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Matthew 5:13: 'What is the Salt of the Earth?'

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus warns that if disciples lose their godliness, they become targets for destruction. He indicates that divine protections will be removed from those who reject Him, leading to their being trampled in the wars and destruction that men bring. This stern warning suggests that without godliness, individuals will be caught up in …

A Rewired Society (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The man of sin is called the son of perdition because lawlessness leads to destruction. The lie leads to condemnation and perdition, while the truth leads to salvation. The end time deception will be so powerfully deceptive that it will fool almost everyone, leading them toward lawlessness and wickedness, which ultimately …

How Does Faith Establish the Law? (Part One)

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

Peter's warning about the misuse of Paul's writings highlights the grave danger of misinterpretation leading to destruction or perdition. He cautions that the unstable and untaught may twist Paul's teachings in a way that brings them under God's judgment, akin to the destruction destined for the disobedient. Specifically, Peter …

Philippians (Part Three)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.