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QA: Can Scriptures Address Modern Problems?
QUESTION: Scriptures are too old to be relevant in today's world, with modern problems, right? - May 30, 2021
ANSWER: WRONG. If you need to ask, you haven't read Scripture, OR years of my articles in particular.
1. The Cycle of Life proves that what God said is not outdated! Ecclesiastes 1:4, 9-11 reflects God's wisdom. What happens hasn't changed, only the speed and method. Mankind still has the same fleshly aspirations, but with accumulated knowledge of God's World to achieve them.
2. Please read hundreds of articles I have written over the years to show Scripture after Scripture that apply to everyday events. ... Read More of this and other QA in Questions Answered.
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QA: Is a Politician's Church Attendance Newsworthy?
QUESTION: Is a politician's church attendance newsworthy? - March 28, 2021
ANSWER: It should not be so! On December 8, 2020, The Washington Post ... article, "Joe Biden Goes to Church. Politics Remains Outside," written by Robin Givhan, said, "Church attendance isn't a measure of one's faith or a substitution for good deeds, but it is a way of singling religiosity." 1. ... Who separated church from state? It was not God, nor the US Constitution, but politicians' lack of faith? ... If "church attendance isn't a measure of one's faith", then what is it? ... Read more of this and other QA in Questions Answered.
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Salvation and Bible Faith: Mini Article Now Available
No one has received a revelation from God since the New Testament was finished. God’s last word to Israel was: “Remember the Law of Moses, My servant, Which I commanded him in Horeb for all Israel, With the statutes and judgments” (Malachi 4:4). 400 years of silence from God followed. God has similar statements in the New Testament: “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3); “remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 17); “If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 14:37). The written Scriptures are God’s last words to the world. Whoever claims more is sadly mistaken! - April 5, 2021
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The Bible As It Now Is - Sermon Slides Now Available
My sermon from Ephesians 3, The Bible As It Now Is, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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Who Is God? - Sermon Slides Now Available
My sermon slides Who Is God?, taken from Acts 17:24-29, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints.
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Sellers Crain's Is Genesis History? Avaialble
Sellers Crain's article Is Genesis History? is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.
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Do You Need Online Resources for Worship or Home Bible Study?
In light of continuing self isolation in some places, please review my Links page to find these and more resources to assist in worship and home Bible study:
- Audio lessons from past, well renown preachers of the churches of Christ can be found at Sermons from Preachers of the Past
- Bible lesson studies and more resources for home study can be found at John Hurt.
- There is a Bible based television program, In Search of the Lord’s Way. They also have an excellent selection of acapella hymns as audio recordings.
- Mark A. Copeland has many Bible lessons in usable formats at: executableoutlines.com
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Sin's Sly Beginning: Mini Article Now Available
The Devil, as a serpent (Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9), tempted Eve in three steps:
1) Doubt - “Has God indeed said, 'You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?" (Genesis 3:1);
2) Denial - "You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4);
3) Distrust -"For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil" (Genesis 3:5).
The Devil tempts today in the same way.
1) Bible commentaries, sermons, and so-called “translations” fogs truth, Solomon wrote, “That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth, That you may answer words of truth” (Proverbs 22:20-21).
2) Jesus’ truth is denied: "He who believes and is NOT baptized will be saved” (Mark 16:16).
3) “God is faithful” (2 Corinthians 1:18).
Are you tempted? - January 4, 2021
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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook, #2
My article, The Bible IS a "Christian Evidence" Textbook, #2, is now available on Bible Content's Bible Basics page. It is also available in Publications On Christian Evidences.
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Mini Article Part 2: Sequence Matters
Reason for the Season PART 2:
"Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us" (Luke 1:1)..."it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed" (Luke 1:3-4). The Book of Luke was written by the Holy Spirit because "many" were writing their own account of Jesus' life, but not accurately. Luke's "orderly account" literally meant he was writing about the events in Jesus' life "one after another." Time sequence means something, for "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son" (Hebrews 1:1-2). - December 7, 2020
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No Bible Myths: "Reason for the Season" Mini Articles, Part 1
Reason for the Season PART 1:
"For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty" (2 Peter 1:16). Peter, James, and John had seen what took place on that Mount of Transfiguration that is recorded in Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-9; and Luke 9:28-36. It is important that we know:
(1) the written accounts of this are accurately recorded;
(2) Peter, as an eyewitness, verified that event in Christ's life on earth;
(3) God had spoken from Heaven to point out Jesus as "My beloved Son. Hear Him."
The Bible is not full of "fables" (the Greek word is "myths"), and should not be treated as such. What is written in the Bible should not be "jumbled up" as if it doesn't matter, and outside stories must never be added into the Bible text.
Other mini articles are available in Words of Wisdom Articles; they can also be found in my Words of Wisdom Transcripts for my Words of Wisdom Radio programme, which ended in 2017.
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QA: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
QUESTION: Why do bad things happen to good people? - 1/19/20
ANSWER: Without the Bible, there is no adequate explanation. Reread Genesis 1 - 3 and realise: 1. God's world for humans was perfect, but human sin ruined that setup (Romans 5:12). 2. The curses of Difficulties and Death were placed on Adam & Eve (and subsequently every human) (Job 14:1) Bad things happen as a consequence of sin. 3. ... Read More of this and other QAs on my Questions Answered page.
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Links for church of Christ Bible Study Now Available
I have added a few links to external sources for church of Christ Bible Study material. Please find them on my Links page.
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Bible Basics Available for Family Study Material
During this time for more family time, it might be an idea to discuss some Bible fundamentals with your children or as a family. Please refer to my Bible Basics page for some useful charts, articles, and outlines to assist this study.
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What About Profanity? Bible Article
My article What About Profanity? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q3, 2002.
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Was Jesus Married? Sermon PowerPoint Available
My updated sermon Was Jesus Married? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.
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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook
In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my article Christian Evidence Textbook is available in Publications Bible Articles.
It is also available in On Christian Evidences; it first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in September, 2014.
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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook
In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my article Christian Evidence Textbook is available in Publications Bible Articles.
It is also available in On Christian Evidences; it first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in September, 2014.
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The Myth-ing Links of Evolution in Christian Evidences
In light of my recent Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my updated sermon The Myth-ing Links of Evolution, is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences.
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