Welcome

to the website of John T Polk II

header photo

Please use the search to locate my entire website content by keyword, title, topic, subject or Bible Book:

Blog posts : "2 thessalonians"

Walking in Wisdom #118 - Better Than University

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 118 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 118 - Better than University, released July 27, 2026, contains:

  • Better Than University - John T Polk II
  • Robbing “The Greatest Generation” - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Soft Tissue Dinosaurs Indicate They Have to Be Less Than 10,000 Years Old - attributed
  • Healing the Spiritual Heart - Gerald Cowan
  • Buy the Truth and Sell It Not! - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Aristide Briand, Benjamin Franklin, and others about Facebook, socialism, youth, benevolence, poor, teenagers, adolescence, and Jesus Christ.

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags proverbs genesis jeremiah hebrews genesis john 2 peter acts 1 thessalonians 1 john 2 thessalonians matthew 1 corinthians ephesians 2 corinthians luke 1 timothy romans philippians galatians james ezekiel

Walk in Wisdom #117 - Seven Ways to Grow in Christ

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 117 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 117 - 7 Ways to Grow, released July 20, 2026, contains:

  • Seven Ways to Grow in the Christian Life - John T Polk II
  • God Created Humans, Only God Can Provide - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Isaiah, Robert Boyle, Rick Warren, and others about humility, God’s word, belief, God the Creator, science, Christian apologetics, and Bible translations.

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags romans psalms 1 peter colossians 2 thessalonians proverbs 2 corinthians numbers matthew isaiah robert boyle god the creator christian life humility optimism patience steadfastness bible translations science laziness

Banned from the Bible #7

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 Banned From the Bible #7 from May 22, 2026. 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in WoW Articles
  Tags matthew 2 thessalonians 1 corinthians jesus’ second coming judgment day millennialism jehovah’s witness pentecostal denominations the word second coming twisted scripture 2nd coming return kingdom of god

Banned From the Bible #5

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 Banned From the Bible #5 from May 8, 2026. 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in WoW Articles
  Tags 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians philemon 1 corinthians jude holy bible holy spirit inspired word apostles’ tradition paul faith canon apologetics roman catholicism church history

Walk in Wisdom #101 - Are the Jews God's Chosen People Today?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 101 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 101 - Are the Jews God’s Chosen Today?, released March 30, 2026, contains:

  • QA: Are the Jews God’s Chosen People Today? - John T Polk II
  • Galatians 3: Why NO Old Testament Prophecy of Christ or His Kingdom is Unfulfilled - bonus article from John T Polk II 
  • Excuses  - The Kingsmen Quartet lyrics, from Through the Years with the Kingmen
  • Assessing Our Life in Christ - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Henry Ford, Robert Louis Stevenson, Michelangelo, and others about life, character, unity, legacy, social media, and goal setting

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags john acts deuteronomy galatians colossians luke 2 thessalonians mark romans ephesians matthew 1 corinthians philippians 1 john edd sterchi excuses devil health anxiety sermons christian life jewish old law god’s chosen god’s people

Walk in Wisdom #92 - Saved By Grace, What Else? Now Available

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 92 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 92, released January 22, 2026, contains:

  • Saved By Grace, What Else Need I Do? - John T Polk II
  • I Have a Dream - Free bonus slides from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Where Your Treasure Is - Bob West cartoon
  • More Than a Slave - Dan Jenkins
  • Salted Speech - quotes and Chinese Proverbs about looking up, God’s providence, last words, and education

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags hebrews 2 peter philemon john luke isaiah titus jude mark acts galatians romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians genesis theophilus bob west

Walk in Wisdom #91 - What Street Protesters Are Saying

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 91 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 91, released January 16, 2026, contains:

  • What Are People Protesting? - John T Polk II
  • Street Protesters - Free bonus article from John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: The Same Mouth? - Bob West cartoon
  • Making the Most of Every Opportunity- End Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and proverbs about anger, prejudice, speech, Ann Landers on Mahatma Gandhi quote

 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags micah proverbs jude acts 2 thessalonians john isaiah acts revelation 2 peter 2 timothy matthew 1 thessalonians galatians theophilus bob west society blasphemy riot truth protest anger prejudice ann landers 7 sins

Forward or Backward?

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 Forward or Backward? from January 2, 2026. 

