Playlist: Church as Mother (topic)
Born Again (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of the church as a mother, often linked to the analogy of being impregnated and gestating within the womb of the church, does not align with the spiritual reality presented in the Bible. This analogy suggests a process of development akin to a fetus, which is inconsistent with how God perceives His children. God does …
Born Again (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of the Church as Mother is often misunderstood, but it must be clarified that the Bible does not present the church in this maternal role. In addressing whether the church serves as a womb or mother to believers, the answer is unequivocally no. We are not in the womb of the church; rather, we are the church itself. …
The Epistles of II and III John (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn II John, the author addresses a local church, referred to as "The chosen lady," indicating a collective rather than an individual. This portrayal suggests that the letter is meant for the entire congregation. The use of both singular and plural pronouns throughout the letter further supports this interpretation, showing …