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QA: Why Does Doctrine Matter?

My QA: Why Does "Doctrine" Matter? from March 12, 2023, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Some Men Who Failed Jesus

Donnie Barnes' chart Some Men Who Failed Jesus is now available in Charts from Donnie Barnes. Scroll through the images of the charts to find this and more.

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QA: Isn't the Revival at Universities Wonderful?

My QA: Isn't the Revival at Asbury University [Methodist/ Holiness] in Wilmore, KY, wonderful? is now available in Questions Answered.

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Love Applied: Matthew 5:38-42

My sermon slides on Spiritual Growth In the Kingdom, Part 4: Love Applied, based on Matthew 5:38 - 42, is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available on my page dedicated to the Sermon on the Mount.

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Prophecy Confirmed: Slides Now Available

Continuing the month long study of Jesus Christ, my sermon slides Prophecy Confirmed, based on 2 Peter 1:13-19 and delivered on December 18, 2022, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom: December 19 - 23, 2022

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:
- 12/19/22    One More Miracle for One Prophet  
- 12/20/22    Gett…

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Getting Jesus Right: No "Mass"

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 Getting Jesus Right: No "Mass" for December 20, 2022

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Outline of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians

Continuing the theme of "last days" and the battle of Armageddon, my Bible outline of the letters of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians is available in Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: How Should Christians Face Economic Uncertainty?

My QA: How should Christians face economic uncertainty? from June 19, 2022 and based on Psalm 62:10, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Why Doesn't Church of Christ Participate with Other Churches?

\My QA: Why doesn't the church of Christ participate with other churches in their practices? from August 14, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Why Aren't More Converted to Christ?

My QA: Why aren't more people converted to Jesus Christ? from February 13, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: June 6-10, 2022

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:
- 6/6/22    Traditions of Men    
- 6/7/22    Keeping God’s Word …

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You Shall Not Add: Slides Available

My sermon slides for You Shall Not Add, based on Mark 7:1-9, are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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QA: What About "Easter Holy Week"?

My QA: What does the Bible say about "Easter Holy Week"? is now available in Publications on Roman Catholicism. It is also available in Questions Answered for April, 2021.

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Words of Wisdom March 21 - 25, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Radio 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:

    - 3/21    The Final Say         
    - 3/22    Can You…

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God's Word Is Settled

My sermon God's Word Is Settled, taken from Psalm 119:89-96 and delivered March 6, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: January 31 - February 4, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio 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 featured are:

- 31/1    Man Mad Tradition: Jesus’ Resurrection 
- 1/2     Paul’s Gospel Is N…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: Getting Jesus Right

My Words of Wisdom Radio minute, broadcast LIVE after the noon news on WECO Radio, is also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, also in Words of Radio Transcripts. The week of December 13 - 16, 2021 is covered in the following:

    - 12/13 - Getting Jesus Right: Word of God
    - 12/14 - Getting Jesus Right: Bible Order
    - 12/15 - Getting Jesus Right: Birth Date
    - 12/16 - Ge…

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Words of Wisdom: November 22 - 26, 2021 NOW Available

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. They are now available for:

    - 11/22 - The Written Word of God
    - 11/23 - Are You Led By…

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QA: Did Eastern Religions Predate the Bible?

QUESTION: Eastern religions (e.g., Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism) predate the Holy Bible, right? - May 23, 2021

ANSWER: WRONG. The Holy Bible predates all religions, even though the writing of that story took place over much longer time. 

1. Nothing predates the Creation, except God. (Genesis 1:1;     Colossians 1:15-16; Romans 1:25) All idolatry in all religions have been attempts to…

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