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Why Must Satan Be Released?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeSatan refuses to repent, even after suffering 1,000 years of confinement. Upon his release, Satan expertly manipulates the pulls of carnal nature.
How Was it Accomplished So Easily? (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Satan, as the deceiver of the whole world, employs lying as a primary tool to mislead both angelic beings and humanity. From the beginning of mankind's creation, he has used deception to achieve his ends, convincing one third of the angels to abandon their roles as ministering spirits to mankind and depart from serving and glorifying God. His influence extends globally, inspiring a widespread proclivity for lying that affects massive cultural changes, as people often accept falsehoods without verifying their truthfulness. Scripture affirms that beyond deceiving angels, Satan has misled the entire world, intensifying his efforts as the end times approach. His power of deception, allowed to increase as God withdraws His hedge of protection, specifically targets the called of God with heightened and illusory deceit, aiming to mislead even the elect.
The Beast and Religion
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)When God declares that Satan has deceived the entire world, He means precisely that—the entire world, not merely its religious aspect. Satan, aptly named Abaddon and Apollyon, a destroyer, heads a government-like structure with various departments exercising authority, using his invisible hierarchy of demons to attempt to destroy God's purpose. Though he will not succeed, he makes life miserable for nearly everyone along the way. Satan is organized in his operations to deceitfully and systematically undermine God's plan. Religion holds the greatest significance to God's purpose and mankind's quality of life, being the only specific area of life, apart from prophesied natural events, that God directly includes in His end-time warnings. Satan's deception is evident in the operations of the beast and the false prophet, as described in Revelation 13:11-15. The false prophet, a religious figure, performs great signs and lying wonders to persuade people to support the beast, deceiving onlookers worldwide. These miracles, though real, hide Satan's true intent, influencing billions to align with the beast and the false prophet. The worldwide political, economic, and social circumstances amplify the persuasive power of these deceptions, forcing individuals to make critical choices about their lives. Jesus' first warning in the Olivet Prophecy to beware of deception underscores the importance of maintaining a clear understanding of one's position before God to avoid being misled by Satan's schemes.
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaSatan is the great deceiver who continuously works to mislead humanity. In Revelation 12:9, he is described as the one who deceives the whole world, a constant aspect of his character and activity. He employs numerous methods of deception, including lying against the truth, denying the truth, counterfeiting or imitating the truth, and perverting or distorting the truth. Satan uses many traps and tricks to lead people astray from the truth of God. Despite his persistent efforts, believers are reminded of their victory through the triumph of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the true Light-bearer. Additionally, Satan is a defeated foe, and the God of peace will soon crush him under the feet of His followers, as promised in Romans 16:20.
Being Deceived
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaChrist warned that many would be deceived, though no one ever admits to being deceived. The Bible warns of deceptions from within and without the church.
The New World Order Rises
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The Beast is a reality, and it is coming to pass in the scope of globalism. Satan has a vast reservoir of people he can work through; we used to be a part of it.
Satan (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe origins of our adversary, Satan the Devil, and his host of fallen angels or demons. God has promised us protection if we yield to and obey Him.
In the Wake of an Unnatural Disaster (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Though Satan has been working feverishly for thousands of years, the most dramatic erosion of spiritual and moral values has occurred in the last 70 years.
Division, Satan, Humility
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThroughout the course of Biblical history, whenever sin appears, confusion, division and separation are the automatic consequences.
The Christian and the World (Part One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe entire world is antagonistic to God because of the spirit generated by an unseen ruler. Our Christian duty is to stay awake and keep our guard up.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Eighteen)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We accept most of our opinions, prejudices, and beliefs unconsciously. We must scrutinize our own beliefs through the principles of God's Holy Scriptures.
Behind Enemy Lines (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Clyde FinkleaSatan is the opponent of God, of believers, and of all that is right and good. He may appear as 'an angel of light', but this is only a façade.
Changing the Narrative
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityWe must remain separate from the world, keeping a safe distance from the satanic intrigue served out by the media, trusting only in the pure word of God.
Submitting to Sin?
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughWe must analyze and evaluate everything that enters our minds from the media sources that primarily promote a leftist, secular humanist agenda.
Poles Apart
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughSatan sends error into the world in pairs of opposites. If we hate one extreme, we may be drawn to just as hideous an opposite extreme.
Communication and Leaving Babylon (Part One)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe are open to invisible communication from the spirit world—communication designed to conform us to the course of this world. Recognizing it is vital.
Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Olivet Prophecy lists deceit as the first danger confronting Christians who will be living in the disinformation age, strong enough to deceive the elect.
The False Christ Deception
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsA new lie alleges that a tomb has been found with the remains of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and their alleged son Judah. It may undermine the faith of many.
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPride, vanity, presumption, and self-absorption led to Satan's demise. Satan's madness (that he is his own god) is the spirit of this world,
The Flood Is Upon Us!
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughRevelation 12 pictures a flood proceeding from the mouth of the dragon, sweeping many away in a torrent of information that drowns out the truth.
Being Alert to Our Enemy
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Like the cycles of the seasons, the events of prophecy follow natural progressions. God has given ample warnings to His prophets to prepare His people.
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThere are varieties of spirit, motivating people to 'go with the flow' and conform to a sheep-like mob psychology. Satan's spirit encourages sinfulness.
We Are Unique!
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur responsibility is to freely choose to follow the revelation God has given us, overcoming the baggage and resistance we have absorbed from the world.
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.