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Will God Shorten the Day of the Tribulation?
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaZephaniah suggests that 'elect' may refer to a remnant called around the time of Christ's return, which God will give His Spirit and hide from the holocaust.
Are These the Last Days? (Part 1)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughHerbert Armstrong often pointed to Matthew 24:22 as a key sign that we are in the last days: "And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened." This verse highlights the critical nature of the time before Christ's return, indicating that the severity of events would be so great that without divine intervention to shorten the days, no one would survive. Yet, for the sake of the elect, God will intervene to curtail this period of intense tribulation. This shortening of days serves as a profound indicator of the nearness of the end and the urgency for readiness among His children.
The Handwriting Is on The Wall (2003)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven as Paul admonishes us about the night being far spent, we must make careful and judicious use of our time in anticipating the return of Jesus Christ.
The Olivet Prophecy Paradox
Sermon by David C. GrabbeThe Olivet Prophecy describes both a unique time of destruction and upheaval but also commonplace activities like eating, drinking, and marrying. How can this be?
Why Isn't Harold Camping Right?
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughMany are woefully ignorant biblically. Christ warned that no one will know the day or hour of His return, and that many will try to deceive about this event.
Habakkuk
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHabakkuk learns to look, watch, wait, then respond, realizing that God is sovereign and will rectify all the injustices in His own time.