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Forgiveness and Faith

June 21, 2021

Jesus Christ said: "’Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him.’ And the apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith" (Luke 17:3-5).

(1) Who are you to judge another person’s heart? Legislation determining what are “hate crimes,” and Media rejecting confession of wrong-doing are contrary to God’s Word.

(2) Jesus said, “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). We must assume that spoken words are “heart-felt.”

(3) Sin is a violation of God’s Word. Who are you to add arbitrary, man-made “works of penance” to make someone’s repentance to your liking? It is “godly sorrow [that] produces repentance leading to salvation” (2 Corinthians 7:10). Repentance is between the sinner and God. - 6-15-2021

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QA: Isn't Scripture Outdated Today? Society Changes

May 25, 2021

My QA: Why do you keep preaching Scripture? It is so outdated for today: society keeps changing all the time is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Brett Petrillo's Pre-Enraged Available Now

May 4, 2021

Brett Petrillo's article Pre-Enraged, referencing Ephesians 4:29-32, is now available in Publications on Guest Authors.

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I Don't Care About "Politically Correct"

April 29, 2021

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QA: Why Does It Seem Society Is Out of Control?

April 29, 2021

QUESTION: Why does it seem that society is out of control? - 6/30/2019

ANSWER: Because the media focuses almost entirely on the lawless, or those who are out of control!

1. The "lawless" are in charge because the "lawful" have not insisted otherwise! (1 Timothy 1:5-11) The people who want to live in violation of any restriction from God's control are allowed to direct: government leadership and legislation; church policies; entertainment values; and educational institutions. The media microscope keeps the focus on these as if they are the norm, while completely ignoring the multitude who are striving to live lawfully. ... Read More of this and other QA in Questions Answered.

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I Am Offended That You Are Offended - Josh Blackmer

April 8, 2021

Josh Blackmer's article, I Am Offended That You Are Offended, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Cancel or Cancer? New Mini Article

March 15, 2021

“Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set” (Proverbs 22:28). God’s Wisdom plainly states that no one should “plow under” the entire society. Without “history,” details of The Creation by God would be forgotten: “This is the history of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens” (Genesis 2:4). “History” shows God destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah “making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly” (2 Peter 2:6). A “canceling of culture” spreads “profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness” like “cancer” (2 Timothy 2:16-17). “The wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them” (Colossians 2:6-7). “History” reminds us of what we were, but seek to change. - March 15, 2021

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Commentary segment #13: Focus On What Is Right [Proverbs 4:20-27]

February 28, 2021

In light of the current political situation, my Proverbs Commentary Segment #13, Focus on What Is Right, taken from Proverbs 4:20-27, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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The Danger of a Potluck - Sermon Slides Available

December 7, 2020

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

November 27, 2020

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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Proverbs 15:27 - Bribery Will Get You Nowhere - Good! Commentary #101

November 8, 2020

In light of the recent election results, my Commentary segment #101 on Proverbs 15:27, Bribery Will Get You Nowhere - Good!, is available in my Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs 15:4 - You Listen to What?: Commentary #92

October 15, 2020

My commentary on Proverbs is available in more than 200 segments or individual Bible study guides. #92 - You Listen to What? highlights Proverbs 15:4.

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Sticks and Stones

July 7, 2020

A childhood chant was, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Really? Maybe that is true with physical pain, but words intended to hurt, do indeed, hurt. Otherwise, why would some people hurl so many hateful, hurtful, obscene, filthy, or vile words at a fellow human being? Sometimes these come from parents, children, friends, associates, or relatives. God knows how words can hurt, and He has tried to help the situation by telling His children:

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers (Ephesians 4:29).

“Corrupt” literally means “rotten, putrid, like fruit.” Slinging “corrupt” speech splatters even the slinger! God’s way is best for all concerned; don’t you think? - May 18, 2020

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