Playlist: Old Covenant, Added Because of Sin (topic)
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Covenant was an additional covenant, separate from the Abrahamic Covenant, and not added to it. It was established to last until Christ should come, due to Israel's sinfulness, serving as a temporary measure to work alongside the Abrahamic Covenant. Its purpose was to prepare Israel to inherit the Promised Land and to …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Nineteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The law, often referred to as the Old Covenant, was added to the covenant made with Abraham because of transgressions, as stated in Galatians 3:19. This addition came four hundred and thirty years after the original promises to Abraham, yet it could not annul the covenant confirmed before God in Christ, nor make the promise of …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Covenant was added because of transgressions, as stated in Galatians 3:17-19, to serve a specific purpose within God's plan. It was introduced 430 years after the covenant made with Abraham, not to annul the earlier promises, but to address the sins of Israel until the Seed, Jesus Christ, should come. This covenant, …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Covenant was added because of transgressions, as a necessary addition to the covenant God made with Abraham. This covenant, often referred to as the law, was instituted with the nation of Israel due to their sins, bridging the gap until the promised Seed, Christ, would come. It was not meant to nullify the promises made …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Old Covenant was made when God brought Israel out of Egypt. At that time God commanded only that they obey His voice. He did not speak to them concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices. Those things were added later because of transgressions. The added law served until the Seed should come. It was ordained by angels in the …
The Unchangeable Promise
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod's covenant with Abraham was signed only by God. We are to remain committed to faith and try to live up to it even though we will fall short.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Three): A Cycle of Rebellion
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael consistently cycles through God's deliverance, apostasy through idolatry and immorality, God's chastening, national repentance, then deliverance again.
Liberty Under the Law
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe must discipline ourselves to live within the hedge of God's law, knowing that His Spirit provides the motivation to stay free by submitting to that law.