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The Savior's Exception

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is The Savior’s Exception for July 4, 2022.

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QA: Do You Think Church Is Important?

My QA: Do you think Church is Important? from January 23, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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God's Plan of Salvation

In the Garden of Eden, God commanded Adam not to partake of forbidden fruit, because “in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). It was “the serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan” (Revelation 12:9) who contradicted God when he said, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4). On the Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection, God’s Apostles commanded: "Repent, and l…

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Salvation and Prayer: Words of Wisdom Mini Article Available

In the New Testament, there is no record of a sinner being saved by prayer alone.  When the church of Christ began, sinful Jews asked, “what shall we do?”  Peter told them to, “Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). The first Gentile sinner, Cornelius, was praying, but was told to send for Peter to tell him saving w…

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Words of Wisdom Audio: Your Salvation's Cost

In light of discussions on Easter, please find my Words of Wisdom "Your Salvation's Cost" in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Words of Wisdom Audio for March, 2017, and Words of Wisdom Transcripts.

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Remembering the Crucifixion of Christ

My QA, What Must Christians Do To Remember the Crucifixion of Christ?, is now also available in the Bible Content On Jesus Christ.

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A Truly New Year: Mini Article

Under the Law of Moses, God began each Jewish New Year with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16). With a special, once a year ceremony, the sins of the people were pronounced on a “scapegoat” and a sacrificial sin offering and a burnt offering were also offered. The nation was to begin their yearly planning by making things right with God. Under the Law of Jesus Christ, God “now commands all men ev…

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QA: How Can We Remember the Crucifixion of Christ?

QUESTION: What Must Christians Do To Remember the Crucifixion of Christ? - August, 2020

ANSWER:  Simply, preach the Word  (2 Timothy 4:2).  Don't be distracted  (1 Corinthians 2:1-2). ... By following a man-made religious calendar, people have been turned away from that Cross. “Christmas” diverts attention to Jesus’ birth; “Lent” places the emphasis upon human denial; “Easter” skips the cr…

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The Christian "Passover": Tract Available

My tract The Christian 'Passover' is now available in Tracts on the Publications section.

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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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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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A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Profanity: Sermon Presentation Available

My sermon entitled Profanity is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 30:11 - 14 - Generation D (Destroyed) Commentary #202

My commentary #202 on Proverbs 30:11 - 14Generation D (Destroyed), is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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The Thief On the Cross: Sermon PowerPoint Now Available

My NEW sermon The Thief On the Cross is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Luke 23:39 - 43 and was delivered in December, 2012.

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Words of Wisdom: July 17 - 21, 2017

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

7/17/2017: "Sorcery"

7/18/2017: What Is A Fool?

7/19/2017: Did Jesus Make Baptism Essential To Salvation?

7/20/2017: Free Speech Is Not a License

7/21/2017: Useless "Religion"

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Lessons From Josiah - 2 Chronicles 34:1 - 7

My NEW sermon Lessons From Josiah is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on 2 Chronicles 34:1 - 7 and was delivered in January, 2017.

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The Cleansing Power of Baptism - Acts 2:38

My revised sermon The Cleansing Power of Baptism is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Acts 2:38 and was delivered in July, 2016.

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Tis the Season To Get Drunk?

In light of the July 4th weekend, my revised sermon Tis the Season to Get Drunk?, which addresses alcohol consumption, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 32: Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 32Happiness in Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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