The Beast and Babylon (Part Two)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughCurrently, Europe is not looking very Beastly. Babylon is the world's anti-God system, and Roman institutions inspire Israelite culture even today.
Slavery and Babylon
'Prophecy Watch' by Martin G. CollinsWe are all affected by the enslaving system of Babylon, as servitude comes in many forms: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, economic, and political.
What to Do in Babylon
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerThere is nothing to be desired in the Babylonish system, but we can grow spiritually in spite of the downward pulls.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBabylon is a system, virtually irresistible to the carnal mind, appealing to ambition and self-centeredness. It is far greater than any church institution.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause Babylon is a system, we cannot physically flee it. We have to flee by keeping our minds clean from the customs, traditions, and cultural influences.
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2013) (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBabylon's way is the culture of the Western world, having the same religious, economic, and political systems, enslaving people to the state.
Communication and Coming Out of Babylon (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe demons who already inhabit the earth look upon us as interlopers. We need to monitor our thought impulses, lest we be bothered by demons.
The Beast and Babylon (Part Ten): Babylon the Great Is a Nation
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMost commentators identify the Harlot of Revelation 17 and 18 as either a church or a broader cultural system. However, the Harlot is a powerful nation.
Coattails
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeNimrod's tale is one of arrogance and blindness. He did not use his leadership abilities constructively but for self-exaltation and the pursuit of preeminence.
Would Jesus Christ Vote? (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsBecause it is not directly mentioned in Scripture, people often ask if voting is biblically condoned. The real question is, would Jesus vote?
What's So Bad About Babylon? (1997)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBabylon constitutes the fountainhead of instruction that, like strong drink, impairs the ability to function properly while creating the illusion of ability.
The Capital of the World
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles WhitakerNew York is the current "Capital of the world" while Jerusalem is the imminent new capital of the world. The choice we have is present glitz or future glory.
Prophets and Prophecy (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJohn the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of the 'Elijah to come.' We must apply duality of prophecy carefully and cautiously rather than indiscriminately.
Secession (Part One): Is Separation Wrong?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMartin Collins, observing that we live in a culture that encourages diversity and disparaging unity, suggests that if the subsequent separation and secessionist movements succeed, we will soon live in a fractious, segmented, divided, disunited States, balkanized by multiple languages and conflicting cultures. A lingua-franca …
The Beast and Babylon (Part Five): The Great Harlot
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe fallen Woman of Revelation 17 and 18 displays no religious characteristics but is instead involved in the politics, economics, and culture of its time.