Playlist: God's Acceptance (topic)
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur hope must be rooted in God Himself, the Almighty, perfect in character, powerful, pure, and loving, who is our Creator. We are to be conformed to Him, to marry Him, to be at one with Him, and to spend eternity in perfect harmony with Him. Every good thing in life flows from our relationship with Him, as He is the Fountain …
Two Loaves, Baked with Leaven
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe leavening indicates that the wave loaves speak to this life rather than the resurrection. It is accepted by God only because of the other sacrifices.
Pentecost and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's acceptance is a profound source of hope for those who wait upon Him. In the account of Simeon, we see a man who devoted his life to awaiting the Consolation of Israel, sustained by the promise of God through the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ. When he finally held the Child Jesus in …
The Sacrifices of Leviticus (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe burnt offering, as detailed in Leviticus 1, symbolizes a profound aspect of devotion and acceptance before God. It is offered for acceptance in the stead of the offerer, with the animal representing the individual, embodying the totality of devotion through the giving of a life and its complete consumption on the altar. This …
Offerings (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe sin offering was for sin in general deals with our evil nature, while the trespass offering deals with the fruits of that nature.
Judgment Is a Merciful Blessing
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod is patient and tender-hearted to late bloomers, forgiving sincerely repentant individuals, but will not budge an inch on rebellion or sin.
The Eighth Day (2019)
Sermonette byThe Eight Day (or Last Great Day) has little written about it, but the patterns of Scripture reveal much about the abundance of this holy day.
Franchising the Faith
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In churchianity, slick business tactics and advertising take precedence over scriptural knowledge. Yet truth trumps sincerity, emotion, and glitz.
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.
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.
New Covenant Priesthood (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe must have both perseverance and humility in prayer to keep our vision sharp and clear. Without humility, the doorway to acceptance by God is closed.
Assurance (Part Three): Glory and Hope
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe sufferings we go through are minuscule compared to the glory which we will receive, completely eclipsing the glory of Adam and Eve before their fall.
Love and Works
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod expects works from all He has called. We show our faithfulness and loyalty to God by our works or conduct - what we produce by what we have been given.