Playlist: Stoicism (topic)
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 8)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughStoicism, a Greek philosophy, was philosophically closest to the truth among the Greeks. Stoics believed in a deity, though pantheistically, and in discipline, self-control, and reason. Paul directed his speech primarily toward the Stoics when he spoke at the Areopagus in Athens.
Are You Looking for Some New Thing? (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsStoicism was one of the philosophical schools that Paul encountered and debated with in Athens, as mentioned in Acts 17. The Stoics, along with the Epicureans, represented the intellectual elite of the time, yet their teachings left the Athenians unsatisfied and searching for new ideas.
Acts (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughOn Paul's second evangelistic campaign, he preaches in southern Turkey and western Greece. He tries to go north but is prevented.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReminding us to stay sensitive to conscience, Paul suggests we become other-centered, doing everything to the glory of God, especially in our relationships.
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.
Self-Discipline
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughProtestant theology recognizes that Christian self-discipline presents a major logical difficulty in its keystone doctrine of 'by grace alone.'
Facing Times of Stress: Contentment
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIf we trust God, we do not have to worry about the future. Having abundance and having need both have their unique problems and difficulties.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOnly by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Philippians (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughNot one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.