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Appeasement (Part One)
CGG Weekly by John ReissAppeasement, defined as the policy of granting concessions to potential enemies to maintain peace, consistently fails in this world. Historical examples, such as Neville Chamberlain's efforts as British Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940, demonstrate this failure. Chamberlain met with Adolph Hitler three times in September 1938, agreeing to return the Sudetenland to Germany in the Munich Agreement to prevent war expansion in Europe. Despite his declaration of "Peace in our time" upon returning to England, Hitler invaded the remaining parts of Czechoslovakia by March 1939, forcing Chamberlain to renounce the agreement and later declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland. Yet, this response came too late to be effective. More recent instances also highlight the ineffectiveness of appeasement. Following George Floyd's death in May 2020, riots erupted across American cities, including Portland, Oregon, where local leadership yielded to agitators' demands despite widespread lawlessness. Portland City Commissioners voted to cut the police budget by nearly $16 million in June, yet the riots persisted through the summer and into fall, resuming on New Year's Eve. The mayor expressed dismay at the failure of his de-escalation efforts, noting ongoing violence and scorn from radical groups. Even as late as February 2021, rioters continued to damage property, showing dissatisfaction with new political leadership. In this world, appeasement never works, as conceding to demands often reveals weakness and invites further disruption.
Appeasement (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by John ReissIn this world, appeasement never works. However, for Christians, the Bible shows a form of appeasement that always works.
John 3:16: Does God Really Love the World?
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod does not love everybody equally. Nowhere does He tell us to prefer the ungodly world. Though He tells us to love our enemies, but not to be affectionate.
Purpose-Driven Acts of Conciliation
Sermon by Mark SchindlerConciliation involves placating others with the intent to bring harmony and peace. By esteeming others better than ourselves, we become a force for peace.
What is Atonement?
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Man's estrangement from God is wholly man's fault. Atonement denotes the way harmony is achieved, making the entire world at one or reconciled with God.
Life in Sodom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSodomites were industrious people, but they cared nothing for God, mirroring the worst aspects of modern Israel. We need to make sure that we live soberly.
Abraham (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we hold fast to principles, though it may seem initially uncomfortable and fearful, we will eventually receive respect and even admiration.
Laodiceanism
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur love for beauty must be coupled with love for righteousness and holiness. Our relationship with Christ must take central place in our lives, displacing all else.
The Talking Blood (1994)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe blood of Christ, a propitiation or appeasing force, the only means to satisfy God's pure sense of justice, is a testimony of God's intense love for us.
City of Peace
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsParadoxically, Jerusalem has not been a city of peace, but a magnet for conflict, a situation which will not end until Christ returns.
The Word of the Lord Is Good (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Mike FuhrerKing Hezekiah was a mixed bag spiritually. Although one of the best kings of Judah, he made significant mistakes during his reign, such as a great deal of pride.
Political Correctness in Spades (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Leftist change agents, influenced by Satan, are engaged in one unified agenda, namely the destruction of culture and the destruction of Christianity.
March Madness
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughAs many as 20 men, most of North African descent, bombed train stations during the morning rush hour, killing 201 and wounding more than 1,400 people.