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QA: Isn't the Bible Full of Lies?

My QA: Everyone lies. Isn't the Bible full of lies? from August 27, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 17: "Prey" David Has Confidence In God

My commentary for Psalm 17"Prey" David Has Confidence in God, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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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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Words of Wisdom: April 4 - 8, 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:

    - 4/4/2022    A Shameless Existence 
    - 4/5/22   Questi…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: March 7 - 11, 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 and the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:

    - 3/7    Cyber Bullies            
    - 3/8    Jewish Special D…

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The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press

Hannah Arendt's extended quote, The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press, is now available as an IMAGE in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: What Does "Kingdom Divided Is Brought To Desolation" Mean?

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

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War of Words: Sermon Available Now

My Sermon slides for War of Words, based on 2 Timothy 2:11-16, preached on September 29, 2021, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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NEW: The Origin of Roman Catholicism

To continue the discussion of the church of Christ, my NEW 6-part lessons on the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) begins with RCC1: The Origin of Roman Catholicism, which is available in Publications On Roman Catholicism.

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Satan's Advantage: Slides Now Available

To continue our highlights on the existence of God - and Satan, my sermon slides on Satan's Advantage, taken from 2 Corinthians 2:11-15, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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QA: How Do We Know We Can Trust Scripture?

QUESTION: How do we know we can trust the Scriptures? - May, 2019

Answer: The Scrlptures, themselves, prove their truthfulness and reliability when predictions made hundreds of years before, happen as accurately as they were originally written! And, this also shows how precisely the prophecy was worded, how exactly it had been copied and preserved, and how detailed were the events described! …

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I Have a Dream! Sermon Available

My sermon slides I Have a Dream, taken from Jeremiah 23:25-32, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints

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QA: What To Do In a Change in Government?

QUESTION: What should a Christian do when there is a change in Government?

ANSWER: God's Word helps us make a proper judgment. 1. Watch what they do (Matthew 7:16-20); 2. Only the wicked use violence to gain power (Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 21:7; Psalm 27:12-13; Psalm 55:9); 3. Judge their Judgment (Proverbs 17:13; Proverbs 17:15; Proverbs 24:24-25); 4. Always remember ... Read more of this and othe…

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Truth Suppressed: Mini Article Available Now

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness”          (Romans 1:18). Even Jesus had difficulty getting Jews to accept the truth about Himself: "You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth,…

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Black Friday?! A Fool And His Money (Proverbs Commentary #28)

My Commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs continues with segment #28 on Proverbs 10:19-22, A Fool and His Money.

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Why Does It Seem the Wicked Are In Charge?

Question: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge?

Answer: This is a problem already discussed in Psalm 58. In verses 1-5, Scripture shows how thoroughly wicked some may become; verses 6-9 ask God to dismantle the strengths of the wicked; verses 10-11 mention how satisfied the righteous are when that is done. Let's look at this in more detail. in Verses 1-2, David shows disgust at corruption …

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Tampering with Evidence: Mini Article Available

“Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus” (John 12:9-11). Living Lazarus was proof Jesus had the power of God over death. One day, when…

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Psalm 41: God's Mercy For the Poor

My commentary for Psalm 41God's Mercy For the Poor, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 73: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

My commentary for Psalm 73Why Do the Wicked Prosper?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 28:2 - For Which Leader Do You Vote?: Commentary #188

My commentary #188 on Proverbs 28:2For Which Leader Do You Vote?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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