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John 3:16 in Context (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Humans tend toward mental laziness and prefer truth presented in brief, memorable statements that require little ongoing reflection. They favor easy solutions to problems and remain content with longstanding traditions or the maintenance of the status quo, avoiding any disruption to established patterns. This preference permits them to proceed without substantial thought, simply following the prevailing current amid numerous distractions that encourage only surface-level engagement with significant ideas. Such tendencies form part of wider human limitations that hinder deeper examination and lead to reliance on isolated scriptural passages as complete proof for doctrines. This reliance connects directly to the necessity of grasping salvation as a full process initiated by God, advanced through belief and obedience, and culminating in eternal life rather than through abbreviated or decontextualized statements.

Perversity

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

Change or open-mindedness without wisdom is foolish and perverted, as one can see by the horrendous fruits of the Boomer's open-minded permissiveness.

Changing the Narrative

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

We must remain separate from the world, keeping a safe distance from the satanic intrigue served out by the media, trusting only in the pure word of God.

Resistance (Part Two): Solutions

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Moses, Jonah, David, and Gideon demonstrated resistance to God's prompts, indicating that they initially feared men more than they feared God.

Do Americans Really Care? (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Those who really care about what is happening to this country are too few to make any difference, and the youth have been schooled without reference to God.

Resistance (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The antidote to spiritual resistance is certainty and confidence in Christ to conform us into His image—a directed movement toward Christ.