Playlist: Grace and Truth (topic)
Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Jesus Christ is "full of grace and truth" (John 1:14), so He is full of generous lovingkindness and benevolent gifts, and John places truth right beside grace. From His fullness we have all received "grace for grace," which means grace upon grace, or blessing upon blessing. Grace is therefore not a one-time act, nor a gift …
Defining Grace
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGrace and truth are most fully revealed in the incarnation. John 1:14-18 shows that Jesus, God in the flesh, was "full of grace and truth": truth emerged in His words and grace in His acts of love, so that grace and love become virtually synonymous. His whole life, from serving the lowly and healing the sick to giving Himself …
Glory and Oneness
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIn Christ's Passover prayer, He states that the glory the Father had given Him had also been given to the disciples. Christ's glory is the key to being one.
The Bible Does Not Have All the Answers!
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile the Bible does not contain all knowledge, it does contain foundational principles, enabling people to live in a godly, spiritual manner.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of James applies to us after the sanctification process has begun. The most effective way of eliminating sin is to do righteousness.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Ezekiel prophetically warns Israelites today of imminent cultural collapse because of ungodly leadership. We must treasure and appreciate the truth we have.
John (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughEven many extra-biblical sources such as Tacitus, Seconius, Justin Martyr, Pliny, and Josephus corroborate and validate the biblical accounts of Jesus.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJames had to be written as a counterbalance to antinomian elements that twisted Paul's writings to proclaim that that grace nullifies the need for works.
The Glory of God (Part 3): From Glory to Glory
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must not limit God's glory to something physical like fire or cloud, but rather recognize God's glory as radiating from His character, which we can share.