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Works or Words?

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 Works or Words? for August 1, 2023

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Words of Wisdom: July 10-14, 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:
- 7/10/2023  Who Is Equal       
- 7/11/2023  What Unity In Diver…

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Wisdom Lost: 1 Corinthians 1:18-21

My sermon slides for Wisdom Lost, taken from 1 Corinthians 1:18-21 and delivered April 23, 2023, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Timely Men: Powerpoint Slides Available

My sermon on Timely Men, taken from the book of Ezra, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: How Can a Christian Be Important to God?

My QA: What significant work(s) can a Christian do to be important to the LORD? from April 2, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Six Four-Letter Words for Christians

Donnie Barnes' Six Four-Letter Words for Christians is now available in my dedicated page in Publications, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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QA: What About New Technology?

My QA: What do you think about the new technology? from March 5, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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I Can Do - Philippians 4:10 - 13

My sermon slides, I Can Do, based on Philippians 4:10-13 and delivered on October 9, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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MUSTS for Christians, Part 2

Donnie Barnes' MUSTS for Christians, Part 2, is now available in Bible Basics.

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Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?

My commentary #211: Proverbs 31:10 - 31Who Is A "Virtuous Woman"?, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries. It is also Segment #211 in my commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues

My Proverbs commentary continues with the following segments available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs:

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Home Mission Work: New Article Out Now

My Article Home Mission Work is now available in Publications> Bible Articles; it is in the most recent Gospel Gleaner.

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QA: Where Should I Donate My Money?

My QA: There are so many asking for donations, how can I know where to give my money? from December 8, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Gerald Cowan: Does It Matter What Kind of Person We Are?

Gerald Cowan's article from August, 2018, Does It Matter What Kind of Person We Are, As Long As We Believe In God and Christ? is now available in the NEW PAGE for Publications from Gerald Cowan.

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The Small Boat: Slides Now Available

My sermon The Small Boat, based on Mark 3:7-12, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Did Jesus Teach "Absolute Values"?

QUESTION: Jesus didn't teach "absolute values", did He? - 6/13/2021  

ANSWER: In mathematics, the "absolute value" of a number or integer is its distance from zero. There must be an absolute beginning point for numbers to have value. So also with humans.

1. JESUS CHRIST WAS THE SACRIFICE FOR AN "EVERLASTING COVENANT" AND MAKES CHRISTIANS "COMPLETE IN EVERY GOOD WORK TO DO HIS WILL." (Hebrew…

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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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Proverbs 14:8 - Who's Fooling Whom? Commentary #80

My commentary segment #80 on Proverbs 14:8: Who's Fooling Whom? is now available in my Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs 25:3, 6-7, 15 - What To Do When It's "Reigning": Commentary #172

My commentary on Proverbs, section #172: What To Do When It's "Reigning", is relevant to revisit in the current climate and is available in Commentaries.

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Choices of Difference: Sermon Now Available

My sermon from July 12, 2020, Galatians 6Choices of Differenceis now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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