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 …
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…
QUESTION: Should Christians protest in the street? - 2018
ANSWER: Note four points from the incident in Acts 17:1-9:
1. Opposition to the success of Bible teaching is always motivated by jealousy (1 Thessalonians 2:3-10). ...
2. Evil men from the marketplace literally describes people who have nothing else to do but hang around amid the public. They have no scruples, purposes, or re…
In light of continued COVID measures, my sermon Together Again, taken from 1 Corinthians 14:23-35, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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My revised article, Did Christ Die in Vain? is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is available in tract form in Tracts as well as in Publications On Judaism.
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“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans 1:18). Even Jesus had difficulty getting Jews to accept the truth about Himself: "You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth,…
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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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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In light of the current focus on Jesus, Gerald Cowan's 2-part sermon, Can You Recommend Your Religion? is available in Publications from Guest Authors.
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In light of the holiday season, my slides Doctrine and Traditions: Unchanged, based on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, are available in Debate Charts.
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QUESTION: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge? - July, 2020
ANSWER: This is a problem discussed already in Psalm 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.
Reason for the Season PART 2:
"Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us" (Luke 1:1)..."it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructe…
In light of new year resolutions coming up, my Commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs continues with segment #148 on Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Break Out In a Rash!
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My chart Jesus Christ in One Verse, based on 1 Timothy, is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Sermon Charts. It can be used for Bible study or sermon.
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In light of the holiday season of gift giving, my sermon slides For the Children, based on 2 Chronicles 12:14, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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QUESTION: Does alcohol have any good use? - October, 2020
ANSWER: There are three uses of alcohol, each as a medicine, that is, to be used with a very low dose, only for pain relief, out of necessity, briefly at best. They are: 1) To relieve recurring weakening digestive problems (1 Timothy 5:23; 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) ... Read More of this and other QA on my Questions Answered page.
…“Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy” (Romans 13:13). These are terms that describe company parties, conventions, frat parties, bars and taverns, Christmas and New Year Eves, or proms. This verse teaches us to behave as if others can see us in the daytime; therefore NOT with rioting and dulled judgments in alcoho…
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…
My sermon slides Hindering the Word, based on 1 Thessalonians 2:13-18, are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.
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Bob Turner's short article, Abilities, Motivation, Attitude, focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16, is now available on Publications from Guest Authors.
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