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Do We Need the Old Testament?
'Ready Answer' by John ReissThe Old Testament is indispensable for understanding the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ. Without the Old Testament, the foundation of God's Word is broken, allowing for distorted versions of truth to emerge. It provides essential teachings on sin and righteousness, defining what God expects through laws, statutes, judgments, illustrations, songs, proverbs, and personal examples. Jesus Himself frequently quoted the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of keeping God's commandments, as seen in His instruction to the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:17 to keep the commandments for eternal life. The apostle Paul also underscores their centrality, stating in I Corinthians 7:19 that keeping God's commandments is what matters, and in Romans 7:7, he explains that the law reveals sin. The Old Testament is the sure foundation of the New Covenant, revealing who we are, how to live, what God is doing, and where He is leading us. Ignoring it poses a great peril to our spiritual understanding and identity.
The Resurrection From the Dead
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur lives revolve around the hope of a resurrection from the dead. Hope, deriving from Christ's resurrection, gives faith and love impetus and energy.
God of the Living (2019)
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's comment in Matthew 22:32 about "the God ... of the living" gives absolutely no mention about a place of the afterlife, but only a condition.
Death Is Not the End (Part Five)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughTwo of history's wisest men, Job and Solomon, contemplated the possibilities of an afterlife, and both concluded that something better awaited us after death.
Time and Life
'Ready Answer' by Richard T. RitenbaughThe way men and God look at time and life are very different. But if we come to understand God's perspective, we have a greater chance of living His way!
The Faith of Joseph (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeWhen Joseph gave the command regarding his bones, he was contemplating the resurrection! Significantly, there is no record of a resurrection before this.
The Judgments
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMultiple billions of people have lived and died without even hearing the name of Jesus Christ. But God has distinct periods of judgment and resurrection.
Passover and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Passover is a beacon of hope in an otherwise hopeless milieu. Jesus provided hope at His last Passover, exuding confidence despite what lay ahead.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWhen God gives a responsibility, He gives all the tools to carry it out and the freedom to decide how to do it. He wants to see how we do with what He gives.
Elisha and the Shunammite Woman, Part II: Serving God's Children
Article by Richard T. RitenbaughComparing God's true ministers to false ministers—and seeing their fruit—reveals how the church must be revived spiritually. And "sneezing" plays a major role!