Holy Days: Last Great Day
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe Last Great Day is the final holy day of the year, and it depicts the final steps in God's plan. After this—eternity!
The Second Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has a timetable, carefully calculated to allow people to receive and respond to the truth at their best time for salvation, each in his own order.
The Final Harvest
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughAre millions lost because they never heard the name of Christ? What about infants who died? Are the doors forever shut on those born into false religion?
Basic Doctrines: The Second Resurrection
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsFor the billions of people who have never known the truth, the second resurrection offers them an opportunity for future salvation.
Does God Know in Advance If One Will Accept Christ as Savior?
Bible Questions & AnswersDoes God know in advance whether or not we will accept His calling? To answer that, the mystery of God's purpose for mankind must be understood first.
The Judgments
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMultiple billions of people have lived and died without even hearing the name of Jesus Christ. But God has distinct periods of judgment and resurrection.
The Sovereignty of God: Part Seven
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughOne aspect of sovereignty that causes some confusion is predestination. God's sovereignty does not remove a person's free moral agency — we must still choose.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the example of a child summoned by a parent to clean up his room, the child's dawdling and complaining are not predestined nor are they part of God's will.
Can We Win People For Christ?
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeMost of the Christian world believes that it is the duty of believers to 'win people for Christ.' Yet the whole counsel of God reveals a larger reality.
John 7:37 Examined (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)All of the events in John 8-10 occurred on the Eighth Day. Christ was crucified in 31 AD, and the postponement rules of the Hebrew calendar are accurate.
Holy Days: God's Plan in the Holy Days
Bible Study by StaffLeviticus 23 not only reveals God's holy days—it also provides, in symbol form, a detailed schematic of God's plan.
The Sovereignty of God: Part Eight
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughIf God is manipulating everything in His sovereignty, why pray? What does prayer teach us? Here is why God commands us to come before Him in prayer.
Without a Parable
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist's judgments are made according to what each person has been given. We need to internalize this practice of evaluating, especially regarding a brother.
The Sovereignty of God (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe purpose of prayer is not to overcome God's reluctance, but to help in yielding to His will. 'Prayer changes things' is only true if it conforms to God's will.
Powerful Effects of the Holy Spirit
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are intrigued by supernatural power, and many seek to display it. Yet the Scriptures show the activity of the Holy Spirit in ways that are commonly missed.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Six): New Testament Teaching
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThose who follow Christ are the true Israel, the Elect, and the Chosen, called by God to precede unfaithful physical Israel in the salvation process.
Commencement
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGraduations bring advice-laden commencement speeches designed to inspire and motivate young people, sending them out to their destinations and destinies.