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The Awesome Cost of Love
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's sacrifice embodies the greatest cost of loving, a profound truth that must not be overlooked. His death, symbolized by the cup as the new covenant in His blood, represents an agreement that cost Him His very life, the most precious and valuable life ever lived. This covenant, established through His shed blood, made possible a binding relationship with God, the fruit of His sinless life and ultimate sacrifice. Passover portrays this reality, highlighting justification before God as the cornerstone of salvation, a relationship that must be continually developed to truly know God. The symbols of Passover, the bread and the cup, proclaim the Lord's death until He returns, yet they must be approached with reverence. To partake in an unworthy manner, failing to discern the sacred gravity of His broken body and shed blood, is to profane His sacrifice and put Him to open shame. This lack of appreciation for the eternal character of His act diminishes the obligation to submit to Him in obedience, affecting one's relationship with the Father and others. The cost of this sacrifice is further illustrated through the historical Passover, where countless lambs—often beloved family pets—were slain, reflecting the personal responsibility each individual bears for the death of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. This immense cost, borne by God Himself, underscores that nothing is too great a price for Him to pay for our freedom. Observing Passover must be done soberly, with the serious significance of these tremendous costs at the forefront, recognizing how far Jesus Christ, our Example, was willing to be pushed without yielding to sin in even the smallest matters.
Seeking God's Will (Part Four): Sacrifice
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOn the Day of Atonement, we are to afflict our souls by fasting. We do no work, signifying that we did absolutely no work to attain our salvation.
The Awesome Cost of Salvation
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe need to be sobered at the awesomeness of the cost to set us free from sin—what the Creator endured. We have been purchased, and are obliged to our Purchaser.
What Does 'Discerning the Lord's Body' Mean? (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Corinthians were in danger of eating and drinking judgment to themselves because they were not being partial to Christ's spiritual Body as a whole.
Loyalty to the Body
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeWhen we consider the value of our calling, we must look at Paul's warning about discerning the Body more soberly, maintaining our loyalty to the Body.
The Value of Man
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Thomas Jefferson claimed that mankind has inalienable rights and inherent value. But who exactly assigned worth to us as a people? What is that value?
Mercy, Pilgrimage, and Providence
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur experience in overcoming and developing character will be fraught with difficulties, but God will provide the power to get through all the anguish.