Did God Change the Law of Clean and Unclean Meats?
'Ready Answer' by John O. ReidWere the clean and unclean laws abolished at the cross? A closer look at the pertinent New Testament scriptures reveals God's intent.
Clean and Unclean Meats
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughModerns sneer at the Bible's food laws, but God gave them for man's good. This study shows they are still in effect for us today.
Clean and Unclean Meats
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Nothing about the clean and unclean food laws has changed from the beginning; those statutes continue to transcend the Old and New Covenants.
Our Genetically Altered Foods (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Our food has been hopelessly contaminated by genetic modification. However, we must not look down on others who are unable to purchase organic foods.
What Kind of Bugs Have You Eaten?
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsDue to lax standards regarding processed foods, nearly everyone has consumed measurable quantities of the larvae of aphids, maggots, flies, and caterpillars.
Romans 14, Judging, Food, and Sin
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We need to be careful about what we consume, but we cannot be judgmental if a brother cannot afford organically grown food and must depend on inferior food.
Sanctification and Holiness (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gives conditions for acceptable sacrifices and offerings, differentiating the holy and authentic from the defiled, unclean and strange.
Acts (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe conversion of Cornelius is nearly as pivotal as the original Pentecost because the Gentiles are given the same portal of salvation offered to Israel.
Elements of Judgment (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We dare not 'do away' anything that is part of God's mind, or we will not be in His image. Acts 15 did not give Gentiles exemption from keeping God's Law.
Acts (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughWe must always conduct ourselves with the long-term spiritual interests of others in mind, being sensitive to the conscience and scruples of others.
Kosher Pork
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughRabbi Cherlow thinks a pig is unclean because of its 'faulty' digestive system and that laboratory-produced meat does not fall under God's proscription.
Maintaining Good Health (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible contains 700 references to the act of eating. Eating reminds us that God's provision and human need also apply on a spiritual level.