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Evil Is Real (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughGod does not shy away from addressing evil with stark clarity in His Word. He identifies and condemns what is wrong according to His intent, and when evil is committed or touches people, it results in harm. The Hebrew word ra' describes not only evil deeds but also inner attitudes of pride, lust, and revenge that manifest in rebellion against God. Some kings of Israel and Judah did evil in the sight of the Lord, their inner attitudes leading to idolatries, child sacrifice, wars, adulteries, and other acts that brought disaster and dishonor upon themselves and their nations. In the New Testament, the Greek word poneros signifies active rebellion against God, a heinous form of evil often associated with satan, the wicked one, reflecting the extent and activity of such evil. Even after long periods of conversion, as seen in the apostle Paul's struggles, an evil inclination remains within us, a carnal tendency that battles against our desire to do good, pulling us toward sin.
Hating Evil, Fearing God
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbePaul warns against mixing good and evil, as the fruit is wickedness. The proper fear of the Lord plays a significant role in ridding evil from our lives.
The Reality of Evil
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe best weapon against the evil of our human nature is to develop the mind of Christ within us to displace our carnal nature.
For the Children
Sermon by David C. GrabbeFor too many youths, God's way of life is not real because their parents are not fully convicted, but merely express a lukewarm preference for God's truth.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Four): God's Indictment
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though Jacob's offspring have had a special relationship with God, their carnal nature led them to test God's patience, growing more corrupt than even Sodom.
Manasseh
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEven though Manasseh was absolutely the worst king ever to lead Judah, Manasseh finally got the message that God only is God, and sincerely repented.
Psalm 51 (Part One): Background
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDavid's power and assumption of immunity led to arrogance, complacency, and a total disregard for God's commands, bringing an unpleasant visit from Nathan.
Manoah (Part One)
CGG Weekly by Mike FordManoah, father of Samson, has suffered a fair amount of criticism over the years. Was he really a horrible husband, father, and man in general?
Hope to the End (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The church must forcefully deal with the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness or it too will succumb to the terrifying vortex of despair.
Leadership and the Covenants (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We qualify to lead by internalizing the covenants, not only believing God, but doing what He says, realizing that the covenants are not complicated.