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A Guided Conscience

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 A Guided Conscience for March 14, 2023

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Coveting's Company

My slides for the sermon Coveting's Company taken from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 and delivered February 26, 2023, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. Please open the page and search for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file.

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QA: Can the Bible Be Inspired With Its Contradictions?

My QA: Can the Bible be inspired of God with its contradictions? from April 10, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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This is My Father's World: Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day is best remembered with a reminder from Maltbie Davenport Babcock's hymn, This Is My Father's World. The poem refers to several scriptures, including Jacob's exclamation "the Lord is in this place" from Genesis 28:16; the rockfall, earthquake, and still small voice of 1 Kings 19:11–12; and paraphrasing Psalm 96:10–11.

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Sin: Revealed or Concealed?

My sermon slides, Sin: Revealed or Concealed? taken from Psalm 32:1-5 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was from February 20, 2022.

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A Guided Conscience Available 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: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is A Guided Conscience for April 25, 2022.

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Are You Double-Hearted?

My mini article Are You Double-Hearted? is now available in Publications On Family.

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QA: Why Is the Church So Judgmental?

QUESTION: Why is the church of Christ so judgmental, condemning everyone but themselves? - June 9, 2019   

ANSWER: How can you see through the fog & smog of judgmental sinners and think condemnation is only coming from Christians? 

1. It is NOT wrong to teach what is right. Moses taught Israelites that loving God means keeping His commandments and judgments.           (Deuteronom…

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Right Judgments: Mini Article Now Available

“Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God to, “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9). Making “judgments”…

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QA: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?

QUESTION: Why do bad things happen to good people? - 1/19/20

ANSWER: Without the Bible, there is no adequate explanation. Reread Genesis 1 - 3 and realise: 1. God's world for humans was perfect, but human sin ruined that setup (Romans 5:12). 2. The curses of Difficulties and Death were placed on Adam & Eve (and subsequently every human)  (Job 14:1Bad things happen as a consequence of …

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Proverbs 11:20-21 - Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"?: Commentary #44

My commentary #44 on Proverbs 11:20-21Is Anything "Right" or "Wrong"? is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 2:10-22 - God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers: Commentary #7

My commentary #7 on Proverbs 2:10-22God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers and Immoral Women, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 27:1 - Who Knew?: Commentary #182

My commentary #182 on Proverbs 27:1Who Knew?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 52: The Goodness of God Endures

In light of the mass murder in Las Vegas, my commentary for Psalm 52The Goodness of God Endures, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 29:27 - Sticks & Stones and Intimidation: Commentary #199

In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my commentary #199 on Proverbs 29:27Sticks & Stones and Intimidation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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New Outline Available for 1st John

My new outline of The Book of 1st John is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Proverbs 17:7 - When The Wrong Speak Right: Commentary #121

My commentary #121 on Proverbs 17:7, When the Wrong Speak Right, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: July 24 - 28, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

7/24/2017: Unqualified Love of God?

7/25/2017: Unqualified Grace of God?

7/26/2017: Unqualified Mercy of God?

7/27/2017: Being Holy

7/28/2017: A Hairy Story

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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