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The Christian and the World (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe world, as represented by the Greek term "cosmos" in the New Testament, carries profound spiritual, moral, and ethical implications. It is frequently used to denote the present order of things, encompassing various cultures developed since the time of Adam and Eve. In this sense, "cosmos" is consistently portrayed in a …
Christianity Is a Fight! (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe world is the whole package of attitudes, perspectives, values, and conduct that is un-Christian and anti-God, practiced by those who are unconverted. God describes this present evil world as an evil age. God also states that those who live within it are evil. The world functions as a seductive temptress and competitor for …
Matthew 5:13: 'What is the Salt of the Earth?'
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world is evil and does not treat Christians well. This world, this cosmos, and the current order are evil. Human society exists under satan's influence. This is not God's world. God does not want His disciples to preserve evil and an evil society because this world system hates Him just as satan does. The world is full of …
Ecclesiastes and the Feast of Tabernacles (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe world shows a long history of oppression in which the strong oppress the weak. Life remains the same because people are driven by envy and desire. Rivalry and competition lead people to attempt to outdo one another, and success breeds envy among neighbors. In the place of judgment wickedness exists, and in the place of …
Hebrews (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLike Jesus and other heroes of faith, we need to look beyond the present to the long term effects of the trials and tests we go though, seeing their value.