Playlist: Enemies, Responding to (topic)
'But I Say to You' (Part Seven): Love Your Enemies
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus teaches a radical approach to dealing with enemies that stands in stark contrast to human nature. In Matthew 5:44, He commands His disciples to love their enemies, bless those who curse them, do good to those who hate them, and pray for those who spitefully use and persecute them. This directive is nearly impossible to …
Psalm Genres (Part Two): Imprecatory Psalms
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughResponding to enemies, as developed through the study of imprecatory psalms, centers on the practice of bringing curses before God rather than executing vengeance personally. An imprecation, from the Latin imprecari (to invoke or pray toward), refers to a formal prayer or psalm asking God to bring misfortune, disaster, or death …
John 3:16: Does God Really Love the World?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod does not love everybody equally. Nowhere does He tell us to prefer the ungodly world. Though He tells us to love our enemies, but not to be affectionate.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon without Becoming Assimilated (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasTrue peacemaking means emulating Christ, which that involves promoting justice and righteousness, not merely avoiding conflict or appeasing by compromising.
Made Alive by Exceeding Greatness!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod granted humans a limited measure of power and dominion at creation, but not until the Day of Pentecost of 31 AD did their potential become fully operative.