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Psalm 101: A King's Resolutions

My commentary for Psalm 101, A King's Resolutions, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Why Only Ten Commandments?

My article Why Only Ten Commandments? is now available in Publications On Judaism. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q4, 2002 and is also available in Bible Articles.

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  Tags matthew titus paul deuteronomy romans galatians 2 corinthians genesis 1 peter peter numbers mark jeremiah hebrews john acts luke 1 corinthians ephesians 1 john james 1 thessalonians leviticus exodus zechariah 1 timothy 10 commandments moses old law paganism religion morality separation of church and state constitution relationship with god holidays idolatry myths israelites purity god`s word heart wisdom alcohol marriage communication sex amendments code of conduct moral code gentiles noah obedience horeb lord new law jesus christ jewish judaism prophecy fulfilled seed of abraham abraham god`s promises new law perfection swearing cursing god`s name love forgiveness work comfort weak patience worship creation circumcision blood sacrifice ark of the covenant altar incense menorah tabernacle temple high priest pentecost day of atonement passover decalog belief repent sin baptism remission of sin lord`s supper first day of the week singing giving great commandments body and soul mind soul neighbor sabbath new testament purpose to life history witness bible ignorance confusion keep god`s law society opposition influence relationships argument holy day pearls before swine media entertainment numerology complete noah`s ark statutes god’s judgement god`s covenant old testament nations strangers foreigners all purpose transgressions angels mediator egypt deliverance jewish captivity god`s plan strict observance violence marriage work fainthearted god`s existence sacrifice priests proof love the lord your god son of god burial with christ contribution jesus the teacher love goals meaning of life bible study

Words of Wisdom: November 21 - 25, 2016

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11/21/2016: Global Cooling

11/22/17/2016: Who Elected Our President?

11/23/2016: Reasons for Doubt

11/24/2016: [Thanksgiving] Thank God

11/25/2016: So Goes the Nation

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  Tags psalms david daniel genesis john matthew mark 1 timothy paul jeremiah global warming climate change earth fear of god world awe god the creator material world possessions order god`s command seasons time politicians science false teachers harvest day and night cease drought america election voting politics lord counseling nations plans people eternal god`s plan heart generation peace power authority kings think government giving protection doubting 4 jesus walk on water disciples peter seeing faith save the lost holy bible god`s word scoffing scriptures bible study sinner water baptism singing joy jesus the rock salvation god`s presence thanksgiving great god king of kings gods god of gods holidays black friday thanksgiving day worship prayer history american indians forget separation of church and state almighty omnipotent good sanctified destruction evil turn away kingdom god`s sight obedience benefit disasters voice of god

Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the week of November 7, 2016 are now available on the Transcripts page.

The theme this week is Election 2016.

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  Tags matthew acts luke psalms david ecclesiastes solomon 2 thessalonians paul 2 corinthians colossians caesar pharisees questions tax wicked test hypocrisy money god separation of church and state constitution government living god god the creator heaven earth seas animals authority state control human rights statutes god`s covenant hatred instruction god`s word thief adultery evil deceipt slander siblings bible teaching selfishness justified protestors racism social justice mob civil rights approval blasphemy lies voting election heart sons of men sinner fear of god court justice supreme court conviction corrupt god’s judgement eternal punishment thessalonica gospel of christ jewish envy jason people unbelievers preachers hearing riots looting purpose to life violence innocent immorality prayer god’s word word of christ lord glory deliverance wicked men faith free speech jesus the teacher oppression thanksgiving answers

Words of Wisdom: November 7 - 11, 2016

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11/07/2016: Limits for Caesar

11/08/17/2016: Why Wickedness Continues

11/09/2016: The Wicked Will Not Escape

11/10/2016: Street Walkers

11/11/2016: Prayerful Preaching

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  Tags matthew acts luke psalms david ecclesiastes solomon 2 thessalonians paul 2 corinthians colossians caesar pharisees questions tax wicked test hypocrisy money god separation of church and state constitution government living god god the creator heaven earth seas animals authority state control human rights statutes god`s covenant hatred instruction god`s word thief adultery evil deceipt slander siblings bible teaching selfishness justified protestors racism social justice mob civil rights approval blasphemy lies voting election heart sons of men sinner fear of god court justice supreme court conviction corrupt god’s judgement eternal punishment thessalonica gospel of christ jewish envy jason people unbelievers preachers hearing riots looting purpose to life violence innocent immorality prayer god’s word word of christ lord glory deliverance wicked men faith free speech jesus the teacher oppression thanksgiving answers

No 'Separation of Church and State'

My article No "Separation of Church and State" is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared on The Fellowship Room website in September, 2013.

