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Perspective Matters
Sermonette by Craig SablichWe must be aware of the subversion of God's truth that can happen when humans bring their own perspectives and slowly deemphasize some laws and emphasize others until it becomes a new truth by always ensuring we find God's desired path for us. II John:9 shows there is only path, Christ's perspective and teachings, when it comes to ultimate truth and who has the way of God and the path to the Kingdom. Differing perspectives can arise because of location, upbringing, and culture, among many others. While some of them can be harmless like the ideal weather, when it comes to God and the keys to salvation we have to ensure that we follow Christ's path. God wants to be approached regularly and have a relationship with us, but as Nadab and Abihu found out it must be on His terms. We see in the church that it rarely to never happened that people started out in rebellion, but they failed to see where their perspective started and where God's began. Soon they deemphasized certain concepts, and shifted to thinking of their own revelations and interpretations rather than Christ's command. Although it will get worse as we approach the final days, the spirit of antichrist has been approaching the church from the very beginning. To combat it in ourselves, we are to repent and then go back to Scripture to get God's perspective and laws and meticulously follow them on the right path.
Sin And Overcoming (Part 1): If Anyone Sins!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe are obligated to uphold a higher standard of morality, responsible for the letter and spirit of the law, as well as the prompts of our consciences.
Uniqueness and Time
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur 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.
1 Peter 3:19
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughThe idea of purgatory, Hades, or Hell has a long history, predating Christianity by centuries. Roman Catholicism adopted the whole framework into its theology.