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Fully Man and Fully God?
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ is called both 'Son of Man' and 'Son of God,' raising weighty questions about His nature. Could He have both full humanity and full divinity?
The Helper and the Angel of the Lord
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeChrist frequently used 3rd person titles, such as the Son of Man and the Helper. Just as Christ sent the Helper—Himself—so Yahweh sent His Angel—Himself.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Ten): Christianity's Claims
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughHere are twelve claims that the Father, the Son, and Their way of life make upon humanity, giving mankind no excuse for its failure to respond to God.
Defining Logos (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Greek word 'logos' has been negatively loaded with unbiblical meanings. Its basic meaning is 'word' or 'saying,' yet it is really more complex.
Defining Logos (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe 'word of the Lord' came (appeared) to Abraham, suggesting that the Word (dabar, the Hebrew equivalent of logos) is a Being, the 'Lord God.'
God the Father (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus reveals that the Father has always had supreme authority, and that He and His Father are absolutely at one in purpose. We must conform to their image.
Words Versus Images
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSpiritually, relying on images leads to shallowness of thought at best and idolatry at its worst. Virtually everything we know about God comes through words.
Jesus Christ: First Savior, Second High Priest, Third King
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is a speaking God who communicates and watches over His Family, even though mankind generally assumes He is silent. In past times He spoke at various times and in various ways through the prophets, but those messages, whether by prophets, dreams, voices, or visions, were fragmentary and merely introductory. In these last days He has spoken "in Son." The pronoun "His" in Hebrews 1:2 was inserted by the translators and is absent from the Greek, so the original wording draws immediate attention to the Son as the speaker to whom we must listen. The Son is already one with the Father, so when the Son speaks, it is as though the Father speaks, and there is no difference between Them. He is the only one through whom God is perfectly and finally made known, and the ultimate source and channel of all knowledge of God. At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah faded from view, and the Father's voice commanded, "Hear Him!" Their glory was eclipsed by the infinitely greater glory of Christ. Christ is the church's Commander in Chief, and a disciple must use faith to follow Him, no matter how great the other personalities competing for allegiance. God's Word is always true and trustworthy, whoever delivered it and whenever it was spoken, so members must respond in faith to what He has already said through the prophets, Christ, and the apostles. Doubt about why God has not acted comes from the members, not from God.
The Christian Walk (Part Two): In Light
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughTo His disciples, Christ admonishes us to follow the light, imitate (or do) the light, and become sons of the light; to not just reflect light but become it.
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the final hours of His life, Jesus made seven last statements to mankind, illustrating His nature and what He considered to be important for us.
Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Nine)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod has communicated tirelessly with humanity through men and angels. The first chapters of Hebrews displays Christ's superiority over even the angels.
The True Savior of the World!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod the Father sent Jesus as the true Savior of the world to heal the sick, to comfort the broken-hearted, and to liberate the captives.