Playlist: God's Summons (topic)
The Sovereignty of God (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod summons some to salvation and not others. Acts 13:48 says that as many as were ordained to eternal life believed, and the word "ordained" means appointed, in agreement with Romans 8:29-30, where predestination, justification, and glorification stand together. Like a parent calling one child out of a group, God supernaturally …
Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's holy days are not invitations but summonses. In Leviticus 23, the feasts and Sabbaths are commanded assemblies, "holy convocations," and God uses the authority of His office to command His people to appear before Him. An invitation implies that one may refuse, while a summons carries legal force. There God instructs His …
Elements of Motivation (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe can become energized and motivated by our high calling and summons to do the will of God, seeing how vitally important we are to God's purpose.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAs God's priesthood, we must draw near to God, keep His commandments, and witness to the world that God is God. God is shaping and fashioning His new creation.