Playlist: Holy Spirit as Force (topic)
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Holy Spirit, as presented, is not a separate entity or third person in a trinity, but rather the essence of God's mind, an invisible and immaterial force that emanates directly from the Father and the Son. It is the power that issues forth from Them, influencing us personally with attributes such as love, joy, peace, …
The Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Holy Spirit, as presented in the Bible, is not a personality co-equal with the Father and the Son within a trinitarian Godhead. Instead, it is consistently depicted as an inanimate, impersonal power or force directed and used by a personal God. Throughout Scripture, the Holy Spirit is often referred to with masculine …
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe receiving of God's Spirit is for God's creative effort in our lives. God's Spirit transforms us from a state of destruction into a state of purity.
A Primer On Spirit
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Spirit is an invisible force, the effects of which are clear by its manifestations. Spirit can be discerned by thinking through and evaluating its effects.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Seven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Holy Spirit is never venerated as a separate being. Our hope is the indwelling of Christ, used interchangeably with 'Spirit of God' and 'Spirit of Truth.'
Magic Doesn't Work (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMagic is always used as some kind of weapon, but not to build or develop moral strength or character. God chooses a life-long process of sanctification.