Playlist: Clean/Unclean Meats (topic)
Clean and Unclean Meats
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The question of clean and unclean meats is a fundamental aspect of mankind's relationship with God, rooted in disbelief and a lack of trust in His instructions. From the beginning, God established distinctions between clean and unclean animals, though He does not explain why certain animals are deemed unclean, simply commanding …
Traditions of Men, Continued
Sermonette by Craig SablichIn the diverse cultural setting of South Louisiana, the local cuisine reflects a wide array of dining habits that often disregard God's perspective on health and longevity. As God's people striving to live His way, it is striking to observe the unspoken rule that if something crawls, walks, swims, or flies, someone has a recipe …
Romans 14, Judging, Food, and Sin
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Spiritual problems involving food and eating trace back to the earliest times, when God warned Adam and Eve not to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, lest they die. Yet they ate, and sin entered through this act of disobedience. In Genesis 9, God sets general boundaries on what can and cannot be eaten, …
Our Genetically Altered Foods (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Let us be clear that in no case brought forth from Scripture does the eating of things God lists as unclean come into consideration. Every example pertains solely to clean, God-created foods, and in each instance, idolatry emerges as the closest sin, whether directly or indirectly. In Exodus 32, with the Golden Calf incident, …
What Kind of Bugs Have You Eaten?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAccording to the guidelines provided, only certain insects are considered biblically clean and allowable for food. Specifically, insects with wings and jointed hind legs used for jumping, such as locusts and grasshoppers, are deemed clean. These creatures must fly, leap, have jointed legs above their feet, and creep on all fours …
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives conditions for acceptable sacrifices and offerings, differentiating the holy and authentic from the defiled, unclean and strange.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible contains 700 references to the act of eating. Eating reminds us that God's provision and human need also apply on a spiritual level.
Acts (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe conversion of Cornelius is nearly as pivotal as the original Pentecost because the Gentiles are given the same portal of salvation offered to Israel.
Elements of Judgment (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We dare not 'do away' anything that is part of God's mind, or we will not be in His image. Acts 15 did not give Gentiles exemption from keeping God's Law.
Acts (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must always conduct ourselves with the long-term spiritual interests of others in mind, being sensitive to the conscience and scruples of others.
Fast or Famine
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod has used famine as one of the tools to get the Israelites' attention when they violated the terms of the Covenant with Him, forsaking His holy law.
Kosher Pork
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughRabbi Cherlow thinks a pig is unclean because of its 'faulty' digestive system and that laboratory-produced meat does not fall under God's proscription.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Seven): Cultivating Goodness
Sermon by David F. MaasGod has provided strategies which will facilitate His people's cultivation of the spiritual fruit of goodness, working effectively as Christ's sharecroppers.
Be Prepared (2012)
Sermon by Kim MyersIf we are in the end times, we will need to have an augmented regimen of Bible study, prayer, fasting, and meditation, reinforcing our resolve and courage.
A Priceless Gift
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's people are the precious jewels (or the private, personal possessions) of God, obligated to conform exclusively to His will and purpose.
Government (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFor us to take on the glory of God, we must have the same kind of access to the Father as Christ did, taking on the responsibility of behaving like His sons.
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasIn a culture which glorifies war heroes and winning at all costs, becoming an ambassador to peace is perhaps the most elusive goal we could ever accomplish.
Titus (Part Three): Rebuking False Teachers
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe congregations in Crete were beset with insubordination, subject to no authority, full of meaningless and senseless talk, distracting the overseer.
Sincerity and Truth (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process.
Abomination
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsThe common synonyms for abomination include loathing, hateful, abhorrence, evil anathema, repugnance, and disgusting. It is something which ignites hatred.