Playlist: World, Involvement with (topic)
Pope Francis Is Elected (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Catholic Church is an institution of this world, originating from and belonging to the world. Since the time of Constantine the Great in the fourth century AD, it has been deeply involved in the politics of this world. Its influence was so significant that emperors of the Roman Empire were ordained and crowned by the ruling …
Check Your Culture
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughLot's involvement with the world is evident throughout his story. He greedily chose the well-watered plain of Jordan, which included the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. Later, he moved into Sodom and became entangled in its politics and wars, requiring rescue by Abram. Despite this, Lot chose to …
It IS All About Government
Sermon by Mark SchindlerWe are to live in this world but not be part of it. The world is still independently trying to determine what is good and evil, right and wrong, while we, as a new creation, dependently find what is acceptable to the Lord within His Word, under the direction of His Holy Spirit. We must not waste our time, gifts, and God-given …
Foundations of Sand
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe world, as described, is built on sand, characterized by futility, misunderstanding, alienation from God, ignorance, lack of feeling, lewdness, uncleanness, corruption, deceit, and other negative traits. This world, influenced by Satan, represents earthly things that are sensual and demonic, in contrast to the heavenly and …
It Can Only Be One Way - Choose!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim MyersAs the carcasses of our forebears covered the Sinai, the ruined lives of former believers who compromised with God's law, also have succumbed to ruin.