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The Great White Throne
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Great White Throne, as described in Revelation 20:11, is a powerful symbol of divine authority and judgment, occurring right after the end of the Millennium and Satan's failed rebellion. John's concise depiction, "Then I saw a great white throne," though brief, carries profound meaning when broken down into its components. The term "White," from the Greek word *leukos*, represents purity, cleanliness, and righteousness in Scripture. In Psalm 51:7, David pleads to be washed and made "whiter than snow," linking white to spiritual cleansing and a dazzling, pure character. Ecclesiastes 9:7-8 associates white garments with joy and blessing, stemming from God's acceptance of one's works, further tying white to righteousness and happiness. In Revelation 1:14, Christ's head and hair are described as "white like wool, as white as snow," and in Revelation 19:11-14, He and His armies are clothed in white, riding white horses, signifying their untainted purity and righteousness. Revelation 19:7-8 confirms that white fine linen represents the righteous acts of the saints. Applied to the Great White Throne, the color white underscores the holiness and perfection of the Judge who sits upon it. His decisions during this judgment period will be unerringly just, pure, and good, ensuring that those who stand before Him need not fear an unfair ruling, as His righteousness guarantees a proper decree.
The Four Horsemen (Part Two): The White Horse
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAt God's command, the white horse and its rider ride over the earth 'conquering and to conquer.' It is a precursor of the destruction that is wrought by its fellows.
The Fifth Seal (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughPersecution and martyrdom are not popular topics among Christians, but they are facts. The fifth seal shows the cry of the martyrs and God's response.
Color In Scripture
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Hebrews perceived color differently than we do, assigning symbolic significance to a number of different colors as they associate with concrete objects.
The Priesthood of God (Part Ten) Conclusion
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)As future priests, we are going to be given rigorous, hands-on jobs to teach people righteousness and holiness, distinguishing between the sacred and profane.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Four): Pergamos
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCultural compromise, such as found in Pergamos, brings judgment from Jesus. To those who refuse to compromise their convictions, Christ promises eternal life.
America's Conscience Seared with a Hot Iron
Commentary by David F. Maas'Righteous' Lot represents those who become accustomed to the sin around them, progressively searing their consciences, similar to spiritual neuropathy.