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The Mystery of Melchizedek Solved!
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletMelchizedek, identified as the King of Righteousness and King of Peace, holds a unique and divine status. As revealed in Hebrews 7, He is without mother, without father, without descent, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, indicating He has always existed from eternity and is self-existent, a trait true only of deity. He cannot be God the Father, for Scripture states no man has seen the Father, yet Abraham saw Melchizedek. Instead, He was made like unto the Son of God, abiding as a priest continually. In the days of Abraham, He was not yet the Son of God, as He had not been born of the virgin Mary, but He manifested as such to the ancients. Melchizedek remains a priest permanently, even while Jesus Christ serves as High Priest, and the order of Christ's Priesthood is named after Melchizedek. This leads to the inescapable conclusion that Melchizedek and Christ are one and the same Person. It was necessary for Melchizedek to die for the sins of the people and rise again to fulfill His office as High Priest, leading the way to salvation, just as Christ is the author and finisher of our salvation.
Passover of the Most High God
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeAmong God's many titles is one that proclaims His supremacy over all others: 'God Most High.' It provides confidence in God's governance of our lives.
Four Views of Christ (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus sets a pattern for us by serving without thought of authority, power, position, status, fame, or gain, but as a patient, enduring, faithful servant.
Approaching God Through Christ (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ is symbolized by the table of showbread in the Tabernacle, having gold utensils and vessels for bread and wine, symbolizing our fellowship with God.
Hebrews (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWith godly hope, we need to envision the successful accomplishment of God's purpose for us, realizing that God has bound that promise with an oath.
Hebrews (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus Christ's priesthood is superior to the Aaronic priesthood because Christ tenure is eternal rather than temporal, guaranteeing both continuity and quality.
Jesus' Pre-Existence
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughIt's not just an intellectual exercise to say Jesus was the God of the Old Testament - we must truly believe and submit to Him as eternal God and Savior.
Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMalachi assures the people of Judah that if they repent, God's favor will resume, but if they continue defiling the Covenant, a day of reckoning will come.
The Father-Son Relationship (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Father and Son are separate; the Father is the source of all power, while the Son serves as the channel through which we interface with the Father.
Tithing
Sermon by John O. ReidThis comprehensive overview of tithing explores the attitudes we should have toward tithing, the purposes of the tithe, and the benefits of tithing.
Testing the Spirits (Part 2)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsI John, addresses a congregation grounded in the truth but vexed from within by a number of anti-Christian teachings, including Docetism and Gnosticism.