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Murder by Degrees

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

God's called-out ones must curtail 'installment plan' serial sins which carry them to a fatal point of no return.

Abortion: The Land Is Full of Bloody Crimes

Article by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan deceives many into denying the humanity of the unborn, labeling it merely as an unviable tissue mass. Yet, God declares that what is in the mother's womb is indeed human, at an early stage of development, sustained by the environment it requires. An abortionist may refuse to call the termination of an embryo or fetus murder, but God's judgment stands firm. In His law, as recorded in Exodus 21:22-23, if men fight and cause a pregnant woman to give birth prematurely, and lasting harm such as death occurs to the unborn, the penalty is life for life. Even in cases of accidental miscarriage resulting in death, the judgment is manslaughter, subject to severe consequences. How much graver, then, is the judgment of murder when the unborn is deliberately targeted? From God's perspective, the willful killing of the unborn through abortion is undeniably murder.

Murder?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Is abortion murder? The taking of life and premeditation are involved, making it necessary to consider additional factors. God's laws not only require refraining from murder but also demand that we protect life and promote its quality. Abortion destroys the life of the unborn, and whether a person believes the fetus is not a child does not change the reality that a human life with unlimited potential has ended. The opinion that the embryo and fetus are not human ignores the sanctity of life and the unbroken connection between conception and the birth of a human child. God declares in Job 41:11 that everything under heaven is His, and while He grants nations the right to execute those guilty of capital crimes, neither the state nor individuals have the right to execute the unborn. Those lives belong to Him, as He desires godly seed. Judged by God's standard, abortion is murder, regardless of the degree of guilt one might assign. God will severely punish for what should be known from His Word, holding accountable those to whom much is given.

April Murder

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

All four of these mass killings—Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and Virginia Tech—are acts of pure evil, manifesting in murder and mayhem. Each event, occurring within a narrow window of dates in April across different years, resulted in staggering casualty figures, from 39 dead and wounded at Columbine to nearly 1,000 affected by the Oklahoma City bombing. The killers, including the FBI in the Waco assault, justified their murderous actions with grievances, whether against government overreach, personal slights, or societal disdain. Despite these rationales, their deeds remain unjustifiable acts of homicide. The refusal to recognize the presence of evil within the human heart prevents the devising of real solutions to counter such violence, allowing murder to persist unchecked.

'But I Say to You' (Part Two): Murder and Anger

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus addresses the law against murder, emphasizing that it extends far beyond the physical act. He teaches that the common understanding, which holds that murder is wrong and murderers must face judgment, is shallow and incomplete. He declares that murder begins long before the act, originating in the heart with anger, contempt, and belittling attitudes toward others. He asserts that even harboring anger or speaking derogatory words against a brother brings one under judgment, as the wages of sin, regardless of the act, is death. He further explains that the source of murder lies within the human core— the mind, attitudes, and emotions—producing defiling and violent acts. Jesus challenges the limited view of merely punishing the act after it occurs, as it does not change the heart or prevent further evil. Instead, He presents the law as a tool for redemption and righteousness, urging a transformation of the inner self to purge defilement and cultivate godly character. Jesus also advises reconciliation over harboring murderous attitudes. If a brother holds something against another, He instructs to resolve the issue before approaching God in worship, highlighting the interconnectedness of human relationships and one's relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity within His Family, urging disciples to eliminate any spirit of murder that could affect their spiritual standing. Additionally, He provides guidance on preventing disputes that could escalate into deeper conflicts. He encourages quick agreement with an adversary to avoid greater crises, placing the responsibility on His followers to sacrifice personal gain or pride to preserve relationships. Jesus teaches that the law is a matter of the heart and mind, requiring His disciples to root out even the smallest inclination toward hatred or harm, striving for a righteousness that surpasses mere legalistic observance.

The Sixth Commandment

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The commandment against murder is the one most universally followed by man. But Jesus shows there is much more behind it than merely taking another's life.

Does Scripture Allow for Killing in Self-Defense?

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

Many believe that we are allowed to take another's life in defense of our own, God's Word distinguishes only between accidental and premeditated killing.

The Sixth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The sixth commandment, forbidding murder, is rare among the Ten Commandments in that a clear line can be drawn between its commission and its consequences.

The Value of Life

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the sixth commandment, God rules against the taking of human life, revealing how precious life is to God and should be to us.

Is the Tide Turning?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

There are indicators that momentum is gaining against abortion. Recently, even the Washington Post admitted as much in its coverage of the annual March for Life.

Does God Ever Sin?

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

Deliberate killing, such as Cain slaughtering Abel, is a heinous sin, but accidental killing without malice or enmity was managed differently.

Mass Shootings in Today's America

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The knee-jerk calls for gun control after a mass shooting miss other, more likely causes of mass murders—especially the spiritual dimension.

It Won't Stop Until We Stop Giving Permission

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

All sin has occurred because God has given people the ability to make choices. Knowing that God is right will help deter us from making the wrong choice.

