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Words of Wisdom: May 15-19, 2023

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:
- 5/15/2023  Commandments of Jesus
- 5/16/2023  Little Children to Je…

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Words of Wisdom: June 27- July 1, 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:
- 6/27/2022    Who Is God, #6
- 6/28/2022    Who Is God, #7
- 6/…

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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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Fear of Salvation: Mini Article Available

People are afraid of Jesus Christ when they don’t know nor understand the truth about Him. He walked on the sea and His disciples “supposed it was a ghost, and cried out " (Mark 6:49-50). At His resurrection, the women were told: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said” (Matthew 28:5-6). “For this is the love of G…

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What About Profanity? Bible Article

My article What About Profanity? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q3, 2002.

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Psalm 34: Wonderful Security in Fearing God

My commentary for Psalm 34Wonderful Security in Fearing God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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Proverbs 13:13 - Pick One: Despise Or Fear God's Word: Commentary #68

My commentary #68 on Proverbs 13:13Pick One: Despise Or Fear God's Word, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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We See the Unseen: PowerPoints Available

My sermon We See the Unseen is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was delivered in October, 2015.

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Psalm 19: God's Awesome Word

In light of a recent sermon, my commentary for Psalm 19God's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 130: Are We "In" Too Deep?

My commentary for Psalm 130Are We "In" Too Deep?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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The Cleansing Power of Baptism - Acts 2:38

My revised sermon The Cleansing Power of Baptism is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Acts 2:38 and was delivered in July, 2016.

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Proverbs 3:1 - 12: The Wise Trust God (#8)

Reflecting on graduation, my commentary #8 on Proverbs 3:1-12The Wise Trust God And Improve Their Lives, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Calendar Apostasy: Article Available

Continuing the theme of "holy" days, my article Calendar Apostasy is available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in February, 2011, and on the Fellowship Room website in April, 2014.

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Psalm 119:161 - 168: Shin - God's Awesome Word

My commentary for Psalm 119:161 - 168, which relates to the Hebrew letter ShinGod's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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A Skeptic Believes in Resurrection

With "Easter" around, my article A Skeptic Believes in Resurrection is available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in February, 2015.

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Outline of the Book of Hebrews

My Outline of Hebrews, in General Epistles, is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It is also part of my Bible Outlines.

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Words of Wisdom: December 19 - 23, 2016

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

12/19/2016: Jesus Saves the Lost

12/20/17/2016: "Fake News" In the News

12/21/2016: Fake Divisions of Faith

12/22/2016: Living a Christian Life

12/23/2016: The First Day of the Week

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What Did Jesus Do About Family Problems?

My article What Did Jesus Do About Family Problems? is now available in Publications On Family

It was published on the Fellowship Room in February, 2012, and is also available in Publication Bible Articles.

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7 Steps to Schism

My article 7 Steps to Schism is now available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in The Gospel Advocate in 2006.

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