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Did Eve Really Speak to a Snake?

CGG Weekly by Mike Fuhrer

Referring to Satan as a serpent is an example of a figure of speech. No ancient, physical snake is still running errands for Satan.


The First Prophecy (Part One)

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Genesis is a book of beginnings, and in that theme, it also contains the first prophecy. Part of it is God's curse on the serpent in Genesis 3:14-15.


The Plan of Salvation in Genesis 3:15

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The sin of Adam and Eve led to three prophecies that outline God's plan to remedy this grim situation. The conflict ends with the Christ destroying Satan.


Leadership and the Covenants (Part Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Neither Satan nor his demons cause us to sin; we chose to sin, and we die as a result. We were created upright, but bring judgment on ourselves.


Leadership and the Covenants (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

All of the sufferings in the present had their origin in the Garden of Eden when our parents sinned, seemingly in secret. The effects of sins radiate outward.


A Contrast of Kings

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We currently have no preparation for our future roles as kings and priests, but God desires to fill thousands of leadership positions in the Millennium.


The Spiritual Mark of the Beast

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Anger and hostility, driven by self-centered competitive pride constitute Satan's spiritual mark that divides nations, ethnic groups, families, and the church.


Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Cultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.


Animals of Israel

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Animals often serve to symbolically represent human traits, and Jacob referred to some of his offspring in Genesis 49 as having animal characteristics.


Who Is the God of Medicine?

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Very few pharmaceutical products are based on scientific merit; marketing and profit drive the development, production and distribution of these substances.


Lessons From the Animals

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Mankind has been given dominion or responsibility for the care of animal life, preserving and embellishing their environment, as God would take care of them.