 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in WoW Articles
  Tags psalms jeremiah 1 peter 2 thessalonians time confusion new year resolutions enemies pain resentment malice advice hatred good works weary resolve renewal

A Timeless Psalm - Published Today

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 A Timeless Psalm from October 3, 2025. 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in WoW Articles
  Tags 2 thessalonians psalms matthew faith persecutions tribulation worthy kingdom of god suffering trouble david enemies wrong deceit friendship relationships identity slander retribution

Walk in Wisdom #76 - Timeless Psalm 35: A Study

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 76 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 76, released September 29, 2025, contains:

  • A Study of the Timeless Psalm 35 - John T Polk II
  • Did Christ Die In Vain? Free booklet - John T Polk II
  • Forgiveness is With God - John T Polk II
  • The Most Valuable Discovery - Allan Eldridge / David A. Sargent
  • Salted Speech - quotes from Benjamin Franklin,  Johannes Kepler, and proverbs from China and Hungary

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags psalms john 1 john genesis acts luke 1 thessalonians revelation romans 2 thessalonians matthew galatians colossians ephesians 1 peter david enemies protection justice hatred joseph evil condemnation

Walking in Wisdom #74 - Charlie Kirk

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 74 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 74 - Charlie Kirk, released September 16, 2025, contains:

  • Charlie Kirk Is Dead - John T Polk II
  • Do We All Believe in the Same God?- Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Darkling Beetle from the Namibian Desert - Creation Moments courtesy of Hans Hillewaert
  • Christ’s Death, Burial, and Resurrection - Donnie Barnes chart
  • QA: Why do you think people are hostile to the Bible? - John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Harry Emerson Fosdick, and others about fear, faith, laughter, happiness, atheism, change, and God’s word

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags genesis hebrews 1 john jude leviticus matthew romans ecclesiastes malachi john 2 timothy psalms 2 chronicles jeremiah 2 thessalonians proverbs charlie kirk murder turning point education free speech prayer

Walk in Wisdom #67 - Book of Revelation and the Gospel in 5 Seconds

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 67 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 67 - Book of Revelation, released July 28, 2025, contains:

  • The Gospel in Five Seconds (The Book of Revelation) Sermon Outline - John T Polk II
  • Millennialism Is Antichrist - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Handy Hints for Parents - Susie MacNelly Lansing cartoon
  • Let There Be Truth: Earth Special? - cartoon by Dan Lietha
  • Let There Be Truth: Global Warming? - cartoon by Dan Lietha
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from John Locke, Seneca, Will Carleton, Solomon, and others about gender, actions, motivation, adversity, test, wisdom, parenting, Bible study, waiting, time, and pessimism.

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags matthew mark luke john acts hebrews 1 peter 2 thessalonians revelation 1 thessalonians genesis isaiah jeremiah galatians 2 chronicles ecclesiastes romans 2 peter gospel millennialism covenant jesus’ birth chance

Walking in Wisdom #65 - Where Is God?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 65 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 65 - Where Is God?, released July 14, 2025, contains:

  • QA: Where Is God When Storms Cause Death and Destruction? - John T Polk II
  • Has Man Seen God or Not? - David Sproule
  • The Benefits of Knowing God Through His Word - Edd Sterch
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Dieter F Uchtdorf, David, Solomon, Susie MacNelly Lansing, Chinese sayings, and others about animals, spirit, transport, electric cars, trials, national disasters, prayer, doubts, depression, weariness, and waiting for God.

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags jeremiah ecclesiastes psalms 1 kings 2 corinthians exodus matthew 2 thessalonians john 1 john 1 timothy genesis numbers colossians philippians 2 peter labor spirit natural disasters prayer doubts god’s will evolution faith

Walk in Faith #57 - Process of Faith

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 57 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 57 - Process of Faith, released May 19, 2025, contains:

  • Process of Faith - John T Polk II 
  • How Long Were Creation Days? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • The Lost Bible - Donnie Barnes chart
  • Commitments Involved in Saying “I Do”- David Sproule
  • Theophilus: Me! Me! Me! - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images about Judgment day, change, fire and brimstone, truth, indifference, opportunity, and a Christian life

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags genesis 2 chronicles lamentations matthew mark john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus hebrews 1 peter revelation believe marriage

Walking in Wisdom #55 - Jesus Taught Scripture

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 55 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 55 - Jesus Taught Scripture, released May 5, 2025, contains:

  • Jesus Taught Old Testament Scripture As Authority - John T Polk II
  • The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 - Free additional material from John T Polk II
  • THE Facts About THE Faith - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Aesop, Danny Kaye, Confucius, and others about kindness, cooking, hatred, love, science, life, water, bread, breath, light, maturity, and intelligence

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags matthew deuteronomy 1 samuel leviticus numbers hosea genesis psalms mark exodus galatians 1 corinthians acts 2 thessalonians 2 corinthians romans colossians ephesians philippians titus jude 1 timothy 2 timothy science

Walking in Wisdom #44 - What Is Truth?

