Playlist: Testimony of Eye Witnesses (topic)
The Two Witnesses (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe word witnesses corresponds to the Hebrew word ed. It always refers to a person. The word martus here specifies that the two witnesses are people. These two witnesses do miracles. They die. It must be two physical people. He calls them prophets later on. The message that they give is called a testimony. It just means …
Principled Living (Part Five): Witnessing of God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWitnesses provide eyewitness knowledge of events. In the Old Testament the noun ed appears sixty nine times as a legal term for one who sees a matter transacted and can attest to that fact. Its verb form ud appears forty two times and means to bear witness or to repeat what was seen. In the New Testament the Greek word martus …
Without Me, Nothing! (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe first and last words of Jesus Christ in the book of John are to 'follow Me,' directed at His disciples then and now.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ was in control of the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, sacrificing Himself willingly to fulfill His destiny as the world's Redeemer.
Acts (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of Acts could have been an exculpatory trial document designed to vindicate Paul and the early church, showing that Christianity was not a threat.
The Post-Resurrection Last Words of Christ (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod has called individuals with different temperaments, giving them a variety of spiritual gifts to work interdependently within Christ's Body.
Proofs of Christ's Resurrection
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThere is more corroboration of evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ and His life experiences than that regarding Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar.
The Trial of Jesus
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe trial of Jesus Christ had at least 17 illegalities, including corrupt judges, bogus witnesses, switching charges, changing venues, and intimidation.
John (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughEven many extra-biblical sources such as Tacitus, Seconius, Justin Martyr, Pliny, and Josephus corroborate and validate the biblical accounts of Jesus.
So Easily Deceived
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We desperately need to keep ourselves from the deception and deleterious effects of bad information.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 8)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn I Corinthians 15, Paul expounds the resurrection, recalling the basic facts of the gospel message, stressing that salvation is an ongoing process.
Perseverance and Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the turbulent and uncertain times ahead, we will need extraordinary fortitude and courage. Trials can improving perseverance or active endurance.