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Was Mr. Armstrong an Apostle?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Based on the requirements and evidences of apostles, here is how we can know whether the title is fitting for the late Herbert Armstrong.


Was Paul a False Apostle?

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

One major aspect of walking the narrow way is to avoid extremes, polar opposites, and ditches on both sides of the road. C. S. Lewis warns us that Satan sends errors into the world in pairs—pairs of opposites, encouraging us to determine which is the worst and choose just the opposite. Protestant antinomian churches have …


Twelfth Apostle?

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

Was it Matthias or Paul who replaced Judas Iscariot? Christ did not choose him; rather, the disciples selected his name by prayer and casting lots.


Where Did The Original Apostles Go?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Scriptures are largely silent about the exploits of the apostles other than Paul. We have only general comments concerning their spheres of activities.


The Messenger of Christ

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Herbert W. Armstrong was single-minded about preaching the Gospel. The scattering of the church could have been caused by members making him a type of idol.


Why Hebrews Was Written (Part Four)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We often spend so much time engaged in our present-day trials that we fail to understand and learn from the experiences of Christians of the past.


Unity (Part 3): Ephesians 4 (A)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God alone chooses the servants through whom He works His will. Sometimes the rationale God uses for selecting His vessels defies worldly wisdom.


Avoiding Superficiality

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Success in spiritual things does not consist in growing large and powerful, but humbly living by faith, overcoming, and yielding to God's shaping power.


A Distant Reflection

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Considering the events and trends exhibited in the modern church of God, will it follow the disastrous example of early second-century Christianity?


Hebrews: Its Background (Part Seven)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The socio-cultural milieu before the writing of Hebrews created difficulties for the Jewish converts to the Gospel, who were deemed to be traitors.


Going On to Perfection

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Even though everything we need in this quest has been given to us, our spiritual growth depends on believing in the promises of receiving the divine nature.


Matthew (Part Fifteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The commission to the disciples evolves from their initial orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles.


Preparing While Waiting For God

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Waiting for God is an acquired virtue requiring patience and longsuffering. Times of waiting are times to practice obedience and fellowship with others.


Gifted With Power From on High

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

With the Holy Spirit, we receive spiritual gifts that amplify extant physical abilities for the expressed purpose of edifying the church.