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Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Thirteen): Hebrews 2 and the Next Five Years

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We must keep God's Word fresh in our minds through diligent study and practice of His way of life to keep from drifting spiritually during perilous times.

Hebrews (Part Eleven): A Simple Recap

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Most of the attrition from the truth stems from losing interest. Drifting away is rarely intentional, but the result of choosing to live carnally.

Don't Be a Prudent Agnostic

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Some of us, facing the stress of the times, may simply be going through the motions but losing every vestige of faith. We must strengthen our convictions.

Uniqueness and Time

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Our unique calling makes us a special possession of God. Sealed with a downpayment of God's Spirit, we have the obligation to glorify God by obedience.

Sanctification, Teens, and Self-Control

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Young people are responsible for the spiritual knowledge that they have learned from their parents, as well as the custodianship of spiritual blessings.

The Patterns of God

Sermon by John O. Reid

God's judgment on Israel is a resounding warning that echoes through the ages, heralding the consequences of disobedience and the urgent need for repentance. In Ezekiel 7:1-15, the Lord GOD proclaims an end to the land of Israel, declaring, "Now has the end come upon you, and I will send My anger against you; I will judge you according to your ways, and I will repay you for all your abominations." His eye will not spare, nor will He have pity, as He pours out His fury and strikes with wrath, ensuring that Israel knows He is the LORD who judges. Disaster looms as a singular doom, with violence and pride blossoming into wickedness, and no one will escape the sword, pestilence, and famine that ravage both field and city. Further, in Ezekiel 7:16-27, the survivors will mourn their iniquity in fear, their wealth becoming refuse in the day of the LORD's wrath, unable to deliver them. The land will be plundered by strangers, filled with crimes of blood and violence, as destruction comes with no peace to be found. The LORD will judge them according to their ways, and they shall know His authority. Jeremiah 4:19-22 captures the anguish of this judgment, with the sound of the trumpet signaling war and destruction, as the land is plundered due to the foolishness of a people who do not know the LORD, wise only in evil and lacking understanding of good. In Jeremiah 6:9-17, the LORD's fury is unleashed because Israel refuses to heed His word, delighting not in it, and showing no shame for their abominations. From the least to the greatest, covetousness and falsehood prevail, falsely proclaiming peace when there is none. They reject the old paths of righteousness and refuse to listen to the trumpet's warning, thus facing punishment and being cast down. Amos 3:1-3 emphasizes that Israel, uniquely known by the LORD among all nations, will be punished for their iniquities, unable to walk with Him unless they agree with His ways. Zechariah 7:1-14 reveals the LORD's great wrath due to Israel's refusal to obey His calls for true justice, mercy, and compassion. They hardened their hearts like flint, ignoring His law and words sent by His Spirit through the prophets, resulting in their scattering among unknown nations and the desolation of their pleasant land. Ezekiel 5:1-4 paints a grim picture of this judgment, with a third of the people burned, a third struck by the sword, and a third scattered to the wind, as fire spreads to all the house of Israel. These accounts collectively underscore the severe consequences awaiting Israel for turning away from the LORD, with the trumpet sounding as both a historical call to action and a prophetic alarm of impending doom, urging a return to obedience before the ultimate tribulation engulfs not just Israel, but the entire world.

Faith (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The example of Lot's wife teaches us that God does not want us to maintain close associations with the world because it almost inevitably leads to compromise.

Preparing Your Heart

Sermon by John O. Reid

Because the heart represents what and who we are and how we conduct our lives, the condition of our spiritual heart is of the utmost importance to us.