Playlist: Israel's Rejection, not Final (topic)
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Eight): Romans 10
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael's rejection of the Messiah is presented as a temporary condition rather than a final verdict. Drawing on the lesson that situations cannot be judged good or bad until their ends are known, the material shows Paul initially concluding at the opening of Romans 9 that his countrymen are accursed and without hope. This rigid …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Nine): Romans 11
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul poses two questions in Romans 11: Has God discarded Israel for all time? Will God graft physical Israel into the Covenant people of Abraham?
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
Facing Times of Stress: When God is Silent (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPaul demonstrated inner peace during turmoil, showing consistency in times of instability and faith in God during persecution, fulfilling the role God gave him.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsNations, like individual people, die first in spirit and then physically. They seldom die cataclysmically, but in gradual, incremental stages.