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Truth Has Fallen in the Streets

Commentary by Clyde Finklea

There is an overwhelming presence of corruption and deceit permeating the nation, marked by confusion and lies at unprecedented levels. Truth has fallen in the street, obscured by conflicting messages and manipulations from those in power. The media and influential entities propagate inconsistencies, as seen in the shifting narratives around masks and vaccinations, often blaming and marginalizing those who dissent. This corruption extends to the political sphere, where dishonesty seems rampant, and justice is distant, deterred by pervasive sins. The innocent are condemned while the guilty are acquitted, and there is a lack of compassion, mercy, and righteousness, replaced instead by lawlessness, violence, and oppression. Policies and actions reflect a controlling agenda, where personal choices are overridden, and individuals face severe repercussions for non-compliance, reminiscent of oppressive mechanisms. The administration appears so entrenched in deceit that they believe their own fabrications, selling a well-packaged web of lies to the masses, rendering truth preposterous and its bearers outcasts.

The Dark Side of Government

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Political corruption investigations and trials make the news often enough across the nation to persuade a person that crooked politicians outnumber honest ones.

America's Mercenary Culture

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A culture of mercenaries pervades society, reflecting a deep-seated corruption where loyalty is scarce. In the political arena of Washington, DC, initiative and votes are sold to the highest bidder, showcasing a mercenary mindset defined by serving merely for pay or sordid advantage. This venal behavior is characterized by traits such as greed, avarice, and being bribable or corruptible. Such characteristics reveal a society without loyalty to any team, ideal, or covenant, functioning as though no contract binds them. This lack of loyalty hinders reconciliation and permeates the culture, subtly influencing thoughts, words, and deeds through pervasive messages of self-interest and personal gain. In contrast, the call is to a higher purpose, rejecting the temptations of personal satisfaction and fulfillment for a life of righteousness and holiness, as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who remained loyal to His Father and rejected satan's offers of personal gain.

Has Humanity Reached Total Depravity? (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Thelel, the adversary, played a role in the corruption of humanity, leading to a state of total depravity as described by God in Genesis 6:5. The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. This observation was not a sudden realization but a result of God's careful scrutiny over an extended period, watching humanity's steady moral deterioration from purity to wickedness since the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The wickedness was described as great, indicating not just minor misdeeds but true evil, corruption, and depravity that multiplied exponentially across the earth. This pervasive sin was universal, affecting every region with no area spared from the destruction it brought. The intent behind every thought and action of pre-Flood humanity was rooted in evil, producing only more corruption and destruction in everything they touched. God noted that their hearts were only evil, with no trace of good remaining, and this evil was ceaseless, persisting all the time in every individual's heart. Thus, the universal wickedness necessitated a universal punishment, leading God to send a global Flood to address the total depravity that had engulfed humanity.

The Great Flood (Part Six)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Before the Flood, human thoughts and attitudes were evil continually, and civilization was rotten to the core. Universal sin was met with universal punishment.

Coming Home to Roost

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

At the root of American industry's troubles are policies and practices that will result in conflict, injustice, and the demise of many companies.

The Great Flood (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God commissioned Noah to witness to the debased population before He eradicated it. The stark parallels to today's world should be given attention.

Habakkuk: God's Power and Patience

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

God has expressed infinite patience with Jacob's rebellious children, but He has also put a time limit on their tolerance and craving for lawlessness.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twelve)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Corruption in the courts is a fact of life. We should not be surprised by this curse, realizing that God is aware and is allowing it for a purpose.

The Great Flood (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Genesis 6:1-4 summarize what led to God's rejection of the pre-flood civilization: men chose wives solely on the basis of sex appeal and external beauty.

The House of Annas

CGG Weekly by John Reiss

The most powerful Sadducee in the first century was Annas, who was appointed high priest. Accumulating impressive power at an early age, Annas used it well.

Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the Eyes, Pride of Life

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The half-time show of the recent Superbowl exemplifies the lust of the flesh and the eyes, and the pride of life. Each choice we make changes our brains.

The Days of Noah

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Before the flood, Satan had attempted to corrupt mankind, probably through massive demonic possession. The same demonic threat will occur at the end-time.

Grace, Mercy, and Favor (Part Three): A Faithful Witness to God's Mercy

Sermon by Mark Schindler

God protected Enoch from death so he could teach Noah, providing the godly instruction that Methuselah and Lamech (Noah's grandfather and father) failed to give.

The Handwriting on the Wall (2012)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Lying and flattering seem to be the modus operandi of many of the officials holding public office, from the President to the constable.

Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Four)

Article by John W. Ritenbaugh and Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Israel rejected God's truth, rejecting God Himself. In this way, God became their enemy. When they refused to repent, His wrath was not long in coming.

Take Heed to Yourselves

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ tells us to take heed about our vulnerability to evil influences. We have a short window of time to repent and get our lives turned around.

Lacking Nothing (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Disobedience to God paves the road to scarcity and economic slavery. Moral debasement leads to debasement of currency, which leads to economic enslavement.