The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
'Personal' Article; Posted 9/1/1998
Faithfulness is a hallmark of a true Christian, yet unfaithfulness is prevalent at the end of the age. Here is what the Bible teaches about faithfulness.
'Personal' Article; Posted 9/1/1998
Faithfulness is a hallmark of a true Christian, yet unfaithfulness is prevalent at the end of the age. Here is what the Bible teaches about faithfulness.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Five)
Sermon; Given 8/29/1998
God's Spirit is the essence of His mind rather than a third person. With this Spirit, God opens our minds, dwells in us, and transfers His nature to us.
Sermon; Given 8/29/1998
God's Spirit is the essence of His mind rather than a third person. With this Spirit, God opens our minds, dwells in us, and transfers His nature to us.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Four)
Sermon; Given 8/8/1998
Being 'in Christ' does not refer to location, but instead our 'concern with' or 'involvement with' Him—and He with us.
Sermon; Given 8/8/1998
Being 'in Christ' does not refer to location, but instead our 'concern with' or 'involvement with' Him—and He with us.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
'Personal' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
Goodness is a nebulous concept, used to describe everything from a tasty snack to God's sublime character. But God's character defines what goodness is.
'Personal' Article; Posted 8/1/1998
Goodness is a nebulous concept, used to describe everything from a tasty snack to God's sublime character. But God's character defines what goodness is.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Three)
Sermon; Given 7/11/1998
In most biblical contexts, 'spirit' refers to the invisible, internal activating dimension of the mind. Synonyms include heart, mind, and thoughts.
Sermon; Given 7/11/1998
In most biblical contexts, 'spirit' refers to the invisible, internal activating dimension of the mind. Synonyms include heart, mind, and thoughts.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Two)
Sermon; Given 7/4/1998
There are varieties of spirit, motivating people to 'go with the flow' and conform to a sheep-like mob psychology. Satan's spirit encourages sinfulness.
Sermon; Given 7/4/1998
There are varieties of spirit, motivating people to 'go with the flow' and conform to a sheep-like mob psychology. Satan's spirit encourages sinfulness.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
'Personal' Article; Posted 7/1/1998
Kindness goes hand-in-hand with love. It is an active expression of love toward God and fellow man, produced through the power of God's Spirit.
'Personal' Article; Posted 7/1/1998
Kindness goes hand-in-hand with love. It is an active expression of love toward God and fellow man, produced through the power of God's Spirit.
Preparing for Bad Times (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 6/13/1998
To assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption.
Sermon; Given 6/13/1998
To assume that God will take care of us without our making an effort to provide for ourselves is a dangerous presumption.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
'Personal' Article; Posted 6/1/1998
Biblically, patience is far more than simple endurance or longsuffering. The patience that God has shown man gives us an example of what true, godly patience is.
'Personal' Article; Posted 6/1/1998
Biblically, patience is far more than simple endurance or longsuffering. The patience that God has shown man gives us an example of what true, godly patience is.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part One)
Sermon; Given 5/31/1998
The architects of the trinity doctrine admit that it is a 'somewhat unsteady silhouette', requiring assumptions and inferences, but unsupportable by Scripture.
Sermon; Given 5/31/1998
The architects of the trinity doctrine admit that it is a 'somewhat unsteady silhouette', requiring assumptions and inferences, but unsupportable by Scripture.
Preparing for Bad Times (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 5/9/1998
Both the watchman and the one who hears have a responsibility to make preparations for bad times, helping themselves and others through the tough times.
Sermon; Given 5/9/1998
Both the watchman and the one who hears have a responsibility to make preparations for bad times, helping themselves and others through the tough times.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
'Personal' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
The world has little or no idea what true peace is or how it is achieved. Yet we can produce godly peace even in the midst of turmoil—and we must.
'Personal' Article; Posted 5/1/1998
The world has little or no idea what true peace is or how it is achieved. Yet we can produce godly peace even in the midst of turmoil—and we must.
De christen en de wereld (Deel 9)
Sermon; Given 4/25/1998
In dit negende deel van de serie over "De christen en de wereld" waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh nogmaals tegen het hebben van angstige bezorgdheid en angstige …
Sermon; Given 4/25/1998
In dit negende deel van de serie over "De christen en de wereld" waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh nogmaals tegen het hebben van angstige bezorgdheid en angstige …
The Christian and the World (Part Nine)
Sermon; Given 4/25/1998
Anxious care and foreboding are debilitating and faith-destroying. Meditating on what God has already done strengthens our faith and trust in God.
Sermon; Given 4/25/1998
Anxious care and foreboding are debilitating and faith-destroying. Meditating on what God has already done strengthens our faith and trust in God.
Don't Go Out of the House!
Sermon; Given 4/17/1998
The term house can mean structure, family, kingdom, or church of God. The instruction to us personally is to not leave the church or fellowship of faith.
Sermon; Given 4/17/1998
The term house can mean structure, family, kingdom, or church of God. The instruction to us personally is to not leave the church or fellowship of faith.
Examine and Come Out
Sermon; Given 4/11/1998
The Old Testament examples were given to show us what God had to do to pave the way for our calling, sanctification, and ultimate glorification.
Sermon; Given 4/11/1998
The Old Testament examples were given to show us what God had to do to pave the way for our calling, sanctification, and ultimate glorification.
A Pre-Passover Look
Sermon; Given 4/4/1998
We must thoroughly examine ourselves, exercising and strengthening our faith, actively giving love back to God, to avoid taking Passover in a careless manner.
Sermon; Given 4/4/1998
We must thoroughly examine ourselves, exercising and strengthening our faith, actively giving love back to God, to avoid taking Passover in a careless manner.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy'Personal' Article; Posted 4/1/1998
Joy is more than happiness. God gives a superior kind of joy through the action of His Spirit in us that far exceeds mere human cheer and well-being.
The Christian and the World (Part Eight)
Sermon; Given 3/14/1998
Having anxiety, foreboding and fretting about food, clothing, and shelter, or being distressed about the future, demonstrates a gross lack of faith.
Sermon; Given 3/14/1998
Having anxiety, foreboding and fretting about food, clothing, and shelter, or being distressed about the future, demonstrates a gross lack of faith.
De christen en de wereld (Deel 8)
Sermon; Given 3/14/1998
In dit achtste deel van de serie over "De christen en de wereld" waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh dat het hebben van bezorgdheid, het hebben van angstige …
Sermon; Given 3/14/1998
In dit achtste deel van de serie over "De christen en de wereld" waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh dat het hebben van bezorgdheid, het hebben van angstige …