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Our Need for God's Law
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloGnosticism, which had infiltrated the congregations in Galatia and Colossae, has dominated mainstream Christianity, causing it to reject God's law.
God Is Writing His Law
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeGod promises to write His Law on our hearts and minds. When we experience the consequences of our or others' sins, we learn the depth of how bad sin is.
How Does Faith Establish the Law?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe book of Romans is like a song in which some lyrics are popular but others are unfamiliar and hummed through, obscuring the overall message.
God's Merciful Course Correction
Sermonette by David F. MaasThe deadly, antinomian leavening of mainstream Christianity proclaims that grace has replaced the 'harsh' Old Testament Law (with the 'burden' of the Sabbath), and that Jesus Christ has removed all responsibility to keep the law if we only believe on His name. We must ignore the siren songs of these antinomians promising freedom from the law. We absolutely do not want freedom from God's righteous, holy, and spiritual law, but freedom from sin, which is defined as law-breaking. There is no freedom apart from the law, no faith without works, no grace without the law, and no godly love apart from the law, because the love of God is that we keep His commandments.

How Does Faith Establish the Law? (Part One)
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeNominal Christianity often misinterprets Paul's writings, particularly in the book of Romans, to support the notion that God's law has been abolished, especially concerning the seventh-day Sabbath. This selective understanding mirrors singing only the familiar parts of a song, belting out verses that seem to dismiss the law while mumbling through sections where Paul upholds it. Peter warns that some of Paul's teachings are hard to understand, and the untaught and unstable may distort them, leading to destruction and falling into the error of the lawless—those who disregard God's established standards. This misinterpretation often fuels hostility toward the fourth commandment, labeling adherence to it as legalism, while no such accusations are made against following the other commandments. Paul's apparent contradictions in Romans stem from his method of exploring different aspects of an issue across passages, but nominal Christianity focuses only on lines that seem to negate the law, becoming uncomfortable when he reaffirms its importance.
In Honor of the Father
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloFather's Day is a time to not only honor our physical fathers, but also our Heavenly Father who established the family and the sanctity of marriage.

