Playlist: Abraham, Justified by Faith (topic)
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part One): Faith Perfected
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAbraham stands as a profound example of faith and sacrifice, earning his title as the father of the faithful through both his belief and his actions. His journey began with a steadfast trust in God's promise of a son, as seen when he believed at the age of 80, and God accounted this faith as righteousness. This belief, without …
Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Abraham is Paul's primary example that justification is a gift received by faith, never earned by works. Genesis 15 says Abraham believed the LORD, and God accounted it to him for righteousness. Wages are a debt, not grace, but the one who does not work and believes on Him who justifies the ungodly has his faith counted as …
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEverything that we go through has been engineered by God. We are His workmanship, created for good works, a response to the faith He has given us.