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Jesus Is Only Begotten

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 Jesus Is Only Begotten for April 20, 2023. 

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Words of Wisdom Radio March 6-10, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 3/6/2023  Kinds of Christians  
- 3/7/2023  The Name Christian…

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The World's Greatest Gift

Donnie Barnes' chart The World's Greatest Gift based on John 3:16 is available now in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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QA: What Is Valentine's Day for?

My QA: What is Valentine's Day really for? from February 12, 2023, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Spirit of Jesus Christ

Donnie Barnes' The Spirit of Christ is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available on my dedicated page for Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Plow With the Gospel

My sermon slides, Plow with the Gospel, taken from Luke 9:57-62, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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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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Words of Wisdom Radio, February 14 - 18, 2021

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com / FM 101.3 after the noon news; and they are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, with transcripts available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. This week's lessons are:

- 14/2    Love Is Not a Valentine  
- 15/2    Love the Church of…

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QA: How Can True Love Be Recognized?

My QA: How can "true love" be recognized? from February 7, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Proverbs Segment #47: Banking Or Giving

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #47: Banking or Giving, taken from Proverbs 11:24-25, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: What is a "Seder Service"?

My QA: What Is a "Seder Service"? , posted April 11, 2021, is now available in Publications On Judaism. It is also available in Publications On Roman Catholicism and in Questions Answered.

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QA: Are We Saved Like the Thief on the Cross

QUESTION: Are we saved like the thief on the cross?  - 3/1/2020

ANSWER: Read Galatians 6:14-15. The Holy Spirit-inspired Apostle Paul wrote this summary of why the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a most important, pivotal moment in human history.

1. No person has any reason to “boast” (brag), for nothing we do has earned our salvation. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:21) ... Read More of thi…

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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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QA: Do We Need Jesus Today?

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 …

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Did Christ Die In Vain?

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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What Love Is

“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16). Love is not flowers, candy, jewelry, or sex. This verse describes “love” as a voluntary choice and commitment. Jesus chose to obey God and die for us. In Wyoming, Illinois, on January 30, 2017, Shelby Ann Carter, forever age 21, strapped her 12 day-old baby in a…

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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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God IS Great, Because... Sermon Chart Available

My chart for the sermon God IS Great Because is now available in Sermon Charts.

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Psalm 22: I Will Praise You

My commentary for Psalm 22I Will Praise You, 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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