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Did Christ's Resurrection Change the Day of Worship? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The timing of Jesus Christ's resurrection has nothing to do with establishing which day God made holy, and everything to do with whether He is the Messiah.

Raising Our Conception of the Resurrection

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

If we are satisfied with the fact that Jesus was resurrected, we miss its full glory and significance, as it has eternal consequences for God's elect.

What Makes This a 'Good' Friday?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Good Friday is a semi-holy day for many, commemorating the assumed day Jesus died. Yet its observance is based on bad math and overlooking obvious scriptures.

Consequences of Resurrection and Ascension

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Neither Christmas or Easter appear in the Feasts of the Lord, but we find plenty of emphasis on the resurrection and ascension of Christ in the Holy Days.

After the Resurrection

Sermon by Mark Schindler

The absence of the 100 pounds of aloes, the folded 'turban,' and the rolled away stone indicate that a thorough cleansing and purification had occurred.

In the Heart of the Earth

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus prophesied He would be 'three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.' Many nominal Christians protest He did not mean exactly what He said.

Bucking Tradition

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

No one wants to have his traditions or treasured fantasies burst. But when a real Christian is presented with truth, he embraces it out of reverence for God.

'After Three Days'

Booklet by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A scriptural explanation of the time of Christ's death, burial and resurrection, showing that He died on a Wednesday and rose from the dead on the Sabbath.

Easter 2017

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The world's churches have adopted the fertility symbols of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, and the traditional Easter ham from pagan, pre-Christian rituals.

Chronic Difficulties

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Human tradition and Bible truth regarding the timing of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection do not square. Here is the overwhelming chronological evidence.

He Lives, We Live

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Redemption is useless to mortal beings without God's gift of eternal life (I Corinthians 15:19), which God made possible through Christ's resurrection.

John 7:37 Examined (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Eighth Day (or Last Great Day) is a separate festival from the Feast of Tabernacles, which can only derive its significance in the New Testament.

The Third Day (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As a biblical motif, the third day indicates a colossal turn-around from hopelessness to victory. The third day revival motif recurs throughout Scripture.

The Rest of the Sign of Jonah

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Jonah likely drowned; the great fish was his coffin rather than his prison. While Nineveh repented and was spared, Judah did not repent when Christ preached.

The Count: A Still, Small Voice of Perseverance

Sermon by Mark Schindler

We must carefully reflect on the futility of focusing on the chaotic and repetitive cycles of human history (Ecclesiastes 1:8-11) warning about foolish human solutions, refusing to factor in God's holy and spiritual laws. For example, the so-called Glorious Revolution of 1688 illustrates how religious and political divisions perennially and historically ushered in power and control rather than genuine faith, tragic solutions that endlessly repeat grave mistakes, devoid of godly wisdom. Romans 9:18-31 emphasizes God's meticulous care rather than the chaos of the world. God looks with favor upon those who tremble at His Word, something which Elijah may have failed to do, contributing to his profound despair (I Kings 19), and also Moses's despair, both failing to listen to the still small voice, causing them to abandon their perseverance and humility. As we count to Pentecost, we are reminded in Hebrews 3 that Jesus Christ will guide us through trials if we persevere in humility and faith, focusing on God's Word and His perfect timing, acquiring strength and guidance in His remembrance and promises.

The Wavesheaf and the Selfsame Day

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The wavesheaf offering is reckoned from the weekly Sabbath within the Days of Unleavened Bread. It had specific requirements that were not met in Joshua 5.

The Unknown Deadline

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

We do not know how long the project (our sanctification process) will take. Each day is critical in doing our part to be of the same mind as God.

Ecclesiastes (Part Four; B)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God manipulates events to occur at precisely the right time. The timing God uses for us are just as precisely planned and scripted as they were for Christ.