How Much Does God Love Us? (Part One) (November 2024)

November 2024
Volume 33, Number 6

When a student of the Bible reads it carefully, he is often startled to find truths so profound that they seem unbelievable. Such a truth appears in John 17:23, where Jesus states without resentment or jealousy that the Father loves every child of God as He loves Jesus Christ! How can that be? Pat Higgins explores the ramifications of that undeserved love on our faith and ability to endure to the end.

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Presumption and Divine Justice (Part One)

Over the past few generations, orthodoxy in virtually every aspect of life has been discarded, indicating how perverse human nature is in its determination to rebel against God. Whether it is adding uncommanded holidays to Christian worship or changing the day of rest, men presume to alter God's instructions. John Ritenbaugh uses several real-life examples to illustrate human presumption, a tendency we all share - and one God takes a severe stance against.

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh
Presumption and Divine Justice (Part One)

Over the past few generations, orthodoxy in virtually every aspect of life has been discarded, indicating how perverse human nature is in its determination to rebel against God. Whether it is adding uncommanded holidays to Christian worship or changing the day of rest, men presume to alter God's instructions. John Ritenbaugh uses several real-life examples to illustrate human presumption, a tendency we all share - and one God takes a severe stance against.

Ready Answer
How Much Does God Love Us? (Part One)
by Pat Higgins

When a student of the Bible reads it carefully, he is often startled to find truths so profound that they seem unbelievable. Such a truth appears in John 17:23, where Jesus states without resentment or jealousy that the Father loves every child of God as He loves Jesus Christ! How can that be? Pat Higgins explores the ramifications of that undeserved love on our faith and ability to endure to the end.

Ready Answer
How Much Does God Love Us? (Part One)
by Pat Higgins

When a student of the Bible reads it carefully, he is often startled to find truths so profound that they seem unbelievable. Such a truth appears in John 17:23, where Jesus states without resentment or jealousy that the Father loves every child of God as He loves Jesus Christ! How can that be? Pat Higgins explores the ramifications of that undeserved love on our faith and ability to endure to the end.

Prophecy Watch
The Unknown Deadline
by David C. Grabbe

On several occasions, Jesus told His disciples they would not know the day and hour of His return. He declared that even He did not know - only the Father does! Similarly, no one knows when his life will end. These two unknown deadlines should effectively concentrate a Christian's efforts to make the best use of his time, engaging in developing godly character. David Grabbe urges Christians to ignore the distractions and desires of this world and become rich toward God.

Prophecy Watch
The Unknown Deadline
by David C. Grabbe

On several occasions, Jesus told His disciples they would not know the day and hour of His return. He declared that even He did not know - only the Father does! Similarly, no one knows when his life will end. These two unknown deadlines should effectively concentrate a Christian's efforts to make the best use of his time, engaging in developing godly character. David Grabbe urges Christians to ignore the distractions and desires of this world and become rich toward God.

Cogitations on Christmas
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

For Christians who observe the biblical holy days instead of traditional ones, Christmastime causes them to reflect on the holiday's unscriptural nature. This article brings together three brief essays by Richard Ritenbaugh and David Grabbe, contemplating Christmas contradictions, the modern debate over Christmas in an increasingly secular society, and the Christmas season as a time when true Christians can make a godly witness.

Cogitations on Christmas
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

For Christians who observe the biblical holy days instead of traditional ones, Christmastime causes them to reflect on the holiday's unscriptural nature. This article brings together three brief essays by Richard Ritenbaugh and David Grabbe, contemplating Christmas contradictions, the modern debate over Christmas in an increasingly secular society, and the Christmas season as a time when true Christians can make a godly witness.

WorldWatch
The Ever-Deepening Culture of Death
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Recently, the British Parliament passed a resolution to move forward on a new law legalizing assisted death for citizens of England and Wales. While assuring the public that lawmakers would enact safeguards against misuse of this new "right," advocates also spoke of a chronically ill person's "duty" to die for the nation's sake. Richard Ritenbaugh shows that euthanasia laws tend to expand to include new "clients," deepening the culture of death.

WorldWatch
The Ever-Deepening Culture of Death
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Recently, the British Parliament passed a resolution to move forward on a new law legalizing assisted death for citizens of England and Wales. While assuring the public that lawmakers would enact safeguards against misuse of this new "right," advocates also spoke of a chronically ill person's "duty" to die for the nation's sake. Richard Ritenbaugh shows that euthanasia laws tend to expand to include new "clients," deepening the culture of death.

Bible Study
The Seven Churches (Part Ten):
What Now?
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's people look upon the landscape of small and often-competing organizations left in the wake of God's scattering of the church and despair that it will never come together again. However, God has not forsaken His elect! As the world's evils increase, Jesus Christ is at work, evaluating His people and testing them to increase their faith and endurance. Richard Ritenbaugh offers several prophecies that show God's plan to shepherd His people through the coming crisis before Christ's return.

Bible Study
The Seven Churches (Part Ten):
What Now?
by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's people look upon the landscape of small and often-competing organizations left in the wake of God's scattering of the church and despair that it will never come together again. However, God has not forsaken His elect! As the world's evils increase, Jesus Christ is at work, evaluating His people and testing them to increase their faith and endurance. Richard Ritenbaugh offers several prophecies that show God's plan to shepherd His people through the coming crisis before Christ's return.