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Searching for Israel (Part Two): Blessings in Faith
Article by Charles WhitakerThe blessings granted to Jacob's sons as well as Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, identifies the descendants of ancient Israel today.
Why Israel? (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael plays a prominent part in Scripture. Here is God's stated purposes for choosing and using the children of Israel throughout His Word—and beyond.
Searching for Israel (Part Six): Israel Is Fallen, Is Fallen
Article by Charles WhitakerAfter 200 years of rejecting Davidic rule, Israel fell to Assyria, and its people were carried to Media. Judah lasted about 150 years longer.
Why Israel? (Part Two)
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughIsrael failed to keep the covenant with God. However, God withheld one necessary, spiritual ingredient—the key dimension that makes the New Covenant work.
Who Is the Israel of God?
Sermonette by Gary GarrettWhile the Old Testament Israelites provided the type of the Israel of God, Jesus Christ is actually God's Israel.
The Israel of God
Article by Charles WhitakerPaul refers to the church as 'the Israel of God.' Why not 'the Judah of God'? Why did God not inspire Paul to call the church "the Jacob of God"?
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Two)
Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of God's intimate relationship by covenant with Israel and His church, His people have a greater responsibility to follow His instructions.
The World (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur worldview must be shaped by a fear of God, a love for His people, and a hatred for the world's practices that destroy our relationship with God.
The Second Exodus (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Bible tells us that the time is coming when God will regather Israel to the Land of Promise, a greater Exodus than that from the Land of Egypt.
The World (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur intimate fellowship should not be with the world, but be concentrated upon God and those who have made the Covenant, loving them as we would ourselves.
Christmas, Syncretism, and Presumption
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughMany think keeping Christmas is fine, yet God never tells us to celebrate His Son's birth. Celebrating such an obvious mix of biblical truth and paganism is presumptuous.
The Sovereignty of God: Introduction
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod's sovereignty is one of the most important issues a Christian must consider. Have we acknowledged that He has total authority over us in particular?
The Miracles of Jesus Christ: Exorcising a Syro-Phoenecian (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsChrist's exorcism of the daughter of a woman from Tyre was more than just another miracle. It also brings out the surprising depth of the woman's faith.