Forerunner: Preparing Christians for the Kingdom of God



Judgment, Tolerance, and Correction (May 1995)

May 1995
Volume 4, Number 5


'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Judgment, Tolerance, and Correction

A common mantra, even among Christians, is "You shouldn't judge." Is this a biblical concept? John Ritenbaugh exposes the fallacy of this belief and explains how righteous judgment should be done.

Ready Answer
Is Obedience Required Before Receiving God's Holy Spirit?

by Earl L. Henn

Acts 5:32 says very clearly that God gives His Spirit to those who obey Him, yet some argue that keeping God's law is not necessary. What is the truth? Earl Henn clarifies this contentious point.

Prophecy Watch
The Beasts Among Us

by Ronny H. Graham

Prophecy tells us that one of the plagues of the end time concerns attacks by wild beasts. Ronny Graham, an avid sportsman, relates how this may be coming to pass.

By the Waters of Ahava
by Ted E. Bowling

Ezra faced a dilemma: Should he ask the king for military protection or trust God for the Jews' safety? Ted Bowling takes us through his decision-making process as an example to us during our trials.

God's List
by Mark Schindler

Oskar Schindler was determined to rescue as many Jews as possible from the horrors of the Final Solution. God acts in a similar way with His people. Mark Schindler explains.

Bible Study
Basic Doctrines:
Water Baptism

by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Baptism is one of the initial acts that a new Christian must experience during his new life in Christ. This fundamental doctrine places him in the right frame of mind for continuing in God's way.