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Unity (Part 2): God's Pattern of Leadership

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fallibility of God's representatives is evident as they are not sinless or infallible. Moses had a temper he needed to control, David had well-known issues, and Jeremiah struggled with his nature. Even Herbert Armstrong faced challenges with his nature, yet this did not alter his role as God's chosen representative. These examples demonstrate that God's servants have weaknesses, but God can still use them effectively for His purposes.

Azazel: Observations and Questions

Article by Pat Higgins

Doctrinal changes after decades of believing differently can raise questions. God reveals truth by His Spirit on His timetable and for His own reasons.

Unity (Part 1): God and HWA

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

A major cause in the splitting of the church has been the wholesale rejection of the doctrines Herbert Armstrong, under God's inspiration, restored.

Prophecy Fails

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Despite its prominence in scripture, prophecy is not as important as doctrine and Christian living (especially overcoming).

Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Fallibility is acknowledged within the church, as it is recognized that we do things out of ignorance and weakness. Despite these human shortcomings, the focus remains on God's choice and His faithfulness to His established patterns, rather than on the infallibility or sinlessness of any individual.

No One Else Matters (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Every man is fallible. Every man has flaws. Every man has sins. If we forget that or expect too much perfection, too much righteousness, we are going to be disappointed and it is going to undermine our faith, our trust. Humans are finite, humans are flawed. They will pass away.

Think Soberly (Part Two)

Sermon by Mark Schindler

No one has ever appointed themselves into a position in God's family. God's appointment is a prerogative reserved by Him alone.

Devil in the Details?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

A mysterious commentary has been used and repeatedly re-quoted as a proof that the azazel goat represents Satan. This source warrants closer inspection.

Knowing God: Formality and Customs (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Formality and decorum (in terms of dress and behavior) are part of godly standards and sanctity. We must always look for the spirit and intent of what God commands.

The Five Warnings of Hebrews

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The modern church stands in danger of allowing salvation to slip away. Hebrews gives warnings to help us turn our lives around so we do not fall short.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Six): Ecclesiastes 10:5-11

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Cause and effect relationships will always cause multiple metaphorical dominoes to fall. Similarly, sin never occurs in a vacuum but will continue to ripple.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Seven): Ecclesiastes 10:12-19

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As teachers, we are all burdened with an unholy tongue, but we need to rule it to produce only holy speech. Ecclesiastes 10 focuses on a leader using gracious speech.

Joshua's Four Miracles (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The life and leadership of Joshua provide a metaphor for the Christian journey following baptism, a path marked by spiritual warfare, growth, and trust in God.

The Christian Walk (Part Three): In Wisdom

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God wants us to take our salvation seriously, walking in love, light, and wisdom, attaining the know-how to work out our own salvation, redeeming the time.

Did Christ Build the Church on Peter (Matthew 16:18)?

Bible Questions & Answers

The key to understanding Matthew 16:18 lies in the correct translation of the Greek words rendered 'Peter' and 'rock.' Jesus Christ is the Rock.