Walking in Wisdom, Edition 44 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

Edition 44 - What Is Truth?, released February 17, 2025, contains:

  • What Is Truth? - John T Polk II
  • Did Christ Die in Vain? - Free bonus material from John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from H G Wells, Charles F Raymond, Walter Lippmann, Mike Waters, Solomon, and others about Artificial Intelligence (AI), truth, heart, error, society, humility, God’s commandments, guardrail, soul, loss, and consequences

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags john proverbs luke 1 timothy jeremiah ephesians 2 thessalonians psalms genesis hebrews colossians romans revelation mark isaiah 2 peter acts truth jesus’ trial pilate flattery witness government own opinion criticism

Walking in Wisdom #23 - False Religions

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 23 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 23 - False Religions, released September 23, 2024, contains:

  • False Religion(s) - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: A Rare Breed - Bob West cartoon
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Albert Camus, Rumi, and others about Christian life, love, parenting, Disney, youth, and rebellion

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

 

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags matthew romans hebrews luke mark matthew 2 thessalonians 1 corinthians john 1 john colossians false teachers prophets religion god’s word salvation eye witness miracles twist scripture elect destruction of jerusalem 2nd coming millennialism roman catholicism

Walk in Wisdom #22 - Protesters

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 22 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 22 - Protesters, released September 16, 2024, contains:

  • QA: Why Do People “Protest”? - John T Polk II
  • Theophilus: Broad Is the Way - Bob West cartoon
  • In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb - Edd Sterchi
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from Cicero, Josh Billings, and others about character, society, leisure, purpose, Christian life, and prayer

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

 

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags micah proverbs jude acts 2 thessalonians john isaiah psalms revelation protest truth social justice envy desire motivation blasphemy riot subversion character one way teachers government thanksgiving family sick

Walking in Wisdom #16 - Divine or Artificial Intelligence?

Walk in Wisdom, Edition 16 is now available. Look for it on my Walk in Wisdom Periodical page. If you'd like to receive it by email, please use the Response page.

 

Edition 16 - Divine or Artificial Intelligence?, released August 5, 2024, contains:

  • Divine or Artificial Intelligence? - John T Polk II
  • Salted Speech - quotes and images from various others about propaganda, lies, politics, elections, and media

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

 

Go Back

 Posted in Walk In Wisdom
  Tags acts proverbs jeremiah 1 john genesis 1 corinthians romans titus isaiah psalms hebrews ephesians james mark 2 thessalonians galatians job 1 timothy ai intelligence judgment reason god the creator

Christmas in July

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. Lessons available from December 2023 are:

    - 12/11/2023 - Be Merry Without Alcohol    
    - 12/12/2023 - Profane Pleas                           
    - 12/13/2023 - Getting Jesus Right: No Mass   
    - 12/14/2023 - Jesus More Than Meets the Eye   
    - 12/15/2023 - Christ Or Christmas?     

    - 12/18/2023 - What Peace Did Jesus Bring?   
    - 12/19/2023 - No Seasonal Goodwill     
    - 12/20/2023 - Who Has Seen Jesus?  
    - 12/21/2023 - How God Delivers         
    - 12/22/2023 - Apollo 8 Tribute to God  

    - 12/25/2023 - Christmas Day Peace  
    - 12/26/2023 - Christian Living            
    - 12/27/2023 - The First Day of the Week 
    - 12/28/2023 - Labels Are Not Arguments 
    - 12/29/2023 - Insane New Year               

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive. 

Please use the tags below as an Index for my entire website content.

Go Back

 Posted in Words of Wisdom
  Tags galatians romans leviticus psalms 2 peter 2 thessalonians 1 peter philippians 1 samuel 2 timothy genesis 1 thessalonians proverbs isaiah 2 corinthians 1 john lamentations jesus’ birth alcohol nativity omg prayer apollo 8 world war 1
20 Blog Posts
« Newer |