Playlist: Remnant, Spiritual (topic)
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWithin the history of Israel, there exists a distinction between physical Israel and a spiritual remnant, a righteous few chosen by God. This spiritual remnant, often a small minority, stands in a unique and favored position under Him. God works closely with them, teaching them from His Word and granting them an inner peace …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe concept of the Remnant, Spiritual, emerges as a vital element in God's purpose for mankind, intricately tied to His relationship with Israel. Within the vast numbers of physical Israelites, only a tiny remnant truly embodies the spiritual Israel, identified as the children of promise, the election, the vessels of mercy, and …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Nine): Romans 11
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod develops a spiritual remnant through election by grace rather than physical descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This remnant forms within physical Israel when God separates those He calls to receive His Spirit and to live according to His law, creating an Israel of God that constitutes the church. Jesus anticipated this …
Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The spiritual remnant consists of those who remain attached to Christ as the true Vine and produce fruit amid the devastation of the Day of the Lord. Represented by the few grapes left after the vintage and the olives that cling to the uppermost branches after the tree is shaken, this remnant survives the universal judgment that …
Our Apostasy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerThe material presents the spiritual remnant as those few within God's church who, amid widespread apostasy, turn from transgression and remain loyal to Him. Scripture first depicts the extent of the falling away, in which every individual among the people becomes corrupt and none does good, yet notes that some depart from evil …
Faith and the Calendar (Part Five): Summary
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe church exists as a spiritual remnant within Israel, a subset of the nation with whom the new covenant is made according to Romans 9 through 11. This remnant status means the church employs Israel's basic calendar, the calculated Hebrew one that has remained in continuous use. The arrangement underscores God's faithfulness in …
Rejoice in What We Are (2011)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Because we have been given revelation, we should have peace and a sense of well-being about life that would make the high-achievers of this world envious.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Six)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike the four groups of seeds exposed to various qualities of soil, many have heard the true gospel, but few have remained faithful after the onslaught of hardship.