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General Revelation
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughRevelation from God reaches humanity in two distinct forms, one of which is private and direct. This type occurred when God granted visions, dreams, or personal appearances by angels or Himself to chosen apostles and prophets so they could record His truth. Such private revelation supplied the content later preserved in Scripture, yet it has now ceased. Once the canon closed with the book of Revelation, no further private disclosures are given. Any claim of new private revelation therefore stands outside the pattern established by God and must be rejected. The material stresses that the Bible alone now functions as the complete, authoritative record of all that is necessary for salvation and the plan of God. Private revelation served its purpose by originating the written word; afterward, understanding comes solely through reading that word with the aid of God's Spirit. Attempts to introduce additional private insights, whether from scholars, traditions, or personal assertions, contradict the finality of the completed revelation and cannot override the Bible's testimony.
How Revelation Enters the Church
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul had received the same revelation from God that the original disciples had been given. They all preached from the same Source: Jesus Christ.
Anarchy in God's Church? (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeAnarchism rejects authority and governance. It declares that man is essentially good, and if all restraints are removed, that inner goodness will come out.
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.
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Twelve)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe early church was invaded by Gnosticism that denigrated the 'enslavement to Yahweh, His Law, and the Sabbath,' replacing it with Greek philosophy.
Man's Greatest Challenge (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIt is almost impossible to make sense out of this world if we try to process the voluminous information available in these days of exploding knowledge.
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.
Testing the Spirits (Part 1)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Apostle John exhorts us to test and discern the spirits, judging between the true and the false, using the scripture as the steady standard of truth.
The Teaching of Jesus and Prophecy
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe teaching of Jesus is the key to Revelation. The Olivet Prophecy (the testimony of Jesus) in Matthew 24 unlocks the meaning of the seals in Revelation.
Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven
Sermon by David F. MaasGod's signature, the repeatable pattern of the recurring number seven, can be seen in astronomy, physics, chemistry, genetics, and all other sciences.
Bible Difficulties by Design
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe God-designed difficulties in the Bible are there to stimulate our minds, causing us to think deeply and meditate on the facts, inspiring us to seek God.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Nine)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe marriage relationship and the family structure provide a workshop to learn the intricacies of the God-plane relationship between Christ and the church.