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Prophecy Fails
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughProphecy has always been a vital part of the teaching within the church of God, serving as a significant means through which God captures our attention and integrates into our calling. It constitutes nearly one-third of God's Word, underscoring its importance as a testament to God's sovereignty and His active involvement in human affairs. When God utters a prophetic word, as stated in Isaiah 55, it does not return to Him void but is fulfilled, demonstrating that He accomplishes what He declares. The fulfillment of prophecy stands as proof of God's sovereignty, affirming that He executes His promises. This assurance builds our faith, as we witness His words coming to pass, giving us confidence that future prophecies will also be realized. Moreover, fulfilled prophecy motivates us to prepare for Christ's return, signaling that the time is short and urging us to ready ourselves for our roles in God's Kingdom. However, while prophecy is stimulating and intriguing, it is not the most important aspect of God's Word. We must approach unfulfilled prophecy with caution, recognizing that, unless confirmed by Scripture and history as already fulfilled, our understanding remains speculative and subject to change. The source of prophecy is God Himself, making His Word more certain than any human interpretation, and we can be supremely confident that what He declares will indeed happen.
Scripture Fulfilled in Christ's Death
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFour distinct Old Testament Messianic prophecies were fulfilled by Christ's death and cited by the Apostle John.
The Price of Your Life
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingFilms try to depict the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, but have all fallen short of presenting the full dimensions of the event—the price of our sin.
No Private Interpretation
'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. RitenbaughPeter warns that prophecy is not 'of any private interpretation.' Wild or self-serving speculating, as Judas Iscariot did, can lead to grave consequences.
Final Words of Jesus on the Cross
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe seven last sayings of Christ were all determined well before the creation of the earth.
Do We Need the Old Testament?
'Ready Answer' by John ReissHere are five significant reasons why Christians should consider the Old Testament to be just as valuable and necessary to their salvation as the New.
Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus perfectly fulfilled the Old Testament types, slain as the Passover Lamb, resurrected with the cutting of the wavesheaf, and ascended to His Father at the time of the waving of the sheaf.
The Two Witnesses (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod wants us to recognize prophecies as they occur or shortly afterward. To cling to an interpretation before the events happen leads to missing vital details.
The Proof of the Bible
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletWe live in an age of skepticism. Is the Bible superstition or authority? Did you ever stop to PROVE whether the Bible is the inspired Word of God?
The Shout of a King
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeThe Day of Trumpets had a first century, Messianic fulfillment that most of the Jews, then and now, completely missed.
To Do Your Will, O God!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe necessity for Christ's death stems from God's holiness and absolute intolerance of sin and His obligation to judge righteously.
1335 (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Charles WhitakerThe 75-day period surrounding Christ's death saw numerous remarkable fulfillments of prophecy. The closing days of this age will be similarly eventful.
The Secret Disciples
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJoseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were both high-ranking Jewish leaders who initially approached Jesus in secret, becoming secret or stealth disciples.
The Bible—Superstition or Authority?
Herbert W. Armstrong BookletWhy do the many churches disagree about what the Bible says? Have you ever proved whether it is the authoritative Word of the Creator God?
Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Christ's life and death were supernatural in that He had God's Spirit from the beginning, giving Him power over things, as well as undeniable logic.
John (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.
Dead Prophets' Society
CGG Weekly by Mike FuhrerToday's hollowed-out nominal Christianity asserts that, if one wants Christian doctrinal proof, go to Jesus and Paul, not Moses, David, or the prophets.
A House Left Desolate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is a God of mercy, but He has a stiff core of justice which will not be placated unless we repent. To whom much has been given, much will be required.
We Must Believe!
Sermon by John O. ReidWe are asked to believe in a Being nobody has directly seen or heard, whose written word has been vilified and scorned. Without faith, we can't please God.