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The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Covenant was added because of transgressions to a preexisting relationship established by the covenant God made with Abraham. Its purpose was to establish Israel as a nation, to remind the people of sin, and to guide them toward understanding their need for a spiritual and living Savior. It served as a bridge carrying …
Hebrews: Its Background (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Although God never intended the Old Covenant to endure eternally, the spiritual law (shared by both the old and new covenants) lasts forever.
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.