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Let There Be Light
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsGenesis 1 reveals an incredible, grand design. God has ordered and structured all things according to logical principles.
Genesis 1: Fact or Fiction?
Article by Earl L. HennMany discount the idea that Genesis 1 represents a literal account of Creation. However, a chemist shows how accurate the biblical account really is.
Leadership and Covenants (Part Five)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughUniversal in scope, the Edenic Covenant introduces God to mankind as his Creator and establishes the way human beings are to relate to Him and the creation.
Where Does Righteousness Come From?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeJob was righteous because of the work of God, forming his righteousness out of nothing, guiding events and providing an environment in which character was formed.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBoth Shabbat rest (ceasing from activity) and nuach rest (pleasantly creating) are necessary for the proper keeping of the Sabbath.
Spiritual Leitmotifs: Patterns of Seven
Sermon by David F. MaasGod's signature, the repeatable pattern of the recurring number seven, can be seen in astronomy, physics, chemistry, genetics, and all other sciences.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe best use of imagination would be to assimilate events, principles, lessons, and doctrine from scripture, transforming us into the image of God.
How Does the Bible Explain Fossil Ages Over 6,000 Years (Genesis 1:2)?
Bible Questions & AnswersScientists often date fossils such as dinosaur bones and those termed 'human' tens of thousands or even millions of years before the creation of Adam.
Pentecost and Time
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBecause of our 'time-bound' state, unless we sync with God's timetable, we are squandering our God-given time to become members of His family.
God's Rest and the Millennium
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Millennium or God's rest will be an exceedingly busy time, a time when all of humanity will be converted, a time everybody will be on the same trek.
All About Attitude
CGG Weekly by John ReissThere is nothing wrong with proving what we believe is true, but when God tells us to prove Him, it is a positive statement. He does not say to disprove Him.
His Eye Is on the Sparrow (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We do not need to excessively fear Satan, his demons, or the world, but we should fear and respect the One who has complete involvement in our lives.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe imagination enables mankind to envision both beneficial and harmful purposes. Imagination is a gift from God that can be used positively or negatively.
Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Garden of Eden was probably prepared or planted after Adam was created so he could see God at work, providing him an example of diligence and satisfaction.
The Fourth Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughAt creation, God sanctified only one day, the seventh, as a day of rest. At Sinai, He again sanctified it as a holy day, tying it to creation and freedom.
Of Death
Sermon by James BeaubelleThis sermon explores the biblical reality of death, including its inevitability, complex meaning, and hope for eternal life through the sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The subject of death recurs throughout the entirety of Scripture, beginning with God's warning to our father Adam in Genesis to the warnings of the "second death" in Revelation, demonstrating that it constitutes a central theme of human existence. While many mistakenly view death as a vague transition or displacement of cosmic energy, Scripture affirms that death is real, appointed to all, and occurring under God's sovereign authority. Ecclesiastes stresses that life and death ae inextricably linked, though foolish choices can hasten life's end. No one ever dies outside God's will, even the tiny sparrow, but God values humans created in His image on a higher level. Christ urged His disciples not to fear men, but to fear God, who alone has power over life and death. If we reflect on God's sovereignty which is displaced across the entirety of creation, we can deduce that God has power over death and promises us resurrection from the dead. It is Jesus Christ Who has died and now lives forever who holds the keys of death and Hades. For Christ's chosen saints, death is not the final end, but a passage toward eternal life. While the world offers distractions, God alone provides true comfort, healing broken hearts as well as offering hope beyond the grave. We cannot deny or escape death, but trust God, who promises resurrection and restoration. We must develop deep trust in Christ's resurrection, realizing that He alone has conquered death and offers to us eternal life.
Job: Things Left Unsaid
Sermon by David C. GrabbeEven the accuser of the brethren made no accusations against Job, the first of several curious absences—things left unsaid—in the book of Job.