Jesus Disqualified?
'Ready Answer' by Richard T. RitenbaughSome say Christ cannot be the Messiah because of His genealogy. Here is why this argument is fallacious and why Jesus IS our Savior!
Was Jesus a Jew (Matthew 1:1-16)?
Bible Questions & AnswersThe word 'Jew' is a shortened form of 'Judean,' referring to the descendants of the patriarch Judah, one of the twelve progenitors of the tribes of Israel.
The Birth of Jesus Christ (Part One): Annunciation
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughWe rarely think about the birth of Jesus except during the Christmas season, when it is abused by traditional notions found nowhere in Scripture.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe arrest, trials, and crucifixion of Jesus were unlawful at every turn. Here are 5 reasons why.
Born of a Woman
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThough the church of God has emphasized His death over His birth, the prophecies of Christ's first advent are vitally important in establishing our faith.
The Branch
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Branch is a well-known Old Testament prophetic figure, identified as the Messiah by most people. Yet, is there more to it than that? What does it mean to us?
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eleven): Signs
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughEver since the rainbow after the flood, God has been providing additional signs, particularly those that promise that He will provide a Savior and Redeemer.
Psalms: Book One (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBook One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAbraham realized that his promised Descendant could not possibly be a mere human being, but the Creator Himself.
Recognizing the Second Witness
Article by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Will we be among the relative few who recognize our Messiah? Will we escape the real Tribulation? We will if we do the right things!
Christ's Female Ancestors
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLuke records four female ancestors of Christ: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Three out of the four were Gentiles and 3/4 also had glaring sexual problems
Acts (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughPeter, using the details of fulfilled prophecy, establishes the Messiahship of Jesus Christ and convicts the crowd of their culpability in His death.
Acts (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn Acts 13, the false prophet Elymas is cursed with blindness, providing the witness prompting the Proconsul Sergius Paulus to become converted.
Until Shiloh Comes
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prophecies about Judah show that, at the end time, Judah would have victory after victory 'until Shiloh comes,' referring to the return of Jesus Christ.
Jabez: a Roadsign of Hope
Sermon by Mark SchindlerJabez is a significant place marker in the lineage of David, and may be David himself. Jabez is an emblem of Christ's restoring the relationship between God and man.