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Try the Right Way

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 Try the Right Way for October 3, 2022. 

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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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There Must Be Repentance

Donnie Barnes' chart There Must Be Repentance is now available in Bible Basics.

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QA: Can a Christian Condemn Others?

My QA: Can a Christian Condemn Others? from June 5, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Savior's Exception

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 The Savior’s Exception for July 4, 2022.

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QA: How Do Christians Celebrate "Pride Month"?

My QA: How Do Christians Celebrate "Pride Month"? from June 12, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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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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Words of Wisdom: May 23 - 27, 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:
- 5/23/22    Cruelty With Words  
- 5/24/22    Repent Of Protestin…

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Heart Failure

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 Heart Failure for May 1, 2022. 

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REVISED Outline of Hosea: Available

My REVISED outline of the book of Hosea is now available in Bible Books Defined.

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QA: Do You Think Church Is Important?

My QA: Do you think Church is Important? from January 23, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Ought We To Be: Slides Now Available

My sermon from December 12, 2021, Ought We To Be from 2 Peter 3:9-11, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: February 7 - 11, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com / FM 101.3 after the noon news; and they are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, with transcripts available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. This week's featured are:

    - 2/7    The Savior’s Start
    - 2/8    The Savior’s Exception …

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God's Plan of Salvation

In the Garden of Eden, God commanded Adam not to partake of forbidden fruit, because “in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). It was “the serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan” (Revelation 12:9) who contradicted God when he said, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4). On the Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection, God’s Apostles commanded: "Repent, and l…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: October 18 - 22, 2021

My Words of Wisdom Radio is available in transcript and audio form for October 18 - 22, 2021 in Words of Wisdom Radio and Words of Wisdom Transcripts:

- 10/18 -  Insane Opposition 
- 10/19 - It Is God’s Word
- 10/20 - What Money Can’t Buy 
- 10/21 -  Trembling At God’s Word  
- 10/22 - The Final Say 

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Joe Chesser's The Most Oft Repeated Command

Joe Chesser's article The Most Oft Repeated Command is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Psalm 143: What If the Spirit Is Not Willing?

My Commentary on Psalm 143, What If the Spirit is Not Willing, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Salvation and Prayer: Words of Wisdom Mini Article Available

In the New Testament, there is no record of a sinner being saved by prayer alone.  When the church of Christ began, sinful Jews asked, “what shall we do?”  Peter told them to, “Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). The first Gentile sinner, Cornelius, was praying, but was told to send for Peter to tell him saving w…

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Reeling from Stealing: Mini Article

Jesus said: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19). “Treasures” have earthly value, and God approves respect for personal ownership. Everyone who breaks in and steals is a thief who is violating God’s Law. The Gospel of Christ teaches:  “Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working…

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QA: I've Already Been Baptized in Water

QUESTION: I've already been baptized in water. Do I need to be re-baptized? - July 15, 2018   

ANSWER: The first time the Gospel of Christ was preached in its entirety was the day of Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection and ascension back into Heaven. Then people were told to, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized int he name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall r…

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