Playlist: Prophets (topic)
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughProphets hold a vital and enduring role in God's plan, as established within the law. God appointed individuals to the prophetic office, and their guidance is evidenced by their preaching of obedience to His commandments. They conserve past truths while also breaking new ground in doctrine, faithfully delivering messages that …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughProphets play a very large part in Christian lives and no Christian ought be without an understanding of more than just the bare basics. Jesus' message the gospel is not only prophetic but it is the essence of all biblical prophecy. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. The church is built upon the foundation of the …
Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's true prophets held a practical commission to confront the people with their transgressions and sins, functioning as both pastors and monitors who admonished, denounced evil, warned of divine judgment, and summoned them to repentance while also delivering messages of consolation. They served as watchmen upon the walls of …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughProphets function within God's sovereign plan to deliver warnings, guidance, and promises during times of crisis, often through dual applications that connect ancient events to later fulfillments. The Elijah prophecy in Malachi 4:5-6, which foretells a figure who would restore hearts before the great and dreadful day of the …
Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProphets in Israel formed the core of a conspiracy against God, acting like roaring lions that devoured people, seized treasure and precious things, and created many widows while plastering over problems with untempered mortar. They proclaimed false visions and lies as the word of the Lord even though He had not spoken, thereby …
The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Prophets are those who speak for another, serving as representatives who carry and expound the word of God as ambassadors from a higher authority. In biblical usage a prophet expresses the will of God in words, functioning both to foretell events and to forthtell moral and doctrinal instruction drawn from the law. This role …
The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A prophet is one sent by God to speak on His behalf as an ambassador bearing a message to those addressed, typically urging repentance and obedience to all of His commandments. This role stands in contrast to that of a priest, whose function moves in the opposite direction through ritual approach to God on behalf of the people. …
The Two Witnesses (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Two Witnesses have authority from God to annihilate those who interfere with their work as well as power over weather patterns and natural elements.
The Two Witnesses (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's Two Witnesses will accomplished their work before the Beast kills them. Humanity will feel relief at their death, but stark terror at their resurrection.
Faith and the Calendar (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe real issue in the calendar controversy is not astronomical, but faith in God's sovereignty, providence, and His right to assign responsibility.
Hebrews (Part Seven): Greater than Angels
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The book of Hebrews systematically proves Christ's superiority to patriarchs, prophets, the Levitical Priesthood, and angels, establishing His credentials.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe transfiguration prefigured the Kingdom of God, with the disciples only seeing Jesus in the end, showing salvation is through Him alone.
The Two Witnesses (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe seven golden lamps symbolize 7 churches, empowered by abundant oil, manifested as spiritual words. Zerubbabel is a type of Christ, finishing the Temple.
Faith and the Calendar (Part Five): Summary
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod assigned the tribe of Judah to be the caretakers of the oracles. The real issue in this controversy is faith in God's sovereignty and His faithfulness.
The Handwriting Is on the Wall (1996): Scattering
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod initiated the scattering of the church for our ultimate good. When the revelation of God was replaced with the wisdom of this world, God intervened.
The Priesthood of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our responsibility as a royal priesthood and a kingdom of priests is to become holy as God is holy, exceeding the holiness of the Levitical priesthood.
The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSeveral types of the abomination of desolation have occurred in history, including the desecration of the temple by Antiochus Epiphanes and the Roman legions.