Is Wide-Open Abortion Coming?

'WorldWatch' by John W. Ritenbaugh

Despite the public's lack of support for loosening abortion laws, the medical profession is weakening standards to the point that human life means nothing.

The Sixth Commandment

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus magnifies the Law in Matthew 5, moving beyond the behavior into the motivating thought behind the deed, warning that we do not retaliate in kind.

Abortion

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

When abortion becomes a social custom, it is a major indicator of the decadence of a people. Today, even mainstream churches have approved abortion.

How Dark the Heart

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We dare not yield to politically correct propaganda, brainwashing us into thinking that murder, sexual perversion, or any evil is acceptable in the eyes of God.

Our Time For War

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

As God's resurrected saints and part of the 144,000, we will assist the Captain of our Salvation to bring an end to Satanic world rule forever.

The Sixth Commandment (Part One) (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Our society is becoming increasingly violent. The sixth of the Ten Commandments covers crime, capital punishment, murder, hatred, revenge and war.

Political Correctness in Spades (Part Five)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political correctness is a kind of programmed conditioning by progressives to convince people to override their common sense and clear evidence.

Political Correctness in Spades (Part Two)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Political correctness is a savage war on truth in which a gullible public is persuaded to dismiss evidence people witness with their own eyes.

'Potential Persons' and 'After-birth Abortion'

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

This brave new world of abortion and infanticide is the modern equivalent of ancient pagan practices like the abhorrent idolatry of the Canaanites.

Should a Christian Go To War? (Part 2)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God alone has the prerogative of giving and taking life. As ambassadors of God's heavenly Kingdom, we do not take up arms on behalf of any nation on the earth.

The Commandments (Part Fifteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus emphasized the spirit of the law, which places deterrents on the motive (anger, resentment, envy, revenge), preventing murder from ever taking place.

Handwriting on the Wall: Without Natural Affection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Narcissism and self-centeredness have snuffed out out-going concern, and everyone does what is right in their own eyes as the love of many grows cold.

Refuge! Refuge! (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The cities of refuge highlight the great importance God placed on the sanctity of life, especially in beings created in God's image.

A Body in Motion

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Just as a body in motion tends to stay in motion, the standards of morality in this nation have eroded exponentially since the time of the Founding Fathers.

'As It Was In the Days of Noah'

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When Jesus said the end time would be like the days of Noah, did He mean that the last days would be violent and corrupt, or that they would come suddenly?

What's Happening to the Blacks?

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The liberal media has also spread the heinous lie to the Black citizenry that government is the only answer to correct racism and bring about equity.

Without Natural Affection

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because of lawlessness, love has gone stone-cold. Sin and lawlessness begets more sin and lawlessness, and natural affection and love disappear.

Watch and Vigilantly Prepare

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We are ambassadors in a foreign land, awaiting the return of Christ, when we will help our Warrior King subdue all the rebellious nations of the earth.

Shooting At UNCC

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A brave hero, Riley Howell, an ROTC student, saved the lives of his fellow students, giving up his own as he tackled the deranged UNCC dropout, Trystan Terrell.

Assassination of Character

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Assassinations have occurred frequently. There is an extremely dangerous kind of assassination—namely, character assassination through murmuring and gossip.

A Problem With No Present Solution

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Gun control was attempted in Dodge City but rejected when it was discovered that the evil doers had the upper hand if the populace could not defend itself.

Humanism Dominates

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The secular humanists, infiltrating education, entertainment, and government, have undermined the virtue and sullied the purity of America.

The Commandments (Part Thirteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has never given mankind the prerogative to determine whether war is just or not. God has promised to protect us, conditioned on our obedience to our covenant.

Hebrews as a Sermon (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Even as Hebrews prepared the first century church for persecution, so it is also relevant to today's church as it faces an increasing assault on God's law.

Without Restraint

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Paul describes the latter times, when people will behave like spoiled brats, cursing, looting, and showing no self-control—all happening today.

The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1995)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Because restraints that once held human nature in check have been removed, the US has grown increasingly more corrupt, approaching conditions before the Flood.

In the Wake of An Unnatural Disaster (Part Six)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Ezekiel's prophecies are unfolding right now. The haughtiness with which modern Judah and Israel embrace immorality makes Sodom appear moral in comparison.

All Nations Before Him Are As Nothing!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God used the unconverted Israelites as His instrument of removal of the Canaanites, but showed them the fruits of war, including captivity for disobedience.

Solving the School-Shooting Crisis

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Resolving these problems is not possible unless policy-makers factor in human carnality. The solution is character reform, not political reform.

Conditioned Response

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The defilement that begins in the heart is shaped, molded, and conditioned by the media, training people to override their conscience, desensitizing them.

Peace

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

It is difficult to find pockets or places of peace on earth today. The world longs for tranquility, freedom from mental anxiety, and cessation from strife.