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  Tags luke mark matthew ephesians paul 2 thessalonians romans 2 peter peter jude 1 john acts luke separation of church and state government scriptures authority hypocrisy charles rangel damnation washington times entertainment welfare faith hell new york hunger and thirst roman catholic missionaries poor health social justice physician healing court conviction ethics censure offenses amendments sex media caesar righteousness christian life live a faithful life work tax will not work terrorism good works ignorance destruction god`s power enoch noah flood adam & eve lord saints judgement ungodly sin punishment politicians god`s word obedience jesus christ oppression right and wrong apostles hearing plain speaking witness founding fathers media new york insurance duty idleness lazy welfare benefit twisting scripture prophets 7 adam behold all evil way eternal punishment

Why Only Ten Commandments?

My article Why Only Ten Commandments? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q4, 2002.

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  Tags matthew titus paul deuteronomy romans galatians 2 corinthians genesis 1 peter peter numbers mark jeremiah hebrews john acts luke 1 corinthians ephesians 1 john james 1 thessalonians leviticus exodus zechariah 1 timothy 10 commandments moses old law paganism religion morality separation of church and state constitution relationship with god holidays idolatry myths israelites purity god`s word heart wisdom alcohol marriage communication sex amendments code of conduct moral code gentiles noah obedience horeb lord new law jesus christ jewish judaism prophecy fulfilled seed of abraham abraham god`s promises new law perfection swearing cursing god`s name love forgiveness work comfort weak patience worship creation circumcision blood sacrifice ark of the covenant altar incense menorah tabernacle temple high priest pentecost day of atonement passover decalog belief repent sin baptism remission of sin lord`s supper first day of the week singing giving great commandments body and soul mind soul neighbor sabbath new testament purpose to life history witness bible ignorance confusion keep god`s law society opposition influence relationships argument holy day pearls before swine media entertainment numerology complete noah`s ark statutes god’s judgement god`s covenant old testament nations strangers foreigners all purpose transgressions angels mediator egypt deliverance jewish captivity god`s plan strict observance violence marriage work fainthearted god`s existence sacrifice priests proof love the lord your god son of god burial with christ contribution jesus the teacher love goals meaning of life bible study

Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the week of August 08, 2016 are now available on the Transcripts page.

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  Tags john acts luke 2 peter peter hebrews mark jude daniel miracles faith blind healing beginning world open eyes actions friendship lazarus death jewish people jesus christ see death proof wonders signs witness holy bible faith eternal tree of life apostles laying on of hands god`s power natural law public declaration beloved written word epistles purity mind remembrance mindful holy prophets commandments apostles` doctrine jesus the saviour lord salvation hearing belief baptism new testament name of the lord cast out demon possession speaking in tongues serpent eat and drink poison sickness cure jesus` ascension heaven right hand of god preach the word god`s works inspired word of god christian contend for the faith once for all deliverance saints separation of church and state government medes royal statutes 30 king lion`s den jerusalem kneeling 3 prayer thanksgiving custom habit personal faith religion free speech worship faithful obedience men religious freedom deity

Words of Wisdom: August 8 - 12, 2016

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08/08/2016: Miracles and Faith

08/09/2016: Miracles and Apostles

08/10/2016: Miracles And New Testament

08/12/2016: When State Invades Church

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  Tags john acts luke 2 peter peter hebrews mark jude daniel miracles faith blind healing beginning world open eyes actions friendship lazarus death jewish people jesus christ see death proof wonders signs witness bible holy bible faith eternal tree of life apostles laying on of hands god`s power natural law public declaration beloved written word epistles purity mind remembrance mindful holy prophets commandments apostles` doctrine jesus the saviour lord salvation hearing belief baptism new testament name of the lord cast out demon possession speaking in tongues serpent eat and drink poison sickness cure jesus` ascension heaven right hand of god preach the word god`s works inspired word of god christian contend for the faith once for all deliverance saints separation of church and state government medes royal statutes 30 king lion`s den jerusalem kneeling 3 prayer thanksgiving custom habit personal faith religion free speech worship faithful obedience men religious freedom deity

"Black Liberation Theology: Refuted" Tract Available

Throw back Thursday: my tract True Liberation: "Black Liberation Theology" Refuted is now available FREE in Tracts.

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Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the week of April 18th 2016 are now available on the  Transcripts page.

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Words of Wisdom: April 18 - 22, 2016

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04/18/2016: Salvation and Worship

04/19/2016: Salvation and Prayer

04/20/2016: Salvation and Bible Faith

04/21/2016: Take It To the Streets

04/22/2016: No "Separation of Church and State"

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Words of Wisdom: Transcripts available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the whole month of October are now available on the Transcripts page.

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Words of Wisdom: October 12 - 16, 2015 Available Now

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10/12/2015: Legal Threat to Nehemiah

10/13/2015: Death Threat to Jesus

10/14/2015: Preaching Threat to Apostles

10/15/2015: Threat of Demon Possession

10/16/2015: Christian Lives Under Threat

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Why Sandy Hook?

My article Why Sandy Hook? is now available in Bible Articles.

This email article addresses yet another mass murder that occurred in the United States.

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Christ and Marx's Ten Planks

My article Christ and Karl Marx's Ten Planks is now available in publications On Christian Evidences.

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Separation of Church and Politicians

My article Separation of Church and Politicians is now available in Bible Articles.

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