The Sin of Self-Deception
Sermon; Given 11/14/1992
In our relationship with God, we must emphasize principle over pragmatism. If we are led into deception, it is because our carnal nature wanted it that way.
Deception, Idolatry and the Feast of Tabernacles
Sermon; Given 11/7/1992
Jeroboam, pragmatic and fearful, established a more convenient idolatrous festival to prevent his people from keeping the real Feast of Tabernacles in Judah.
Was Mr. Armstrong an Apostle?
'Personal' Article; Posted 11/1/1992
Based on the requirements and evidences of apostles, here is how we can know whether the title is fitting for the late Herbert Armstrong.
Truth (Part 1)
Sermon; Given 10/31/1992
If we are going to search for truth, we should not be seeking it in the philosophies of men, but rather in the fullness of truth found in God's revelation.
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon; Given 10/24/1992
To resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
Satan (Deel 5)
Sermon; Given 10/24/1992
In deze preek over het overwinnen van Satan herhaalt John Ritenbaugh dat verwarring of gebrek aan vrede de duidelijke vrucht is van de betrokkenheid van Satan. Het is …
The Second Resurrection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/19/1992
God has a timetable, carefully calculated to allow people to receive and respond to the truth at their best time for salvation, each in his own order.
Exalt With Music
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/17/1992
Music has an intense power to stimulate the emotions, trigger the imagination, set the mood of services, and serves as a teaching vehicle for instruction.
What Is the Work?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/16/1992
The work of God does not always stay the same, continually shifting media, techniques, and approaches, similar to the Israelites following the Cloud.
Every Action Has a Reaction
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/14/1992
Every action has a corresponding reaction; even the little things we do matter. Sin produces increase (the leavening effect) just as righteousness does.
Looking Back to the Future
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/12/1992
The dwelling in booths and the sacrifices were the context for rejoicing at the Feast of Tabernacles. The booths depict our current lives as pilgrims.
Rejoice and Fear God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon; Given 10/11/1992
We must fill our lives with peace, repenting, changing our attitude, and voluntarily yielding to God before we can produce the fruits of righteousness.
Reconciliation and the Day of Atonement
Sermon; Given 10/7/1992
Repentance is something we must do with our God-given free moral agency. Reconciliation is an ongoing process that enables us to draw closer to what God is.
Satan (Part 4)
Sermon; Given 10/3/1992
Satan uses lies and disinformation to promote self-satisfaction over obedience to God. The way to the kingdom is through self-denial, even suffering unjustly.
Satan (Deel 4)
Sermon; Given 10/3/1992
In dit vierde deel uit de serie over Satan waarschuwt John Ritenbaugh dat Satans manier van werken altijd heeft bestaan uit het gebruik van leugens om het bevredigen …
Whose Family Values?
'Personal' Article; Posted 10/1/1992
Whose family values should we hold and follow? Is there any indication that we will return to good and right values?
Endure as a Good Soldier
Sermon; Given 9/28/1992
In God's plan, the development of uncompromising character requires struggle and sacrifice. Our victory requires continual drill, tests and development of discipline.
Satan (Part 3)
Sermon; Given 9/26/1992
The spirit in man is initially good, but capable of being influenced by the spirit of this world, and surcharged with Satan's negative attitudes.
Satan (Deel 3)
Sermon; Given 9/26/1992
In deze derde preek over Satan laat John Ritenbaugh zien dat de geest in de mens die God ons gegeven heeft, in het begin goed is, maar gevormd en beïnvloed kan …
Satan (Part 2)
Sermon; Given 9/19/1992
Satan uses disinformation, spread through false ministers/prophets, teaching smooth things that destroy. We must test the spirits to ensure a teaching is from God.