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Samson and the Christian (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn his final act as judge of Israel, Samson toppled the pillars, killing more Philistines with his death than he had in his entire lifetime.
Fishy Syncretism
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAccording to the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), Volume 4, under the article Dagon, there is a perspective on the Philistine fish god Dagon as an abomination to the God of Israel. God warns His people not to make, wear, or use any symbol, image, icon, or emblem to represent Him or His church, explicitly rejecting symbols like the cross, the fish, and the Triquetra.
Who Were the Philistines?
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughFor centuries, the Philistines were a constant menace on Israel's flank. Here is what the Bible, history, and archeology have to say about this people.
Samson and the Christian (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughManoah, Samson's father, seem to have been a irresolute, docile parent, who caved to Samson's whims, producing an angry, willful rebel.
The Iniquity of the Amorites
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of multiculturalism, political correctness, and mush-headed tolerance, we as a culture have sanctioned sin and corruption.
Abraham (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughAbraham did not come from a primitive, but a highly advanced civilization, having huge multi-storied dwellings with running water and indoor bathrooms.
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Seven): The Prophesied Blow Falls
Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. RitenbaughBy refusing to repent of their apostasy from God's way of life, the Israelites faced the certainty of His fearsome punishment. In a vivid depiction of divine judgment, Amos draws on the story of Samson destroying the temple of Dagon by toppling the supporting pillars. If a man tries to pull a house down with his bare hands, he must undermine it from the bottom, but God is not restricted like a man. He strikes the house down from the top. As the Supreme Omnipotent One and Sovereign Lord, God has every right to crush the house of Israel. In the type, the temple of Dagon fell on everyone's head; no one survived. The same holds true in this destruction, as no matter where the people of Israel flee in the day of calamity, they will find no rest, ease, safety, or security. Since they ignored the numerous warnings He sent for them to repent, God is now fulfilling His promise of judgment.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Three)
Sermon by David F. MaasCreating a sense of humor will make it easier to escape the satanic lies of Babylon, or at least make it more endurable.
Guard Against Being an Abomination to God
Sermon by Kim MyersAn abomination is anything God hates, including idolatry, diverse weights, uncleanness, sorcery, a proud look, a lying tongue, and the shedding of innocent blood.