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Loving God's Law: The Thread of Reality
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasGod's holy spiritual law, the Torah, encompasses not only the Pentateuch or the Ten Commandments but the entire instruction and counsel of God, referred to in Psalm 119 as His precepts, statutes, commandments, judgments, ordinances, testimonies, and words. God the Father deemed His law so vital that He sent His Son to pay for the penalties we have accrued against it, providing a model for keeping the law and granting us His Holy Spirit to empower us to observe it both in letter and spirit, guiding us to spiritual growth and godly character. As God's Holy Spirit displaces our carnality, it acts as His law in action, preparing us for the DNA of our new spiritual bodies at our resurrection. As kings and priests in training, we must embrace God's holy law, internalizing it and making it an integral part of us. The thread of reality, once an external code chiseled on stone tablets, is now an inner code, self-contained, with illumination coming from within us, as it proceeds from our heavenly Father and our Elder Brother Jesus Christ. In the midst of satanic storms of false doctrine, Internet misinformation, and disinformation, God's called-out ones have the assurance that by following this internal thread of reality—God's Holy Spirit, His law in action—we will be guided to a way of escape or a place of safety. We need only follow our Elder Brother's lead, holding to the fence wire of God's holy law around the perimeter of worldliness until we reach the safety of God's Kingdom.
God's Law Is Eternal
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's law, as the eternal guide for moral and spiritual conduct, is not merely a set of external rules but a profound internal compass for His people. It is a permanent, perpetual, and everlasting standard, intended for human benefit, illuminating the mind and serving as a reliable guide to living. The law, coming directly from God, is a delight to follow, bringing joy and acting as a counselor, a song, and a lamp to light one's path. Jesus Christ did not abolish the law but explained and amplified its spiritual character, showing that it must be internalized to truly keep it in both letter and spirit. He demonstrated that the law reaches into the inward parts—thoughts, desires, and imagination—demanding that everything be brought into subjection to God's will. Christ embodied the law in His own life, making it His natural way of living, and set the ultimate goal for believers to have God's law become second nature, deeply embedded in the heart so that doing His will is automatic. The gospel establishes the law in the hearts and minds of believers through faith, vindicating its eternal nature. Christ's teachings, such as those on the Sabbath, clarified the spirit behind the law, revealing its true intent and purpose, rather than altering or nullifying it. His life and sacrifice further fulfilled the law, bearing its penalty for humanity's sins while maintaining its undiminished grandeur. The aim of the law is to enable believers to become like Christ, and through Him, the power to keep it in spirit is granted. Ultimately, the goal is for God's law to be so internalized that it shapes one's very nature, aligning personal will with divine will. In the Kingdom of God, this conformity will be complete, with holiness as the element and joy of believers, fulfilling the law perfectly through faith in Christ and the transformative work of God's Spirit.
The Law's Purpose and Intent
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe effectiveness of a law is found in its purpose and intent rather than the letter. Love and mercy constitute the spiritual fulfillment of the Law.
The Law of Liberty
Sermonette by James BeaubelleProtestant theologians have created an artificial divide between mercy and law-keeping, asserting that 'the law of liberty' does away with God's Law.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJustification is not the end of the salvation process, but merely the opening to sanctification, where we bear fruit and give evidence of God's Spirit in us.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe fault of the Old Covenant was with the hearts of the people. Christ took it upon Himself to amend the fault enabling us to keep the commandments.
Righteousness from Inside-Out
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasMany people fail to understand the kind of righteousness God is looking for. God wants it written on our hearts—not just a set of dos and don'ts.
The Nanny Church (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe problem of Nannyism does not lie only with those in authority; the actions of the people may invite the government to assume the people's responsibility.
Our Family Resemblance
Sermonette by Craig SablichEven though we may not recognize changes in ourselves, when we do the work of God with the right heart, we begin displaying the spiritual family traits.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.
Preparing To Be King
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur life is intended to be preparation for rulership in the Kingdom of God. The Bible has included instructions for preparing for rulership.
Sin (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThough relatively neutral at its inception, human nature is subject to a deadly magnetic pull toward self-centeredness, deceit, and sin.

The Merciful
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe harsh religion of the Pharisees was unfeeling, placing more attention on rituals and man-made laws, and had turned their super-righteousness into sin.
Seeing Sanctification as an Exciting Adventure
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasThe events in today's news can seem overwhelming, but there are strategies to turn the sanctification process into an exciting adventure.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Four): Cultivating Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasHere are biblical strategies to cultivate the fruit of peace, including controlling our thoughts and emotions, submitting to God's will, and embracing His law.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Three): Cultivating Joy
Sermon by David F. MaasStrategies for cultivating joy include developing contentment and gratitude, giving rather than getting, finding pleasure in work, and valuing God's law.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough the Old and New Testament are complementary to one another, the emphasis of justice in the New Testament switches from national to personal in scope.
Principled Living (Part Three): Growing in Righteousness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's law—the unleavened bread of righteousness—needs to be ingested into our minds as we purge sin, resulting in righteous thoughts, words, and deeds.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasAll the New Testament writers warned about false prophets trying to sever the symbiotic relationship between law and grace, law and faith, law and works.