Nicolaitanism Today
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughNicolaitanism, as a broader philosophy, is linked to an antinomian spirit that promotes lawlessness within the church. This attitude allows sins to infest the church by teaching and practicing that members are not obliged to keep the laws of God, leading to vigorous outbreaks of sin. When this happens, Christians fall under the penalty of the law and the wrath of the Judge. Jesus warns of this lawlessness in His Olivet Prophecy, predicting that many false prophets will deceive many, and because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. Paul also foresees a great apostasy resulting from the unrestrained assault of the mystery of lawlessness. The gospel of John, through Jesus' words, attacks antinomian heresies in the church, highlighting the need to take careful notice of this pervasive spirit. The Christian churches of the world exhibit varying degrees of antinomianism. Roman Catholicism retains some obedience to traditions and requires certain works for salvation, yet it is influenced by Gnostic elements. Protestantism, having rejected Catholicism's works during the Reformation, is more antinomian, with Martin Luther's doctrine of salvation by grace through faith alone removing God's law entirely. Pure Protestant theology claims that lawkeeping, termed legalism, is detrimental to spiritual growth and supports the doctrine of eternal security, which dismisses law and judgment for sin. The world itself is antinomian, under the sway of satan the devil, who despises God's law and even attempted to tempt Jesus with antinomian tricks, only to be countered by quotations from the law. Jesus, in His prayer, asks God to protect us from the evil one and to sanctify us by His truth, emphasizing that God's word is truth. Knowing and practicing this truth to become holy will shield us from the rampant antinomianism of this world. To endure to the end and survive the mystery of lawlessness that will mark the end time, we must hold fast to God's Word and seek His righteousness. Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and enter through the gates into the New Jerusalem.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Eleven)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughBecause of Dispensationalism, many believe there is an adversarial relationship between law and grace, as though they cannot be complementary.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe vast majority of Christian-professing churches has been saturated with pagan doctrines (like antinomianism and dispensationalism), derived from Gnosticism.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasMisguided theologians have tried to create a false dichotomy between grace and works. We do works of obedience to build character, not to earn salvation.
Works of Faith (Part Two)
'Ready Answer' by StaffGod's spiritual law, encapsulated in the Ten Commandments and demonstrated in the life of Jesus Christ, reveals His way of life, which we must emulate.
Strategies for Escaping Babylon (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasAll the New Testament writers warned about false prophets trying to sever the symbiotic relationship between law and grace, law and faith, law and works.
Completing Sanctification
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAn emphasis on hyper-grace is wrong-headed, denying any need for repentance and overcoming, and totally at odds with the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe elect are not immune to antinomian deception, including the doctrine of eternal security, the total depravity of man, unconditional love, and cheap grace.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe days, months, and times of Galatians 4:10 do not refer to God's Holy Days (which are not weak or beggarly), but to pagan rites the Galatians came out of.
Is the Christian Required to Do Works? (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWhy do so many nominal Christians reject works and obedience to God's law? Largely because they fail to gather God's whole counsel on this subject.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe yoke of bondage Paul refers to in Galatians was a combination of the code of regulations added by the Pharisees and Gnostic ritualism, not God's Law.
Mr. Darby, Mr. Scofield, and God's Law
Sermonette by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Several destructive heresies have crept into Western religious culture, including the rapture lie, the dispensationalist theory, and the immortality of the soul.
God's Law in Our Mouths
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Protestant doctrine of grace is antinomian, thinking that justification is a synonym for sanctification and salvation, ruling out any need for works.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughA summary of the Covenants, Grace, and Law series, reiterating the differences in the Covenants and the respective places of grace and law in God's purpose.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Eighteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPaul never taught any Jew to forsake the Law of Moses, but he did warn against Pharisaical additions for the expressed purpose of attaining justification.

The Christian Paradox (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSalvation is not merely self-identifying oneself as a saint, but it involves rigorously working with God in an arduous process of transformation.
Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Ten): Cultivating the Fruit of Self Control
Sermon by David F. MaasIt is impossible to cultivate self-control unless one uses God's Spirit to reprogram the desires of the heart from self-centeredness to submission to God.
Loving God's Law: The Thread of Reality
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasGod considered His law so important that He sent His Son to pay for the penalties we have accrued against it, giving us also a model as to how to keep the Law.

The Four Horsemen (Part Two): The White Horse
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughAt God's command, the white horse and its rider ride over the earth 'conquering and to conquer.' It is a precursor of the destruction that is wrought by its fellows.
The Beauty of God's Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughKeeping God's Law brings bountiful blessings, harmony, and profound peace (Psalm 119:165), while the 'cheap' grace brings guilt, anxiety, and pain.
I Never Knew You
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe flesh can counterfeit spiritual attributes, mimicking genuine spiritual gifts. Some pastors have preached the truth, but from an insincere motivation.
Whatever Happened to Gnosticism? Part Three: Satan's Three Heresies
Article by David C. GrabbeWhen Satan confronted Adam and Eve, he fed them three heresies that Gnosticism incorporated into its parasitic philosophy and way of life.
James and Unleavened Bread (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of James applies to us after the sanctification process has begun. The most effective way of eliminating sin is to do righteousness.

Four Warnings (Part Three): I Never Knew You
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughChrist's third warning in the Sermon on the Mount is to beware of hypocrisy, professing to do things in Jesus' name but habitually practicing lawlessness.
Antichrist Deceptions
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAntichrists manifest several characteristics, including fostering deception and confusion, preventing fellowship, and creating intense spiritual conflict.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 4)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile most understand the sacrificial theme of Passover, they fail to grasp actively overcoming sin, largely because of the concept of 'free' grace.
Looking Forward (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhich button would someone have to push for you to leave the truth of God? The doctrines of grace and liberty have been perverted into tolerance of sin.