Playlist: Church as Mother (topic)
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Born Again (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The gestation or fetus analogy does not adequately depict the sanctification process in which there has to be volition, judgment, and conscious choice.
Born Again (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Baptism and being born again were already understood by the Jews, but the traditions had evidently blinded people to some additional spiritual nuances.
The Epistles of II and III John (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn II John, the author addresses a local church, referred to as "The chosen lady," indicating a collective rather than an individual. This portrayal suggests that the letter is meant for the entire congregation. The use of both singular and plural pronouns throughout the letter further supports this interpretation, showing …