Playlist: Jesus Christ as Firstborn (topic)
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Two): Firstfruits
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ stands as the central figure of Scripture, the Word of God, and the focus of all biblical revelation. He is the preeminent Firstfruit, the initiator of God's spiritual harvest, as described in I Corinthians 15:23, where He is called the firstfruits. His resurrection marks Him as the firstborn from the dead, a title …
Jesus Is God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is described as the firstborn, a term that carries significant weight in understanding His preeminence and divine nature. In Colossians 1:14-18, He is called the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature, emphasizing that by Him all things were created, whether in heaven or on earth, visible or …
Hebrews (Part Five): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ holds a position of unparalleled significance as the Firstborn over all creation, a term that denotes His supreme rank and authority rather than a literal birth. As described in Colossians 1:15-17, He is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn over all creation, through whom all things were created in heaven …
The High Christology of Colossians
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is presented in high Christology as the image of the invisible God, holding the title of firstborn over all creation. This designation does not imply He was the first created being, but rather that He is preeminent, first in rank and importance, possessing all the power, prerequisites, and prerogatives of the …
Why We Observe Passover and the Days of Unleavened Bread
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of Jesus Christ as the Firstborn is deeply woven into the spiritual narrative of God's purpose and relationship with His people. In Exodus 4:22, God declares Israel as His son, even His firstborn, establishing a foundational type that points to Christ. This imagery extends to the church, which is called the Israel of …
Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ's Work
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ holds a position of supreme importance as the firstborn over all creation, embodying both a temporal and qualitative significance. As described in Colossians 1:15-18, He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, through whom all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and …
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Forty): Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the journey of overcoming the futility of this world, Jesus Christ stands as the Firstborn, the Master and Archegos who has gone before us. He ran the same course of life that we must traverse, enduring the obstacle course of human existence under the sun to prepare for His role in the Kingdom of God. As the Firstborn, He …
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father and Son are separate; the Father is the source of all power, while the Son serves as the channel through which we interface with the Father.
Who Are the Firstfruits?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWe may take it for granted that 'firstfruits' are synonymous with 'Christians.'" However, 'firstfruits' is very general, referring to surprising things.
The Priesthood of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The firstborn privileges indicate prominence, carrying the birthright promises. In the New Testament, the firstborn did not always correspond to actual birth order.
Hebrews (Part Eleven): A Simple Recap
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Most of the attrition from the truth stems from losing interest. Drifting away is rarely intentional, but the result of choosing to live carnally.
The Attitude of Esau
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaWe are warned not to take these privileges and responsibilities as shallowly as Esau, who took something that was holy and treated it as common.
Born Again (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Things pertaining to the New Covenant can only be understood by those who have been circumcised in the heart, which equates to having been born again.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod has given us His Law, which shows us the way of sanctification and holiness. God is in the process of reproducing His kind — the God-kind.
Going On to Perfection
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEven though everything we need in this quest has been given to us, our spiritual growth depends on believing in the promises of receiving the divine nature.
The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe wavesheaf offering is reckoned from the weekly Sabbath within the Days of Unleavened Bread. It had specific requirements that were not met in Joshua 5.
Joseph: A Saga of Excellence (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJoseph's example proves that even the most difficult temptation can be resisted and overcome, though this skill must be developed incrementally.
Power Belongs to God (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe may be going through a period of hopelessness, but must believe that all things work together for those who believe and are called for His purpose.
Healing the Breach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have been called as an elite unit to work with Christ to help repair the breach caused by ruptured covenants between God and man for all mankind forever.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs we participate in the New Covenant, we go through the stages of justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification as part of Christ's body.