Playlist: Foretelling (topic)
Why Study Prophecy?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughForetelling represents one dimension of prophecy, though a narrower understanding limits prophecy to this function alone. The common definition—history written in advance by God—captures only part of what prophecy actually encompasses. Foretelling specifically involves God revealing future events, sometimes centuries …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe human longing to know the future in advance—so as to gain control over destiny rather than remain at the mercy of events—forms the starting point for understanding foretelling. This desire, when carried to an extreme, has led some individuals to falsely position themselves as channels of future knowledge, …
Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA prophet is one who speaks for God, expressing His will in words and sometimes signs. Standing outside the system, he proclaims God's purpose, including repentance.
Fast-Forwarding the Tape
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasPeople cannot live without hope. To cope with trials, we should metaphorically fast-forward the tape to what comes later.
Looking Forward
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRichard Ritenbaugh, citing Mark Twain's aphorism, "The art of prophecy is difficult, especially with respect to the future," points out that there are too many variables for any human to predict accurately. We can be thankful that God's prognostications and prophecies are totally trustworthy, many of which have already …
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's Spirit is the essence of His mind rather than a third person. With this Spirit, God opens our minds, dwells in us, and transfers His nature to us.