6: David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness

My commentary for Psalm 6, David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 14:34 - God's Burden Against America: Commentary #89

My commentary #89 on Proverbs 14:34God's Burden Against America, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 95: A Call To Worship God

My commentary for Psalm 95A Call To Worship God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Shrines to Apostasy: Free Tract

My tract, Shrines to Apostasy, is available for free download from Tracts in Publications.

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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.

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Psalm 35: Which God Should We Worship?

My commentary for Psalm 135Which God Should We Worship?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 14:6 - God's Word to the "Me" Generation: Commentary #79

My commentary #79 on Proverbs 14:6God's Word to the "Me" Generation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 20: Best Wishes and Resolutions

My commentary for Psalm 20Best Wishes and Resolutions, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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