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Jesus Christ: First Savior, Second High Priest, Third King

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ stands as the vital cornerstone of our salvation, a need that remains paramount for all who seek God's Kingdom. His role is indispensable, for as He declares in John 15:5, we can achieve nothing of spiritual significance without Him. Without His guidance, no fruit that glorifies God can be produced, and without such fruit, entry into His Kingdom is unattainable. This absolute dependency underscores our relationship with Him throughout our conversion, highlighting that faith in Him is at the very nucleus of our salvation. As our High Priest, He not only shows us how to please God but also empowers us with the spiritual strength to do so. His authority, granted by the Father, is boundless, encompassing all things in heaven and on earth, allowing Him to direct the church and each member as He sees fit without restraint. This intimate union with His Body, the church, signifies that we complete Him, carrying out His will as directed by the Head. His profound love for each member ensures our confident hope that He will sustain us until we join Him in the Kingdom of God. Moreover, His relationship with us is deeply personal, as each calling is individually chosen by God, constructing the Bride of Christ piece by piece until we are one with both the Father and the Son. His superiority as High Priest, Commander in Chief, and the ultimate speaker of God's truth eclipses all others, rendering Him the sole focus of our faith and imitation. When He speaks, it is as though the Father Himself speaks, for They are one, and through Him, all blessings and knowledge of God flow to us. Our destiny is to be united with Them, molded into Their image, as part of God's ultimate purpose.

Christ as Redeemer

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

One of the primary titles of Jesus Christ is Savior; He saved us from our sins by taking their penalty—death—upon Himself, paying the price for our rebellion against God in His flesh. We have been redeemed by His blood shed in our behalf, as the idea of redemption is that of buying back, of paying a steep cost to restore someone to a former condition. Christ redeems sinners from the death penalty they have brought upon themselves through their transgressions, achieving this through the sacrifice of His own priceless life. For His Bride, Christ gave all that He had, His perfect, sinless life, paying for the sins of the whole world. Like Boaz in the narrative of Ruth, Christ has relentless, dogged determination to save us and prepare us for His Kingdom. It is His foremost desire, and He is on the job night and day to present us holy, blameless, and above reproach in His sight. Just as Boaz promised to perform his duty, so Christ will finish His work in us, for He who promised is faithful. Because He loves us, He redeems us lawfully so that there will never be any question as to our status before Him, and everyone will know that we belong to Him.

Christ Our Passover

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ stands as the central figure of salvation, embodying the essence of Passover. He is revealed as the Savior and Deliverer in countless situations, serving as Provider, Healer, and High Priest. At Passover, the focus narrows to Him as the sacrificed Lamb of God, slain for the sins of the whole world. He is the object of the Bible, the goal of the law, pointing to righteousness attainable only through trust in Him. Salvation hinges on a relationship of trust with Him, not on our works. Christ personifies perfect love and perfect government, the ideal man and God in the flesh, the standard toward which all are to strive. He fulfilled the law flawlessly, exemplifying God's desires in every action. We are called to grow into His likeness, to reach the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. His life, death, and resurrection form the foundation of our faith, offering hope for our future through His glorification. As the Savior, He was crucified and resurrected after three days, according to the Scriptures. His blood, precious beyond measure, seals God's covenant of salvation with us, providing the means to forgive the debt of our sins. The sacrifice of His life is a profound payment, designed to evoke overwhelming gratitude that drives us from sin. His death, as the sinless God-man, is not a common act but a unique offering that establishes a New Covenant, fostering an unparalleled personal relationship with our Creator. Passover centers on the blood of Jesus Christ, the unblemished Lamb of God, reminding us of the awesome cost of salvation. His sinless sacrifice, marked by full understanding and intense temptation, was performed with innocence, sympathy, empathy, compassion, and kindness for the eternal welfare of all. This towering injustice—that such a One should die for us—stirs deep revulsion, appreciation, indebtedness, and thanksgiving, motivating us to depart from sin. Jesus Christ is everything to us: Savior, Example, Lord, Intercessor, Brother, Teacher, Strength, and Salvation. His sacrifice, the essence of love, compels gratitude, worship, and obedience as the only fitting response to such a gift.

Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus 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 True Savior of the World!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God the Father sent Jesus as the true Savior of the world to heal the sick, to comfort the broken-hearted, and to liberate the captives.

Four Views of Christ (Part 3)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The dominant emphasis of Matthew is the kingly qualities of Jesus as a descendant of the royal house of David, representing the Lion of Judah.

According to His Pleasure

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God 'took pleasure' in Christ's being bruised, not in the pain and suffering that His Son endured, but in the ultimate goal of adding to His Family.

Four Views of Christ (Part 5)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Luke's gospel portrays Christ as the son of man, the high priest of man, and the savior of man, having all the feelings, compassions, and aspirations of man.

Five Easily-Neglected Doctrines

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Here are five easily neglected doctrines, which, if carelessly observed or distorted, could jeopardize the salvation of God's people.

Suffering Disgrace For Christ's Name

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We can always expect new challenges, including persecution, and must never be content with standing still, but must press on to spiritual maturity.

'Unto Us a Son Is Given'

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

It is high time for our conception of Christ to rise above the mere physical, which Christmas tends to emphasize, to the glories of His present and future work.

The Resurrection: A Central Pillar

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Christ's resurrection is of paramount importance to us, because Jesus alone has the keys to our own resurrection and eternal life as firstfruits.

Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God, before He created Adam and Eve, preternaturally planned the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to save humanity from the curse of sin and death.

Preternatural, Natural, Unnatural, Supernatural (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Because of His sinless life, Jesus' death was unnatural, abnormal, unreasonable, but all that was God's preternatural solution for the salvation of mankind.

Where Is God's True Church Today?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Where can we find the true religion, the true church, in all this confusion? Only the church Christ founded and heads today has the answers to eternal life.

Hebrews: Its Background (Part Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Book of Hebrews is a must-read for all members of God's church who seek the key for spiritual growth through a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ.

A Son Is Given

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The names of God reveal His character and attributes, and so also with Jesus. The reasons for Jesus Christ's incarnation are revealed in His names.

Camouflage and Salvation

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Satan has provided what appear to be plausible alternatives to Christ's sacrifice for salvation, like service, positive changes, and right thinking.

John (Part Four)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The apostle John has provided at least eight separate forms of witness, establishing the veracity of Jesus Christ's identity as God in the flesh.

Psalms: Book Four: A New Day Dawns

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Psalms 97 and 98 describe the military exploits of Jesus and the saints cleaning up the defiled earth preparing for a future event described in Revelation 21:2-13.

Who is Your Superhero?

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

When difficult times afflicted America, Marvel Comics tapped into the peoples' desire for justice, providing them with heroes that are counterfeits of Christ.

Understanding the Azazel Goat

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The goat for azazel (complete removal) bore the sins of the nation out of sight. Jesus Christ likewise had our iniquities laid on Him, and He bore them.

Psalms: Book One (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Book One of the Psalms, parallel with the spring season, focuses on the Messianic prophecies, revealing God's plan to redeem Israel by crushing Satan.

All in All

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

What does 'all in all' mean in relation to God and Christ? It has great significance to Christians today as they seek the Kingdom of God.