Playlist: Angels as Sons of God (topic)
Angelic Responsibilities
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe angels are the sons of God by creation, not sons of God by spiritual birth. There is a major distinction between angels and men. Angels are higher than man is now and were created to be God's servants, messengers, and representatives in His universe-ruling government. They are commissioned to minister to the spirit-born …
Ecclesiastes (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod mentions angels as being sons, but they are not sons in the same way that humans are. He does not say that angels are created in His image, only man. Therefore, humans are different and sanctified from the rest of creation, with a potential far greater than any other creation of God.
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough many popular notions of angels come from non-biblical sources, the Bible offers the most accurate insights into their role, nature, and function.
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaSatan was first named Helel, or 'son of the dawn.' When Jerome translated the Hebrew into Latin, he named him Lucifer, or light-bringer, a title of Christ!
The Days of Noah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBefore the flood, Satan had attempted to corrupt mankind, probably through massive demonic possession. The same demonic threat will occur at the end-time.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe prevailing view is that at the end time, God will judge between the righteous and unrighteous, consigning each to heaven or hell, an idea from paganism.
Immutable Scientific Laws
Sermon by Martin G. Collins'God' and 'science' are assumed to be mutually exclusive or contradictory. But true science substantiates the awesome complexity of God's handiwork.
Hebrews (Part Two): Who Was Jesus?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The term "sons of God" in the Old Testament refers to angelic beings, as seen in Job 1:6, Job 38:7, and Psalm 29:1. These instances use the phrase to indicate a closer relationship with God than normal, but they do not imply the Son of God. The phrase "sons of God" is used to describe a special connection to God, distinct from …
Childrearing (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must not leave child rearing to chance, but ought to bend the tender twigs entrusted to us toward God's purpose, training our children in righteousness.