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The True Gospel (Part 6)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughI marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel. It took only twenty years after the death and resurrection of Christ for the gospel to be perverted into something no longer recognized as good news. The true gospel, as preached by the apostles, comes through the revelation of Jesus Christ, not from human teaching, and can only be understood through supernatural disclosure. This message is not readily available to all, nor can one simply find it by reading Scripture without God opening the mind to receive it. In the first century, false gospels like legalism and Gnosticism challenged the true message, twisting salvation into works or peculiar ideas about knowledge and the nature of spirit and flesh. Today, a deceptive gospel about Christ focuses on the Messenger rather than the Message He brought, which is the way to the Kingdom of God. Christ Himself emphasized proclaiming the Kingdom, instructing His disciples to preach that the Kingdom of heaven is at hand, not to preach about Him personally. The true gospel remains the revelation of the imminent Kingdom of God, and any other message, even if preached by an angel, is to be rejected.
The True Gospel
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughThere are many 'gospels' in the world but only one true gospel—the message that Christ brought about the good news of His coming Kingdom!
False Gospels
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.
Importance of the True Gospel
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe way back to unity is to embrace the vision that once kept us focused on the same goal, giving us active, kinetic, dynamic and explosive power.
Does Paul Condemn Observing God's Holy Days?
'Ready Answer' by Earl L. HennGalatians 4:9-10 is a favorite crutch of those who claim Christians no longer need to observe God's holy days. However, Paul's meaning is quite different.
Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Five)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughJesus came with a message of salvation, called 'the gospel of the Kingdom of God.' Here is the relationship between the gospel and Christian works.
The Wisdom of Men and Faith
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe pressures and conflicts that the church has undergone is part of the spirit of the time that has embroiled religious and political institutions worldwide.
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.
The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughColossae and Laodicea were susceptible to fast-talking teachers, whose plausible words eroded the true Gospel in favor of pagan thought and practice.
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is doing more than merely saving people; He is producing children in His image. The difference between the covenants is in the quality of the faith.
Looks Fair, Feels Foul
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughBe wary of things and people that appear attractive and fair on the outside, but are actually foul and destructive underneath. Evaluate the fruit.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSatan's biggest targets for disinformation are God's called-out ones. How can the true disciples be identified?
The Importance of Doctrine
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPeople who try to supplement their spiritual diet with lawlessness or other heresies risk losing their identity, and ultimately their spiritual life.
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Foundation of Sand
Sermonette by Craig SablichPaul warned the Colossians of scholarly men who would try to mix God's truth with vain philosophy based on the tradition of men instead of Jesus Christ.