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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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Proverbs 14:35 - Who Is Responsible for Good Government: Commentary #90

My commentary on Proverbs is available in more than 200 segments or individual Bible study guides. #90 - Who Is Responsible for Good Government? highlights Proverbs 14:35.

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The Quiet Life - Wayne Burger

The Quiet Life, a guest article from Wayne Burger, is available in Publications.

 

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Walking In Joy: John 16:16-24

My sermon Walking in Joy (John 16:16-24) is available in Sermon Outlines.

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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Proverbs 30:32-33 - War Mongering Causes War: Commentary #207

My commentary #207 on Proverbs 30:32-33War Mongering Causes War, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 67: Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God

My commentary for Psalm 67Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:28 - How To Lose An Election: Commentary #151

My commentary #151 on Proverbs 20:28How To Lose An Election, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 28: God, We Need You

My commentary for Psalm 28God, We Need You, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Las Vegas? The Boston Massacre 2

In light of the shooting in Las Vegas, my sermon Boston Massacre 2, discussing the April 15, 2013, bombing of the Boston Marathon, is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Terrorism In the Streets

In view of the recent tragedy in Antioch, TN, my tract Terrorism in the Streets is available in Tracts.

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Psalm 46: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

My commentary for Psalm 46A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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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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Psalm 122: Jerusalem, the Holy City

My commentary for Psalm 122Jerusalem, the Holy City, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Terrorism In the Streets: Tract Available

In view of recent events, my tract Terrorism in the Streets is available in Tracts.

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Occupy Wall Street: Sermon Available

In view of recent protests and unrest, my revised sermon Occupy Wall Street is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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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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Bible Outline: 1 Timothy Now Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To Timothy is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Titanic Lessons: Audio Sermon Available

My sermon Titanic Lessons is now available in Sermon Audios.

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is in an SWF format, and instructions to help are on this page. 

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