Playlist: God's Law, Good (topic)
The Beauty of God's Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's law is a profound expression of beauty, embodying harmony, purpose, and a wonderful outcome that many fail to recognize. It possesses an inherent beauty that worldly individuals often miss, unable to perceive its attractiveness and instead viewing it as a curse rather than a blessing. Yet, in truth, God's law is good and …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnder both the Old and New Covenants, refusal to keep to keep God's Law severs the relationship. God's law protects us and brings us quality life.
'But I Say to You' (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOur righteousness must exceed the that of the Pharisees, keeping God's law in the spirit rather than in the letter, replacing the law of death with the law of life.
The Jerusalem Council's Conclusion
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughGod's law is presented as holy, just, and good, a spiritual guide for righteous living. As Paul declares in Romans 7:12, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, just, and good. Further, in Romans 7:14, he affirms that the law is spiritual, highlighting its divine nature despite human carnality. In Romans 7:22, Paul …
The Christian Paradox (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe have two conflicting natures: a downward-pulling carnal nature versus a divine nature imparted by God's Holy Spirit, continually at odds, seen in Romans 7.
Two Realities
Sermon by David C. GrabbeAt baptism, we begin living in two realities simultaneously, one identified by the physical senses and the other discerned by the eyes of faith.