Playlist: politeuma (#G4175) (topic)
Faith and the Christian Fight (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Philippians 3:20, the Greek word *politeuma* (G4175), from which the term politics is derived, indicates citizenship. Before God's calling, our citizenship was tied to the place of our birth, where we grew up, voted, and directed our patriotic feelings and efforts. However, through God's calling, a spiritual separation …
The Chemistry of Government
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Philippians 3:20, the concept of citizenship is highlighted through the Greek term *politeuma* (G4175), which is translated as commonwealth or citizenship. This term encapsulates the idea that wherever our citizenship lies, it must be the central focus of all our actions and life direction. While we may hold earthly …
The Sixth Commandment
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus magnifies the Law in Matthew 5, moving beyond the behavior into the motivating thought behind the deed, warning that we do not retaliate in kind.
The Feast Brings Hope
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe Feast of Tabernacles gives us hope that all the perversions will be destroyed, making way for God's righteousness to prevail upon the earth.
Unity (Part 8): Ephesians 4 (E)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe group that one fellowships with is less important than the understanding that there is one true church, bound by a spiritual, not a physical unity.
Hope!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidHope is a joyful and contented expectation of salvation or fulfillment. Modern Israel has very little hope because of reaping the consequences of sin.