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The Healing of a Man Born Blind (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe must accept that there are some things for which we do not know the answer, and not all the things we 'know' are necessarily true.
Insinuating the Savior Into Paganism
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeMost Christians worship God without considering whether He is pleased with their traditions. Celebrating Christ's birth with lies mocks His sacrifice.
Belief with Obedience
Sermon by John O. ReidCatholics and Protestants, because of lack of belief, do not find the Bible a sufficient guide to salvation. They claim to believe Christ, yet disobey.
John 3:16 in Context (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHumans tend toward mental laziness, preferring truth in brief, memorable statements and easy solutions over deeper effort. This inclination leads many to accept tradition and the status quo without question, following established patterns of thought and behavior simply because they require little reflection or disruption. Distractions compound the problem, fostering only surface-level understanding of important ideas rather than thorough examination. Such patterns directly encourage the misuse of proof texts, where isolated scriptural passages are extracted from context to support predetermined positions or inherited doctrines. While a proof text can rightly define or illustrate a point when applied accurately, its frequent employment out of context sustains false teachings across denominations. Examples include wrenching Mark 16:9 to claim a Sunday resurrection or limiting John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8 to isolated slogans that omit surrounding elaboration on belief, obedience, grace, and works. This blind reliance on tradition sacrifices critical details about salvation, reducing complex truths to slogans and bypassing the progressive process God outlines—beginning with His initiative, moving through personal response and obedience, and culminating in eternal life. The material therefore stresses that no single verse contains all necessary instruction, urging full contextual study to avoid the errors that arise from unexamined acceptance of customary interpretations.
In the Name of Islam
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The entire Koran has been plagiarized from other religions (including the Bible) and has absolutely no inspiration from God.
Azazel: Observations and Questions
Article by Pat HigginsDoctrinal changes after decades of believing differently can raise questions. God reveals truth by His Spirit on His timetable and for His own reasons.
Values and Conversion
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughRepentance involves incorporating God's values, alien to our human nature—ones that will unify us with God and with others who accept His value system.
Submitting (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLiberty without guidelines will turn into chaos. We will be free only if we submit to the truth. All authority, even incompetent authority, derives from God.
Truth (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOnly a converted person humbles himself before the truth, making a conscientious effort to follow the light of evidence, even to unwelcome conclusions.
Foundation of Sand
Sermonette byPaul warned the Colossians of scholarly men who would try to mix God's truth with vain philosophy based on the tradition of men instead of Jesus Christ.
Who Fulfills the Azazel Goat— Satan or Christ? (Part Five)
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeWhile the church of God has long taught that the azazel goat of Leviticus 16 represents Satan, this traditional view has no biblical support.
Counting to Pentecost: A Simple Approach
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAccording to the Scripture, the count to Pentecost must begin on the day after the Sabbath in the Days of Unleavened Bread, even in 'anomalous' years.
John (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe storm on the Sea of Galilee instructs us that when we are in a trial and getting nowhere, if we invite Christ into the situation, we will have peace.