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QA: Why Do Christians Give in to Evil?

October 22, 2020

QUESTION: Why do Christians always give in to evil-doers? - August 9, 2020

ANSWER: Have Christians not read what David said: "Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it." (Psalm 34:14)? Paul rephrased this in Romans 12:9. ... The church of Christ must accept the fact that there is a moral war that is being waged constantly... The capitulators may partially quote and misuse 2 Timothy 2:24. ... Read more of this and other questions on the Question Answered page. Those relevant to the 2020 Quarantine are in Publications On Covid Quarantine 2020.

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No One Can Corner Jesus: Available

October 20, 2020

My article No One Can Corner Jesus is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ.

It is also available on my Bible Articles page. It first appeared in the Gospel Advocate in January, 2011.

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QA: Was Jesus a Socialist?

October 17, 2020

QUESTION: Did Jesus teach or practice Socialism? - February 23, 2020

ANSWER: False claims about Jesus' teaching have always been circulated by the Devil: (John 2:18-22; Mark 15:29-30; Luke 23:4-15; Matthew 28:11-15). Jesus Christ was nowhere near being a Marxist Communist, for: 1. He never forced "rich" people to give up their wealth to "equalize" with the "poor." He lived under Moses' Law ... Read more on my Questions Answered page.

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Four Rules for a Happy Life - Now Available

October 13, 2020

My Sermon outline Four Rules for a Happy Life, based on Ecclesiastes 9:4-10, is now available in Sermon Outlines. It is also featured in Publications On Family.

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QA: What Can Save the USA?

October 11, 2020

QUESTION: What can save the USA?

ANSWER: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14:34) Righteousness is the state or condition of being "right" as defined by God by His commandments and by His example (1 John 3:7; Psalm 119:172; 1 John 2:1). Governments should exist to protect the righteous within their citizenry (Romans 13:3-5). ... Read More of this and other questions on my Questions Answered page.

The recent QA that also relates to the current situation are available in Publications On Covid Quarantine 2020.

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Universalism: Is Everyone Saved?

October 7, 2020

My sermon outline for Universalism: Is Everyone Saved? based on Luke 13:22-29 is now available in Sermon Outlines.

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Sellers Crain's What Sin Will Do For You - Available Now

October 6, 2020

Sellers Crain, Jr's article What Sin Will Do For You from June, 2018, is now available on the page dedicated to Publications From Sellers Crain.

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QA: Why is there so much to fear?

October 5, 2020

QUESTION: Why is there so much to fear? - January 12, 2020

ANSWER: Because the wicked are in charge of the media which promotes it. (Proverbs 10:24-25) Wicked people have more reason to live in fear because they do not honour God's wisdom in their lives; they naturally assume others also live as they do. Therefore they cannot assume anyone else lives honourably. ... Read More in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 25: God Helps Change - Commentary Available

October 2, 2020

My Commentary on Psalm 25 is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Outline of the Book of 2 Timothy: Revised

October 1, 2020

My newly revised Outline of the book of 2 Timothy, along with Study Notes for 2 Timothy, are now available in Bible Content> Bible Books Outlined.

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Motherhood - With Strings Attached: Slides Now Available

September 29, 2020

My sermon slides "Motherhood - With Strings Attached!" are now available on Publications On Family. They are also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Does Anyone Need to Assemble?

September 22, 2020

QUESTION: If the church exists in homes, why does anyone need to assemble? - May 17, 2020 [Full answer is available in Publications On COVID Quarantine 2020]

ANSWER: Because Scripture teaches the need for assembling as saints. Our worship is NOT determined by the place, but by the action and attitude. Our word "worship" comes in two parts: 1. When Jesus quoted Isaiah 29:13 in Matthew 15:9, ... "worship" is a reverential attitude (sebomai) in our hearts. However another word translated "worship" (proskunew) refers to direct action(s) expressing that reverence. ... 2. Paul wrote to the "church of God which is at Corinth", whether or not they were assembled. He called attention to the need to assemble together when giving instructions about miraculous spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:23-26). ... Read More

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QA: What Can Christians Do When Storm Destruction Occurs?

September 21, 2020

QUESTION: What can Christians do when storm destruction occurs? - March 8, 2020

ANSWER: The church of Christ began on the Pentecost after Jesus was raised from the dead (Acts 2:22-47). In a short time, ... (Acts 6 - 8:1) ... Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church (Acts 12:1) ... 1. In the midst of that turbulence of persecution and death, the church gathered together to pray (Acts 12:12) and did what they could: ask God for help. ... Click Here for the full answer.

More QA is available in Questions Answered; recent ones are also available in Publications On Covid Quarantine 2020.

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Matthew 24 & 25: Are These the "Last Days"? Sermon Slides

September 19, 2020

With respect to the incidents of 2020, my sermon slides answering 'Are These the "Last Days"?' based on Matthew 24 & 25, are now available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters. They are also available in Publications On "End Times".

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Truthful Nicodemus: Sermon Slides Now Available

September 17, 2020

My sermon slides on John 3:1-12, Truthful Nicodemus, are now available on Sermon Powerpoints. I presented this sermon on September 13, 2020.

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Are These the "Last Days"? Sermon Slides Available

September 11, 2020

With respect to the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist event in the US, my sermon slides answering 'Are These the "Last Days"?' from August, 2020, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Love & Respect from Man that God Deserves

September 4, 2020

My Sermon Charts for The Love & Respect from Man that God Deserves is now available on my new page On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Sermon Outlines.

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Sellers Crain Jr's Pharisaic Legalism Now Available

September 2, 2020

Sellers Crain, Jr.'s article Pharisaic Legalism is now available in my new page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Why Does It Seem the Wicked Are In Charge?

September 1, 2020

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 in judicial matters: ...

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“How Long Were the Days of Creation?” Available Now

August 29, 2020

My article, How Long Were the Days of Creation?, is now available in Bible Basics on The Bible and Evolution.

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