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About THE DISCIPLE

William H. “Bill” Hicks is a graduate of Wesleyan University, BA, Religion, 1971 who also holds a Masters in Public Health Degree (MPH) from the University of Oklahoma Hudson College of Public Health (1973). Bill also has studied at the Dallas Theological Seminary. He grew up in Harlem, New York City, USA during the 1950s and 1960s, graduating from high school before attending Mount Hermon Preparatory School and undergraduate school in Connecticut. He has spent most of his professional life in the public health arena, while being constantly in ministry. He received his license to preach the Gospel at Oklahoma City, OK in 1971. He has written extensively on Christian topics. He enjoys life in Chattanooga, TN with former District Public Defender Ardena Garth Hicks, his wife of 30 years. They have two daughters, Rachel (BA, University of Memphis magna cum laude, 2014) and Sarah (Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, Global Scholar, University of Tulsa, 2017).

BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #48

“Still, what do He do? The Holy Spirit convicts: convict is not quite the same as being convicted of a crime, although it has the same force/authority and power to accomplish this. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #47

“Who is the Holy Spirit?” “

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #56

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “We saw earlier in John 8 that “the truth shall make you free.” One aspect of that freedom is manifested once we have “gird(ed) our loins with truth), Ephesians … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #55

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Paul gave Timothy insight and instruction into how “one ought to conduct himself in the household of God”, to put this “truth” into practice as would a disciple (in … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #54

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: ““Nowadays, there is a lively, but entirely unoriginal debate about the claims Jesus made about Himself.  Was He/Is He really the Son of God, and thereby God Himself, “one … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #53

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “Corporate worship is an essential aspect of our relationship to God because we are encouraged to “draw near to listen, rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools.”  When … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #52

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks copyright March, 2005: “Ecclesiastes 5: 1 – 7 and Habakkuk 2: 20 provide insight into the approach disciples take towards corporate worship. The Preacher in Ecclesiastes says that we should guard our steps AS … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #51

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: ““THE DISCIPLINE OF WORSHIP The English word “worship” was spelled originally, “worthship”, acknowledging the worth, the worthiness of the object of one’s adoration and praise.  There is herein the … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #50

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “A truth cannot always be accessed empirically.  Science can only aid one’s journey towards a fuller knowledge of who God is, and ultimately, can only provide a partial glimpse … Continue reading

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #49

From “Discipleship and Discipline” by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “In I Kings 2: 3-4, King David charges his son, Solomon, soon to become king himself, in this way: “And keep the charge of the Lord your God, to … Continue reading

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