Playlist: John the Baptist as Witness (topic)
John (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist occupies a specific place among the witnesses Jesus cites to support His claims of identity and Messiahship, following Jesus' bold statements in John 5 that equated Himself with the Father through His works, His authority to give life, and His authority to judge. Because unsupported self-testimony was not …
John (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJohn's Gospel presents John the Baptist as one of eight distinct witnesses that the apostle marshals to establish the case for belief in Jesus of Nazareth, and this witness function is directly tied to the broader structure and purpose of the entire book. Early in the Gospel, John 1:6-8 introduces "a man sent from God, whose …
Four Views of Christ (Part 6)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughChrist provides a model of how to live a godly life in the flesh, living life the way God lives it. Using His light, we can navigate our way in this world.
Hebrews (Part Three): Who Was Jesus? (cont.)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)John identifies Christ as co-eternal with the Father, equal in character, but subordinate in authority. Christ's sonship was unique; He was the 'only Begotten Son.'