Playlist: Image and Likeness of God (topic)
Image and Likeness of God (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMan was made in the physical image and likeness of God, which means God has real form and shape, a spirit body that served as the model for mankind. Since God authored Scripture and revealed Himself through it, His own statements should be taken at face value rather than dismissed as figures of speech or abstractions about …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMan is made in God's image and likeness in the plain sense of bodily form and shape, so God Himself has form: a face, hands, feet, a waist, and a voice. Genesis 1's tselem , demooth , and the New Testament icon mostly refer to what can be seen, as when the same words describe idols. They also extend to intellectual, moral, and …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBeing made in God's image, as Genesis 1 states, means sharing His actual form and shape as well as His mental and moral capacities. No scripture limits the image to intellect and morality, and the same passages that credit man with those faculties credit God with them too, yet no one concludes that man lacks a body. God is …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHumans are made in God's image in form and shape, since God has a body of substance with the same parts as ours, is located in one place at one time, and gathers information the way we do, by seeing, hearing, inspecting, testing, and sending agents to report. We also bear His image in intellectual, moral, and spiritual powers, …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMan is in God's image and likeness in a literal sense: God is Spirit, but spirit is real substance, not a formless essence. Angels in Genesis 18-19 and Daniel 10 speak, eat, grab, touch, and reason, and they are cast down and bound in Revelation, so spirit beings are tangible. The resurrected Christ invited the disciples to …
God the Father (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod created humanity in His image and according to His likeness, granting man the same form, shape, and appearance as the divine Being. This resemblance includes a face, eyes, ears, mouth, arms, legs, hands, fingers, feet, toes, and hair, so that knowledge of human appearance directly conveys the visible form of God. Jesus …
Knowing God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe material presents the image and likeness of God as the state of possessing an undivided, whole, and unchanging mind that remains constantly aligned with His purpose. God Himself is described as one, complete, and unchanging, with all His attributes inseparably joined so that sovereignty cannot be separated from love, …
Our Divine Destiny
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God's called-ones have been given the ability to decipher the scattered concepts, revealing the purpose of their destiny throughout the Scriptures.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe doctrinal changes made by the Worldwide Church of God have devastating ramifications. Predictably, when the vision was changed, God's law was cast aside.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father is the source of everything and the Son is the channel through which He carries out His purpose. Jesus declared that the Father is superior to Him.
These Things We Know
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe writings of John contain nine categories of "we know" assertions. Fully knowing consists of developing a deep intense relationship with God.
Lessons from the Count to Pentecost
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod is patiently working with every person to create men in His image according to His likeness (Genesis 1:26). The two words differ. Image ( tselem ) means a shadow, outline, or representation of an original. Even after the fall humans remain in God's image, though it is marred, and those who live driven by the senses and by …
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)From the beginning, God has set apart certain individuals, putting them through a sanctifying process, perfecting their character until they reflect His image.
Our Affinity to Christ (2002)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.
Why Are We Here and What Is Our Focus?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod has a plan to bring all to Christ, but each in his own order. We cannot have a proper understanding of the plan if we do not keep Christ as the focus.
Of Snowflakes and Suns and Glory
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The glory we reflect to God goes all the way over the sun to God's throne room; God in turn reciprocates with spiritual assets and gifts.
Self-Government (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Regardless of whether one submits to God, government, or community, self-government is the best means to having a safe, smooth course toward an objective.
Our Affinity to Christ
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus has already suffered the things we have, and now serves as our compassionate High Priest and Advocate. He provides the pattern we are to emulate.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father and Son are separate; the Father is the source of all power, while the Son serves as the channel through which we interface with the Father.
Self-Government and Responsibility (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need free moral agency to be transformed into God's image. Unless one has God's Spirit, he cannot exercise the internal control to be subject to the way of God.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father and the Son are two distinct beings, not co-equal as the trinity doctrine proclaims, but with the Son deferring to the Father in all things.
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.
Fasting
Sermonette by James BeaubelleThe best offering we can present is a humble and contrite heart, attainable through fasting, if done without pride and self-seeking.
Sovereignty, Election, and Grace (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn terms of building character, God does the creating, assaying, testing, and proving; we do the yielding and walking in the pathway He has set for us.
Four Views of Christ (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe dominant emphasis of Matthew is the kingly qualities of Jesus as a descendant of the royal house of David, representing the Lion of Judah.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Seven): Cultivating Goodness
Sermon by David F. MaasGod has provided strategies which will facilitate His people's cultivation of the spiritual fruit of goodness, working effectively as Christ's sharecroppers.
Human Will
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's children should never emulate the self-willed attitude Frank Sinatra's song "My Way" glorifies. Human nature and godly character are polar opposites.
Called Their Name Adam
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod named both Adam and Eve 'Adam', signifying an unbreakable bond. This bond was secure until sin entered, creating enmity between men, women, and God.
Homosexual Marriage?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHomosexuality is not a lifestyle, but a sin directly against God, flouting God's creation of male and female, and perverting the natural use of the human body.
The Right Use of Power
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWith dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.