Playlist: Lawless One (topic)
A Rewired Society (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe lawless one, the man of sin and son of perdition, embodies anomia , "without law," and his rise brings the mystery of lawlessness to its height; lawlessness ends in destruction. That mystery began in the Garden of Eden and was already at work in Paul's day. What restrains him is the opposite of lawlessness: God's law and its …
Handwriting on the Wall (2026): Lawlessness
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are in a pivotal moment to examine personal complicity in this lawless age, repent of worldly influences, and realign with God's righteous standard.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe "Man of Lawlessness" in II Thessalonians 2:3-4 is a rightful rendering, and the KJV's "Man of Sin" says the same thing, because sin is lawlessness. I John 3:4 defines sin as the transgression of the law, so the two titles cannot be separated. Those who object to the NIV's wording show an antinomian, law-hating spirit. One …
The Importance of God's Word
Commentary by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)II Thessalonians 2:6-7 speaks of a force capable of restraining the emergence of the man of lawlessness. God's word and revelation is what restrains iniquity.
Called, Chosen, and Faithful
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaChrist's followers are 'called, chosen, and faithful,' —a progression from responding to God's calling, through repentance and conversion, to steadfast endurance.
Stand Firm in the Truth
Sermon by John O. ReidIn this time of sharp religious confusion, it is good to hunker down in our spiritual foxhole until the deadly volleys of heretical shrapnel have ceased.
The Beast and Religion
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan is highly organized and has extended his tentacles into every aspect of life, including religion. The second Beast of Revelation 13 is a religious leader.
How Was it Accomplished So Easily? (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Lying is Satan's principle modus operandi. Following his influence, corporations and even churches shave the truth.
Handwriting on the Wall: Cultural Christianity
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh'Cultural Christianity' is a Christ-free, worldly adaptation of faith used for cultural identity, often embraced for its social influence, lacking true devotion.
A Rewired Society (Part Two): A Post-Truth World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe new morality is lawlessness and rejection of all restraints, which ironically makes them abject slaves of sin and candidates for the Lake of Fire.
Is God a Magician?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTechnology makes us susceptible to the 'quick fix' mentality, expecting miraculous solutions to all problems, making us susceptible to false miracles.
Hollywood Propaganda: The Insidious LGBT Agenda (Part Two)
Commentary by David F. MaasFor over two decades, Hollywood studios have been working feverishly to humanize and celebrate perverted lifestyles, putting them on pedestals as special.