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QA: Did Jesus Teach "Absolute Values"?

QUESTION: Jesus didn't teach "absolute values", did He? - 6/13/2021  

ANSWER: In mathematics, the "absolute value" of a number or integer is its distance from zero. There must be an absolute beginning point for numbers to have value. So also with humans.

1. JESUS CHRIST WAS THE SACRIFICE FOR AN "EVERLASTING COVENANT" AND MAKES CHRISTIANS "COMPLETE IN EVERY GOOD WORK TO DO HIS WILL." (Hebrew…

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QA: How Can We Trust Scripture?

My QA, How Do We Know We Can Trust the Scriptures? from May 19, 2019, is now available on the NEW Misunderstood Scriptures page. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Proverbs 4:10-19: Commentary #12 - A Father's Wisdom

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #12, A Father's Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents' Experiences, taken from Proverbs 4:10-19, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. A complete and FREE FULL COMMENTARY on Proverbs is available on that page as well.

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QA: Why Is the Church So Judgmental?

QUESTION: Why is the church of Christ so judgmental, condemning everyone but themselves? - June 9, 2019   

ANSWER: How can you see through the fog & smog of judgmental sinners and think condemnation is only coming from Christians? 

1. It is NOT wrong to teach what is right. Moses taught Israelites that loving God means keeping His commandments and judgments.           (Deuteronom…

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"Woke" OR Awake? - Sermon Now Available

My sermon slides for "Woke" OR Awake?, taken from Romans 12:18, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Commentary #125: Evil? Many Happy Returns

My commentary segment #125 for Proverbs 17:13: Many Happy Returns, is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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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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Right Judgments: Mini Article Now Available

“Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God to, “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9). Making “judgments”…

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #130: Why Governments Fail

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #130, Why Governments Fail, which focuses on Proverbs 17:26, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. I have a FREE complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs available in Commentaries. These can be used for class or individual Bible study.

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Sellers Crain’s What Do We Do Now? - Now Available

In light of the gender discussion, Sellers Crain’s article, What Do We Do Now?, is now available in my new page, Publications from Guest Authors.

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Insane New Year: Mini Article Available

"The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God" (Psalm 9:17). No one questions that many Americans have forgotten God:  Evolution has replaced "The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth" (Isaiah 40:28); Affluence has replaced dependence upon "the LORD Almighty" (2 Corinthians 6:18); Immorality and Indecency have replaced "the pure in heart " (

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Sellers Crain: Real Truth is Always Truth

In light of the recent election, Sellers S Crain, Jr's article, Real Truth is Always Truth from June 2018, is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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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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QA: Why Do Christians Give in to Evil?

QUESTION: Why do Christians always give in to evil-doers? - August 9, 2020

ANSWER: Have Christians not read what David said: "Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it." (Psalm 34:14)? Paul rephrased this in   Romans 12:9. ... The church of Christ must accept the fact that there is a moral war that is being waged constantly... The capitulators may partially quote and misuse 2…

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The Church & the World: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides "The Church & the World", based upon Ephesians 5:6-17, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Is Everyone Branded a "Racist"?

From Questions Answered: February 16, 2020: 

QUESTION: Why does it seem everyone is branded a "racist"?

ANSWER: "Racial discrimination" is racist, nothing else. “Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making, judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says, is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God, “For who is able to judge thi…

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Sellers Crain’s Real Truth Is Always Truth - Now Available

Sellers Crain’s article Real Truth Is Always Truth from June, 2018, is now available in my dedicated page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Sellers Crain’s Revisionist History - Now Available

Sellers Crain’s article Revisionist History is now available in my new page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Proverbs 20:20 - The Damnable Generation: Commentary #147

My commentary #147 on Proverbs 20:20The Damnable Generation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 11:20-21 - Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"?: Commentary #44

My commentary #44 on Proverbs 11:20-21Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"? is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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