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QA: Why Is It, No Matter Who Is Elected, Government Doesn't Change?

My QA: Why does it seem that, no matter what people are voted into office, government(s) never seem to change? based on Deuteronomy17:14-20, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Governing the Government #4: Abuse of Power

My Proverbs commentary continues with #109: Proverbs 16:14-15, Proverbs 19:12, Proverbs 20:2, Proverbs 15:1, and Proverbs 28:15 - Governing the Government #4: Abuse of Power. It is available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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GOD and Kings: Slides Available

My sermon slides for God & Kings, based on Ezra 6:13-15 and delivered September 4, 2022, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom: October 31 - November 4, 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:
- 10/31/22     Jesus Shows Us His Way 
- 11/01/22      Limits for C…

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QA: "Every Kingdom Divided Against Itself Is Brought To Desolation." Means?

My QA: What is meant by, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation"? is now available in Misunderstood Scriptures. It is also available in Questions Answered for October 3, 2021.

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Mercy and Truth Preserve the King

In honor of the new King Charles III, I am highlighting my Proverbs Commentary segment #151 on Proverbs 20:28 - Mercy and Truth Preserve the king, and by lovingkindness he upholds his throne. This segment, as all segments, can be found in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: What If We Are Punished For Speaking Out?

My QA: What can we do if we are punished for speaking out? from July 24, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Witnessing To An Atheist

Continuing the theme of God's existence, my article Witnessing to an Atheist is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q2, 2007.

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QA: Since Evolution is taught in schools, doesn't the Bible agree?

My QA: Since Evolution is taught in all schools, and shown in museums, TV, and movies, doesn't the Bible also teach it? from August 21, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered. It is also available in The Bible and Evolution.

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Commentary Segment #88: Proverbs 14:28

My REVISED commentary for Segment #88: Proverbs 14:28 - A Kingdom Divides Against Itself (Matthew 12:25) is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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What "Prehistoric" People?

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 What “Prehistoric” People? for August 15, 2022. 

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QA: How Can a Finite Mind Comprehend an Infinite God?

My QA: How Can an infinite mind comprehend an infinite God? from July 10, 2022, and based on Hebrews 11:6 is now available in Questions Answered.

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Slides on Colossians Now Available

My REVISED slide presentation on Colossians is now available in Commentaries for Assorted Chapters.

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QA: Why Can't We Praise God With Instruments As In the Old Testament?

My QA: Why can we not praise God with the instruments they used in the Old Testament? from May 22, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered. It is also available in ​ Publications on Roman Catholicism.

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This is My Father's World: Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day is best remembered with a reminder from Maltbie Davenport Babcock's hymn, This Is My Father's World. The poem refers to several scriptures, including Jacob's exclamation "the Lord is in this place" from Genesis 28:16; the rockfall, earthquake, and still small voice of 1 Kings 19:11–12; and paraphrasing Psalm 96:10–11.

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10 Things Every Man Should Know About His Father

Josh Cellars' 10 Things Every Man Should Know About His Father is found on Publications on Family.

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The Absolute Authority of the Silence of the Scriptures

My Tract, The Absolute Authority of the Silence of the Scriptures , is available FOR FREE to download from Publications Tracts.

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Words of Wisdom Radio through April 29, 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:

    - 4/25    We Have Found the Messiah - Forgive Sins  
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QA: How Do We Know We Are Led by the Holy Spirit?

My QA: How do we know we are led by the Holy Spirit? from March 6, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Like All the Nations: Sermon Available

My sermon slides for Like All the Nations, based on 1 Samuel 8:1-8, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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