Playlist: Promises, Unconditional (topic)
The Unchangeable Promise
Sermonette by Craig SablichGod's promise to Abraham stands as an unchangeable covenant, sealed by God Himself without dependence on human action. In Galatians 3:15-16, Paul emphasizes that once a covenant is confirmed, no one can annul or add to it, pointing to the promise made to Abraham and his Seed, who is Christ. This promise, first given in Genesis …
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe distinction between conditional and unconditional promises stands as a critical theological principle that safeguards God's trustworthiness and divine character. Conditional promises depend entirely on the other party fulfilling specified stipulations, while unconditional promises are guaranteed by God regardless of what the …
Leadership and Covenants (Part Eighteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)God based the promises He gave to His friend Abraham on the patriarch's proclivity to believe Him even when he had only partial (and disturbing) information.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Seventeen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Because the world is under the sway of the wicked one, if mankind were left to its own choices, the world would revert to the condition before the Flood.
The Covenant of Circumcision
Sermon/Bible Study byCircumcision was the sign God gave Abraham indicating that his descendants would ascend to greatness, acquiring physical and spiritual blessings.