Playlist: Figures of Speech (topic)
The Helper and the Angel of the Lord
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ, in John 16:25, explicitly states that He has spoken in figurative language, promising a time when He will speak plainly about the Father. This figurative language is prevalent in chapters 14 through 16, where He discusses the Holy Spirit, warning that such language can be easily misunderstood. He identifies Himself …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe descriptions of spirit beings in the Bible often employ language that suggests physicality and substance, raising questions about whether such expressions are literal or merely figures of speech. In various accounts, angels and God are depicted with human-like attributes and actions, such as having hands, eating, speaking, …
Image and Likeness of God (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughFigures of speech are prevalent in the Bible, especially in reference to God, and they are not difficult to discern during study. These figures do not negate the reality of God's form; rather, they imply that God indeed has a body. If hundreds of scriptures describe God with physical attributes and feelings, and if these are not …
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Six): The Eighth Day
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMerism, a figure of speech often found in ancient literature and specifically in Scripture, is a rhetorical device where opposites represent an entirety. It refers to something by its polar extremes, encapsulating everything in between. For instance, the phrase "he moved heaven and earth" indicates looking everywhere, as does …
Being a Christian
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaMicah provides a formula for being a Christian: 1.) Doing justly, 2.) Exercising mercy and 3.) Walking humbly. These demand total commitment, not a pretense.