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Engendering God’s Wrath - Mini Article Available

“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). Jesus said, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female'” (Matthew 19:4). Efforts to suppress the gender truth of Creation engenders God’s wrath. Whether it is to remove gender differences in a language’s pronouns, trans gendering surgeries, or flagrantly adopting cross gender practices, God’s wrath is incurred. Jesus’ statement shows that: 

(1) Creation facts contained in Scripture (Genesis 1:27) and as universally seen in human nature had not changed; 

(2) He did not adapt Creation facts to modern customs, nor did He separate Creation fact from human fantasies. God approves no attempt to suppress His Creation of “male and female.”  - 1/11/2021

This and other mini articles are available in Words of Wisdom Articles. They are also published in the local Independent Herald newspaper. 

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Was Jesus Married? - Slides Available

For those wanting to know more about Jesus, my sermon slides Was Jesus Married? are available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. They are also available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Is There an Unpardonable Sin? - Sellers Crain Article

Sellers Crain, Jr's article, Is There an Unpardonable Sin?, is now available in Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Insane New Year: Mini Article Available

"The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God" (Psalm 9:17). No one questions that many Americans have forgotten God:  Evolution has replaced "The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth" (Isaiah 40:28); Affluence has replaced dependence upon "the LORD Almighty" (2 Corinthians 6:18); Immorality and Indecency have replaced "the pure in heart " (Matthew 5:8); Illegal and Lawless behavior from top to bottom rules because "sin is lawlessness" (1 John 3:4).  If "insanity" is "doing the same things over and over, but expecting a different result," then many people are planning another "insane"   year!  Live the same, vote the same, think the same, and there will be NO NEW YEAR!  "Turn us back to You, O LORD, and we will be restored; Renew our days as of old" (Lamentations 5:21). - January 6, 2020

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Freedom from Self Prison - Luke 4

In light of new year resolutions, my sermon slides based on Luke 4:15-21, Freedom from Self Prison, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Studies in Psalms - 61 Available

In light of the holiday focus on Jesus' life, my commentary on Psalms 61 is available in Devotions from Psalms. This series and my Studies in the Book of Proverbs are good material for personal or class based Bible study in Psalms and Proverbs.

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The Importance of Reverence

In light of the holiday season, it's important to remember what Reverence is. My Sermon on Reverence, taken from Malachi 1, is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Can You Recommend Your Religion?

In light of the current focus on Jesus, Gerald Cowan's 2-part sermon, Can You Recommend Your Religion? is available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Commentary: Psalm 89 Available

In light of the holiday season, my commentary on Psalm 89, one of the so called Messianic psalms, is available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Tract: The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ

In light of the holiday season, my revised tract The Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ is available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Publications Tracts.

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Mini Article part 3: Star Light, Star Bright

Reason for the Season PART 3: 

On December 21, the Jupiter and Saturn regular 20-year conjunction will occur to observers, this time appearing closer than usual. The closest observable conjunction before that was in medieval 1226! The miraculous “Star of Bethlehem” led wise men, but had nothing to do with a “regular conjunction,” because Matthew 2 says:

(1) it moved to guide wise men, not shepherds (vs. 1, 9);

(2) led for more than a year (vs. 7, 16);

(3) “came and stood over where the young child was,” a selected house, not a manger (vs. 9-11);

(4) never occurred again (v. 12)!

Also notice wise men came “after Jesus was born in Bethlehem” (Matthew 2:1), not the day of birth with the shepherds (Luke 2:8-16). Those Wise Men never saw the baby Jesus, and wise men today will respect what the Bible says about it! - December 14, 2020

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Don't Cross Flooding Water! - Proverbs Commentary Segment #183

In light of the 2020 chaos, my commentary segment #183: Don't Cross Flooding Water! centres on Proverbs 27:4 and its admonition regarding anger. The complete commentary, as well as the series of segments, are available on Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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The Heart of the Gospel: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

In light of the focus on the Gospels during the holiday season, my sermon slides for The Heart of the Gospel, taken from 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Does the Gospel Contain Doctrine?

In light of the focus on the Gospels during the holiday season, Sellers Crain's article Does the Gospel Contain Doctrine? is now available in his dedicated page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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QA: Why Does It Seem the Wicked Are in Charge?

QUESTION: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge?  - July, 2020

ANSWER: This is a problem discussed  already iPsalm 58. Verses 1-5 show how thoroughly wicked some may become; verses 6-9 ask God to dismantle the strengths of the wicked; and Verses 10-11 mention how satisfied the righteous are when that is done. ... Read More of this and other QAs on the Questions Answered page.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #148 - Don't Break Out In a Rash!

In light of new year resolutions coming up, my Commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs continues with segment #148 on Proverbs 20:25 - Don't Break Out In a Rash!

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The Danger of a Potluck - Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for The Danger of a Potluck, based on 2 Kings 4:38-41, are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Ron Thomas' Reason for the Season

In light of the holiday season, Ron Thomas' The Reason for the Season is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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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 17:1-9Mark 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.

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The Wise Trust God & Improve Their Lives: Commentary #8 Available

My Commentary Studies in the Book of Proverbs continues with segment #8 on Proverbs 3:1-12, The Wise Trust God and Improve Their Lives.

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