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QA: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

QUESTION: Why do bad things happen to good people? - 1/19/20

ANSWER: Without the Bible, there is no adequate explanation. Reread Genesis 1 - 3 and realise: 1. God's world for humans was perfect, but human sin ruined that setup (Romans 5:12). 2. The curses of Difficulties and Death were placed on Adam & Eve (and subsequently every human)  (Job 14:1Bad things happen as a consequence of …

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We Are NOT In Despair: Mini Article 8/3/2020

"But as a mountain falls and crumbles away, And as a rock is moved from its place; As water wears away stones, And as torrents wash away the soil of the earth; So You destroy the hope of man” (Job 14:18-19). Job voiced the danger of being surrounded by downers! By the time we read the headlines, see network TV News, watch destructive TV shows or dismal movies, or listen to our dreary “friends,” …

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Evidences from the Bible: Now Available

My article, Evidences from the Bible, is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences.

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Commentary on Psalm 119:25-32 Available

My commentary for Psalm 119:25-32, which relates to the Hebrew letter DalethI Am Laid Low in the Dust, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

 

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Here’s a Lesson for Workaholics

In light of the recent global changes in work patterns, my sermon Workaholics 101 is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

 

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Why Is Nothing Secure? Article Available

Please find my answer to the question, “What can the Gospel do with so much turmoil and trouble unraveling lives?” in PublicationsBible Articles for the Gospel Gleaner, Why Is Nothing Secure?

Spoiler Alert: There is no security without GOD. 

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New Memes Available for Winter

My home page has new Scripture memes to reflect winter.

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Psalm 73: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

My commentary for Psalm 73Why Do the Wicked Prosper?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Steady As We Go: Sermon Available

My updated sermon Steady As We Go is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

Sermons are provided as PDF for easy access on electronic readers and smartphones. Please click here to know more.

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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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The Works of the Lord Are Great

My updated sermon The Works of the Lord Are Great is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Workaholics 101: Sermon PowerPoint Available

In light of the recent Fall Break, my updated sermon Workaholics 101 is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook

In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my article Christian Evidence Textbook is available in Publications Bible Articles.

It is also available in On Christian Evidences; it first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in September, 2014.

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Words of Wisdom: August 14 - 18, 2017

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

8/14/2017: The Israelites' Example

8/15/2017: Is It Your Time to Die?

8/16/2017: We Are Not In Despair

8/17/2017: Monumental Destruction

8/18/2017: When Is Jesus' Second Coming?

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New Outline for the Book of James Available

My new outline of The Book of James is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Proverbs 11:7 - 8 - Why Beg Trouble? Commentary #36

My commentary #36 on Proverbs 11:7 - 8Why Beg Trouble?, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: April 24 - 28, 2017

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

4/24/2017: Self Praise Is No Praise

4/25/17/2017: Anxiety and Depression

4/26/2017: What Money Can't Buy

4/27/2017: It Is God's Word

4/28/2017: It Is God's Word

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Snowmen in the Bible

Appropriately for the season, my sermon Snowmen in the Bible is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

Sermon slides are provided as PDF files which are easily accessed by smartphones and ereaders, such as the Nook, Kindle or iPad. For further details please click here.

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Outline of the Book of Hebrews

My Outline of Hebrews, in General Epistles, is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It is also part of my Bible Outlines.

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