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Jesus Is God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible presents a hierarchical order in the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ, emphasizing distinct roles and authority. Both the Father and the Son are God in the generic or family-kind sense, yet they occupy different responsibilities. The Father holds greater authority than the Son, remaining in the background by His choice for future revelation, while the Son has always interfaced with mankind. No man has literally seen God the Father, but man has seen and heard God the Son, who reveals the Father's existence, authority, and responsibilities. This distinction is clear in the scriptural order where the head of every man is Christ, and the head of Christ is God the Father, establishing a structure of authority and position within the God-kind. Both Beings inhabit eternity, uncreated, with no beginning or end, yet it is through the Son that the Father's plan and purpose are made known to humanity.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus referred to His Father as 'My God,' indicating that They do not share equality, preeminence, or superiority. They are equal in kind, but one is subordinate.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ and God the Father are one in spirit and purpose, purposing to draw us toward that same kind of unity that currently exists between them.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAlthough Christ is not the Absolute Deity, He is nevertheless the complement of the Father. He had a pre-existence as the God of the Old Testament.
Endeavoring to Keep the Unity
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe leadership of a father and a husband has a profound influence upon family, society, and culture, especially regarding unity.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Six)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughDespite having served mankind well for millennia, marriage is crumbling under a three-pronged attack. Marriage is vital to understanding God's purpose.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
What Does 'Non-Trinitarian' Mean?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Trinity doctrine cannot be found in the Bible. It was patched together hundreds of years after the deaths of the apostles and the sealing of Scripture.