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Deny, Deny, Deny - Out Now

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom.

This week’s contribution is Deny, Deny, Deny from September 17, 2024

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Reeling From Stealing

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 Reeling From Stealing for June 17, 2024. 

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Sellers Crain's Unconditional Love

Sellers S Crain, Jr's article on Unconditional Love, based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, is now available. It is located on the special page for Publications from Sellers Crain.

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A Look At the Three Crosses

Donnie Barnes' A Look At The Three Crosses chart is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Interesting Facts About the Judges

Donnie Barnes' chart Interesting Facts About the Judges is available now in Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: How Can a Christian's Vote Count the Most?

On election day, it's worth recalling my QA: How can a Christian's vote count the most? from October 18, 2020. It is available in Questions Answered; it also features on Publications On God and Government.

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The Better Tabernacle: Available Now

My internet article based on Hebrews 9:1-8The Better Tabernacle, is available now in Publications On Judaism. It is also available in  Bible Content On Jesus Christ; internet Articles; and Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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REVISED Outline of Nehemiah

My REVISED outline of the Old Testament Book of Nehemiah is now available in Bible Content> Bible Books Outlined.

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QA: Were the Apostles Baptized?

My QA: Where does the Bible say the Apostles were baptized? from October 28, 2018, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Hebrews 9:1-15 - The Mercy Seat & the church of Christ

My sermon outline based on Hebrews 9:1-15The Mercy Seat & the church of Christ, is available now in Publications On Judaism. It is also available in my page On Jesus Christ and Sermon Outlines.

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Sellers Crain's Proof Texting: Now Available

Sellers Crain’s article Proof Texting is now available in my page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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QA: How Safe Are We in Worship?

QUESTION: How safe are we in worship? - January 5, 2020

ANSWER: On December 29, 2019, [a church of Christ in Texas was targeted in a mass shooting]. ... 1. The state of Texas had made it legal to carry guns in church worship. ... 2. While police seek a motive for the criminal's action, God has given one for the very first murder in history, and every one since: evil works (1 John 3:11-12). ... Read More on my Questions Answered page; and feel free to leave a further question for me to reply.

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QA: Why Are People Who Believe in Jesus, and Already Saved, Not Christians?

Question: Why do you feel people who believe in Jesus, and have already been saved, are not Christians? - January, 2019

Answer: What I “feel” has nothing whatever to do with what I preach and teach. And no one has been saved by their own understanding, but without doing what Jesus commands. “Feelings” do not establish “doctrine.” Jesus said: “And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men” (Mark 7:7). ... Without “sound doctrine,” we would be “tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting” (Ephesians 4:14). No one in the churches of Chist determines “the word” to be preached.  Read the complete answer on Questions Answered.

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Nations that Forget God: Mini Article

Before Israelites entered the Promised Land, Moses warned they "will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger through the work of your hands" (Deuteronomy 31:29).  How bad would they get?  “The LORD will strike you with consumption, with fever, with inflammation, with severe burning fever, with the sword, with scorching, and with mildew; they shall pursue you until you perish” (Deuteronomy 28:22).  “A nation whom you have not known shall eat the fruit of your land and the produce of your labor, and you shall be only oppressed and crushed continually” (Deuteronomy 28:33).  When they would not return back to God, God said, “Prepare to meet your God” (Amos 4:12).  “The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God” (Psalm 9:17).  All nations should learn.

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Country Music Theology Mini Article

Many people, it seems, follow a “Country Music” Theology, rather than the Bible. “The Red Dirt Road,” for example, said, “I learned the path to Heaven is full of sinners and believers.”  Really? Psalm 1:5 says “sinners” are not “in the congregation of the righteous.” Jesus said He “did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Matthew 9:13). And the command is, “Cleanse your hands, you sinners” (James 4:8). By obeying Jesus Christ, “believers were increasingly added to the Lord” (Acts 5:14). Everyone will not be crowded into Heaven, according to Jesus, "for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it” (Matthew 7:13-14). God "now commands all men everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30), but not everyone will! “The red dirt road” is a Dead End!            - January 13, 2020

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