Collectivism

Playlist:

Jumping Into the Shallow Pond (Part Two)

'Ready Answer' by Charles Whitaker

Communism presents itself as high-minded in its redistribution of wealth, producing prosperity for all. However, reality belies collectivist theory.

Was the Early Church Socialist or Communist?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The apostles never required converts to give up property as a precondition for church membership. Rather, the members voluntarily gave, retaining ownership.

How Was It Accomplished So Easily? (Part One)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

The communists preached victimization to us; the major political party in America has picked up this theme and crammed socialism down our throats.

Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Many Americans advocate some form of socialism, allowing the government to regulate greater areas of everyday life. Does the Bible support this idea?

Reinterpreting History

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The New York Times asserts that Charles Manson was a precursor to the alt-right movement. Yet there was nothing conservative about Manson.

Individualism and Unity

CGG Weekly

Rather than establishing the differences we possess, God requires individuals to strengthen and grow in our similarities that He establishes as desirable.

I Versus We

'WorldWatch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Opposing worldviews, individualism and collectivism, fight for dominance in cultures worldwide. Their struggle may play a prominent role in the end time.

The Eighth Commandment

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Though God indicts Gentile nations for violent crimes, He indicts Israelitish nations for untrustworthiness and their tendency to defraud or misrepresent.

Housing and Property Redistribution

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The United Nations Agenda 21 plan recommends the confiscation of private property for the sake of an equitable economic and social system.

Did the Early Church Practice Socialism? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

God's Word encourages a strong work ethic, something socialism tends to discourage. Work produces profit, from which a person can generously give to others.

Dissatisfaction

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Change agents have attempted to apply traditional Christian terminology to politically correct referents, distorting and defiling the original meaning.

Whatever Became of Sin?

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

Jesus Christ did not preach collective salvation and did not remove the responsibility from any of us for overcoming or qualifying for His kingdom.

The Commandments (Part Seventeen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Wealth accumulated by honest work and diligence will be blessed, but hastily acquired by any kind of theft or dishonesty will be cursed.

Corporate Faith

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Corporate faith requires that we lay aside our individualism and join our brethren doing God's work.

Are You Being Brainwashed? (Part 3)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The media's steady stream of brainwashing has painted 'fundamentalists' with a broad brush, ridiculing faith, belief in God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible.

Cultural Paradigms in Scripture