Playlist: Melchizedek as Pre-incarnate Christ (topic)
Four Views of Christ (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Hebrews, we find a profound insight into the figure of Melchizedek, as highlighted in Hebrews 7:1-3. This Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, receiving a tenth of all from Abraham. His titles translate as king of …
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe concept of Melchizedek as a pre-incarnate manifestation of Christ is subtly woven into the symbolism of the table of showbread within the tabernacle. In Genesis 14, we see Melchizedek, a priest of the Most High God, serving bread and wine to Abraham, a significant act that mirrors the elements present on the table of …
Hebrews (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWith godly hope, we need to envision the successful accomplishment of God's purpose for us, realizing that God has bound that promise with an oath.
Hebrews (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study byJesus Christ's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality.
Jesus' Pre-Existence
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughIn exploring the preexistence of Jesus Christ, a significant connection is made with Melchizedek, the priest-king who appears in Genesis. Hebrews 7:1-3 describes Melchizedek as the king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham and received tithes from him. His name translates to king of righteousness, and Salem …
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMalachi assures the people of Judah that if they repent, God's favor will resume, but if they continue defiling the Covenant, a day of reckoning will come.
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.
Tithing
Sermon by John O. ReidThis comprehensive overview of tithing explores the attitudes we should have toward tithing, the purposes of the tithe, and the benefits of tithing.
Testing the Spirits (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsI John, addresses a congregation grounded in the truth but vexed from within by a number of anti-Christian teachings, including Docetism and Gnosticism.