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Truth or Contradictions?

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 Truth or Contradictions? for January 31, 2023. 

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What Do I Wait For?

My sermon What Do I Wait For? based on Psalm 39:1-7 and delivered December 11, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 83: Trouble Leads To Appeal To God

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 83: Trouble Leads to Appeal to God, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Psalm 83: Let Enemies Be Put to Shame

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 83: Let Enemies Be Put to Shame, which is now available in Devotions From Psalms.

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QA: How Can Christians Respond to False Charges?

QUESTION: How can a Christian respond to false charges? - February 21, 2021   

ANSWER: Since this is not a new problem, let the Apostle Peter instruct us in 1 Peter 2:15

1. Let our good conduct make them liars!  (1 Peter 2:11-12

2. Remember the Example of Jesus (1 Peter 2:21-23, quoting Isaiah 53:9). 

3. Do not become like them, with false charges   (1 Peter 3:8-9) .…

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Intimidation: Mini Article Now Available

 “Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43). Though the miracles proved Jesus was the Christ, they were intimidated into silence. Open confession of faith is required, for Jesus said, “Therefore whoeve…

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God Be Praised: Psalm 66 Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 66, God Be Praised, is available in Devotions from Psalms. The entire commentary for Psalms and Proverbs is available in Commentaries.

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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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Proverbs 12:14 - There Is NO Silent Satisfaction: Commentary #58

My commentary #58 on Proverbs 12:14There Is NO Silent Satisfaction, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:26 - True Political Correctness: Commentary #149

My commentary #149 on Proverbs 20:26True Political Correctness, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 62: Confidence in God, My Refuge

My commentary for Psalm 62Confidence in God, My Refuge, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

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

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That It Might Be Fulfilled: Article Available

My new article That It Might Be Fulfilled is available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in March/ April, 2017.

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Commentary Available for Psalm 119:9 - 16

In light of the graduation season, my commentary for Psalm 119:9-16, which relates to the Hebrew letter BethCleansing One's Way, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 30: David's Relief

My commentary for Psalm 30Distress Signal To God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Nehemiah 8 Commentary: The Greatest Bible Class In History

My commentary for Nehemiah 8: The Greatest Bible Class In History is now available in Commentaries under Assorted Chapters

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Bible Outline of the Book of Job: Now Available

My outline of the Book of Job is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Restoring a Withered Hand

My article Restoring a Withered Hand is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared on The Fellowship Room website in April, 2014.

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Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the week of April 25th 2016 are now available on the  Transcripts page.

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