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Words of Wisdom HERE for September 18-23, 2023

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:
- 9/18/2023 - I Know I’m Saved   
- 9/19/2023 - Who Honors Go…

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Saved By Grace?

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 Saved By Grace for July 11, 2023

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Nowhere In Scripture Do We Find "Faith Only"

My sermon chart, Faith Only is NOT in Scripture is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Charts.

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Who Can "Claim" Salvation?

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 Who Can “Claim” Salvation? for March 23, 2023. 

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"Faith Only" Is NOT in Scripture

My sermon chart Nowhere in Scripture do we find "Faith Only" is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file on the Sermon Charts page.

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Jesus' Baptism: Short Article Available

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 Jesus’ Baptism for January 17, 2023

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QA: If I Am Saved By Grace, What Else Need I Do?

My QA: If I am saved by grace, what else need I do? based on John 1:14-17, is now available on my page for Misunderstood Scriptures. It is also available in Questions Answered for September 15, 2019.

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Words of Wisdom: September 12 - 16, 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:
- 9/12/2022 Can Baptism Save   
- 9/13/2022  Love and Baptism 
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Words of Wisdom: July 11 - 15, 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:
- 7/11/2022    Who Is Equal?                  
- 7/12/2022…

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Words of Wisdom: June 13 - 17, 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:
- 6/13/22    Looking for Messiah  
- 6/14/22    Missing Father’s D…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: 30 May - 3 June 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:
- 5/30/22    Roots of Prejudice   
- 5/31/22    Hatred Witho…

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Faith Without Works

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 Faith Without Works for June 6, 2022.

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New Birth Order: Article Now Available

"Let all things be done decently and in order" (1 Corinthians 14:40). No better example of this is found than Jesus' statement:  "He who believes and is baptized will be saved" (Mark 16:16). Baptism is into Jesus' death. "Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?" (Romans 6:3). Any salvation offered before baptism is without the blood o…

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Enemies Post Malicious Yard Sign on Church Property

My article, Enemies Post Malicious Yard Sign on Church Property, is now available in Bible Articles.

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Words of Wisdom Radio Available: August 30 - September 3, 2021

My Words of Wisdom minute long thought, which are broadcast after the noon news on WECO radio, are now available for August 30 - September 3, 2021. They are available in Words of Wisdom Radio in audio form and in Words of Wisdom Transcripts in PDF transcripts.

- 8/30/2021 - Peace Haters 
- 8/31/2021 - No Christian Crusades 
- 9/1/2021 - Try, Again 
- 9/2/2021 - Where Angels Dare Not Go
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QA: Aren't All Believers In Christ "Christians"?

My QA: Aren't All Believers in Christ "Christians"? from July 29, 2018, is now available in Bible Basics. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Are We Saved Like the Thief on the Cross

QUESTION: Are we saved like the thief on the cross?  - 3/1/2020

ANSWER: Read Galatians 6:14-15. The Holy Spirit-inspired Apostle Paul wrote this summary of why the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a most important, pivotal moment in human history.

1. No person has any reason to “boast” (brag), for nothing we do has earned our salvation. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:21) ... Read More of thi…

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Sellers Crain's Proof Texting: Now Available

Sellers Crain’s article Proof Texting is now available in my page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Receiving Jesus Christ: Mini Article Available

“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:6-7) To "receive Jesus” a person must be taught "in the faith”. Paul wrote, “We urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ough…

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QA: Why Are People Who Believe in Jesus, and Already Saved, Not Christians?

Question: Why do you feel people who believe in Jesus, and have already been saved, are not Christians? - January, 2019

Answer: What I “feel” has nothing whatever to do with what I preach and teach. And no one has been saved by their own understanding, but without doing what Jesus commands. “Feelings” do not establish “doctrine.” Jesus said: “And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines …

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