The Seventh Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
For the past 40 years sexual sins have topped the list of social issues in America. Divorce is at an all-time high. John Ritenbaugh examines the seventh commandment, the penalties paid for breaking it and how to become faithful to God in the keeping of it.
The Weightier Matters (Part 4) : Faith and Fidelity
Article by Staff
Faith and fidelity to God and His way of life should be a major part of our character. In this fourth article on the weightier matters, it details what faith and fidelity are, how to recognize a lack of them in our lives and how to develop them so we can grow into the image of Jesus Christ.
Sex, Sin and Marriage
'Ready Answer' by Staff
Sexual topics and imagery are all around us, yet God covers the whole subject with His very terse and direct seventh commandment: You shall not commit adultery. Sex and marriage are God-given experiences that Christians need a proper perspective of, as this article shows.
Scratching Our Itches
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
The world's ways, ideas and attitudes naturally flow into the church over time. The question is, How well do we resist and/or reject them? Richard Ritenbaugh examines three areas that have crept into the modern church and wreaked havoc.
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, events and trends in the light of biblical prophecy for September 1997.
The Eighth Commandment
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
There is more to the eighth commandment than the physical act of stealing. This Bible Study explores other ways of stealing and how to avoid Satan's way of get.
The Sixth Commandment (Part 2): War! (1997)
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
A reason lies behind the devastating wars that have plagued mankind since the beginning. John Ritenbaugh gives the uncomplicated solution: Men have broken the sixth commandment!
The Weightier Matters (Part 3): Mercy
Article by Staff
Men have a love-hate relationship with mercy: They love to receive it, but hate to give it! Mercy, though, is one of the most important virtues, according to our Savior Jesus Christ. This article provides reasons why we should lean toward mercy in all our judgments.
Jesus Disqualified?
'Ready Answer' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Some say Christ cannot be the Messiah because of His genealogy. Is this true? Richard Ritenbaugh shows why this argument is fallacious and why Jesus IS our Savior!
The Writing of Prostitutes
'Prophecy Watch' by Martin G. Collins
What is pornography? Is nudity wrong? Discover the attitudes behind pornography and why Christians must strive for purity. This article also includes the insets, 'Government Research and Conclusions on Pornography' and 'Modesty in Clothing.'
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, trends and events as they relate to prophecy and the end time for August 1997.
The Seventh Commandment
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
The seventh commandment protects family relationships from a sexual standpoint. This study delves into why sexual sins are so destructive and why God wants His children to be chaste and pure.
The Sixth Commandment (Part One) (1997)
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Our society is becoming increasingly violent. John Ritenbaugh shows how the sixth commandment covers crime, capital punishment, murder, hatred, revenge and war.
The Weightier Matters (Part 2): Judgment
Article by Staff
Jesus lists judgment as the first of the weightier matters in Matthew 23. This article explains this term and shows why judgment is a major part of Christianity.
Deceptions of the End Time
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Our world is full of lies and liars, and many in God's church are ignorant of just how much deceit is out there. Jesus tells us, however, that the best way to resist deception is being convicted of the truth.
WorldWatch
'World Watch' by Staff
News, events and trends in relation to Bible prophecy for July 1997.
The Sixth Commandment
Bible Study by Martin G. Collins
The commandment against murder is the one most universally followed by man. But Jesus shows there is much more behind it than merely taking another's life.
The Fifth Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
The fifth commandment begins the section of six commands regarding our relationships with other people. God begins with the family, the foundation of society, where children should learn proper honor and respect.
Will Aliens Invade the Earth?
Article by Staff
Satan seems to be planting into men's minds the thought that an alien force will one day invade earth. Perhaps the Devil is conditioning mankind for Christ's return?
The Weightier Matters (Part 1): Introduction
Article by Staff
Jesus blasts the scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23, and He tells them they had ignored the "weightier matters." This article begins a series that explains why we should focus on certain virtues as we keep God's law.