Playlist: Hoeh, Herman L. (topic)
Sovereign God, Not Man
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughDr. Herman Hoeh, an evangelist in the Worldwide Church of God during the early 1960s, believed that Pentecost should be observed on Sunday rather than Monday, as was the practice at the time. Despite his belief, when a paper advocating for Sunday observance was rejected by the church leadership, Hoeh chose not to cause division. …
Re-Embracing the Berean Model
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasHerman Hoeh provided a technique to create a back burner for pondering things that did not immediately make sense. This approach was useful when emotional reactions initially hindered clear thinking, allowing for later reflection and understanding.
A Truth About Revelation 2 and 3
Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Herman L. Hoeh played a significant role in shaping the historical and doctrinal narrative of the Radio Church of God. As the author of the 1959 booklet titled *A True History of the True Church*, he contributed to the early development of the concept that Revelation 2 and 3 describe church eras spanning from the founding of the …
The Trial of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDr. Herman L. Hoeh's contributions to understanding the legal aspects of Jesus Christ's trial are significant, as detailed in his articles from the February and March 1983 issues of the Good News magazine. His research highlights the numerous illegalities that occurred during the proceedings against Jesus, drawing from …
Faith and the Calendar (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHerman L. Hoeh's contributions to the discussion on the calendar are significant, as highlighted in his Good News magazine article from April 1981. In this article, Hoeh quotes Herbert Armstrong's experiences and insights from the 1940 Good News Letter, shedding light on the historical context of calendar issues within the …
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDr. Herman L. Hoeh, in an article published in The Good News, July 1952, provides critical insights into the nature of church government. He quotes from historical sources to illustrate that the papacy mirrors the Roman government, describing it as a model, a counterpart, an image of the Beast. Hoeh asserts that this …